Welcome to week #22 of the Saturday night Grand Ole Opry Circle shows.
First, a word about last week which was another great show. Three old friends, Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell sat down and joked with each other and sang in perfect harmony. It was a treat to hear the trio featuring songs written by Rodney. You could tell they enjoyed each others company and had no trouble sharing the spotlight. I know Rodney has battled a few health issues over the past couple of years, thus it is nice to see him out performing. Another fine Saturday night show at the Opry.
Secondly, WSM has announced that Jeff Hogue would be the new permanent replacement for Eddie Stubbs. Jeff, who seemed to be everyone's favorite to get the gig, has big shows to fill. Eddie handled the time slot for 25 years and was outstanding. And if anyone has not, please go to the WSM archives and listen to the last three shows that Eddie hosted. Hopefully over time, we will come to fell the same about Jeff as we do about Eddie. Good luck and good health to Eddie as he continues on with his next adventure.
It is shaping up to be another great week at the Opry on Saturday night as Grand Ole Opry members Old Crow Medicine Show will be anchoring the show. Many of us were wondering when this group would show up, and now we have them. I think we can safely say that it will not be an acoustical performance from these high energy guys.
Joining Old Crow will be guest artists Billy Strings, Molly Tuttle and Dom Flemons. Each of these artists will be bringing Bluegrass and Americana sounds to the Opry on Saturday night.
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Looking back from 25 years ago, Saturday August 5, 1995:
1st show
6:30: GHS Strings
Grandpa Jones (host): Free Little Bird
Bill Carlisle: No Help Wanted
Grandpa Jones: Four Stone Walls & A Ceiling
6:45: Country Music Hall of Fame
Charlie Walker (host): Odds & Ends; Bits & Pieces
The Whites: Pins & Needles/San Antonio Rose
Charlie Walker: Pick Me Up on Your Way Down
7:00: Shoney's
Jimmy Dickens (host): Take an Old Cold Tater
Wilma Lee Cooper: The White Rose
Hank Locklin: Please Help Me I'm Falling
Brother Oswald: The Old Rugged Cross
Jack Greene: You Are My Treasure
Jimmy Dickens: Another Bridge to Burn
7:30: Standard Candy
Jean Shepard (host): I'm Not That Good at Goodbyes
Forrester Sisters: Sincerely/(?)
Charley Pride: Kiss an Angel Good Morning/Kaw-liga
Jean Shepard: I'll Sail My Ship Alone/Slippin' Away
8:00: Martha White
Porter Wagoner (host): Chattanooga Shoe Shine Boy
Stu Phillips: Dust in My Eyes
Skeeter Davis: Rock-A-Bye Boogie
Roy Drusky: Always
Opry Square Dance Band and The Melvin Sloan Dancers: Durang's Hornpipe
Porter Wagoner: An Old Log Cabin for Sale
8:30: Kraft
Hank Snow (host): It's You, Only You That I Love
Jeannie Seely: Tell Me About It
Ray Pillow: Someone Had to Teach You
Justin Tubb: Lonesome 7-7203
Del Reeves: The Race is On
Hank Snow: That Lucky Old Sun
2nd show
9:30: Dollar General
Porter Wagoner (host): Freight Train Boogie
Wilma Lee Cooper: The Unclouded Day
Hank Locklin: Danny Boy
Porter Wagoner and Brother Oswald: Mansion on the Hill
Porter Wagoner and Colene Walter: My Shoes Keep Walking Back to You
Porter Wagoner: Trouble in Amen Corner
10:00: Goody's
Grandpa Jones (host): Banjo Sam
Bill Carlisle: Leave That Liar Alone
Grandpa Jones: It's Raining Here This Morning
10:15: Tennessee Pride
Jimmy Dickens (host): John Henry
Forrester Sisters: I Fell in Love Again Last Night
Jimmy Dickens: We Could
10:30: Gruhn Guitar
Charley Pride (host): Someone Loves You, Honey
Charlie Walker: Who'll Buy the Wine
Charley Pride: Kaw-liga
10:45: Fairfield
Jean Shepard (host): If Teardrops Were Pennies
Crossmen Quartet: Sweet Heaven Awaits
Opry Square Dance Band and The Melvin Sloan Dancers: Rachel
Jean Shepard: Farewell Party
11:00: Coca-Cola
Hank Snow (host): Conscience I'm Guilty
Jeannie Seely: Tell Me About It
Ray Pillow: Too Many Memories
Justin Tubb: Keep Me From Blowing
Del Reeves: This Must Be the Bottom
Hank Snow: Little Buddy
11:30: Loreal
Jack Greene (host): Oh, Lonesome Me
Stu Phillips: Blue Canadian Rockies
Skeeter Davis: Lovesick Blues
Roy Drusky: Don't It Make You Want to Go Home
Jack Greene: If It's Love You're Playing For/There Goes My Everything
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Now from 50 years ago, Saturday August 8, 1970:
1st show
6:30: Mrs. Grissoms
Billy Grammer (host): Gotta Travel On
Norro Wilson: Do It to Someone You Love
Connie and Mike Eaton: Bye, Bye Love
Billy Grammer: Kentucky
6:45: Rudy's
Willis Brothers (host): There Goes the Farm
Johnny Carver: Hold Me Tight
The Kendalls: Leaving on a Jet Plane
Willis Brothers: A Satisfied Mind
7:00: Luzianne
Stu Phillips (host): Do What 'Cha Do Well
The Four Guys: Don't It Make You Want to Go Home
Merle Kilgore: Folsom Prison Blues
Duke of Paducah: Ding, Dong Daddy from Dumas
Stu Phillips: For the Good Times
The Four Guys: Daddy Sang Bass
Merle Kilgore: More & More
Stu Phillips: Juanita Jones
7:30: Standard Candy
Wilburn Brothers (host): Little Johnny from Down the Street
Bill Carlisle: I'm Moving
Jay Lee Webb: I Come Home A' Drinkin'
Crook Brothers: Mississippi Sawyer
Wilburn Brothers: Somebody's Back in Town
Debbie Turner: Try a Little Kindness
Bill Carlisle: Elvira
Jay Lee Webb: Blooming Fools
8:00: Martha White
Del Reeves (host): Girl on the Billboard
Charlie Walker: Let's Go Fishing, Boys
Stan Hitchcock: Free-Born Men
Penny DeHaven: Down in the Boondocks
Del Reeves: Landmark Tavern
Charlie Walker: Pick Me Up on Your Way Down
Stan Hitchcock: You Gave Me a Mountain
Del Reeves: Another Bridge to Burn
8:30: Stephens
Roy Acuff (host): Wabash Cannonball
Earl Scruggs Revue: Nashville Skyline Rag
Marion Worth: Okie From Muskogee
Fruit Jar Drinkers: Soldier's Joy
Roy Acuff: Life to Go
Earl Scruggs Revue: Girl From the North Country
Marion Worth: Sleepin' at the Foot of the Bed
Roy Acuff: Cabin in Gloryland
2nd show
9:30: Kellogg's
Billy Grammer (host): Bonaparte's Retreat
Willis Brothers: Boots & Saddle
Earl Scruggs Revue: Alberta
Norro Wilson: Do It to Someone You Love
Billy Grammer: Gotta Travel On
Earl Scruggs Revue: Sing Me Back Home
10:00: Fender
Wilburn Brothers (host): It Looks Like the Sun's Gonna Shine
Jay Lee Webb: She's Looking Better By the Minute
Duke of Paducah: The World is Waiting for the Sunrise
Wilburn Brothers: Sing You Heart Out, Country Boy
10:15: Union 76
Stu Phillips (host): Is Anybody Going to San Antone
Johnny Carver: You Lily White Hands
Bill Carlisle: Rough Stuff
Stu Phillips: Crystal Chandeliers
10:30: Trailblazer
Roy Acuff (host): Night Train to Memphis
Merle Kilgore: Wolverton Mountain
Charlie Collins: The Fighting Side of Me
Roy Acuff: The Great Speckled Bird
10:45: Beechnut
The Four Guys (host): Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town
Connie Eaton: You Mean All the World to Me
Crook Brothers: Sally Goodin
The Four Guys: Love of the Common People
11:00: Coca-Cola
Del Reeves (host): A Dime At a Time
Penny DeHaven: You Have to Do an Awful Lot of Loving Sometimes
Fruit Jar Drinkers: Alabama Gal
Del Reeves: Another Bridge To Burn/Hound Dog/Chug-A-Lug/Who Lotta Shakin' Going On
Del Reeves and Penny DeHaven: Landmark Tavern
Sam McGee: Victor Rag
11:30: Lava
Charlie Walker (host): Let's Go Fishing Boys
Marion Worth: Okie From Muskogee
Stan Hitchcock: The Games People Play
The Kendalls: Leaving on a Jet Plane
Charlie Walker: Little Old Wine Drinker Me
Marion Worth: Tomorrow Never Comes
Stan Hitchcock: Honey, I'm Home
There you have it for this week. Thanks for reading and commenting and I hope everyone enjoys the Opry on Saturday night.
First, a word about last week which was another great show. Three old friends, Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell sat down and joked with each other and sang in perfect harmony. It was a treat to hear the trio featuring songs written by Rodney. You could tell they enjoyed each others company and had no trouble sharing the spotlight. I know Rodney has battled a few health issues over the past couple of years, thus it is nice to see him out performing. Another fine Saturday night show at the Opry.
Secondly, WSM has announced that Jeff Hogue would be the new permanent replacement for Eddie Stubbs. Jeff, who seemed to be everyone's favorite to get the gig, has big shows to fill. Eddie handled the time slot for 25 years and was outstanding. And if anyone has not, please go to the WSM archives and listen to the last three shows that Eddie hosted. Hopefully over time, we will come to fell the same about Jeff as we do about Eddie. Good luck and good health to Eddie as he continues on with his next adventure.
It is shaping up to be another great week at the Opry on Saturday night as Grand Ole Opry members Old Crow Medicine Show will be anchoring the show. Many of us were wondering when this group would show up, and now we have them. I think we can safely say that it will not be an acoustical performance from these high energy guys.
Joining Old Crow will be guest artists Billy Strings, Molly Tuttle and Dom Flemons. Each of these artists will be bringing Bluegrass and Americana sounds to the Opry on Saturday night.
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Looking back from 25 years ago, Saturday August 5, 1995:
1st show
6:30: GHS Strings
Grandpa Jones (host): Free Little Bird
Bill Carlisle: No Help Wanted
Grandpa Jones: Four Stone Walls & A Ceiling
6:45: Country Music Hall of Fame
Charlie Walker (host): Odds & Ends; Bits & Pieces
The Whites: Pins & Needles/San Antonio Rose
Charlie Walker: Pick Me Up on Your Way Down
7:00: Shoney's
Jimmy Dickens (host): Take an Old Cold Tater
Wilma Lee Cooper: The White Rose
Hank Locklin: Please Help Me I'm Falling
Brother Oswald: The Old Rugged Cross
Jack Greene: You Are My Treasure
Jimmy Dickens: Another Bridge to Burn
7:30: Standard Candy
Jean Shepard (host): I'm Not That Good at Goodbyes
Forrester Sisters: Sincerely/(?)
Charley Pride: Kiss an Angel Good Morning/Kaw-liga
Jean Shepard: I'll Sail My Ship Alone/Slippin' Away
8:00: Martha White
Porter Wagoner (host): Chattanooga Shoe Shine Boy
Stu Phillips: Dust in My Eyes
Skeeter Davis: Rock-A-Bye Boogie
Roy Drusky: Always
Opry Square Dance Band and The Melvin Sloan Dancers: Durang's Hornpipe
Porter Wagoner: An Old Log Cabin for Sale
8:30: Kraft
Hank Snow (host): It's You, Only You That I Love
Jeannie Seely: Tell Me About It
Ray Pillow: Someone Had to Teach You
Justin Tubb: Lonesome 7-7203
Del Reeves: The Race is On
Hank Snow: That Lucky Old Sun
2nd show
9:30: Dollar General
Porter Wagoner (host): Freight Train Boogie
Wilma Lee Cooper: The Unclouded Day
Hank Locklin: Danny Boy
Porter Wagoner and Brother Oswald: Mansion on the Hill
Porter Wagoner and Colene Walter: My Shoes Keep Walking Back to You
Porter Wagoner: Trouble in Amen Corner
10:00: Goody's
Grandpa Jones (host): Banjo Sam
Bill Carlisle: Leave That Liar Alone
Grandpa Jones: It's Raining Here This Morning
10:15: Tennessee Pride
Jimmy Dickens (host): John Henry
Forrester Sisters: I Fell in Love Again Last Night
Jimmy Dickens: We Could
10:30: Gruhn Guitar
Charley Pride (host): Someone Loves You, Honey
Charlie Walker: Who'll Buy the Wine
Charley Pride: Kaw-liga
10:45: Fairfield
Jean Shepard (host): If Teardrops Were Pennies
Crossmen Quartet: Sweet Heaven Awaits
Opry Square Dance Band and The Melvin Sloan Dancers: Rachel
Jean Shepard: Farewell Party
11:00: Coca-Cola
Hank Snow (host): Conscience I'm Guilty
Jeannie Seely: Tell Me About It
Ray Pillow: Too Many Memories
Justin Tubb: Keep Me From Blowing
Del Reeves: This Must Be the Bottom
Hank Snow: Little Buddy
11:30: Loreal
Jack Greene (host): Oh, Lonesome Me
Stu Phillips: Blue Canadian Rockies
Skeeter Davis: Lovesick Blues
Roy Drusky: Don't It Make You Want to Go Home
Jack Greene: If It's Love You're Playing For/There Goes My Everything
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Now from 50 years ago, Saturday August 8, 1970:
1st show
6:30: Mrs. Grissoms
Billy Grammer (host): Gotta Travel On
Norro Wilson: Do It to Someone You Love
Connie and Mike Eaton: Bye, Bye Love
Billy Grammer: Kentucky
6:45: Rudy's
Willis Brothers (host): There Goes the Farm
Johnny Carver: Hold Me Tight
The Kendalls: Leaving on a Jet Plane
Willis Brothers: A Satisfied Mind
7:00: Luzianne
Stu Phillips (host): Do What 'Cha Do Well
The Four Guys: Don't It Make You Want to Go Home
Merle Kilgore: Folsom Prison Blues
Duke of Paducah: Ding, Dong Daddy from Dumas
Stu Phillips: For the Good Times
The Four Guys: Daddy Sang Bass
Merle Kilgore: More & More
Stu Phillips: Juanita Jones
7:30: Standard Candy
Wilburn Brothers (host): Little Johnny from Down the Street
Bill Carlisle: I'm Moving
Jay Lee Webb: I Come Home A' Drinkin'
Crook Brothers: Mississippi Sawyer
Wilburn Brothers: Somebody's Back in Town
Debbie Turner: Try a Little Kindness
Bill Carlisle: Elvira
Jay Lee Webb: Blooming Fools
8:00: Martha White
Del Reeves (host): Girl on the Billboard
Charlie Walker: Let's Go Fishing, Boys
Stan Hitchcock: Free-Born Men
Penny DeHaven: Down in the Boondocks
Del Reeves: Landmark Tavern
Charlie Walker: Pick Me Up on Your Way Down
Stan Hitchcock: You Gave Me a Mountain
Del Reeves: Another Bridge to Burn
8:30: Stephens
Roy Acuff (host): Wabash Cannonball
Earl Scruggs Revue: Nashville Skyline Rag
Marion Worth: Okie From Muskogee
Fruit Jar Drinkers: Soldier's Joy
Roy Acuff: Life to Go
Earl Scruggs Revue: Girl From the North Country
Marion Worth: Sleepin' at the Foot of the Bed
Roy Acuff: Cabin in Gloryland
2nd show
9:30: Kellogg's
Billy Grammer (host): Bonaparte's Retreat
Willis Brothers: Boots & Saddle
Earl Scruggs Revue: Alberta
Norro Wilson: Do It to Someone You Love
Billy Grammer: Gotta Travel On
Earl Scruggs Revue: Sing Me Back Home
10:00: Fender
Wilburn Brothers (host): It Looks Like the Sun's Gonna Shine
Jay Lee Webb: She's Looking Better By the Minute
Duke of Paducah: The World is Waiting for the Sunrise
Wilburn Brothers: Sing You Heart Out, Country Boy
10:15: Union 76
Stu Phillips (host): Is Anybody Going to San Antone
Johnny Carver: You Lily White Hands
Bill Carlisle: Rough Stuff
Stu Phillips: Crystal Chandeliers
10:30: Trailblazer
Roy Acuff (host): Night Train to Memphis
Merle Kilgore: Wolverton Mountain
Charlie Collins: The Fighting Side of Me
Roy Acuff: The Great Speckled Bird
10:45: Beechnut
The Four Guys (host): Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town
Connie Eaton: You Mean All the World to Me
Crook Brothers: Sally Goodin
The Four Guys: Love of the Common People
11:00: Coca-Cola
Del Reeves (host): A Dime At a Time
Penny DeHaven: You Have to Do an Awful Lot of Loving Sometimes
Fruit Jar Drinkers: Alabama Gal
Del Reeves: Another Bridge To Burn/Hound Dog/Chug-A-Lug/Who Lotta Shakin' Going On
Del Reeves and Penny DeHaven: Landmark Tavern
Sam McGee: Victor Rag
11:30: Lava
Charlie Walker (host): Let's Go Fishing Boys
Marion Worth: Okie From Muskogee
Stan Hitchcock: The Games People Play
The Kendalls: Leaving on a Jet Plane
Charlie Walker: Little Old Wine Drinker Me
Marion Worth: Tomorrow Never Comes
Stan Hitchcock: Honey, I'm Home
There you have it for this week. Thanks for reading and commenting and I hope everyone enjoys the Opry on Saturday night.