In 1836, many good men lost their lives at the Alamo, as Texas
loyalists fought for her independence. It reminds me of "The Ballad of
Davey Crockett" that was performed by Tennessee Ernie Ford, Mac Wiseman,
and the Kentucky Headhunters. In view of things going on in America
today, I might add that I think it would be wise for us to remember the
Alamo. Enough said......
In 1903, Cliff Carlisle, of the Carlisles, was born in Taylorsville,
Kentucky. He was a great yodeler and a pioneer on the Hawaiian steel
guitar, and he was known to have accompanied Jimmie Rodgers on some
recordings in 1931.
In 1905, Bob Wills, founder and leader of the Texas Playboys, was born
in Texas. Willie may be playing in Austin, tonight, but Bob Wills is
still the King. And it is rightfully so, as he wrote and recorded many
of the best Texas swing hits ever recorded. "Faded Love", "Take Me Back
To Tulsa", and "San Antonio Rose" are just a few of the hits penned by
Wills.
In 1934, Red Simpson, who made his mark in
country music with truck driving themed songs,was born in Higley,
Arizona. He is most remembered for his big hit, "I'm A Truck".
In
1937, Doug Dillard, of the bluegrass band, the Dillards, was born in
Salem, Missouris. The Darlings, one of the most revered bands in
bluegrass history, are also remembered for their many appearances on the
Andy Griffith Show as the Darlings.
In 1964, Skip
Ewing was born in Redlands, California. Though he has charted fifteen
hits, he is most well received as a songwriter.
In 1971, Charlie Pride began a three week run at the top of the charts with "I'd Rather Love You".
In 1982, the smooth deep-voiced Ed Bruce went to the Number One spot with "You're The Best Break This Old Heart Ever Had".
In 1999, George Jones was severly injured when he plowed into a bridge in Franklin, Tennessee.
