tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post7604376425499541262..comments2023-10-03T07:01:41.144-05:00Comments on Always On Watch: Semper Vigilans: My First Favorite SongsAlways On Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-76261776124424540962015-04-13T04:36:20.828-05:002015-04-13T04:36:20.828-05:00Duck,
I discovered Jimmie Rodgers, long after his ...Duck,<br />I discovered Jimmie Rodgers, long after his death, through my mother's still-playable 78 RPM <a href="https://youtu.be/s_oWyC3JARo" rel="nofollow">Hobo Bill's Last Ride</a>. Mom bought that record when the tune was first released in 1929. <br /><br /><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmie_Rodgers_%28country_singer%29" rel="nofollow">Jimmie Rodgers</a> -- real country music!<br /><br />And, yes, I still have that record and the RCA Victrola on which to play it.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-74698275606719942372015-04-13T04:29:11.424-05:002015-04-13T04:29:11.424-05:00FT,
I was introduced to the work of the Andrews Si...FT,<br />I was introduced to the work of the Andrews Sisters via some of Bing Crosby's tunes. Remember "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town"?Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-49167225489306460022015-04-13T04:26:39.014-05:002015-04-13T04:26:39.014-05:00The Unit,
Hello!
Thank you for adding those two l...The Unit,<br />Hello!<br /><br />Thank you for adding those two links. I am particularly partial to the work done by the Mills Brothers. Smooth and intricate harmonies.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-78004041055663722532015-04-13T04:21:10.566-05:002015-04-13T04:21:10.566-05:00Z,
For years as a child, I had no idea what "...Z,<br />For years as a child, I had no idea what "This Old House" was really about because, as you said, Clooney's version <i>is so peppy</i>.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-70474086582858277322015-04-12T22:42:40.832-05:002015-04-12T22:42:40.832-05:00I was an very young fan
Also liked Tom Dooley but...<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raXKeQ5qFwo" rel="nofollow">I was an very young fan</a><br /><br />Also liked <i>Tom Dooley</i> but we had the Grayson & Whitter record from the days when fiddle was king in American folk.Ducky's herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14608115001116619877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-26543288574580900472015-04-12T19:57:21.931-05:002015-04-12T19:57:21.931-05:00fwiw, Chet Atkins was inspired by Merle Travis, na...fwiw, Chet Atkins was inspired by Merle Travis, named his daughter Merle. Tommy Emmanuel was inspired by Chet (as were thousands) If you get a chance to see Tommy, I highly recommend it. Plays 300 concerts all over the world every year. Likely he will be close to you at some point. Click on Tours - http://www.tommyemmanuel.com/Kidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05287399775879832602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-49237260937202957342015-04-12T18:31:24.509-05:002015-04-12T18:31:24.509-05:00that's a terrific tune...thanks for linking it...that's a terrific tune...thanks for linking it!Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15989573357446569262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-25418766089428660542015-04-12T16:31:53.766-05:002015-04-12T16:31:53.766-05:00Z, of course I new here. Yeah I remember the Ink ...Z, of course I new here. Yeah I remember the Ink Spots as well.<br />But since you know I come over from Bunkerville you wont be surprised when I say...folks in charge should listen to...<br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6l6vqPUM_FE<br />:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17999825894992518019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-72309955842928779352015-04-12T16:02:22.332-05:002015-04-12T16:02:22.332-05:00I'm kind of surprised THIS OLD HOUSE is so pep...I'm kind of surprised THIS OLD HOUSE is so peppy, considering the sentiment of the songwriter in that video and the words, you know? I can hear it so plaintively done........but there isn't anything Clooney did BAD!<br />Love 16 TONS!.....Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15989573357446569262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-88308502956056541362015-04-12T16:02:20.973-05:002015-04-12T16:02:20.973-05:00The Unit.. That harmony is fabulous....I One of Th...The Unit.. That harmony is fabulous....I One of The Ink Spots was about 100 yrs old and came into a club where I sang from time to time....asked to talk to me after my set and so I was guided to his table...where they told me who he was and he complimented me....Man, THAT felt GOOD! :-)<br /><br />Ed, that your mother was a nightclub singer! Fabulous! And I'll bet you heard a LOT at home.... Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15989573357446569262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-6021783044666532122015-04-12T16:02:13.427-05:002015-04-12T16:02:13.427-05:00The Unit.. That harmony is fabulous...One of The I...The Unit.. That harmony is fabulous...One of The Ink Spots was about 90 yrs old when he and an entourage came into a club where I sang once in a while...Apparently, he'd.asked to talk to me after my set and so I was guided to his table...where they told me who he was and he complimented me....Man, THAT felt GOOD! :-)<br /><br />Ed, that your mother was a nightclub singer! Fabulous! And I'll bet you heard a LOT at home....Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15989573357446569262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-26825024166500170592015-04-12T16:00:44.951-05:002015-04-12T16:00:44.951-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15989573357446569262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-75717268184163872262015-04-12T15:58:46.715-05:002015-04-12T15:58:46.715-05:00I'm kind of surprised THIS OLD HOUSE is so pep...I'm kind of surprised THIS OLD HOUSE is so peppy, considering the sentiment of the songwriter in that video and the words, you know? I can hear it so plaintively done........but there isn't anything Clooney did BAD!<br />Love 16 TONS!.....Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15989573357446569262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-17321250569151416472015-04-12T14:43:07.693-05:002015-04-12T14:43:07.693-05:00Hi, came over from Bunkerville. First comment. B...Hi, came over from Bunkerville. First comment. Been reading a while. I remember Rosemary and her songs and Ernie and his. And how about this from '52... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bb2p7kW2__MAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17999825894992518019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-42565680536907288552015-04-12T14:21:24.662-05:002015-04-12T14:21:24.662-05:00I DIDN'T KNOW the GUN WAS LOADED
The Andrews ...I DIDN'T KNOW the GUN WAS LOADED<br /><br />The Andrews Sisters<br /><br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqgr6ZzB140<br /><br />Patsy Montana<br /><br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vSfqR3Hyxc<br /><br /><i>Oh Miss Effie was her name<br />Through the west she won her fame<br />Being handy with the gun<br />But she drove the men insane.<br />'Cause she'd whip out her pistol<br />And shoot most any guy<br />And sing out this alibi.<br /><br /><br />I didn't know the gun was loaded<br />And I'm so sorry my friend<br />I didn't know the gun was loaded<br />And I'll never, never do it again.<br /><br /><br />But one night she made a slip<br />Shot the sheriff in the hip<br />So the law, it took a hand<br />And made Effie take the stand.<br />And she pled, "Oh, your honor<br />I'll know you'll turn me loose<br />When you hear my one excuse."<br /><br /><br />I didn't know the gun was loaded<br />And I'm so sorry my friend<br />I didn't know the gun was loaded<br />And I'll never, never do it again.<br /><br /><br />I didn't know (she didn't know)<br />The gun was loaded (that the gun was loaded)<br />But regarding the gun that I toted.<br />All I did was hold it high<br />And go (4 simulated firing sounds)<br />I'll never, never do it again.<br /><br /><br />Yes, the jury all agreed<br />That Miss Effie should be freed<br />But the sheriff's jealous wife<br />Was indignant (yes, indeed)<br />So she borrowed a pistol<br />And shot this village belle<br />And sang as Miss Effie fell.<br /><br /><br />I didn't know the gun was loaded<br />And I'm so sorry my friend<br />I didn't know the gun was loaded<br />And I'll never, never do it again.<br /><br /><br />I didn't know (she didn't know)<br />The gun was loaded (that the gun was loaded)<br />But regarding the gun that I toted<br />All I did was hold it high<br />And go (4 simulated firing sounds)<br />I'll never, never do it again.</i><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />NOTE:<br /><br />The three Andrews Sisters (LaVerne, Maxine and Patty) started their careers during the 1930s. They were born in Mound, Minnesota USA. Interestingly, the<br />three girls had different vocal ranges, perhaps a bit unusual considering the fact that they were all born within 7 years of each other (soprano, mezzo and contralto). The Sisters were known for their outstanding support of the allied troops during WWII, working onsite as well as recording on V-Discs. They performed over the radio and made numerous personal appearances on TV as well as many charitable functions. They cut over 700 songs, selling over 90 million records.<br />FreeThinkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682678301019952436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-35432628497835315582015-04-12T13:05:23.046-05:002015-04-12T13:05:23.046-05:00My mom was a nightclub singer in the 40s in the De...My mom was a nightclub singer in the 40s in the Detroit area, and sang many songs around the house when I was a child.Ed Bonderenkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03724552853113809036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-9917876222912756372015-04-12T13:01:58.624-05:002015-04-12T13:01:58.624-05:00Merle Travis is a legend. The Travis pick, and Tr...Merle Travis is a legend. The Travis pick, and Travis picking is named for him, as he is considered the father of that style of finger picking the guitar.<br /><br />Thanks to talented men and women like him, a great piece of American folklore has been preserved in song.<br /><br />Stuart Hamblin's story of how he got the idea for This Old House is downright creepy. Hamblin's another good 'un, as is Tennessee Ernie Ford. What an era.<br /><br />People today young and old recreate their music and pass it along, and there are whole genres where younger folks write new songs that purposely imitate the old styles.<br /><br />Long live our Americana folk traditions!<br />Silverfiddlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13541652236676260219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-77213661987764986302015-04-12T12:57:50.017-05:002015-04-12T12:57:50.017-05:0016 tons has been a favorite of mine since I first ...16 tons has been a favorite of mine since I first heard it as a child.<br />Dad and granddad were coal miners, but not in my lifetime.<br />They got paid by the ton.<br />Dad's carbide lamp sits on my mantle.Ed Bonderenkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03724552853113809036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-90027331186612996372015-04-12T10:18:32.495-05:002015-04-12T10:18:32.495-05:00I remember 16 tons, Tom Dooley, Streets of Loredo ...I remember 16 tons, Tom Dooley, Streets of Loredo always on the radio...Thersiteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15751286903359745316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-27336311698639260122015-04-12T08:00:29.504-05:002015-04-12T08:00:29.504-05:00Thanks for the memories!Thanks for the memories!Bunkervillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14427978686579892380noreply@blogger.com