Once again, I'm saddened to report that someone we've previously featured on the GMC has passed on. Marvin Rainwater, an early rockabilly star who also found a lot of success in country music, died recently in Aitken, Minn. He was 88. You can read more about him in the post below, which was originally published … Continue reading Marvin Rainwater’s Musical Journey Is Over
Category: Country
Snuffy Jenkins Inspired Many Banjo Greats
I always enjoy writing about musicians who were still active in their later years. Although making good music is a lot tougher than anything I do (like maintaining the GMC) I have to applaud anyone who keeps doing what they enjoy for as long as they can. Which brings us to Snuffy Jenkins, a legendary … Continue reading Snuffy Jenkins Inspired Many Banjo Greats
Country Catalyst – Aching To Sing
It's been over a month since our last Country Catalyst so I thought it was high time we had another. I'll remind everybody that a Country Catalyst is a post that features a classic country song that I hope will attract some appreciation from folks who have normally NOT been fans of the genre. Today's … Continue reading Country Catalyst – Aching To Sing
Hylo Brown Earned His Nickname
When 'Hylo' Brown died a decade ago his name was not a familiar one to most, but he had gained the respect of knowledgeable fans. A bluegrass pioneer who had paved the way for countless performers, his talents included a singing voice with wide range -- the inspiration for his nickname. Born and raised in … Continue reading Hylo Brown Earned His Nickname
Fantastic Foursome – Tenderness Came Late To Otis
It's been a while since our last Fantastic Foursome, so I'll remind everybody how it works. I pick a classic song and tell you a little about it, and I usually include the definitive version of the song. Then I present four alternative performances and give you the opportunity to vote for your favorite. Today's … Continue reading Fantastic Foursome – Tenderness Came Late To Otis
Terrifying Train Trestles
Although we don't travel as much as we used to, Mrs. BG and I have taken a few train trips through the years. I've been a train buff for a long time and even though she's not the fan as I am, I think she's enjoyed most aspects of our trips. But there is one … Continue reading Terrifying Train Trestles
The Fallacy Of The Famous Dueling Banjos
I've always been interested in musical oddities; things that just seem a little out of line. It's difficult to describe exactly what I mean but I've written before about quirky happenings, and I thought I'd provide another example today. Who knows, maybe this will eventually develop into another Special Feature. A lot of people like … Continue reading The Fallacy Of The Famous Dueling Banjos
Country Catalyst – Remembering A Dreamy Song
Seems to me that we're overdue for another edition of Country Catalyst. For those who don't know or remember, CC is the newest of our Special Features, and it offers the chance to spotlight classic country songs that had something extra -- the ability to make new fans among folks who usually don't care for … Continue reading Country Catalyst – Remembering A Dreamy Song
Genial Rusty Draper Had Wide Appeal
Like many others in his era, red-haired singer Farrell 'Rusty' Draper found success over the course of his long career by appealing to fans of more than one kind of music. Beginning with his rise to fame in the early 1950s, Draper had a number of good selling records that straddled the line between pop … Continue reading Genial Rusty Draper Had Wide Appeal
Anatomy Of A Song – A Texas Favorite
Something I saw while watching an old Gunsmoke rerun on TV inspired today's edition of Anatomy of a Song. It surprised me at the time -- not because I didn't already know about it, but because those old Gunsmokes seldom ventured into subjects that didn't really have a lot to do with the action on … Continue reading Anatomy Of A Song – A Texas Favorite
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