tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post3198026869389810952..comments2024-03-28T22:25:23.698-05:00Comments on Western Fictioneers: Are your walls closing in? Music in the time of Covid by Kaye Spencer #westernfictioneers #classiccountry #humorWestern Fictioneershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01683314579075461026noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-8736856329863493212021-01-21T12:03:44.047-06:002021-01-21T12:03:44.047-06:00Our town didn't have a radio station, but I li...Our town didn't have a radio station, but I listened to country music on Saturdays as I cleaned house. Later we got a stereo and I'd load it up with records I wanted to listen to. A favorite was Mitch Miller and his Singalong singers. I still have that LP. And then there was the 1812 Overture that had my imagination galloping right along with the horses racing over the Russian Steppes. Flowers on the Wall, one of my favorite songs, always makes me want to dance and sing along. I miss Harold, who loved to cut up but now is singing with the Lord. I love his deep voice. That song will be on my mind when I'm away from the computer. I have loaded so many of my CDs onto my computer and then make special playlists of some of my favorites. I cannot breathe without music playing. I love your posts about music...we have similar tastes.Elizabeth Clementshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16553904624219542353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-25702379606883619592021-01-19T18:14:05.182-06:002021-01-19T18:14:05.182-06:00Yes, i have to admit you will be, good luck buddy....Yes, i have to admit you will be, good luck buddy.Kaye Spencernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-11590715369840548012021-01-18T15:45:13.623-06:002021-01-18T15:45:13.623-06:00Cheryl,
You're welcome! hahahaha I am the Que...Cheryl,<br /><br />You're welcome! hahahaha I am the Queen of Earworms, after all.Kaye Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13530735658588595790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-65280668603236721502021-01-18T15:44:22.853-06:002021-01-18T15:44:22.853-06:00Doris,
I do love Four Walls, but Flowers on the W...Doris,<br /><br />I do love Four Walls, but Flowers on the Wall as an earworm feature that makes it so hard to get out of your head. hahaha <br /><br />Happy walking!Kaye Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13530735658588595790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-21708532441330663392021-01-18T15:43:10.677-06:002021-01-18T15:43:10.677-06:00David,
The town I grew up in had one radio statio...David,<br /><br />The town I grew up in had one radio station (AM) - KFTM - in Ft. Morgan, Colorado, and it played country music. My parents always had the radio on in the mornings as I got ready for school, and my dad got ready for work. Even now, when I hear certain country songs, I picture myself at the kitchen table with my bowl of cereal and that song playing. One that comes to mind is Marty Robbins' Cowboy in a Continental Suit. <br /><br />You're welcome for the distraction - haha- and so glad you stopped by.Kaye Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13530735658588595790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-20399011674040990302021-01-18T15:39:39.812-06:002021-01-18T15:39:39.812-06:00BK,
I am so glad, and feel fortunate, to have gro...BK,<br /><br />I am so glad, and feel fortunate, to have grown up with what is now classic country music. For me, country music took too much of a 'pop' turn shortly after what I call the George Strait era. I'm grateful to WIllie Nelson for his SiriusSM radio show on Ch. 59, Willie's Roadhouse, for when I'm traveling and in the mood for some good old foot-tapping, sing along with the lyrics country music.<br /><br />"Dance Little Jean" is a song that will make a person smile, because you can't help it. My cynical heart just melts... *wink*<br /><br />So glad you stopped in.<br />Kaye Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13530735658588595790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-90538262720379973882021-01-18T15:31:07.174-06:002021-01-18T15:31:07.174-06:00Charlie,
Willie Nelson is an American treasure.
...Charlie,<br /><br />Willie Nelson is an American treasure.<br /><br />I've watched the videos of you singing that you've put on Facebook. I'm in awe of musically talented people. I hope you share more.<br /><br />The virus didn't affect me too much, either, as I'm a homebody by nature.<br /><br />It would be horrible to live in a world without music. While I mainly listen to classical works (as in SiriusXM radio's Symphony Hall Ch. 76), I love Broadway music, classic country, 80s 'hair' bands, heavy metal, and movie soundtracks. <br /><br />I'm right there with you in that there is hope on the way.<br /><br />Thank you so much for stopping in and commenting.Kaye Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13530735658588595790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-54625817137861965792021-01-18T15:23:39.604-06:002021-01-18T15:23:39.604-06:00Vicky,
He sure did. There is a video on YouTube w...Vicky,<br /><br />He sure did. There is a video on YouTube with Willie and Faron telling stories about this song and how Faron came to sing it.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping in. ;-)Kaye Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13530735658588595790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-17334058043725285102021-01-18T15:20:52.433-06:002021-01-18T15:20:52.433-06:00Love both these songs. What a great post! I am so ...Love both these songs. What a great post! I am so glad you included the links so I can go listen and get these songs in my head and not be able to think of anything else. THANKS, KAYE! LOLLOL Cheryl Piersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116526340220274282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-62641533940932765032021-01-18T14:31:43.319-06:002021-01-18T14:31:43.319-06:00Just what I needed today, but maybe more tomorrow ...Just what I needed today, but maybe more tomorrow with the snow. I'll be singing those lyrics as I walk. Loved both songs, but the Statler Brothers edge out Young by an inch or so. <br /><br />DorisRenaissance Womenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045401344374224512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-39998187113600724372021-01-18T13:17:19.703-06:002021-01-18T13:17:19.703-06:00Thanks for the distraction today. I grew up on thi...Thanks for the distraction today. I grew up on this music thanks to my dad. David Cranmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04749857752139212888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-74313281673049037082021-01-18T12:19:22.106-06:002021-01-18T12:19:22.106-06:00LOVE Faron Young's Hello Walls. And the Statle...LOVE Faron Young's Hello Walls. And the Statler Brothers are awesome, and Flowers on the Wall has been a long time favorite of mine. I at times lament being in the older age bracket but I wouldn't trade for anything growing up listening to classic country artists that I do still depend on today to keep me sane.<br /><br />I don't think story-telling through music is exclusive to country music, but country music does it best.<br /><br />Finally, how timely this post. I do rely on (country) music more than ever to get me through these trying days, & just minutes before reading this post, my classic country station had me in happy tears by playing a song you don't hear much any more -- The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's "Dance Little Jean." If you need an uplifting moment, I recommend searching it for a listen.BKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14347297074791079439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-20577909192654821172021-01-18T10:48:19.248-06:002021-01-18T10:48:19.248-06:00Hello Kaye,
Just as soon as I read the first few ...Hello Kaye,<br /><br />Just as soon as I read the first few lines, I went to Youtube and played Willie's and then Faron's version of HELLO WALLS. (Who doesn't love Willie Nelson's work? And...he is on the side caring and empathy. Love him for that.)<br /><br />Ahhh music, it soothes the savage beast. I've been taking out the guitar, and singing old songs that I performed in Germany and in pubs here in the U.S. That was 50 years ago!<br /><br />The virus didn't affect me much (until my friends and family started dying) as I live a pretty isolated life. But it would not go so well IF THERE WASN'T MUSIC TO LISTEN TO!<br /><br />Thanks Kaye. (If we are smart and careful we will survive the virus. HOPE IS ON THE WAY.)Charlie Steelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16992330591519249699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-47518130746379024982021-01-18T10:40:10.712-06:002021-01-18T10:40:10.712-06:00Faron Young remained grateful to Willie for that s...Faron Young remained grateful to Willie for that song the rest of his life. Vicky Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06351058753278492695noreply@blogger.com