Depending on your point of view, you either applaud Danny Davis and the Nashville Brass for helping bring country music to a mainstream audience, or you think that they pulled it too far away from its traditions. I guess I'm on the fence with this one, but I do have to point out that country … Continue reading Danny Davis – Bringing The Brass To Country
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Warner Mack – An Interrupted Journey
Country music fans might remember Warner Mack as a popular singing star with a number-one hit on 1965's "The Bridge Washed Out," but not many will recall that his singing career was stalled by an auto accident that left him severely injured. And even though he slowly worked his way back to a measure of … Continue reading Warner Mack – An Interrupted Journey
The Voice Of Sue Thompson
I've always been intrigued by performers who managed to extend their careers by transitioning from one kind of music to another. Some those who succeeded are more remembered than others, but many long-time music fans might recall Sue Thompson, who rose to fame as an early 1960s pop star but later returned to her country … Continue reading The Voice Of Sue Thompson
An Eye-Opener — Or A Head-Scratcher?
I've been sort of circling around an idea, one that might or might not turn into an occasional feature for us here on the ol' GMC. It has to do with a couple of recent thoughts -- neither of which rise to the level of an epiphany, but are still worth considering. First of all, … Continue reading An Eye-Opener — Or A Head-Scratcher?
Ferlin Husky Remembered
With word received of the passing of country music legend Ferlin Husky, I thought I'd repost the piece I did on him about 3 years ago. (I've also added music and a video.) -------------- The Many Sides Of Ferlin Husky If you set out to build yourself a country music star, one of the most … Continue reading Ferlin Husky Remembered
Rediscovering The Ozark Mountain Daredevils
I have to confess that I wasn't really too attuned to the music of the Ozark Mountain Daredevils during the 1970s, when the country-rock sextet was hitting the charts with regularity. In fact, I can't say that I even remember the group in those days, but that was mostly because I wasn't really listening to … Continue reading Rediscovering The Ozark Mountain Daredevils
Tale Of A Treacherous Pine Tree
We have a huge pine tree in our front yard, and it's situated dangerously close to the garage. The danger exists because the tree has grown so large and mature through the years that it's now susceptible to losing limbs every time we have heavy snow, or ice, or even strong winds. We've had it … Continue reading Tale Of A Treacherous Pine Tree
The Three Stages Of Molly Bee
Although she's now mostly just remembered by her loyal fans, singer Molly Bee, who died in 2009, enjoyed a varied if sometimes troubled career that stretched across five decades. Along the way, she was at stages a child star, a teen idol, and a successful country music singer. Born in Oklahoma as Mollie Gene Beachboard, … Continue reading The Three Stages Of Molly Bee
The Enigma Of Fred Neil
After almost a decade since his death, the enigma of Fred Neil continues to puzzle many of his fans. A tremendously respected songwriter and performer who inspired many, including John Sebastian, David Crosby, and Bob Dylan, he is most remembered as the composer of "Everybody's Talkin'," the Midnight Cowboy theme that became a mega-hit for … Continue reading The Enigma Of Fred Neil
Happy Traum And The Origin Of Dylan Classics
I didn't watch the Grammy awards telecast, and really haven't paid that much attention to it other than reading that there were some surprising winners. I also noticed that Bob Dylan performed to mixed reviews, and it got me to thinking about the legendary singer/songwriter and his history. Although his singing is not for everybody, … Continue reading Happy Traum And The Origin Of Dylan Classics
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