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Video: Hank Williams, Sr. singing the timeless gospel classic “Calling You”

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As I mentioned in these posts, Country Music icon Hank Williams, Sr. wrote and and performed some of the most beloved and influential gospel songs of all time.

Hank’s legacy extends far beyond the world of Country Music, the genre for which he is best known. His work had a profound and enduring impact on gospel as well.

He performed dozens of cherished old hymns and gospel songs over the course of his short life, and today I’m featuring the timeless classic “Calling You”, one of my all-time favorite Hank Williams inspirational works.  [Read more…]

Charlene Darling sings “There Is A Time” on the Andy Griffith Show

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If you were around during the 1960s you surely know “The Andy Griffith Show” was one of the most popular series on television during most of that decade.

This timeless production showcased life in small-town America in a humorous, yet respectful way, and the TV audience responded by keeping it in the “Top Ten” during its entire eight season run.

But there was more to this show than just the good-natured humor. There was also plenty of music.  [Read more…]

Video: Chet Atkins performs “Wildwood Flower”

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Almost a century ago The Carter Family recorded “Wildwood Flower”, one of the first recorded songs to become famous the world over.

Generation after generation of aspiring guitar players have studied the masterful “picking” of Wildwood Flower by Maybelle Carter, and it has been performed by literally thousands of musicians over the years since that original recording was released.  [Read more…]

Video: “Shenandoah Valley Breakdown”

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It’s no secret that the world of Bluegrass music is home to many of the world’s best musicians.

And if you’ve been following me on social media and via this blog for any length of time you know that I really enjoy fantastic Bluegrass instrumentals.

Well, today’s video features John and Jeremy from Acoustic Shoppe in Springfield, Missouri performing a fantastic instrumental rendition of “Shenandoah Valley Breakdown”.

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“Top of the World” – Remembering Karen Carpenter

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Karen Carpenter

If you’re old enough to remember the 1970s you probably remember hearing Karen Carpenter’s voice most every time you turned on your radio.

Performing with her brother Richard as “The Carpenters”, Karen rose to the top of the Billboard charts over a dozen times, three of them to #1.

Many wonderful female singers have gained fame and fortune over the years, in various musical genres, but few won the hearts of their dedicated fans as quickly, or as fully as Karen Carpenter.  [Read more…]