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
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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
Jerry Byrd’s Hawaiian Love Affair
Depression-era Lima, Ohio, wouldn't seem to be a likely place for a young boy to grow up dreaming about Hawaii, but on second thought it might have been ideal. After all, what better way to forget hard times than to imagine yourself in a Pacific paradise? That must have been how it was for steel … Continue reading Jerry Byrd’s Hawaiian Love Affair
Slim Whitman Passes On
Earlier this year, in a post titled Slim Whitman Is Amazing, I spotlighted the long and varied career of the iconic country music star. It has now been reported that he has died at age 90 in Florida, apparently of natural causes. I've reactivated the song link on that earlier post, and have also replaced … Continue reading Slim Whitman Passes On
Geezer Music Club 