tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post4819666093283138612..comments2024-03-18T21:29:19.210-04:00Comments on Fayfare's Opry Blog: Grand Ole Opry 7/1 & 7/2fayfarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00173166778978335059noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-66554583826958654942016-07-05T05:26:53.741-04:002016-07-05T05:26:53.741-04:00Jim: You must be on Eastern time. The Midnight Jam...Jim: You must be on Eastern time. The Midnight Jamboree has been an hour for a while now. Robert Bien Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-41414386169576825922016-07-03T02:18:32.116-04:002016-07-03T02:18:32.116-04:00Anyone listen to the Midnite Jamboree tonight? At...Anyone listen to the Midnite Jamboree tonight? At about 2:05 they just cut it off. I haven't stayed up and tried to listen to all of it for a long time. Guess an hour is all they get anymore. Anyone have any insight?<br /><br />And, I agree that the Saturday Opry was really good compared to the average show these days. Friday was too bad.<br /><br />Jim<br />Knightsville, INAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-25600336042416188482016-07-02T22:57:37.635-04:002016-07-02T22:57:37.635-04:00Agree with you Byron; Bill Anderson and Vince Gill...Agree with you Byron; Bill Anderson and Vince Gill are the epitome of the Opry and standout as the symbols, just wish they could do more to convince the leadership to "fix" the show. On another note, Jesse McReynolds sounded great tonight and yes, the audience loved his bluegrass "blues", and Bill's Old Army Hat and America the Beautiful certainly recognized this holiday; and Vince, wonderful. Great show Saturday night - finally !! (Anonymous in PA)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-24369015828948851032016-07-02T13:26:29.273-04:002016-07-02T13:26:29.273-04:00I guess an interesting discussion question would b...I guess an interesting discussion question would be, "Who do you consider the symbol of the Opry now." I know Bill Anderson's name has been tossed around, and desirably so, especially considering his 55 years at the Opry, his commitment to the show and as a Hall of Fame member. But who else? <br /><br />The only one that really comes to mind is Vince Gill. Yes he is younger than Bill and has only been an Opry member for 25 years. But nobody can question his commitment to the show and he seems to push the right buttons when needed. How about Larry Gatlin? The past few years he has been on the Opry as much as anyone, and not just the Friday and Saturday shows, but also the week night ones. Outside of those 3, I really can't think of anyone. Jeannie Seely, John Conlee, Connie Smith, Riders In The Sky, Bobby Osborne all make weekly appearances, or close to it, but I don't think anyone would call any of them a symbol of the Opry. <br /><br />Thoughts? Byronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07610237116677181633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-3394171374684964842016-07-02T11:33:19.803-04:002016-07-02T11:33:19.803-04:00Bill Anderson should be the symbol of the Opry now...Bill Anderson should be the symbol of the Opry now. That he isn't may have to do with his personality. He comes across much less forcefully, for lack of a better term, than Mr. Acuff, or Porter Wagoner, or The Potato. It shouldn't be a surprise that he's quieter, since, after all, he's Whispering Bill!<br /><br />Let's also not forget that he's had a #1 song on the country chart in every decade since the 1950s. The 1950s! Greatest country songwriter ever? He may well be it.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01998867386294693956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-56057291291539571062016-07-02T10:42:36.573-04:002016-07-02T10:42:36.573-04:00Nat,
One other thing I would say about Bill bein...Nat, <br /><br />One other thing I would say about Bill being thought of as a torch bearer for the Opry from management perspective is through advertisements. I guess I'm not the best to judge this because I don't see that many but how many have Bill in the sequence of photo's or videos they run? Back when Porter and Jimmy were still with us they felt they were recognizable enough to give them a quickie in those adds but I'm not sure Bill shows up much if at all!<br /><br />Jim<br />KnightsvilleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-48558931797474936912016-07-02T10:34:34.835-04:002016-07-02T10:34:34.835-04:00Fred,
I agree about Bill's recorded output. ...Fred,<br /><br />I agree about Bill's recorded output. Over the years he has done some things that I could have lived without like the stuff he did during the disco craze. Even today he will come up with some things that do not turn me on. BUT, he has recorded and written so so many great songs of great content that I can give him a pass on the other stuff. That other stuff has been his way to try and stay relevant and appeal to some of the younger audience. There are other artist I like that have done things I don't like and the gap between the good and bad is closer so I can't say the same about them.<br /><br />Another thing that impresses me with Bill is he is a student of the music and such a fan. Merle Haggard was much the same. I wish I had been able to listen to all the interview shows he has done on XM/SIRIUS over the years!<br /><br />Wonder what he'll come up with tonight? I'm guessing he will do Old Army Hat. I ask him a few years ago about doing Where Have all Our Hero's Gone and he said it was a little out dated and not relevant for today. I took that to mean it is a little strong and would not go over well today. I think it fits just as much today but I'd be getting too political if I said any more!!<br /><br />Jim<br />Knightsville, IN Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-90329856407460208362016-07-02T10:33:34.602-04:002016-07-02T10:33:34.602-04:00Jim;
You are spot on.
I told Jimmie Dickens once, ...Jim;<br />You are spot on.<br />I told Jimmie Dickens once, that in my mind, he had replaced Roy Acuff as the person best associated with the 'Opry.<br />For what little it is worth, I think the torch has been passed from Roy Acuff to Porter Wagoner to Jimmie Dickens to Bill Anderson.<br />Forget Brad Paisley. He's never there.<br /><br />Just my opinion.<br /><br />I too was blown away with the audience reaction to Deck of Cards.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06111248376319647136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-40014155558607945802016-07-02T07:38:50.319-04:002016-07-02T07:38:50.319-04:00Fred, Bismarck:
Thank you, Jim, for dusting off t...Fred, Bismarck:<br /><br />Thank you, Jim, for dusting off that 1988 show for us. Your archive must be something else again. And you can apparently put your hands on everything!<br /><br />Nice that Webb should do three of the very early songs, the ones that "brung" him.<br /><br />Yes, Bill Anderson is a treasure. To me, his recorded output is a mixed bag, but there is no denying his songwriting genius, stage presence and faithfulness to the Opry. I'm grateful for every day we have him.<br /><br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-50889601576552459002016-07-02T06:35:51.688-04:002016-07-02T06:35:51.688-04:00My feelings exactly Jim about Bill. Bob BienMy feelings exactly Jim about Bill. Bob BienAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-32194362896878349612016-07-01T23:37:10.898-04:002016-07-01T23:37:10.898-04:00I think it is unfortunate that Bill Anderson's...I think it is unfortunate that Bill Anderson's name is not synonymous with the Opry like Roy Acuff, Minnie Pearl, Porter Wagoner, Jimmy Dickens or a few others. Maybe it is just me but I don't think the average Opry fan and certainly not today's average visitor, would name Bill very early if they were ask to name someone that makes them think of the Opry.<br /><br />Maybe my perception is off. He is very well received once he performs so I think he is very recognizable, popular and well remembered once he appears. I just think his presence, loyalty, promotion and preservation of the Opry heritage is overlooked by the average fan or visitor.<br /><br />Tonight was a good example of how Bill can impress, entertain and hold an audience, many who probably thought he was long retired or didn't know who he was. And it is hard to accept that he is in his late 70's because he is so active and acts so youthful. He is about the only one left at the Opry who does recitations or story songs and I'm always surprised at how well they are still received. Yes, I know tonight was a lot about timing with the patriotic story on this weekend but Deck of Cards, Old Army Hat and others almost always go over very well.<br /><br />I guess I'm just trying to voice appreciation and say thanks that Bill is still on the Opry. There are a few others left but he is the last big star and hit maker of his generation still working the Opry on a regular basis. It feels like it should have been natural for the torch to pass to him as the Opry ambassador after Jimmy passed but I think most people would consider Trace, Brad or Vince as that person these days.<br /><br />I was just impressed with Bills entire appearance tonight and felt the need to sound off!<br /><br />Jim<br />Knightsville, INAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-64374015028032253052016-07-01T23:09:52.522-04:002016-07-01T23:09:52.522-04:00Lamarse Howard "Cotton" Ivy, is a humori...Lamarse Howard "Cotton" Ivy, is a humorist, comedian and entertainer born in Decatur County, Tennessee on May 15, 1930. Ivy served as a Democrat on the Tennessee House of Representatives from 1985 to 1989. From 1989 to 1995, he served as Tennessee's Commissioner of Agriculture. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-49436532311181608312016-07-01T22:44:22.148-04:002016-07-01T22:44:22.148-04:00Fred,
Webb did two songs on the TV show, Walking ...Fred,<br /><br />Webb did two songs on the TV show, Walking the Dog and Slowly and sang Wondering on the second show. Somewhere I have the TNN portion VCR tape!<br /><br />On the Friday show with Johnny Cash, June was also with him. Johnny performed Folsom Prison Blues, I Still Miss Someone, Five Feet High and Risen'(Roy's request) and June helped him do Jackson. They all closed with Will the Circle be Unbroken.<br /><br />Actor Micheal Douglas was also visiting!<br /><br />For those wonder about Cotton Ivy, he was a comedian who was making semi regular appearances on Nashville Now with Ralph and I'm thinking he was a politician.<br /><br />Jim<br />Knightsville, IN <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-46398093912714083152016-07-01T21:33:45.065-04:002016-07-01T21:33:45.065-04:00Fred, Bismarck:
Wow ... would sure like a report ...Fred, Bismarck:<br /><br />Wow ... would sure like a report on that one, if anyone on here saw it. Webb was only a couple of years from the end of the trail.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-38406667597360072432016-06-30T19:13:22.395-04:002016-06-30T19:13:22.395-04:00And then I look at the lineups for those earlier s...And then I look at the lineups for those earlier shows ....<br /><br />It WAS good to see Webb on there. We tend to forget just how big he was.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01998867386294693956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-4672646452029341412016-06-30T12:24:11.138-04:002016-06-30T12:24:11.138-04:00THAT'S more like it, 'Opry!
BIG improvemen...THAT'S more like it, 'Opry!<br />BIG improvement over Tuesday and Wednesday.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06111248376319647136noreply@blogger.com