Opry Review

Mike Weirauch · Post by **Mike Weirauch** » 27 Nov 1999 6:14 pm

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Graham · Post by **Graham** » 28 Nov 1999 4:04 am

Mike:
Missed the show but I agree with what you say about Connie Smith. Always been my favorite female Country singer. I imagine most country music guys our age have been in love with her since they first saw her! Drop dead gorgeous and a voice to match. What's not to love??

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Bobby Lee · Post by **Bobby Lee** » 28 Nov 1999 9:38 am

Is it some kind of inside joke among Opry hosts to misspeak the names of NCS-type artists? The other week it was Kitty Willis, last night it was David Stone.

When Doug Stone came on, Mrs. Lee said "I've never even heard of this guy." About halfway through his first song I realized why. I told her, "He's a rock and roll star, dear. They have them on the Opry now." No comment.

Other than that, the show was pretty good, IMHO.

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Ron Page · Post by **Ron Page** » 29 Nov 1999 9:57 am

I missed the show, but if it's the same Doug Stone whose first 3 CD's I have, then I'm sorry to hear that he's taking a rock direction.

Is this the same guy who sang, "I'd Be Better Off in a Pine Box", and "Jukebox With a Country Song"?

His career was interrupted when he went through a heart attack or two and a divorce. I guess he's back now, but if what b0b says is true, I won't be buying his latest release.

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Billy Johnson · Post by **Billy Johnson** » 29 Nov 1999 10:09 am

It was'nt on TV but the Amazing Rythym Aces were on the show this pass weekend. Did'nt get to here it though. Look out, the Rolling Stones could next or maybe the Back Street Boys!! I just love this town! Billy

Bill cole · Post by **Bill cole** » 29 Nov 1999 11:22 am

I guwss the next thing is elvis and the beatles and Van Hallen with David Lee Roth with his A$$ stickin out of his pants what a rockin place that will be God Help the opry[This message was edited by Bill cole on 11-29-99]

Theresa Galbraith · Post by **Theresa Galbraith** » 29 Nov 1999 12:01 pm

Ron,
Doug Stone did "Take A Letter Maria." I don't know if that makes him a rock 'n' roll star. Anyway, I hope you won't let that keep you from buying his new cd. His new single is a slow country song and I believe it's doing well in the charts. I'm sure you'll be hearing it on the radio.
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Ron Page · Post by **Ron Page** » 29 Nov 1999 2:34 pm

Moi? Hear it on the radio? FM?

I remember that song. It has seen it’s share of the pop charts. Who was it, not Tony Orlando and Dawn?

If Doug’s new stuff is anything like the first 3, it will be on my wish list. I bet that PF guy played steel on those earlier albums. How about the latest one?

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Bobby Lee · Post by **Bobby Lee** » 29 Nov 1999 3:19 pm

Sorry if I seemed to be dissing Doug. I actually think he's a pretty good country singer. It's just that his songs and presentation on last week's Opry were not what Mrs. Lee & I expect of an Opry performer.

Mr. Stone is doing exactly what today's FM radio requires. His records sell and he keeps his kids in shoes. There's nothing wrong with that. I'd be proud to be in his band and share the stage with the caliber of talent that he has assembled. (Not that he would call me or anything. I just want it understood that I DO respect him and others in his position.)

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Steve Hinson · Post by **Steve Hinson** » 29 Nov 1999 10:43 pm

Ron-R.B.Greaves had the pop hit on"Take a Letter",and Anthony Armstrong Jones had a country chart record on it,I think(it's been a long time).

Joe Casey · Post by **Joe Casey** » 30 Nov 1999 4:47 am

b0b: You were not dissing Doug . I too would have rather seen him be Doug Stone however It's great to have him back he is a good Country talent.

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Herb Steiner · Post by **Herb Steiner** » 30 Nov 1999 8:00 am

I like the sound of "David" Stone. Has that name been taken by anybody?

"Kitty" Willis is a small potatoes misnomer. The all-time best flubber, the most appropriate, belongs to Bill Monroe, back in the 1970's. If y'all remember, Olivia Newton John (

!?) was named "Female Singer of the Year" by the CMA (ha ha ha!). Mr. Bill presented the award, opened the envelope, had a look of confusion on his face and announced "the winner is... (long pause)... OLIVER Newton John!"

Yeah, buddy!!

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Pat Jenkins · Post by **Pat Jenkins** » 30 Nov 1999 9:42 am

Hey, this was one of the best opry shows we have had in a long time. I'm always out on Sat. nites, but I do try to tape it if someone I enjoy is going to be appearing. Connie, Jim Ed, the Stevens Sisters, and even good old David Stone. Awful good, awful good. Pat

Dan Tyack · Post by **Dan Tyack** » 30 Nov 1999 3:43 pm

I thought that was Olivia Neutron Bomb?

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