tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post3626328072531534579..comments2024-03-28T21:22:49.157-04:00Comments on Fayfare's Opry Blog: Grand Ole Opry Saturday July 4fayfarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00173166778978335059noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-53147304595499511242020-07-06T13:59:05.964-04:002020-07-06T13:59:05.964-04:00RIP Charlie Daniels passed away earlier today : ht...RIP Charlie Daniels passed away earlier today : https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2020/07/06/charlie-daniels-country-music-dies/5384087002/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-75677869308092688692020-07-06T00:33:19.864-04:002020-07-06T00:33:19.864-04:00Even though I am sometimes critical, I am grateful...Even though I am sometimes critical, I am grateful for any Opry shows at all and especially thankful for the musicians who have the courage and sense of duty to contribute each week ! The Circle remains unbroken ---- maybe another dose of wonderful Bluegrass one of these weeks ????? Please ???? Dashmann, Flushing, Michigan Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-70455185575183374052020-07-05T11:38:47.659-04:002020-07-05T11:38:47.659-04:00I hope that if the Opry keeps the 3-act shows they...I hope that if the Opry keeps the 3-act shows they switch to last night's format - it seemed to flow much better by letting each have their own highlight - three great veteran entertainers Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-71718824960571199972020-07-05T10:40:27.272-04:002020-07-05T10:40:27.272-04:00With it being July 4th, I was in and out so I did ...With it being July 4th, I was in and out so I did not catch all of Mark Wills or Sara Evans. I did see the last half hour with the Oak Ridge Boys. When Duane Allen started singing, at least on the cable, the sound seemed a little off. My wife speculated that they were running all four microphones through just one amp for the television portion. Anyways, that was her guess. It did seem better after the first commercial break. <br /><br />The Oaks really tried and did well, but obviously, they are an act that feeds off a live audience. Nice that they did a couple of gospel songs and the tribute to Jimmy Capps. I noticed on Elvira that Joe especially, was dancing and moving around as he normally does and I thought the band members were starting to wonder for a minute what happened to the six foot social distancing guideline. I think Joe realized where he was and quickly moved back. <br /><br />Hard to believe that William Lee is now 81, Duane and Richard both 77 and Joe 72. I know it seems hard to believe, but then again, they have been around as a group a long, long time. <br /><br />Again, it was a very good show last night and the Opry continues to deliver on these one hour Saturday night shows. As Nashville continues in Phase 2, and does not seem ready anytime soon to be back in Phase 3, I think these shows will be continuing for a while. Byronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07610237116677181633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-9020601903220930282020-07-05T01:02:07.003-04:002020-07-05T01:02:07.003-04:00Mark Wills and Sara Evans were spot on tonight wit...Mark Wills and Sara Evans were spot on tonight with Tommy white playing great steel and dobro ------- Always love " suds in the bucket and clothes left on the line " . The Oaks are showing their age now --- still wonderful singing, though ----I wish I liked them more ---- time for William Golden to grow up, shave the beard and take off the shades --- Dashmann, Flushing, Michigan ---Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-85851158127140285392020-07-05T00:10:34.296-04:002020-07-05T00:10:34.296-04:00OK, changed my vote - tonight was THE BEST of the ...OK, changed my vote - tonight was THE BEST of the Opry modified shows. The Opry Band was back (sadly without Jimmy Capps) and the three separate segments for each performer was great. AND, all the performers were top notch - Mark was really good (as always), Sara Evans did a good job (she has an amazing voice), and THE BEST FOR LAST, The "Mighty" Oak Ridge Boys - can't say enough about them - such talent, professionalism and wonderful music. (from Anonymous in PA)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-24891748016535883462020-07-02T15:00:23.922-04:002020-07-02T15:00:23.922-04:007:00 Luzianne
Roy Acuff: Wabash Cannonball
Earl Sc...7:00 Luzianne<br />Roy Acuff: Wabash Cannonball<br />Earl Scruggs Revue: (?)<br />Webb Pierce: The Man You Want Me to Be<br />Joe and Rose Lee Maphis: Country Girl's Courtship<br />Roy Acuff: You Win Again<br />Earl Scruggs Revue: You Ain't Going Nowhere<br />Webb Pierce and Johnny Bailes: Whiskey Is the Devil<br />Howdy Forrester: (?)<br /><br />Sorry for the misspelling on the original post. <br /><br /><br /><br />Byronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07610237116677181633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-92023114869072411252020-07-02T08:31:23.735-04:002020-07-02T08:31:23.735-04:007:00: Roy Acuff (host); Earl Scruggs Revue; Webb P...7:00: Roy Acuff (host); Earl Scruggs Revue; Webb Pierce; Joe and Rose Lee Maphis; Johnny Bales<br /><br />I would have loved to see this with Johnnie Bailes making a guest appearance. Roy was always loyal to him even after the Opry and WSM fired them in the 40's. Also curious if Webb performed with Johnnie on the show as they were also friends and recorded together in the 50's. bigCmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01650808771248854737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-7945098548003828152020-07-02T08:21:15.941-04:002020-07-02T08:21:15.941-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.bigCmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01650808771248854737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-32604512045860112622020-07-01T14:07:59.776-04:002020-07-01T14:07:59.776-04:00I really, really, really wish Alison were there mo...I really, really, really wish Alison were there more often, and it has, I confess, soured me on her slightly. But she also sings like an angel. And my favorite performance of hers, oddly enough, is so far removed from country and bluegrass that it astounds me, but I'm going to share and recommend it. Byron spoke of how she loves to collaborate with others. She was part of a collection by the great cellist Yo Yo Ma, and sang "Simple Gifts," a Shaker hymn. It's incredible: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EO8p7QiwdYMichaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01998867386294693956noreply@blogger.com