Episode 228: Pioneers of Country March 26, 2011

Pioneers of Country Live!

We begin in mid-song with "Turn the World Around" a song written by Ben Peters and was recorded as a 1967 single by Eddy Arnold. The single was Eddy Arnold's ninety-seventh release on the country chart. "Turn the World Around" would reach the number one spot on the country charts for one week and spend a total of fourteen weeks on the charts. Next is Pick Me Up on Your Way Down by Charlie Walker, followed by "Crazy Arms" an American country song which was a career-making hit for Ray Price. The song, released in May 1956, went on to become a number 1 country hit that year, establishing Price's sound, and redefining honky-tonk music. It was Price's first No. 1 hit. Dave opens the program with a few gremlins present. Franklin Delano Reeves (July 14, 1932 – January 1, 2007) was an American country music singer, best known for his "girl-watching" novelty songs of the 1960. This time we hear “A Dime at a Time”. Show opening Theme “Being on the Radio with you”. Dave says this is rare evening broadcast. Dave plays Marion Lush - “Hey Hey Cavalier” for his wife Susan. Next is "Big City" a song recorded by American country music singer Merle Haggard backed by The Strangers. Co-written by Haggard and Dean Holloway, the song was released in January 1982 as the second single and title track from his album Big City. In April, the song was his 27th number-one single on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. Listen next to “Tele-Vee-Shun” by Stan Freberg followed by “Drinkin' rum and Coca-Cola – The Andrew Sisters. Bobby Darin – “Mack The Knife” followed by The Geezinslaws - Somewhere Over the Rainbow. That's the first 30 minutes, there's 84 minutes to go! Listen for “The Great Polka Caper” a skit we did with several listeners participating. Note: The show ends abruptly during “Don't Go Near the Indians” by Rex Allen. Sorry for that (probably internet gremlins again). 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!