So how did everyone feel about having the Friday Night Opry back? I thought last week was a very nice show and this week's show looks even better. Six Grand Ole Opry members, and one future member are on the schedule for this Friday and while the number of artists might be low, the quality is outstanding.
Friday November 13
7:00: Connie Smith; Carly Pearce
7:30: Oak Ridge Boys
8:00: Crystal Gayle; Steve Wariner
8:30: Old Crow Medicine Show
Saturday night's Grand Ole Opry also looks like another fine show with good variety. As with the Friday show, there are just 7 acts listed on the schedule of which 3 are Opry members. Following the pattern from last Saturday, the televised segment will feature one Opry member and two guest artists.
Saturday November 14
7:00: Opry Square Dancers; Kathy Mattea; John Conlee
7:30: Bill Anderson; Charlie Worsham
8:00: Jon Pardi; Cam; Oak Ridge Boys
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And now from 50 years ago, Saturday November 14, 1970:
1st show
6:30: Mrs. Grissoms
Stu Phillips (host); Juanita Jones
Wilma Burgess: Snowbird
Merle Kilgore: Ring of Fire
Stu Phillips: For the Good Times
6:45: Rudy's
Willis Brothers (host); Why Don't You Haul Off & Love Me
Del Wood: Pony Boy
Norro Wilson: I'm Old Enough to Want To
Willis Brothers: Anytime/Just a Little Lovin'
7:00: Luzianne
Jimmy C Newman (host): Jambalaya
Wilma Lee and Stoney Cooper: I Couldn't Care Less
Stringbean: Goodbye, Sweet Thang
Johnny Carver: If You See My Baby
Jimmy C Newman: I'm Holding Your Memories
Wilma Lee and Stoney Cooper: This Train
Stringbean: Pretty Polly
Johnny Carver: Proud Mary
Jimmy C Newman: Big Mamou
7:30: Standard Candy
Charlie Louvin (host): Little Reasons/Will You Visit Me on Sundays/What Are Those Things
Earl Scruggs Revue: Foggy Mountain Breakdown
Dottie West: Country Girl
Crook Brothers: Cotton Eyed Joe
Diane McCall: You'll Not Take Nothing Out
Earl Scruggs Revue: Nine Pound Hammer
Dottie West: Willie's Winter Love
Charlie Louvin and Diane McCall: Something to Brag About
8:00: Martha White
Lester Flatt (host): Wonder If You're Lonesome Too
Loretta Lynn; Coal Miner's Daughter
Justin Tubb: As Long as There's a Sunday
Duke of Paducah: If You Knew Susie
Lester Flatt: The Sunny Side of the Mountain
Loretta Lynn; You Wanna Give Me a Lift
Victor Jordan: Cumberland Gab
8:30: Stephens
Hank Locklin (host): Send Me the Pillow You Dream On
The 4 Guys: Love of the Common People
Ernie Ashworth: Lips; Start Talking
Fruit Jar Drinkers: Soldier's Joy
The 4 Guys: Don't It Make You Want to Go Home
Ernie Ashworth: Oh, Lonesome Me
Hank Locklin: Flying South
2nd show
9:30: Kellogg's
Charlie Louvin (host) and Diane McCall: Something to Brag About
Willis Brothers: There Goes the Farm
Wilma Burgess: For the Good Times
Merle Kilgore: If You've Got the Money
Charlie Louvin: Come & Get It Mama
Willis Brothers: Just Because
Wilma Burgess: Snowbird
Merle Kilgore: I Love You Because
10:00: Fender
Wilma Lee and Stoney Cooper (host): Nine Pound Hammer
Stringbean: Eight More Miles to Louisville
Norro Wilson: Do It to Someone You Love
Wilma Lee and Stoney Cooper: The Gloryland March
10:15: Union 76
Jimmy C Newman (host): Diggy Liggy Lo
Earl Scruggs Revue: Nine Pound Hammer
Duke of Paducah: Ding Dong Daddy From Dumas
Jimmy C Newman: I'm Holding Your Memories
10:30: Trailblazer
Lester Flatt (host): I've Been Walking
Del Wood: Bill Bailey
Dottie West: Forever Yours
Lester Flatt: Little Maggie
10:45: Beechnut
Justin Tubb (host): Blackjack County Chain
The 4 Guys: Ruby, Don't Take Your Guns to Town
Crook Brothers: Sally Goodin
Justin Tubb: Looking Out My Backdoor
11:00: Coca Cola
Hank Locklin (host): Country Hall of Fame
Loretta Lynn: Coal Miner's Daughter
Fruit Jar Drinkers: Hickory Leaf
Hank Locklin: Danny Boy
Loretta Lynn: You Ain't Woman Enough
Sam McGee: Where the Roses Never Fade
Hank Locklin: Today I Started Loving You Again
11:30: Lava
Marty Robbins (host): I'll Go Alone
Ernie Ashworth: Lips, Start Talking/Heartbreak Avenue
Johnny Carver: Your Lily White Hands
Don Winters: Cattle Call
Marty Robbins: I Walk Alone/Mama Tried
Ronnie Robbins: Love of the Common People
Marty Robbins: They'll Never Take Her Love From Me/Big Boss Man/El Paso/Singing the Blues
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Finally, here is a show from 68 years ago, Saturday November 15, 1952:
7:30: Warren Paint
Roy Acuff: Low and Lonely
Lew Childre: Hang Out the Front Door Key
Roy Acuff: Eye From on High
Howdy Forrester: Blackberry Blossom
7:45: American Ace
Roy Acuff: They Can Only Fill One Grave
Webb Pierce: That Heart Belongs to Me
Roy Acuff: I'll Fly Away
Oswald: Surely Is A Train
Jimmy Riddle: Bill Bailey
8:00: Martha White
Ernest Tubb: Fortunes In Memories
Hank Snow: The Girl Who Invented Kissin'
Crook Brothers: Sally Goodin'
Carter Family: Willow Will You Weep for Me
Bill Monroe: Footprints in the Snow
Moon Mullican: Mean Mama Blues
Ernest Tubb: Driftwood on the River
June Carter: Comedy-Walkin' To Missouri
Chet Atkins: Guitar Polka
Hank Snow: Such A Fool as I
Bill Monroe: Tall Timber
8:30: Prince Albert Show
Red Foley: Birmingham Bounce
Minnie Pearl: Comedy
Martha Carson: Crying Hold to the Lord
Square Dancers: Mississippi Sawyer
Red Foley: My God Is Real
Old Hickory Singers: Kentucky Babe
Rod Brasfield: Comedy
Martha Carson: Swing Down A Chariot
String Bean: Old Joe Clark
Red Foley: Somebody's Crying
Square Dancers: Devil's Dream
9:00: Royal Crown Cola
Roy Acuff: Don't Make Me Go To Bed
Fruit Jar Drinkers: McCloud's Reel
George Morgan: Yesterday's Roses
Duke of Paducah: Comedy
Jug Band: Uncle Noah's Ark
Grandpa Jones: Are You From Dixie
Roy Acuff: Thank God
Homer Harris: To Be Selected
Oswald: Roll On Buddy
Howdy Forrester: Sally Goodin'
9:30: Fortune Feed
Carl Smith: Our Honeymoon
Jimmy Dickens: You Don't Love Me
Ray Price: I Cant' Escape From You
Anita Carter: Foggy Mountain Top
Lonzo and Oscar: Let's Live A Little No. 2
Possum Hunters: Bill Cheatham
Carl Smith: Sing Her A Love Song
Jimmy Dickens: John Henry
Faron Young: Going Steady
Carl Smith: This Side of Heaven
Hal Smith: Sally Goodin'
10:00: Wall Rite
George Morgan: I Love Everything About You
Bill Monroe: When the Cactus Are in Bloom
Johnny and Jack: Don't Let The Stars Get in Your Eyes
Tommy Sosebee: I'd Trade All My Tomorrows
Don Slayman: Turkey in the Straw
10:15: Dr. Le Gear
George Morgan: Honky Tonk Street
Cowboy Copas: Some Fine Morning
Bill Monroe: Boat of Love
Webb Pierce: I'll Always Take Care of You
Charlie Cline: Arkansas Traveler
10:30: Jefferson Island Salt
Ernest Tubb: Somebody's Stolen my Honey
Jimmy Dickens: Asleepin' at the Foot of the Bed
Gully Jumpers: Soldiers Joy
Faron Young: My Open Arms
June Carter: Beautiful Morning Glory
Ernest Tubb: I'm With A Crowd But So Alone
Ray Price: Please Be Mine
Chet Atkins: Mary Lou
Jimmy Dickens: Hot Diggety Dog
Ernest Tubb: Daisy May
11:00: Soltice
Roy Acuff: The Streamlined Cannon Ball
Lonzo and Oscar: Goodby Little Darlin'
Roy and The Gang: Gethscme
Howdy Forrester: Cripple Creek
11:15: O-Cello
Carl Smith: There's Nothin' As Sweet As My Baby
Johnny and Jack: The Only One I Ever Loved I Lost
String Bean: Roll On Buddy, Roll On
Carl Smith: I Overlooked An Orchid
Fiddle: Rickett's Hornpipe
11:30: Darimix
Hank Snow: I Went to Your Wedding
Lew Childre: Sister Lucy
Moon Mullican: Pipeliner Blues
Crook Brothers: New Five Cents
Hank Snow: Boogie Woogie Flying Cloud
11:45: Hester Battery Co.
Cowboy Copas: Boomerang
Sam & Kirk: Sugar Moon
Grandpa Jones: Frog Hair
Fruit Far Drinkers: Sweet Jenny Lee
Cowboy Copas: Copy Cat
I thought some would enjoy that line-up from back in the day. Notice all of the eventual Hall of Fame members who were part of the Opry then.
There you have it for this week. As always, thanks for reading and commenting and I hope everyone enjoys the Grand Ole Opry this weekend.
Please make Kathy Mattea an Opry member ---- she has made so many appearances - so many more than some established members --- she is a treasure with still a wonderful voice who embodies true country music ----- and Kathy is a darn nice person in addition --- Dashmann - Flushing, Michigan --
ReplyDeleteI'm for that, and I think Byron is suggesting that Carly Pearce is on deck for membership, so probably not Kathy yet, unfortunately.
DeleteI do understand that having fewer acts is probably a good idea right now to limit exposure. It worries me a bit that Bill, at 83, and John, at 74, are there. Then again, the Oaks are all getting up there as well!
William Lee Golden 81, Duane Allen 77, Richard Sterban 77, Joe Bonsall 72 Bob
DeleteCarly is a little on the rock side and her " I have better things to do than play the Opry" days are ahead of her , but Kathy Mattea is a way better fit for the Opry ----- and I am sure she would be a faithful regular performer there ----- Dashmann, Flushing, Michigan
Deleteno podcast from the Friday‘s Opry on WSMonline :-(
ReplyDeleteis anybody out there who recorded the stream and is willing to help me with it?🙏
ReplyDeleteIf anyone can help Sven out it would be greatly appreciated. I know he is a huge Larry Gatlin fan and would appreciate a recording from Friday night's show. Thanks in advance.
ReplyDeleteYes, the "youngest" ORB is 72, they are also extremely vulnerable. They are doing their Christmas show at the Opryland Hotel and I am sure every precaution is being made for their safety and health (as well as those working and attending).
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting the 1952 Lineup! I was 2 months old that night! I sure don’t remember much about the show!!!!!
ReplyDeleteAnother sad loss today in country music, Doug Supernaw.
ReplyDeleteRIP Doug...Bob
DeleteThe Oak Ridge Boys have cancelled for tonight's (Saturday) Grand Ole Opry due to illness. Sorry to see. I know last night Duane Allen sounded a little off. Not sure if that is the reason but just a guess. No replacement as of yet for the TV portion.
ReplyDeleteKathy Mattes as the last minute replacement for The ORB. Such a pleasant voice.
ReplyDeleteHere's hoping Duane gets well soon if he's the one who is ill.
I know this is off topic but have any of you had trouble buying music from the Ernest Tubb record shop? I’m trying to get a jump on Christmas shopping but when I search for artists such as Roy Acuff and others I keep getting a not found message and I know that can’t be right. Comments?
ReplyDeleteI know this is off topic but have any of you had trouble buying music from the Ernest Tubb record shop? I’m trying to get a jump on Christmas shopping but when I search for artists such as Roy Acuff and others I keep getting a not found message and I know that can’t be right. Comments?
ReplyDeleteBill, for what it is worth, I know that the record shop has a new updated website so perhaps that could be the issue. Personally, I have not ordered anything from the shop in a while. Perhaps you could give them a call? Sorry that I couldn't help further.
DeleteBill: I tried to help you, but I haven't had any luck either. Sorry. Bob
DeleteBill: There phone number is (615) 255-7503 if you want to try calling there. That's what i'm being told to do. Bob
DeleteThanks for your help. I'll keep trying and will give them a call. I could easily find better prices all over the internet but I prefer to support this institution that has done so much for our music over the years...that's worth the extra cost!
DeleteThere is an amazing documentary on the life and career of Hank Locklin that you should check out. It’s showing on a handful of PBS stations around the country but the PBS station in Pensacola is streaming it for a limited time on its website. It features Bill Anderson, Ralph Emery. Dolly Parton, Jimmy Capps, Marty Stuart, Crystal Gayle, Dwight Yoakam, Jeannie Seely, Charley Pride and many others along with some great photos and video clips that I have never seen before. I don’t know how long it will be available but you should carve out an hour of time watch.
ReplyDeletehttps://www.wsre.org/hank-locklin-country-musics-timeless-tenor/
From the WSRE website:
Commemorating the 60th anniversary of his 1960 Grand Ole Opry induction, Hank Locklin: Country Music’s Timeless Tenor recalls the unquestionable talent, unorthodox career path and notable contributions of prolific songwriter, Grammy-nominated recording artist and Grand Ole Opry star Hank Locklin. The story of his music and lifelong career is told by industry friends and admirers including his youngest son — Hank Adam Locklin, Bill Anderson, Jimmy Capps, Dave Cobb, Ralph Emery, Crystal Gayle, Vince Gill, William Lee Golden, Buddy Kalb, Dolly Parton, Charley Pride, Jeannie Seely, Ray Stevens, Alan Stoker, Marty Stuart, Jesse Wells and Dwight Yoakam.
With historical photos and footage, the film covers his path from Florida’s Gulf Coast to Nashville by way of Texas (where he began his recording career), his influence on the Nashville sound with RCA Victor producer Chet Atkins, his hit records — including country standards “Please Help Me, I’m Falling” and the self-penned “Send Me the Pillow You Dream On” — and pioneering concept albums, his popularity overseas, and five decades of performing as a beloved member of the Grand Ole Opry where he made his final appearance in 2007 at age 89, still hitting the high notes.