tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post3324368005772416948..comments2024-03-28T21:22:49.157-04:00Comments on Fayfare's Opry Blog: Grand Ole Opry 9/19 & 9/20fayfarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00173166778978335059noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-36531903941118521292014-09-23T10:06:22.115-04:002014-09-23T10:06:22.115-04:00A.B., it's part of the charm. It takes us back...A.B., it's part of the charm. It takes us back to the good old days when Mr. Acuff mangled names (as in introducing a certain Opry member who can't be bothered to perform there now as Tom P. Hay--that was back when Mr. Acuff would join the pilgrimage to Tootsie's between shows, as opposed to his later years, when he just had some wonderful senior moments) and Grandpa Jones once asked whoever was coming on stage to tell him who he was (memory tells me it was a veteran member, not a newcomer). It reminds us there are times when the Opry, despite the efforts of Buchanan and Fisher, still has character and uniqueness.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01998867386294693956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-27855823200115196342014-09-22T18:55:39.498-04:002014-09-22T18:55:39.498-04:00Yep, Jeannie Seeley had a "senior moment"...Yep, Jeannie Seeley had a "senior moment" as she called it Friday night introducing the Sleepy Man Banjo Boys. Agree Pete Fisher's tribute for George Hamilton IV was very good. Didn't hear all of the show but up to the time Steep Canyon Rangers came on, no one had mentioned George.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-63012620228889204082014-09-22T11:56:46.317-04:002014-09-22T11:56:46.317-04:00Aren't the hosts getting pieces of paper from ...Aren't the hosts getting pieces of paper from management to read off accomplishments of those in their segment? Maybe Connie needs reading glasses. It's not the first time she's made a name mistake.<br /><br />A.B.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-85456657794061507622014-09-21T00:05:25.422-04:002014-09-21T00:05:25.422-04:00Really good Saturday night Opry leading off with T...Really good Saturday night Opry leading off with Tater !! He even told jokes tonight and his singing was pretty healthy sounding. What a spirited and inspirational little man !<br />Ricky kept it country with Ry Cooder, and lots of tributes for George Hamilton IV .<br />Did my ears decieve me when I heard my beloved Connie Smith refer to the STEEL Canyon Rangers ??????<br />Mandy Barnett fantastic as always --why isn't she an Opry member ???<br />Jan Howard and Bill Anderson making it a true Opry evening,<br /><br />Dashmann<br />Flushing, Michigan Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-74019870199509135002014-09-20T12:18:44.238-04:002014-09-20T12:18:44.238-04:00I enjoyed what I heard of the show.
Missed hearing...I enjoyed what I heard of the show.<br />Missed hearing Kelleigh Bannen.<br />Impressed with Mo Pitney.<br />This show would have been worth the money.Nat Hill IVnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-38444219632923151922014-09-19T22:56:29.901-04:002014-09-19T22:56:29.901-04:00From Anonymous in PA: Wow, the Friday Opry was ve...From Anonymous in PA: Wow, the Friday Opry was very good this evening. Really enjoyed Mo Pitney (first time to hear him). The only weak spot was Kelleigh Bannen. We listened thru XM radio - was anything said on WSM about George Hamilton IV as the show started? no one else mentioned him rest of the night. Hopefully they will do it Saturday night - especially Bill Anderson.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-9804170114345613442014-09-18T14:55:54.710-04:002014-09-18T14:55:54.710-04:00I believe Ry Cooder is performing with Ricky Skagg...I believe Ry Cooder is performing with Ricky Skaggs band, most likely as a guest of Ricky. He was attending the Americana Awards this week, which I'm sure is why the invitation was extended. He's an absolutely incredible and highly influential guitarist and musician, so I'm sure it will be a treat to hear and see.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-85068940196016955492014-09-18T08:47:04.535-04:002014-09-18T08:47:04.535-04:00Jim Ed Brown has cancelled out for Saturday night ...Jim Ed Brown has cancelled out for Saturday night and replaced with Chris Janson. I know Jim sounded pretty hoarse last week and I am pretty sure he is scheduled for a live show this week. <br /><br />Maybe I was too harsh on Ry Cooder. Yes, he is a good musician and I know that the Opry has been extending it's reach and looking outside the box. I guess with so many Opry members to choose from, I just wish sometimes they would stay a little closer to the box. I am sure he will do well and be well received by the Opry crowd. Byronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07610237116677181633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-44890675302729806492014-09-17T21:49:26.067-04:002014-09-17T21:49:26.067-04:00In Loving Memory
George Hege Hamilton IV
July 19, ...In Loving Memory<br />George Hege Hamilton IV<br />July 19, 1937 - September 17, 2014Nittannee73https://www.blogger.com/profile/08977684960717941053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-42203061703494194632014-09-17T21:45:06.285-04:002014-09-17T21:45:06.285-04:00I just saw on Teea Goens page that GEORGE IV has p...I just saw on Teea Goens page that GEORGE IV has passed away. David Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12236512891823165117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-47491622974528322562014-09-17T19:13:27.561-04:002014-09-17T19:13:27.561-04:00First, I just saw on IV's and V's Facebook...First, I just saw on IV's and V's Facebook page: "Update: "George IV" made some progress Today, but remains in critical condition." Here's hoping.<br /><br />Ry Cooder is another example of what would be a great idea if it were a rarity--someone who isn't necessarily associated with country music making an appearance. But the management is too busy trying to create one "Opry moment" instead of letting us see what the rest of the show is or used to be like. Good for Ry Cooder, though. He is a really talented guy, and I hope he knocks 'em dead.<br /><br />Five members out of 66? Yeah, I'm sure all 61 of the rest are on the road.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01998867386294693956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-16094232353865279422014-09-17T17:39:45.270-04:002014-09-17T17:39:45.270-04:00Fred, Bismarck:
I caught several of Johnny's ...Fred, Bismarck:<br /><br />I caught several of Johnny's Opry appearances in the good old days of TNN. Like Byron, I liked his early Little Darlin' material but disliked most of the Epic stuff that put him on the charts. (Altho there was also some strong songs in there, in my opinion -- toward the end -- that made its way into my collection; such as "Fifteen Beers", "Drunk on Arrival" and "Yesterday's News Just Hit Home Today.")<br /><br />"Old Violin" was a wonderful cap to his career, altho the unintentional humor of it always made me smile. Johnny gives us three or four minutes on looking into the mirror and seeing that violin. Finally, he slaps himself upside the head: "And then it hit me ... me and that old violin were just alike!"<br /><br />Well, yes, Johnny. Most of us were there way ahead of you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-16044838874436454752014-09-17T16:21:37.858-04:002014-09-17T16:21:37.858-04:00Well, Ry Cooder ain't Porter Wagoner, and he a...Well, Ry Cooder ain't Porter Wagoner, and he ain't George Jones, and he would have never been one of the Four Guys, but he's actually pretty great, and does a good bit of country music, although in a different way from what the Opry crowd might be used to. I went to the Opry a lot in the early 1970s, when the great old stars still played, and I wish they still did, but I'd be thrilled to see Ry Cooder on the Opry stage. Give him a chance....and if you do go see him, give us a report. Also, thanks for everything you do....I read this blog religiously every week, and especially love the recaps of the old shows. Keep up the good work!Thomas Upchurchnoreply@blogger.com