Ray Starr Country Club News-letter
October 2011, Jukebox trivia,
Hello Everyone
Jukeboxes, their as classic as the country music that was in them!
Remember those days when a jukebox was as popular as a pay-phone.
It seemed like they were everywhere, party stores, restaurants, bars, hotels
lounges and even at night clubs.
Well, we found a'n old classic jukebox down in the basement of the Country
Club, and below are some of the songs on it..
(Jukebox trivia entries)
1, Mr Jukebox by Ernest Tubb, Uncle Walt,
2, Don't Rock The Jukebox, by Alan Jackson, Wild Aunt Shirley,
3, Prop me up beside the jukebox by Joe Diffie Natalie Cabrera,
4, Jukebox In My Mind, by Alabama, Patrick Haske,
5, Jukebox With a Country Song, by Doug Stone, Sharon Weddington
6, Bubba Shot The Jukebox by Mark Chestnutt Arnie Bengel
7, There's A Song On The Jukebox by David Wills, Kevin Mitchell,
8, Brother Jukebox by Keith Whitley, Debbie Weadon,
9, It's A Little Too Late, Tanya Tucker, Steve Weadon,
10, A 11 by Johnny Paycheck, Barb Wilson,
11, Juke-box Charley by Johnny Paycheck, Don Fong. Ray, I'd would also like to
hear, Set 'Em Up, Joe by Vern Gosdin,
-- Country Song Requests:
Hi Ray, We have a request to hear, Great White Horse by Buck Owens and Susan
Raye. Thank-you, Jim and Virna Crisp,
Hi Ray, I would like to hear Brooks and Dunns version of George Straits "The
Cowboy Rides Away." I remember hearing them perform this on the tribute show to
George Strait. Thank-you, Barb Wilson.
-- Story Behind The Song -"Country Bumpkin" contained the formula for the perfect country song: the
simple country boy wanders into the bar, meets the city gal, wins her heart and
takes her back to the country where they spend their lives together raising a
family.
And as the story goes, a Nashville music publisher had admonished songwriter
Don Wayne for bringing in songs that were "too country," telling him that nobody
cared for his "country bumpkin" type of songs. So on his way home he began
writing "Country Bumpkin" which found its way into the hands of record producer
Walter Haynes, who played it for Cal Smith the day before a scheduled recording
session. Although Smith had already picked the songs for his session he
scrapped one of them and replaced it with "Country Bumpkin," which became the
title track for the MCA album and Smith's second number one single and the CMA's
Single of The Year.
"Country Bumpkin" entered the country music charts March 9th, 1974, made it to
number one and was Smith's 178th charted song.
It was on the charts for 15 weeks. Cal Smith placed 36 songs on the country
music charts between 1967 and 1986, including three number ones.
-- Letter to Ray Starr -Hi Ray Starr,
As you know my birthday is in October. My birthday song request is Highway 40
Blues by Ricky Skaggs.
I'm listening to the radio for a jute box song.
Put me down for, It's A Little Too Late by Tanya Tucker.
Now, about Kevin's Trivia Corner.
How about Bob Luman in 1972 (who no longer is living). Steve wariner in 1998.
Take Care, Steve Weadon,
Hi Ray,
It will be 8 years for Steve and I, this October. Our song is Only You by the
Platters. I'd like Brother Juke-box by Keith Whitley, for my trivia entry.
Have a great week you two, Debbie,
Hi and Happy Wishes, Steve and Debbie,
Couldn't get The Platters but Travis Tritt offered to do your song.
Ray,
-- Debbie's Recipe Box -October 2011
Southern Pecan Pie,
(Randy Travis)
1 cup Karo Syrup,
1/2 cup Sugar,
1/4 tsp Salt,
4 Eggs, beaten slightly,
4 Tbsp Butter, (equals 1/2 stick) melted and cooled,
1 cup chopped Pecans,
-- Mix all ingredients together.
-- Do not over-beat .
-- Pour into unbaked pie crust.
-- Bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes,
-- Reduce heat to 300 degrees for 45 or 50 minutes.
-- Stars In The News --- Gary Allan opened a boutique men's store in Nashville on September 1,
dubbed Label.
The singer is undertaking the venture with his stylist, Renee Layher.
The store is located at 2222 12th Avenue South and will stock custom-made
suits, leather jackets, denim, dress shirts, furniture, jewelry and stage wear.
The singer told media during a line unveiling on August 29 that the store will
specialize in providing stylish clothes to athletes and musicians.
Label's client list already includes Kings of Leon, Bon Jovi, Goo Goo Dolls and
Prince.
Designer Tony Sartino will oversee production of Label's custom-made clothing.
During the press conference, Allen also said that he is set to begin working on
a new album, now that the store is opening.
-- George Strait will become a grandparent as his son, Bubba, and daughter-inlaw, Tamara are expecting their first baby in February, according to various
sources. The pair was married last December. Bubba (real name: George Strait
Jr." co-wrote the elder Strait's new track "Here for a Good Time," the title
song from his new album. In fact, Bubba wrote more than half of the tracks on
the upcoming record along with Dean Dillon. Bubba told Cowboys and Indians
magazine that he is more than satisfied with his behind-the-scenes role. "I got
my mom's singing voice," he said. "But that's OK, I don't know if I could sing
in front of a lot of people anyway." Here for a Good Time, September 6 release.
-- To commemorate their 15th wedding anniversary, toymaker Mattel is
manufacturing a Faith Hill and Tim McGraw Gift Set.
The package includes a doll likeness of the pair dressed in evening wear.
A press release on the Barbie maker's website provided further details:
"These two celebrities make beautiful music together . . . the dolls capture
the sensational star power of this dynamic duo! Faith looks flawless in her redcarpet ready black gown, pearl earrings, and picture perfect hairdo. Tim puts a
country spin on a basic black suit, topped off with his signature black hat."
The designer of the set, Linda Kyaw, told Entertainment Weekly that Tim and
Faith gave input during the process:
"They knew what they wanted the dolls to look like, and they helped us achieve
the best possible results.
-- Rodney Atkins was presented with the key to his hometown of Harrogate,
Tennessee by Mayor Bill Fultz. Atkins was in town for a GAC "Originals"
television taping that saw him perform for Nascar stars in Bristol, TN for the
Food City Family Race Night annual event.
Atkins humbly accepted the key to the city before spending some time with the
children of the Holston Children's Home, the home that Atkins supports and where
he lived until his adoption.
"This is such an honor for me," Atkins said. "I will always be thankful for my
upbringing and the opportunities my parents and this town afforded me. I will
always remember the creek bed fishing, the long days at the ball park, as well
as the hard knocks, but this town keeps a strong hold on my heart and I am
honored to be holding the key to this city." Atkins will release his fourth
studio album Take a Back Road on October 4."
-- Brad Paisley's first book, Diary Of A Player, has been slated for release on
November 1. The book, which was co-written by Paisley and Rolling Stone
contributing editor (and Emmy-nominated television writer and producer) David
Wild, tells Paisley's personal story about his involvement with the guitar and
the way his love for music has guided and influenced his life. The book also
follows Paisley's experiences from the age of 8, when he received his first
guitar from his grandfather, and his early years of writing songs and
performing, including his stints opening for the Judds and Ricky Skaggs at the
age of 13.
Noted Paisley of his relationship with the guitar: "There are some people who
drink, who seek counseling, eat, or watch TV, cry, sleep and so on, I play."
Howard Books vice president and publisher Jonathan Merkh of the book, added:
"It is a love letter to the guitar.
The book pays homage to an instrument that Paisley realized was his only real
constant no matter how he changed and evolved."
-- Rascal Flatts have been inducted as the newest members of the Grand Ole Opry.
The band was onstage at the Opry in Nashville when Vince Gill made a surprise
appearance breaking the news to them. In an emotional response, frontman Gary
LeVox said that through all of their success, the band's one unfulfilled goal
was to become members of the Opry: "You know, we've gotten to do a lot of
amazing things in our career like going to Iraq and visiting our soldiers,
selling out arenas, and doing a lot of magnificent things that . . . you can't
even dream that big.
when we first signed our record deal in 1999, our main goal was to play the
Grand Ole Opry and someday be members of the Grand Ole Opry. Thank you so much
for being here" he told the crowd.
LeVox, along with bandmates Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney, will be formally
inducted during the Opry's 86th Birthday Bash Weekend on October 7 and 8.
-- The Dixie Chicks will come back together on stage for a one-night-only
performance to benefit the victims of the recent wildfires in Central Texas.
The event, dubbed Fire Relief: the Concert for Central Texas, will take place
on October 17 in Austin on at the Frank Erwin Center.
The devastating fires ripped through the Austin area earlier this summer,
causing an estimated $250 million in damage.
Proceeds from the show will benefit the Central Texas Wildfire Fund at the
Austin Community Foundation.
The show will also feature performances by Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett and
Asleep at the Wheel.
-- JOHNNY WRIGHT BIOGRAPHY
Born in Mount Juliet, Tennessee, Wright first performed with Anglin in 1936.
In 1937, he married Kitty Wells. The two, along with Wright's sister Louise,
performed as Johnnie Wright and the Harmony Girls.
In 1939, Wright and Anglin formed the duo Johnnie and Jack.
They teamed up full-time in the 1940's and, except for the time Anglin spent
overseas during World War II, remained together for more than two decades.
In 1952, Johnnie and Jack's "Poison Love" took them to the Grand Ole Opry,
where the duo, along with Wells, were invited to join and where they remained
for 15 years. Following Anglin's death in an automobile accident in 1963,
Wright continued performing and releasing records.
In 1964, he and his Tennessee Mountain Boys had a Top 25 hit with "Walkin',
Talkin', Cryin', Barely Beatin' Broken Heart." The following year, he had
success with "Hello Vietnam", a Number 1 hit.
In 1968, he and Wells recorded an autobiographical duet, "We'll Stick
Together", and continued playing live shows together through the early 1980's.
-- Later years,
In 1983, Wright and Wells opened the Family Country Junction Museum and Studio
in their hometown of Madison, Tennessee. They closed the museum in October
2000, but their grandson, John Sturdivant, Jr kept the Junction Recording Studio
operating.
Wright joined producers Randall Franks and Alan Autry for the 1991 CD
"Christmas Time's A Comin'" featuring the cast of the TV series In the Heat of
the Night. He performed along with Kitty Wells and Bobby Wright on "Jingle
Bells" with the cast.
In 1992, the couple and their son Bobby began playing together again.
On December 31, 2000, the duo performed their farewell concert at the Nashville
Nightlife Theater in Nashville, Tennessee.
They played to a full house of fans, family and friends that includedRicky
Skaggs, The Whites, Marty Stuart, Connie Smith, Leona Williams, Larry
Stephenson, Tommy Cash, Jack Greene, Jean Shepard and comedian-impressionist
Johnny Counterfit.
-- Personal life,
Kitty Wells and Johnnie Wright were married on October 30, 1937. Together they
had three children, two daughters Ruby (1939 to 2009([1] and Carol Sue, as well
as a son, Bobby.
Each of their children enjoyed minor success individually as recording artists
-- Carol Sue, on a mid-1950's duet with Wells titled "How Far is Heaven"; Ruby,
with a hit called "Dern 'Ya," an "answer song" to Roger Miller's "Dang Me"; and
Bobby, with a series of country-pop hits in the early-to-mid 1970's, including
"Seasons in the Sun" (covering Terry Jacks' Number 1 pop hit from 1974). Both
Bobby and Ruby performed as part of their parents' road tour for many years.
Wells and Wright celebrated their 74th wedding anniversary in 2011.
-- GENE WATSON and GROUP NOT INJURED
October 3, 2011
Country music legend, Gene Watson, was just eight miles from his Sunday ,
October 2nd show in Sandstone, MN when his bus lurched off the road and nearly
flipped over.
The GPS system programmed the route for a narrow gravel road to the venue.
When the bus driver politely pulled over a bit to allow for an oncoming truck,
the road under Watson's bus completely crumbled and the bus narrowly missed
falling into a boggy area which could have caused the bus to flip completely
over. Fortunately for the artist and his band and crew, the bus caught on its
side and stayed in that position. The singer and crew had to climb out of a
window to get out of the bus and although shaken from the tumble, no one was
seriously injured.
Four tow trucks were called to the scene. The first three were too small to
pull the enormous touring bus. Finally a 50 Ton rotator truck arrived and the
bus was hauled back on the road.
Meanwhile Gene Watson and his band had been driven to the show site with only
their traveling clothes and no instruments. As the saying goes, "the show must
go on" so Gene and his band performed the first of two shows in "bus clothes"
and borrowed an opening band's musical instruments. Gene's pedal steel player
anxiously awaited for a pedal steel to arrive from 80 miles away but it arrived
just in time for the first show.
Gene Watson, long known for being a former paint and body specialist who still
owns his own body shop wryly noted "I was glad that none of my band or crew were
hurt in the accident and that the bus only suffered superficial paint and body
damage.
Fortunately, I know a little place that can handle that work and I am hoping I
can get a discount."
Gene Watson is on his way today to Nashville, TN where he will join his friend,
country great Randy Travis on the Grand Ole Opry Tuesday October 4th, where they
will sing a song they recorded for Randy's 25 th Anniversary Celebration album,
a track titled "Didn't We Shine".
-- Country Notes -We've received a phone call from Jody Rokita to announce the Juke-box Trivia
winner. Member Wild Aunt Shirley Congrats to you with the entry of, Don't Rock
The Juke-box.
-- Members having a birthday, anniversary etc in November, need your country
song request by October 21, 2011.
Country song request, if there's a song you haven't heard in sometime by all
means we'd love to play it on wstr.
-- November Trivia is, Thanksgiving Feast. Send in a country song that mentions
food, such as, apples, potatoes, gravy, chicken, ham, meat, biscuits, eggs,
chocolate, cookies etc.
Let's see what kind of menu we can put together for our Thanksgiving Feast.
-- Deadline for all entries, October 21, 2011.
-- e-mail or phone your entry to Ray Starr,
Hey, maybe Aunt Shirley will make her Cowboy Beans for the Thanksgiving dinner
as she selects the next winning trivia song.
dial up WSTR because that's the best way to keep it country,
Ray Starr,
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