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They were forgotten by The Country Music Industry, Country Radio, and even The Grand Ole Opry. Pioneers of Country proudly remember those artists and the music they made popular.
Pioneers of Country welcomes you to “The Merle Haggard Story” - a syndicated program originally broadcast in early 1985, including many interviews.
PLAYLIST:
Reasons To Quit You Take Me for Granted
Merle Haggard passed away on April 6, 2016. Not long after Live 365 went out of business, so we never got to do a proper tribute broadcast. That is until now.
During the COVID Pandemic of 2020 and 2021, I got the chance to travel to a place close to home – my attic!
Up there I found a treasure trove of recordings that I had forgotten about. Among them was this several part syndicated broadcast titled “The Merle Haggard Story”. I thought it would be a great tribute to “The Hag” if we rebroadcast this part of Merle's beginnings, and continuing to his mid career popularity.
We open the show with Wynn Stewart - It's Such A Pretty World Today (1967).
Next Dave introduces his co-host, and his wife Susan who hasn't appeared on the netcast for the past 4 years. Next musical selection is Danny O'keefe - Good Time Charlie's Got The Blues. Some-Good Time banter follows between Dave and Susan. A Bluegrass song is next “Ashes of Love by Jim & Jesse”.
Next Webb Pierce performs “Tupelo County Jail.” - Segue to JOE STAMPLEY - "Do You Ever Fool Around. Next up is The Statler Brothers - How Are Things In Clay, Kentucky (three in a row)! Dave and Susan speak of their trip through Kentucky several years ago. Dave and Susan speak of a blooper they heard the night before while listening to The Grand Ole Opry. It concerned Australian Country music performer, Morgan Evans.
A Canadian performer is next, Ian Tyson sings M.C. Horses.
That's the first 30 minutes, there's much more excitement during the next 90+ minutes.
They were forgotten by The Country Music Industry, Country Radio, and even The Grand Ole Opry – Pioneers of Country proudly remember those artists, and the music they made popular.
Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page.
You can now follow Pioneers of Country on Spotify!
Waylon Jennings (Pt 2 continued) Johnny Lee The Kendalls Gene Watson John Conlee Kenny Rogers
Fresh into our “new” country music format, Dave explains that (real) country music is for everyone, everywhere. It's a state of mind that we embrace, no matter where we live.
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band; Alabama; The Singing Brakeman – Jimmie Rodgers; Ray Price; Andy Griffith; Bobby Bare; Boxcar Willie; Buck Owens; Charlie Walker; Wanda Jackson; Garth Brooks and Chris LeDoux; Del Reeves; Don Gibson; Eddie Rabbitt; Stompin' Tom Connors...
And that's just in the first hour. Crank-up the volume and listen to real country music from real country artists.
They were forgotten by The Country Music Industry, Country Radio, and even The Grand Ole Opry – Pioneers of Country proudly remember those artists, and the music they made popular.
Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page.
You can now follow Pioneers of Country on Spotify!
Pioneers of Country welcomes you to “The Merle Haggard Story” - a syndicated program originally broadcast in early 1985, including many interviews.
PLAYLIST:
C.C. Waterback
Merle Haggard passed away on April 6, 2016. Not long after Live 365 went out of business, so we never got to do a proper tribute broadcast. That is until now.
During the COVID Pandemic of 2020 and 2021, I got the chance to travel to a place close to home – my attic!
Up there I found a treasure trove of recordings that I had forgotten about. Among them was this several part syndicated broadcast titled “The Merle Haggard Story”. I thought it would be a great tribute to “The Hag” if we rebroadcast this part of Merle's beginnings, and continuing to his mid career popularity.
Pioneers of Country July 21, 2012
A tribute to Kitty Wells. On our broadcast of July 21, 2012 we remembered the passing of Country Music Hall of Fame, and a pioneer of female country music singers, Kitty Wells. August 30, 1919 – July 16, 2012.
We begin with "Move It On Over", a song written and recorded by the American country music singer-songwriter Hank Williams in 1947.
Dave's monologue. He mentions the passing of Kitty Wells and we will be playing some of her hits today.
We we hear "Jukebox in My Mind". A song written by Dave Gibson and Ronnie Rogers, and recorded by American country music group Alabama. It was released in July 1990.
We now hear "All the Time". A song that has been recorded by two country music singers. The first version by Kitty Wells, peaked at #18 on the country music charts. Eight years later, Jack Greene covered the song, taking his version to Number One on the same chart. Here's Kitty's version.
(I've Got My) One-Way Ticket to the Sky by Kitty Wells is next.
Joe Stampley – “Do You Ever Fool Around” is next.
Dave plays Kitty Well's husband next, Johnny Wright – Nickels, Quarters and Dimes. Dave mentions that Johnny Wright passed away less than a year ago.
Dave gives a bio of Kitty Wells. Here's some more songs by Kitty.
Dave reads a history of music on this day.
That's the first 30 minutes, there's 85 more minutes of pioneers to go, including many from Kitty Wells.
Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page.
You can now follow Pioneers of Country on Spotify!
Note: We couldn't find a summary for this show, so it may the first time we posted it since its original broadcast.
We begin with “These Are The Good Old Days” by Roy Rodgers.
The 1961 recording by American R&B singer Brook Benton was released as "The Boll Weevil Song" is next followed by Bummin' Around by Boxcar Willie.
Dave promotes a commercial free program on Live 365 since he is live today.
The Kendall's: It Don't Feel Like Sinnin' To Me, followed by “Bubbles in My Beer” by Charlie Walker.
Dave breaks out the big guns now, "My Heart Skips a Beat", a 1964 single written and performed by Buck Owens.
The song “Tennessee” was written by Carl Perkins and was first recorded and released by Carl Perkins in 1958 is heard now. Dave tells a story of how The Beatles revered Carl and even recorded one of his songs.
Roy Acuff called her the "Sweetheart of the Grand Ole Opry." Opry announcer and WSM radio host Eddie Stubbs would later call her the Rolls-Royce of Country Singers. Connie Smith sings “Once a Day”.
Henson Cargill – Row Row Row. Dave gives a short bio of Henson Cargill.
Next is “I Couldn't Spell Pffft” by Homer & Jethro. It was written by Wayne Carson and was first recorded and released by The Geezinslaw Brothers in 1968.
That's the first 30 minutes – There's 60 more minutes of Pioneers of country to go.
They were forgotten by The Country Music Industry, Country Radio, and even The Grand Ole Opry – Pioneers of Country proudly remember those artists, and the music they made popular.
Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page. You can now follow Pioneers of Country on Spotify!
Pioneers of Country welcomes you to “The Merle Haggard Story” - a syndicated program originally broadcast in early 1985, including many interviews.
PLAYLIST:
Yesterday's Wine Going Where the Lonely Go
Merle Haggard passed away on April 6, 2016. Not long after Live 365 went out of business, so we never got to do a proper tribute broadcast. That is until now.
During the COVID Pandemic of 2020 and 2021, I got the chance to travel to a place close to home – my attic!
Up there I found a treasure trove of recordings that I had forgotten about. Among them was this several part syndicated broadcast titled “The Merle Haggard Story”. I thought it would be a great tribute to “The Hag” if we rebroadcast this part of Merle's beginnings, and continuing to his mid career popularity.
Pioneers of Country remembers Jimmy C. Newman, the Alligator Man who passed away on June 21, 2014. This is a replay of our live broadcast on July 5th, 2014.
Attached is a picture I took of Jimmy C. Newman at The Grand Ole Opry in October 1998. I was off to the side of the stage. As Jimmy turns from center stage, he looks straight into the camera lens as I tried to frame the picture.
We begin with "Girl on the Billboard" a 1965 single released by American country music singer Del Reeves. Next is "Hello Walls" an American country music song written by Willie Nelson and first recorded by Faron Young. It became a massive hit in 1961, reaching number 1 country and spent 23 weeks on the chart.
Dave gives a bit of history of The Grand Ole Opry.
Honky Tonk Crazy is next by Gene Watson. It was written by Harlan Howard and Ron Peterson.
Dave reads some country music history. Dave reminds listeners that a tribute to Jimmy C Newman is a few minutes away. Daver plays a famous Cajun flavored song “Amos Moses” by Jerry Reed.
Dave is in a Cajun mood today. Next is Jim Ed Brown – The Cajun Stripper.
Grandpa Jones - 8 More Miles to Louisville. Louis Marshall "Grandpa" Jones wrote the song in 1941.
Bobby Bare "Margie's At The Lincoln Park Inn"is next.
The Jimmy C. Newman tribute begins and continues for the next 90 minutes. Please enjoy.
They were forgotten by The Country Music Industry, Country Radio, and even The Grand Ole Opry – Pioneers of Country proudly remember those artists, and the music they made popular.
Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page. You can now follow Pioneers of Country on Spotify!
Every so often we like to dig deep into our archives and show our newer listeners that we were promoting country music years ago even though we were operating under a different format.
This one from Independence Day Weekend 2005. Our format was mostly music from The Golden Age of radio. We hope you enjoy this look into our beginnings of our internet broadcast.
As mentioned previously, we always included country music throughout our various formats.
Bing Crosby does a cover of "Y'All Come" done many times by country singer Porter Wagoner.
Listen for Jimmy Yves Newman (August 29, 1927 – June 21, 2014),[1] better known as Jimmy C. Newman (the C stands for Cajun), he was an American country music and cajun singer-songwriter and long-time star of the Grand Ole Opry. Dave mentions him and his wife saw Jimmy C. Newman perform at The Grand Ole Opry in the past. Jimmy sings “Alligator Man”.
Performing live here is Patsy Cline and “Tennessee Waltz”.
Those familiar with our broadcast will remember our “Who Sings it Better” segments! This is a predecessor of that segment. We begin with Eydie Gormé singing Toot, Toot, Tootsie goodbye. The song is so bad, Dave's listeners said to turn it off. Dave plays the famous version by Al Jolson.
Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page. You can now follow Pioneers of Country on Spotify!
On 6/21/14 and 6/22 2014 we did an abbreviated broadcast on both Saturday and Sunday. Here is a combination of both those broadcasts. Some real rare country tunes you may never have heard before.
Listen for: Hawkshaw Hawkins (December 22, 1921 – March 5, 1963) ; George Jones; Johnny Preston - Running Bear; Lefty Frizzell - Give Me More More Of Your Kisses; “A Headache Tomorrow (Or a Heartache Tonight)" is a song written by Chick Rains, and recorded by American country music artist Mickey Gilley. Moe Bandy - Barstool Mountain; "Crazy" is a song written by Willie Nelson and popularized by country singer Patsy Cline in 1961.
And many, many more!
In addition, Dave comments on Randy Travis' recent health issues and make the “prediction” that Randy Travis will someday be in the Country Music Hall of Fame. That prediction became a reality for Randy in 2016.
Special note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or the Facebook web pages.
You can now follow Pioneers of Country wherever your favorite podcasts are found.
Ten (10) years ago!
We begin with “Saturday Satan, Sunday Saint” by Ernest Tubb.
The next duo is what we believe to be the most overlooked for membership into The Country Music Hall of Fame - Father-Daughter duo The Kendalls performing Don't Let Me Cross Over. Dave gives a brief bio of the duo.
Dave promises to break out the big guns today, and he doesn't disappoint. Roy Acuff - Wabash Cannon Ball.
The "Tennessee Waltz", a popular country music song with lyrics by Redd Stewart and music by Pee Wee King is next. Walkin' After Midnight by Patsy Cline is next.
Ladd Dunham is next from his album “In the Country” and Sea Cruise. Dave love's those “greaser” songs from the late 1950's, so he breaks format and plays The Dovells and “The Bristol Stomp” from 1961.
Dave reads an E-mail from a new listener who wants to hear L.A. International Airport by Susan Raye. Dave says he will play it in a moment but first "I Don't Think She's In Love Anymore" by Charley Pride. Loretta Lynn "You're Lookin' At Country" is next.
That's the first 30 minutes. There's 80 more minutes to go of great Country Music.
They were forgotten by The Country Music Industry, Country Radio, and even The Grand Ole Opry – Pioneers of Country proudly remember those artists, and the music they made popular.
Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page. You can now follow Pioneers of Country on Spotify!
Pioneers of Country welcomes you to “The Merle Haggard Story” - a syndicated program originally broadcast in early 1985, including many interviews.
PLAYLIST:
Big City Are the Good Times Really Over
Merle Haggard passed away on April 6, 2016. Not long after Live 365 went out of business, so we never got to do a proper tribute broadcast. That is until now.
During the COVID Pandemic of 2020 and 2021, I got the chance to travel to a place close to home – my attic!
Up there I found a treasure trove of recordings that I had forgotten about. Among them was this several part syndicated broadcast titled “The Merle Haggard Story”. I thought it would be a great tribute to “The Hag” if we rebroadcast this part of Merle's beginnings, and continuing to his mid career popularity.
Pioneers of Country welcomes you to “The Merle Haggard Story” - a syndicated program originally broadcast in early 1985, including many interviews.
PLAYLIST:
My Friends Are Gonna Be Strangers I'm A Lonesome Fugitive
Merle Haggard passed away on April 6, 2016. Not long after Live 365 went out of business, so we never got to do a proper tribute broadcast. That is until now.
During the COVID Pandemic of 2020 and 2021, I got the chance to travel to a place close to home – my attic!
Up there I found a treasure trove of recordings that I had forgotten about. Among them was this several part syndicated broadcast titled “The Merle Haggard Story”. I thought it would be a great tribute to “The Hag” if we rebroadcast this part of Merle's beginnings, and continuing to his mid career popularity.
Eleven Years Ago Today!
What a great way to open a broadcast, "Hank Williams, You Wrote My Life " by Moe Bandy.
Next song is a monster hit, "Walk on By" a song written by Kendall Hayes and performed by American country music artist Leroy Van Dyke. It was released in June 1961 as the first single and title track from the album Walk On By. The song was Van Dyke's most successful single, spending 37 weeks on the country chart and a record-breaking 19 at the number-one position.
Loretta Lynn - One's On The Way is next. Dave mentions he and his wife saw Loretta in concert back in the 1980's.
Mickey Gilley "A Headache Tomorrow (Or A Heartache Tonight)" is next. A cousin of Mickey is next, Jerry Lee Lewis and Middle Age Crazy. It was a #4 country classic released in 1977.
Leona Williams - Yes M'am, He Found Me In a Honky Tonk is next.
Dave breaks out the big guns now. Hank Thompson sings "It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels" a 1952 hit country song. Dave explains that tune was used in three different songs. History is explained by Pioneers of Country.
A man who needs no introduction, Johnny Cash is next with his signature song.
That is the first 36 minutes of the broadcast , There's 30 more minutes to go of great pioneers.
They were forgotten by The Country Music Industry, Country Radio, and even The Grand Ole Opry – Pioneers of Country proudly remember those artists, and the music they made popular.
Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page.
You can now follow Pioneers of Country on Spotify!
Eleven years ago today! The music never changes.
Love's Gonna Live Here Again by Buck Owens begins this broadcast. It is apparent from the start that Dave is breaking out the “Big Guns”.
Next is Lovesick Blues by Hank Williams.
Dave editorializes a bit, comparing “present” country music and real country music.
Dave plays a good old jukebox tune from the brother of Lefty Frizzelle: David Frizzell - I'm Gonna Hire a Wino. A monster hit is next from David's brother, Lefty Frizzell - “If You've Got the Money (I've Got the Time).
Dave says he is breaking out the big guns and plays Webb Pierce - Sneakin' all around.
Dave gives contact information that no longer exists – (See note below).
Dave goes into detail of The Statler Brothers song - "How to Be a Country Star" and the studio version vs. the version they sang on the country awards show. Dave plays the studio version.
Dave reads a “shout out” from a listener, Mason. Mason requests a tune from Willie Nelson, Dave obliges. Dave gives details of post Thanksgiving activities.
Next is “The Bridge Washed Out” by Junior Brown.
That is the first 30 minutes of the broadcast , There's 45 more minutes to go of great pioneers.
They were forgotten by The Country Music Industry, Country Radio, and even The Grand Ole Opry – Pioneers of Country proudly remember those artists, and the music they made popular.
Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page.
You can now follow Pioneers of Country on Spotify!
Pioneers of Country welcomes you to “The Merle Haggard Story” - a syndicated program originally broadcast in early 1985.
Merle Haggard passed away on April 6, 2016. Not long after Live 365 went out of business, so we never got to do a proper tribute broadcast. That is until now.
During the COVID Pandemic of 2020 and 2021, I got the chance to travel to a place close to home – my attic!
Up there I found a treasure trove of recordings that I had forgotten about. Among them was this several part syndicated broadcast titled “The Merle Haggard Story”. I thought it would be a great tribute to “The Hag” if we rebroadcast this part of Merle's beginnings, and continuing to his mid career popularity.
We hope you enjoy our view on real country music. If you do, please leave a comment on our Facebook and / or Pod-O-Matic pages.
Twenty-Three (23) years ago!
Long before our country music format, we had two previous formats that we have mentioned in the past. However we did play country music as an introduction to our listeners. Sometimes we played several selections, other times we didn't have the time. So here is one of those times. About halfway through we played Wanda Jackson - Fujiyama Mama. And near the end, Dave “finally” plays “Pop a Top” by Alan Jackson.
Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page.
You can now follow Pioneers of Country on Spotify!
(Roy Clark passed away Nov 15, 2018) Pioneers of Country always promoted the great country artists like Roy Clark. At 25 minutes into this broadcast from 2011 we play a light hearted song by Roy Clark – Thank God and Greyhound.
This abbreviated show begins with Hank Williams Sr. and Settin' the Woods on Fire. After a short introduction Dave plays Becky Hobbs - Jones on the Jukebox. Next is Whispering Bill Anderson and Po' Folks.
Dave introduces Country Music Hall of Fame members, The Statler Brothers who sing Ruthless! “There's Only One You” by T.G. Sheppard is next. Dave goes down under for the next artist. Slim Dusty from the land down under and his popular hit - Red Back on the Toilet Seat.
Sheb Wooley, Roy Clark, Roger Miller, Ray Stevens, and The oak Ridge Boys. And that is only the first half hour. There's much more to come in the next half hour.
They were forgotten by The Country Music Industry, Country Radio, and even The Grand Ole Opry – Pioneers of Country proudly remember those artists, and the music they made popular.
Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page.
You can now follow Pioneers of Country on Spotify!
Those familiar with our broadcast will remember our “Who Sings it Better” segments! Here, is perhaps the very first edition even though we didn't call it that at the time.
The year 2000 was an election year. The United States Presidential election was held on Tuesday, November 7, 2000. Republican candidate George W. Bush, The Governor of Texas won the election, defeating Democratic nominee Al Gore, the incumbent vice president. There was a recount. At the end of the recount, Bush won Florida by a margin of 0.009%, or 537 votes. As of our broadcast on November 12, 2000 there still wasn't a winner declared. So we decided to have some fun with some relevant music. And with some country music to boot! Bush was from Texas and Gore was from Tennessee, hence the “Who sings it better” selection.
Twenty-three (23) years ago today!
A look back at our podcast many years ago, before our full time country music format. But we always tried to squeeze a country tune in.
Listen for Hank Thompson - Rockin' In The Congo from 1957.
Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page.
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Seventeen years ago!
This was in our prior musical format of old time radio. However, we were filling in for an Iwebradio DJ (Dakota's Dad – Bob). We always tried our best to follow the musical format of the show we were subbing for. That was for the first hour.
The second hour Dave had a surprise in store. Dave's Alter-Ego, “Deputy Dave” takes over the second hour and let's loose with a whole lot of country music (Dave's mind can be devious at times!) AKA: “showing a skillful use of underhanded tactics to achieve goals”.
Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page.
You can now follow Pioneers of Country on Spotify!
This broadcast had a little bit of everything! We start the broadcast with Hank Williams Jr.
Throughout the broadcast Dave speaks about the impending destruction of Hurricane Sandy which was about to slam the East Coast of the United States.
We get Hillbilly Fever thanks to Jimmy Dickens. With Halloween a day or two away, Dave plays the eerie “Phantom 309” by Red Sovine.
Dave speaks about an E-Mail he received from a listener asking about the wording of two country songs. One song stated “She didn't even wake me up to say goodbye” the other was “She even woke my up to say goodbye”.
George Jones and Melba Montgomery sing a duet. Dave speaks at length about Canadian Country music throughout the broadcast highlighting many artists including Ladd Dunham, Tommy Hunter, and Al Cherny.
A Dottie West song is followed by Dave's ever present editorial on why is Dottie West Not in the country music hall of fame? As of 2018 Dave can no longer make that statement. Dottie West IS in the country music hall of fame now. We get slightly off track due to Halloween in a few days as Dave plays a few cuts from Tom Lehrer.
They were forgotten by The Country Music Industry, Country Radio, and even The Grand Ole Opry – Pioneers of Country proudly remember those artists, and the music they made popular.
Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page.
You can now follow Pioneers of Country on Spotify!
With the passing of Loretta Lynn on October 4, 2022 I was reminded of when we saw her in concert in the mid 1980's. I remember what a beautiful pure voice she had. She needed little or no instrumentation. Her voice dominated the theater.
We played Loretta's recordings countless times over the years. As was the case on October 11, 2014. After the show opening we start off with Loretta and “Fist City”
A variety of great Pioneers are presented in this mid-Autumn October broadcast.
Our journey begins with Loretta Lynn, and then one from Lefty Frizzell.
Dave gives a rundown of this weekend's The Grand Ole Opry's 89th anniversary show.
Next is George Jones, Ladd Dunham, Jerry Reed, and Dottie West - Oct 11th was Dottie's birthday anniversary, and Dave goes into his rant about how Dottie should be inducted into The Country Music Hall of Fame NOTE: This became a reality 4 years later in 2018.
Dave talks about his recent, albeit late arrival to Facebook. Next is Eddy Arnold – I Want To Play House With You.
Also born on October 11th is Gene Watson. Dave plays “Got No Reason Now For Going Home”.
More drinking songs with Garth Brooks and “Two Pina Coladas”. Next is Six String Stu singing “Smoke Rings in the Dark”.
Faron Young is next with "Just Married". Homer and Jethro sing “I've Got Tears In My Ears”. Jerry Lee Lewis sings “Thirty-Nine And Holding”.
We close out the first hour with Hank Williams Sr. and “Lovesick Blues” .
The second hour is just as good as the first as Dave breaks out the “Big Guns”. Listen and I'm sure you will agree.
They were forgotten by The Country Music Industry, Country Radio, and even The Grand Ole Opry – Pioneers of Country proudly remember those artists, and the music they made popular.
Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page. You can now follow Pioneers of Country on Spotify!
Three members of “The Class of 2013”.
This is a replay of Pioneers of Country Live! Originally broadcast on September 28, 2013. We remember three Pioneers of Country music that we recently lost: Marvin Rainwater: July 2, 1925 – September 17, 2013 Tompall Glaser: September 3, 1933 – August 13, 2013 Cowboy Jack Clement: April 5, 1931 – August 8, 2013
They were forgotten by The Country Music Industry, Country Radio, and even The Grand Ole Opry – Pioneers of Country proudly remember those artists, and the music they made popular.
Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page. You can now follow Pioneers of Country on Spotify!
This is a replay of our live broadcast on September 27th, 2014.
A tribute to: George Hamilton IV "The International Ambassador of Country Music"
Plus some great Pioneers of Country Music adorn this broadcast.
We begin with Honky Tonk Blues by Charley Pride. Dave's opening monologue. He then says Hi to all his listeners.
A request from long time listener, Steve. He wants to hear a Polka! Hillbilly Polka by Hillbilly Idol from North East Ohio is next.
Next is Big Ole Heartache by Hawkshaw Hawkins. Harold Franklin "Hawkshaw" Hawkins (December 22, 1921 – March 5, 1963) was an American country music singer popular from the 1950s into the early 1960s.
Devil Woman is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Marty Robbins. It was released in June 1962. We hear that song now. Dave tells a story about Marty Robbins' youth and living in extreme poverty in and around Arizona.
“Big City" is a song recorded by American country music singer Merle Haggard backed by The Strangers. Co-written by Haggard and Dean Holloway. We hear that song now, however Dave pushes the button and causes a re-start of the song (no problem though).
Mel McDaniel – Shoestring is next in sound.
Dave reads an E-mail from Byron, a listener from California. He would like a song from Hylo Brown. Hylo Brown (April 20, 1922 – January 17, 2003) was an American bluegrass and country music singer, guitarist and bass player. We are happy to do so.
That's just the first 30 minutes, There's 91 minutes to go. Please enjoy.
They were forgotten by The Country Music Industry, Country Radio, and even The Grand Ole Opry – Pioneers of Country proudly remember those artists, and the music they made popular.
Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page. You can now follow Pioneers of Country on Spotify!
A tribute to Johnny Cash - R.I.P. (February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003). Here is our salute to The Man In Black. Broadcast live on September 14, 2003, just two days after Johnny's passing.
What an Icon in American Music! Johnny Cash crossed all Genres of music. We could have went on for many hours playing his music. We chose some of Johnny's “live” performances along with his standard studio recordings.
Note: Picture inset was at a wax museum. Me and Johnny!
They were forgotten by The Country Music Industry, Country Radio, and even The Grand Ole Opry – Pioneers of Country proudly remember those artists, and the music they made popular.
Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page.
The theme for this broadcast from 8 years ago could be called “rarities”. Dave continues to pull little known country hits from the cloud.
Artists like Justin Tubb, Frankie Miller. Dave plays a cut from a Bluegrass album called Pickin' and Singing. It's a version of “Billie Jean” (Michael Jackson did originally) but done in bluegrass style. Dave gets a laugh after the song and says Bill Monroe must be turning in his grave. So to help the situation, Dave plays Bill Monroe's version of Uncle Penn. Brad Paisley's “Me Neither” is next. Hank Snow, and Charlie Louvin are next. That's only the first half hour! Another 90 minutes of entertainment is in store so stay tuned.
They were forgotten by The Country Music Industry, Country Radio, and even The Grand Ole Opry – Pioneers of Country proudly remember those artists, and the music they made popular.
Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page.
You can now follow Pioneers of Country on Spotify!
We get things started with Charlie Daniels and "The Devil Went Down to Georgia". Dave's opening monologue and welcomes listeners on a Labor Day Monday. "Walkin' After Midnight" a song written by Alan Block and Don Hecht and recorded by American country music artist Patsy Cline is next.
Dave states that at the top of the hour we will be counting down the Top 10 songs for the week.
Del Reeves – “A Dime At A Time”. Released: 1967 is next. Dave speaks of Del Reeves Impersonations. Dave runs the chat room.
A member of The Country Music Hall of Fame, Mac Wiseman: 'The voice with a heart' is next and a cool “name dropper” song - If I had Johnny's Cash and Charley's Pride.
"Just Good Ol' Boys" is a 1979 novelty single by the duo of Moe Bandy and Joe Stampley is next.
Dave mentions his grandkids. Then Dave speaks of Johnny Cash's early military career as a radio operator who was able to copy “Morse Code”. A brief segment from an interview with Larry King.
Dave speaks of politics and then plays "The One on the Right Is on the Left" a country song written by Jack Clement. It was recorded by Johnny Cash on November 29, 1965.
A real Labor Day themed song is next, Johnny Paycheck - Take this Job and Shove It!
That's the first 30 minutes, There's another 95 minutes of fun remaining.
They were forgotten by The Country Music Industry, Country Radio, and even The Grand Ole Opry – Pioneers of Country proudly remember those artists, and the music they made popular.
Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page. You can now follow Pioneers of Country on Spotify!
11 years ago today!
Waylon and Willie start this broadcast with Luckenbach, Texas. Then, The Kendall's sing "Heaven's Just a Sin Away" a song composed by Jerry Gillespie, that was recorded in 1977.
Dave greets listeners and promises some surprises on the broadcast.
Then Eddy Arnold sings Just A Little Lovin'. Then Ray Price sings As Strange As It Seems (I Still Love You).
Dave explains that it is Labor Day weekend and he plans another broadcast tomorrow also. Dave mentions Live 365 renewal is due at the end of September, and thanks Live 365 VIP's for helping keep us on the air.
From 1988, Becky Hobbs pays tribute to “The Possum” with “Jones On The Jukebox”. And of course next we hear from Jones himself with “White Lightning”. Next we hear, "Looking Back to See" a song written and originally performed by Jim Ed Brown and The Browns.
Time for some Buck Owens with My Heart Skips a Beat" from 1964.
That's just the first 30 minutes, There's 113 minutes to go. Please enjoy.
They were forgotten by The Country Music Industry, Country Radio, and even The Grand Ole Opry – Pioneers of Country proudly remember those artists, and the music they made popular.
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Labor Day Special, September 2, 2012 – 10 years ago today. Some great music saluting the working man and woman.
At about 15 minutes into the show, our friend Tom Steiner requested “A six pack to go” by Hank Thompson. At the end of the song, Dave mistakenly says that was Hank Snow, also a Tom Steiner favorite.
We hope you enjoy this 3 hour program.
They were forgotten by The Country Music Industry, Country Radio, and even The Grand Ole Opry – Pioneers of Country proudly remember those artists, and the music they made popular.
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This was a special broadcast celebrating our 15th anniversary on Live 365. Our first broadcast was on August 29, 1999. We played some segments from that very first broadcast. 23 years ago today!
Also, we feature Sammy Kershaw’s new CD: Do You Know Me? A Tribute To George Jones.
We also do a brief “who sings it better” between Hank Williams Sr. and Grandson, Hank III.
Also we experiment with a new cloud software, which makes available tens of thousands of country music songs. If you’d like to, please leave a comment on our broadcast.
They were forgotten by The Country Music Industry, Country Radio, and even The Grand Ole Opry – Pioneers of Country proudly remember those artists, and the music they made popular.
Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page.
You can now follow Pioneers of Country on Spotify!
Flashback 21 years ago today, Sunday August 19, 2001. We dedicated the entire broadcast to county music, especially the 2001 nominees to The County Music Hall of Fame. You will hear the very beginning of what would become our Pioneers of Country broadcast. Dave speaks his mind, and is not shy in stating his opinion on who was missed and should be in the Country Music Hall of Fame.
We don't often go this far back in our archives, but I'm sure you will enjoy this gem.
They were forgotten by The Country Music Industry, Country Radio, and even The Grand Ole Opry – Pioneers of Country proudly remember those artists, and the music they made popular.
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Webb Pierce starts things with "It's Been So Long" from 1953. Dave does his show opening monologue and says hello to several long time listeners.
“Out Among the Stars” by Johnny Cash a rarely heard song from the 1980's. Dave promises at the top of the hour we will present another version of “Who Sings it Better”. A segment we do from time to time.
In response to loyal long time listener, Pete Costello, Dave gives a “grandchild” update. Dave deviates from the format for Pete, and plays "Hawaiian War Chant" an American popular song by Tommy Dorsey recorded on November 29, 1938.
Next we hear Carroll County Accident No. 2 by Ben Colder, AKA Sheb Wooley. Then we hear Doyle and Debbie, a Show which is sublime parody, simultaneously lampooning and idolizing country music's tradition of iconic duos and their subsequent battle of the sexes. Dave mentions listeners in the chat room at the moment. Next is John Anderson – I'm Just An Old Chunk Of Coal (But I'm Gonna Be A Diamond Someday).
It's time for “Who Sings it Better” perhaps our most comprehensive, and best segment we have ever done. Please enjoy. There's 90 more minutes of great country tunes ahead.
They were forgotten by The Country Music Industry, Country Radio, and even The Grand Ole Opry – Pioneers of Country proudly remember those artists, and the music they made popular.
Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page. You can now follow Pioneers of Country on Spotify!
A tribute to Kitty Wells. On our broadcast of July 21, 2012 we remembered the passing of Country Music Hall of Famer, and a pioneer of female country music singers, Kitty Wells. August 30, 1919 – July 16, 2012.
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We start with Eddy Arnold – Anytime. Dave's opening monologue and he is in rare form today! Theme opening (when we used to have a theme song). Next musical selection is a great summer seasonal tune, "Take Me Out to the Ball Game” more from Dave.
“Tennessee Waltz" is a popular country music song with lyrics by Redd Stewart and music by Pee Wee King which we hear now.
A very appropriate song now, "Rednecks, White Socks and Blue Ribbon Beer" is a song by American country music artist Johnny Russell. Dave promises to tell a story about Johnny Russell after the song. Dave tells the story of how his wife shook Johnny's hand as he was performing. She took this photo just prior to shaking his hand.
Kirby Hill by Hayseed Dixie is next. That's the first half hour. There's over Two hours remaining of great country music.
Dave states that at the top of the hour another Top Ten Playlist will be presented.
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On 6/21/14 and 6/22 2014 we did an abbreviated broadcast on both Saturday and Sunday. Here is a combination of both those broadcasts. Some real rare country tunes you may never have heard before. In addition, Dave comments on Randy Travis' recent health issues and make the “prediction” that Randy Travis will someday be in the Country Music Hall of Fame. That prediction became a reality for Randy in 2016. Special note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or the Facebook web pages.
Hank Williams starts things off by “Setting The Woods on Fire”. Dave gives a rundown of the broadcast agenda today. He then plays “Room Full of Roses” by Mickey Gilley who passed away on May 7, 2022 at 86 years old.
Dave reads some e-mails from listeners. He mentions that this is a rare evening (Dave's local time) broadcast. A great tune is next Alan Jackson - Playing Possum, a tribute to George Jones! Dave has old computer problems. He also incorrectly states that it is 2011. It is in fact 2012. He also says it is June 9th. That is partially true (local time) but since we go by UTC or GMT the computer marked the file as June 10th. Not a problem in the whole picture. It was Ten years ago. Dave gives Today in History information.
Lookin' for Tomorrow (And Finding Yesterdays) by Mel Tillis is next. Dave plays Charlie Pride and Kiss an Angel Good Morning. A request from a listener.
Wilburn Brothers with Bloomin' fools is next.
More today in history information with horse racing information (that time of year with the triple crown). Dave breaks format and plays “William Tell Overture” by Spike Jones and His City Slickers from 1948.
That's the first 30 minutes, there's 95 more minutes to go.
They were forgotten by The Country Music Industry, Country Radio, and even The Grand Ole Opry – Pioneers of Country proudly remember those artists, and the music they made popular.
Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page. You can now follow Pioneers of Country on Spotify!
We begin with “I'll Forgive You, But I Can't Forget” by Roy Acuff. Some technical difficulties with Dave's microphone, so we segue to Mac Wiseman and Blues in My Mind.
Deep Water by Carl Smith is next followed by Claude King, with a song titled “Wolverton Mountain.
Dave predicts that Ricky Skaggs will someday be inducted into The Country Music Hall of Fame. That happened in 2018. Highway 40 Blues by Ricky Skaggs is next from 1983. "Hello Walls" is an American country music song written by Willie Nelson and first recorded by Faron Young. It became a massive hit in 1961, reaching #1 country. it's up next. Dave plays a Willie Nelson song next - On The Road Again.
Dave mentions “The Outlaw Movement” and we hear Waylon Jennings - Only Daddy That'll Walk The Line. We now hear “Stranger” by Johnny Duncan with Janie Fricke. It written by Kris Kristofferson.
Dave gives a biography of Johnny Duncan. That's the first 30 minutes, there's 90 more minutes to go.
They were forgotten by The Country Music Industry, Country Radio, and even The Grand Ole Opry – Pioneers of Country proudly remember those artists, and the music they made popular.
Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page. You can now follow Pioneers of Country on Spotify!
We begin with “Saturday Satan, Sunday Saint” by Ernest Tubb.
The next duo is what we believe to be the most overlooked for membership into The Country Music Hall of Fame - Father-Daughter duo The Kendalls performing Don't Let Me Cross Over. Dave gives a brief bio of the duo.
Dave promises to break out the big guns today, and he doesn't disappoint. Roy Acuff - Wabash Cannon Ball.
The "Tennessee Waltz", a popular country music song with lyrics by Redd Stewart and music by Pee Wee King is next. Walkin' After Midnight by Patsy Cline is next.
Ladd Dunham is next from his album “In the Country” and Sea Cruise. Dave love's those “greaser” songs from the late 1950's, so he breaks format and plays The Dovells and “The Bristol Stomp” from 1961.
Dave reads an E-mail from a new listener who wants to hear L.A. International Airport by Susan Raye. Dave says he will play it in a moment but first "I Don't Think She's In Love Anymore" by Charley Pride. Loretta Lynn "You're Lookin' At Country" is next.
That's the first 30 minutes. There's 80 more minutes to go of great Country Music.
They were forgotten by The Country Music Industry, Country Radio, and even The Grand Ole Opry – Pioneers of Country proudly remember those artists, and the music they made popular.
Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page. You can now follow Pioneers of Country on Spotify!
We begin with "16th Avenue" a song written by Thom Schuyler, and recorded by American country music artist Lacy J. Dalton.
The song slowly fades out, and after about 6 seconds of the dreaded “dead air” (Dave must have been distracted for some reason) we hear "She Thinks I Still Care" by George Jones. We then hear "I'm My Own Grandpa" a novelty song written by Dwight Latham and Moe Jaffe, performed by Lonzo and Oscar.
"Any Time" is a Tin Pan Alley song written by Herbert "Happy" Lawson. The song was published in 1921 and first recorded by Emmett Miller for OKeh Records in 1924. It became associated with Country music when Eddy Arnold rescued it from obscurity in 1948, topping the Billboard Juke Box Folk Records Chart for nine weeks.
This was a warm-up broadcast begun about 10 minutes before the start of the show.
Dave rolls out the theme song. He then explains the Memorial Day broadcast schedule. Dave talks grilling baby back ribs.
We now hear “Ballad of the Green Berets” a 1966 song about US Special Forces, written and performed by Staff Sergeant Barry Sadler, a veteran of the Vietnam War.
Today Dave plans to do a “Tragedies in Country Music” theme show. We now hear The "Tennessee Waltz", a popular country music song with lyrics by Redd Stewart and music by Pee Wee King written in 1946 and first released in January 1948.
A Picture of Marty Robbins' race car while visiting Nashville several years ago.
There's 45 more minutes of great country music to follow.
They were forgotten by The Country Music Industry, Country Radio, and even The Grand Ole Opry – Pioneers of Country proudly remember those artists, and the music they made popular.
Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page. You can now follow Pioneers of Country on Spotify!
Ten Years Ago.
Our Memorial Day Broadcast from May 27, 2012. In this 3 hour special, we focus on the year 1966. You will hear music that is rarely heard today. We hope you enjoy this broadcast.
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Ten years ago today. It was on a Sunday and it was Mother's Day. We play a few “mother” songs throughout the show.
We begin with Hank Williams followed by Leona Williams (no relationship that I know of).
Dave mentions he is in the process of painting the garage of the broadcast studio. Then The Statler Brothers entertain us with “Whatever Happened to Randolph Scott”.
A live version of Second Hand Rose by Roy Drusky is next. Nashville Cats showcases stories and songs from musicians and session singers who have played important roles in country music history. It is from 1966 and is performed by The Lovin' Spoonful.
Eddy Arnold with a “mother” song. Then“Send a Picture of Mother” by Johnny Cash.
A novelty song, or perhaps a name dropper song is next, Country Music Nightmare by Boxcar Willie.
The Keys in the Mailbox by Buck Owens was written by Harlan Howard is up next. Charlie Pride sings a Hank Williams song. “Honky Tonk Blues" was a big hit for Charlie Pride also.
That's the first 30 minutes. We begin the second half hour with Canadian Country Music Entertainer, Ladd Dunham with a cut from his “Memories” CD. There's 48 minutes to go on this abbreviated broadcast.
They were forgotten by The Country Music Industry, Country Radio, and even The Grand Ole Opry – Pioneers of Country proudly remember those artists, and the music they made popular.
Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page. You can now follow Pioneers of Country on Spotify!
A Tribute to George Jones (September 12, 1931 – April 26, 2013).
Nine years ago!
This is our George Jones Tribute Show. Broadcast the day after Jones passed away. The picture you see is the actual stubs from the concert we attended in 1984. Of course I kept them!
They were forgotten by The Country Music Industry, Country Radio, and even The Grand Ole Opry – Pioneers of Country proudly remember those artists, and the music they made popular.
Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page. You can now follow Pioneers of Country on Spotify!
Easter Sunday was on April 8, 2012. (WOW ten years ago!) We begin with Kitty Wells and "It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels".
Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs up next with "The Ballad of Jed Clampett" followed by Tennessee Ernie Ford loading 16 tons.
Dave talks next about his Grandsons visiting for Easter which they celebrated on Saturday. The Judds sings “Grandpa, Tell Me About The Good old Days”.
String Bean (AKA: David Akeman) is next then Cal Smith - The Lord Knows I'm Drinking.
We get a request next from Mark in Scotland who likes Johnny Russell. After the song, Dave tells the story of when we went to The Grand Ole Opry and when Susan got to shake Johnny Russell's hand (The picture you see is the original that Susan took of Johnny at that moment).
And that's just the first 30 minutes – there is still 2 hours to to go with more fun.
A special note: At 1hr 45 minutes into the show, Dave plays a song by Governor Jimmie Davis and, Dave incorrectly states that he was the Governor of Tennessee. Later, a loyal listener Tom Steiner corrects Dave that Jimmie Davis was the Governor of Louisiana who served from May 9, 1944 – May 11, 1948. An even more egregious mistake is when Dave states he was a Republican! NO! Governor Jimmie Davis was a Democrat! Well, we sure try, and it's always fun doing live shows.
They were forgotten by The Country Music Industry, Country Radio, and even The Grand Ole Opry – Pioneers of Country proudly remember those artists, and the music they made popular.
Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page. You can now follow Pioneers of Country on Spotify!
April Fools Day, and Dave suspects “tricks” will be played on our broadcast. We shall see. Next is "Forever and Ever, Amen" a song written by Paul Overstreet and Don Schlitz, and recorded by American country music artist Randy Travis. It was released in March 1987 as the first single from the album Always & Forever and became Travis's third No. 1 single on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles charts.
Dave states that Randy Travis should be in the Country Music Hall of Fame. That happened in 2016. Dave gives some disturbing news on Randy's troubles during this time.
Wilma Lee Leary (February 7, 1921 – September 13, 2011), known professionally as Wilma Lee Cooper, was an American bluegrass-based country music entertainer.
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is an American country-folk-rock band that has existed in various forms since its founding in Long Beach, California in 1966. The group's membership has had at least a dozen changes over the years, including a period from 1976 to 1981 when the band performed and recorded as The Dirt Band. Constant members since the early times are singer-guitarist Jeff Hanna and drummer Jimmie Fadden. Multi-instrumentalist John McEuen was with the band from 1966 to 1986 and returned during 2001. Keyboardist Bob Carpenter joined the band in 1977. The band is often cited as instrumental to the progression of contemporary country and roots music.
That's the first 20 minutes of our broadcast. There's over an hour more to go. Please enjoy!
We begin with a song by Hank Lockin written by Karl Davis. Released September 1967 from the album 'Country Hall of Fame', it reached #8.
This is the time of year when The Hall of Fame releases their newest inductees.
So Dave dedicates the program to the 2015 inductees.
(1) Thomas Grady Martin (January 17, 1929 – December 3, 2001) was an American session guitarist in country music and rockabilly.
(2) Jim Ed Brown and The Browns are next.
(3) Then The Oak Ridge Boys.
Dave plays the song we began with, Hank Lockin and The Country Hall of Fame. To be followed by Tex Ritter and Hillbilly Heaven.
They were forgotten by The Country Music Industry, Country Radio, and even The Grand Ole Opry – Pioneers of Country proudly remember those artists, and the music they made popular.
Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page.
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So this was our last netcast, as we decided to back off regular broadcasts. Dave explains his thought process on his decision to retire from internet broadcasting. Dave plays about an hour of The ANARC SWL net that was broadcast on 7240 kHz from 1987 to 1998. (we have eliminated that portion in this segment). Dave states that it's Kid Kirby's Last Stand in Two hours.
Too Fat Polka by Arthur Godfrey is next. Dave mentions that Arthur Godfrey fired singer Julius La Rosa during the live radio broadcast. We open the broadcast with our theme song, “Radio”.
Dave “runs” the chat room!
Next in sound, Frank Sinatra and You Make Me Feel So Young! Dave gets another visit from Father Godfather. Dave does a mini-skit with GAOTR announcer Vin Cortina!
Bing Crosby is next, “Swinging on a Star”. Dave does a tribute to Isaac Sidney (Sid) Caesar (September 8, 1922 – February 12, 2014). A mention of Dave's monitoring hobby on The Voice of America shortwave.
Louis Armstrong's “Hello, Dolly” is next!
Dave plays segments from his career in commercial radio.
I'm my own Grandpa – Lonzo and Oscar is next. Johnny Cash and Oney is next.
Finally, Kid Kirby's Last Stand! Dave says goodbye, don't worry – He will be back!
We will be getting back to our normal format of Pioneers of Country soon.
Sixteen Years Ago!
This was our second to last broadcast before we decided to retire from regular internet broadcasts in the spring of 2006.
Dave explained that this broadcast is dedicated to his favorite music, Dave's Fav's! We begin with The Andrews Sisters - Rum & Coca Cola.
Next is one of the newest members of the Country Music Hall of Fame, Carl Smith and “Back Up Buddy” (even back then, we always found a place for Real Country Music).
There's plenty of Country Music to come during the remainder of the broadcast, so stay tuned.
Judy Garland - Somewhere Over the Rainbow is next.
There was an ongoing skit during the last few weeks before Dave retired. It was called “Kid Kirby Rides Again” (Taken from an old time radio drama, The Lone Ranger). So today Dave plays outtakes and deleted segments prior to our last broadcast in two weeks.
Song of The Sewer, Lyrics and music by Art Carney is next. (Up A) Lazy River Lyrics by The Mills Brothers from the “The Star Dust Man” album is next.
Dave gives a rundown of his old time radio programming during the week on Live365.
That's the first 30 minutes, there's 90 more minutes of fun and frivolity to follow.
They were forgotten by The Country Music Industry, Country Radio, and even The Grand Ole Opry – Pioneers of Country proudly remember those artists, and the music they made popular.
Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page.
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This was during our previous format called Golden Age OTR.
Music from the golden age of radio, but we made sure to include country music. This broadcast was also one of the last few shows just before we retired from full time broadcasting. We later returned as a part time fill-in broadcaster.
Dave remembers famous people who were born on February 26th through the years, including one of our regular listener Mike Wagner.
Dave plays “I Walk The Line” by Johnny Cash, The Original Sun Recording.
Dave mentions the passing of Don Knotts and does a mini tribute to Don Knotts AKA: Barney Fife.
Dave plays a tune by Moon Mullican the “King of the Hillbilly Piano Players”. A mention of the passing of Darren McGavin (May 7, 1922 – February 25, 2006). Kid Kirby Rides Again Part Two. This was Dave's way of rebelling against the discrimination of small broadcasters like Golden Age OTR.
Dave plays censored clips from the golden age of radio. They would play today without even a thought. Of course we have got to squeeze in a Polka, or two before we go.
This program is dedicated to the many country music performers that have somehow eluded induction into The Country Music Hall of Fame as of January 2016. Hope springs eternal though, and this spring The Country Music Association will nominate a new batch of inductees. Every artist we highlighted in the program is qualified to be in The Hall of Fame. We hope to see them there soon.
(Please note that this was recorded February 20, 2016. Randy Travis and Dottie West have since been inducted into The Country Music Hall of Fame)
Playlist:
Stonewall Jackson
Randy Travis
The Kendalls
Mel Street
The Wilburn Brothers
Moe Bandy
Jeannie Seely
Del Reeves
Jerry Lee Lewis
Dottie West
They were forgotten by The Country Music Industry, Country Radio, and even The Grand Ole Opry – Pioneers of Country proudly remember those artists, and the music they made popular.
Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page.
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This is a replay of our Live Groundhog Day broadcast from February 2, 2013. We had some great participation from listeners. We got e-mail from a listener who didn’t want to hear our comments regarding The Groundhog, but Dave’s Cheerleaders came to his rescue with some very nice comments. We had some fun at “Edwin’s” expense. It was all in fun, and I wasn't insulted in the least. This is what can be had with “live” interactive radio. We miss it dearly.
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This is one of my favorite live broadcasts. Sometimes things go right, and this day we were hitting on all cylinders. We highlight Canadian Country Music singer, Carroll Baker during the second hour.
Hank Williams Sr. starts things with “Your Cheating Heart”. Paper Rosie, a song by The Osborne Brothers follows. Dave reads “This Day in History” which includes information on the infamous radio payola scandal.
Johnny Paycheck originally recorded Motel Time Again written by Bobby Bare and Johnny Paycheck released it on the single Motel Time Again in 1966. We hear that song now.
Dave reads some history on the marriages of Hank Williams Sr.
Johnny Horton sings Honky Tonk Man. Back To Nashville, Tennessee from 1967 is next from The Stonemans. Up next is “Wild and Wicked World” by Ray Price & the Cherokee Cowboys. Followed by Tanya Tucker and Here's Some Love.
That's the first half hour, there's another 2 full hours of Pioneers of Country to enjoy.
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Ten years ago! Seems like it was just yesterday.
Over 2 and a half hours of great Pioneers of Country music follow. We start with Hank Williams.
Next we have "Big Bill" Lister (January 5, 1923 – December 1, 2009) was an American honky tonk country music singer. Born Weldon E. Lister, he was nicknamed "Radio's Tallest Singing Cowboy," standing over 6-foot-7 without his cowboy boots and hat.
She was raised on country sunshine, Dottie West (born Dorothy Marie Marsh; October 11, 1932 – September 4, 1991) was an American country music singer and songwriter performs next. Richard Edward "Eddy" Arnold (May 15, 1918 – May 8, 2008) was an American country music singer who performed for six decades. He performs his big hit, Just a Little Lovin' (Will Go a Long Way).
"Bye Bye Love" is a popular song written by Felice and Boudleaux Bryant and published in 1957. It is best known in a debut recording by the Everly Brothers which they perform now.
Tennessee Ernie Ford sings I got the milk 'em in the mornin', feed 'em. Milk 'em in the evenin' blues. "Only One You" is a song written by Michael Garvin and Bucky Jones, and recorded by American country music artist T.G. Sheppard. TG sings it now for our listeners.
Dave says it's time for some Can-Con (Canadian Content), and who best to fill the bill is Stompin' Tom Connors and The Ketchup Song", written and recorded by Canadian country music artist Stompin' Tom Connors. The song debuted at number 39 on the RPM Country Tracks chart on June 6, 1970. It peaked at number 1 on July 25, 1970.
We head to the other side of the world, the land down under, Australia's favorite Slim Dusty. Dusty was the first Australian to have a No. 1 international hit song, with this version of Gordon Parsons' "A Pub with No Beer".
That's the first 30 minutes, there's two more hours to come, and it gets even better!
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10 years ago!
Jambalaya (On The Bayou). Music and Lyrics by Hank Williams start things going. This Hank Williams classic, introduced in 1952, peaked at #1 on the country chart.
The Bridge Washed Out by Junior Brown is next.
Country Music Superstar Ronnie Milsap "(I'm A) Stand By My Woman Man" is next.
Tragedy does not spare the stars. Ronnie lost his son, Todd in 2019 and his wife Joyce in 2021.
"I'm a Honky Tonk Girl" a song written and performed by American country artist Loretta Lynn is next.
Oak Ridge Boys sing “Elvira” 41 ago this year.
Since I Found You by The Sweethearts Of The Rodeo are next. One of our favorite duos from the 80's.
It's Such a Pretty World Today Lyrics by Wynn Stewart from 1967 is next.
It's time to Pop A Top with Jim Ed Brown.
Abilene is a song written by Bob Gibson, Lester Brown and John D. Loudermilk, and recorded by American country music artist George Hamilton IV round our the first half hour.
There's 30 more minutes of great country music to follow.
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We begin this show with Stonewall Jackson singing his hit song, Push The Panic Button. - Stonewall Jackson (November 6, 1932 – December 4, 2021) was an American country music singer and musician who achieved his greatest fame during country's "golden" honky tonk era in the 1950s and early 1960's
If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body (Would You Hold It Against Me) by The Bellamy Brothers is next.
"Uncle Pen" is a song written and originally recorded by bluegrass legend Bill Monroe. We hear that version now.
“Rose in Paradise" is a song written by Stewart Harris and Jim McBride, and recorded by American country music artist Waylon Jennings which he performs now.
Dave welcomes listeners who have checked into the chat room. Then Dave does a mini-tribute to Patti Page who passed away on January 1, 2013.
"Mr. Bojangles" is a song written and originally recorded by American country music artist Jerry Jeff Walker for his 1968 album of the same title. Since then, it has been recorded by many other artists, including US country music band the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band which we play now.
That's just the first 30 minutes – There's over 2 hours of Pioneers of Country to follow.
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Pioneers of Country remembers Little Jimmy Dickens who passed away on January 2, 2015. This is a replay of our live broadcast on January 3, 2015.
We also remember Donna Douglas, AKA Elly May Clampett of The Beverly Hillbillies who passed away on January 1, 2015.
This picture may be a bit grainy. It was taken before the days of digital photographs. I took this picture of Little Jimmy Dickens while he was performing at the Grand Ole Opry in 1998.
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Pioneers Of Country Remembers "The Class of 2013"
Patti Page - January 1 Patty Andrews – January 30 Mindy McCready – February 17 Stompin' Tom Connors – March 6 Claude King – March 6 Jack Greene – March 14 George Jones – April 26 Lorene Mann – May 24 Don Bowman – June 5 Slim Whitman – June 19 Jack Clement – August 8 Tompall Glaser – August 13 Marvin Rainwater – September 17 Cal Smith – October 10 Leon Ashley – October 20 Ray Price – December 16
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Pioneers of Country presents:
The History of Country Music (Pt 1)
(1) Timesweep going back. (2) Hank Williams. (3) Early Pioneers.