Country Hoedown 58xxxx 009 1st Song - 'I'm Walking The Floor Over You' (Ernest Tubbs)

Summary

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Harold's Old Time Radio — Country Hoedown (September 7, 2025)

Episode Theme:
This nostalgic episode transports listeners to the Golden Age of Radio with “Country Hoedown,” celebrating classic country music, lively banter, and community spirit, all set aboard a US Navy-sponsored broadcast. Special guest Ernest Tubb (“the Texas Troubadour”) headlines the evening, delivering timeless hits and homespun wisdom that harken back to simpler times when families gathered around radios rather than televisions.

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Main Segments & Key Highlights

1. Welcoming the Listeners & Setting the Scene

• Host Introduction: (00:18)
  • Farron Young greets the "neighbors" in true country style, identifying himself as the “young sheriff Baron Young up on deck for the United States Navy.”
  • Expresses excitement for the evening, promising music and camaraderie:

    “Well, sir, we're having a big time and we're in for lots of good music and song.” — Farron Young (00:24)

  • Announces the arrival of the star, “the one and only Texas troubadour, Ernest Tub[b].”

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2. Music Segment 1: “I’m Walking The Floor Over You” performed by Ernest Tubb

• Song Performance: (00:51–02:46)
  • Ernest Tubb (D) leads with his signature hit, “I’m Walking The Floor Over You,” receiving enthusiastic support from the band and vocal fans.
  • Lyrics highlight classic country themes of heartbreak, longing, and devotion:

    “I'm hoping and I'm praying as my heart breaks right through walking the floor over you.” — Ernest Tubb (01:20)

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3. Playful Banter & Country Humor

• Lighthearted Conversation: (02:46–03:38)
  • Farron Young observes that “everybody looks so full of pep,” even ribbing Ernest for looking spry.
  • Ernest’s classic comic timing:

    “Why, only this morning Farron, I touched my chin to the floor without even bending my knees.” — Ernest Tubb (02:56)
    “I fell out of bed.” — Ernest Tubb’s punchline (03:06)

  • Both share motivational “keep smiling” slogans and encourage positivity:

    “Whether you're young or old, keep smiling. Just keep smiling. It makes everybody wonder what you've been up to.” — Farron Young (03:18)

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4. US Navy Pride & Recruiting Message

• Navy Promotion: (05:41–06:19, 08:39–09:04)
  • Host and guest extol the virtues of the Navy, emphasizing adventure, travel, and opportunity for young men.

    “If you're ambitious and want to get ahead as well as get around, well, sir, the United States Navy offers a golden opportunity for you.” — Farron Young (05:51)

  • Ernest adds:

    “He learns a real good trade and gets to travel and have plenty of adventure when he joins the good old US Navy, which is the key to America's defense.” — Ernest Tubb (08:52)

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5. Music Segment 2: “If You Ain’t Lovin’ (You Ain’t Livin’)”

• Song Performance: (06:19–08:22)
  • A rollicking group number encouraging listeners to value love over material wealth.
  • Memorable lyric:

    “If you ain't loving, you ain't living.”

  • Jokes about “gravy trains,” “40-room shacks,” and “smoking them full bench cigars” infuse humor and a life lesson.

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6. Music Segment 3: “Jealous Loving Heart”

• Song Request: (09:18–12:28)
  • Ernest Tubb fulfills a listener’s request for the sentimental ballad “Jealous Loving Heart.”
  • Song addresses the inseparability of love and jealousy, with Ernest’s heartfelt delivery:

    “I've got a jealous loving heart ... It's not because I doubt you. But I'm such a fool about you. I've got a jealous loving heart.” — Ernest Tubb (09:33–11:00)

  • Band and singer interweave seamlessly, spotlighting classic country storytelling.

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7. Goodbyes & Closing Reflections

• Farewells & Gratitude: (12:28–12:56)

  • Farron Young thanks Ernest “a million, million times for dropping by,” expressing genuine affection and appreciation.
  • Ernest replies:

    “Anytime I can… United States Navy Recruiting Service. I consider it a real pleasure to do so.” — Ernest Tubb (12:35)

• Upcoming Stars Teased: (12:56–13:56)

  • Listeners are encouraged to tune in for future country greats like Tex Williams, Webb Pierce, Merle Travis, and others.
  • Final call to action:

    “If all you folks are out there listening in on your car radios, we want to thank you for the lift. And remember, there's an important job for you. When you wear that navy blue you'll find that it pays to join the N[avy].” — Farron Young (13:36)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Positivity:

  “Keep smiling... Just keep smiling. It makes everybody wonder what you've been up to.” — Farron Young (03:18)

• On Navy Adventure:

  “If it's travel and adventure you crave... well, sir, the United States Navy offers a golden opportunity for you.” — Farron Young (05:51)

• On Love vs. Wealth:

  “If you ain't loving, you ain't living.” (Song chorus, 06:33–08:22)

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• [00:18] — Host Introduction & Setting the Scene
• [00:51] — “I’m Walking The Floor Over You” (Ernest Tubb)
• [02:46] — Banter and Comedy
• [05:41] — Navy Recruitment Message #1
• [06:19] — “If You Ain’t Lovin’ (You Ain’t Livin’)”
• [08:39] — Navy Recruitment Message #2
• [09:18] — “Jealous Loving Heart” (Ernest Tubb)
• [12:28] — Event Wrap-up and Thank Yous
• [12:56] — Upcoming Artists & Final Navy Message

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Overall Tone & Style

The episode exudes warmth, humor, and down-home cheer, maintaining an upbeat, communal atmosphere with folksy idioms and supportive camaraderie. The seamless blend of music, Navy pride, and light-hearted comedy reflects the authentic charm of classic radio shows.

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Perfect for fans of vintage radio, classic country music, and Americana, this episode preserves the spirit of a bygone era—complete with singalongs, heartfelt lyrics, and friendly invitations to new adventures, whether in love or a Navy uniform.

Transcript

[Paul]

Paul, join hand, circle the wheel. The more you dance, the better you feel around it.

[Faron Young]

It's the country hoedown.

[Baron Young]

Well, say hi there, neighbors. This is your old buddy, the young sheriff Baron Young up on deck for the United States Navy at your country hoedown. Well, sir, we're having a big time and we're in for lots of good music and song. And I know you're going to agree with me. I tell you that our guest star is the one and only Texas troubadour, Ernest Tub.

[Billy Bird]

You left me and you went away you said that you'd be back in just a day. You've broken your promise and you left me here alone. I don't know why you did, dear but I do know that you're gone. I'm walking the floor over you I can't sleep a wink, that is true I'm hoping and I'm praying as my heart breaks right through walking the floor over you. I'm Billy bird now I'm walking the floor over you I can't sleep a wink, that is true I'm hoping and I'm praying as my heart breaks right walking the floor you now someday you may belong walking the floor is good for you just keep right on walking and it won't hurt you to cry. Remember that I love you and I will the day I die. I'm walking the floor over you I can't sleep a wink, that is true. I'm hoping and I'm praying as my heart breaks right into walk in the flow over you.

[Baron Young]

Well, sir Ernest, the old country hoedown's really a jumping. You know, everybody looks so full of pep.

[Faron Young]

Say, even you.

[Billy Bird]

Me?

[Ernest Tub]

Oh, why, sure. You know I'm a rugged individual, you know. Why, only this morning faren I touched my chin to the floor without even bending my knees.

[Baron Young]

Oh, wait a minute. You touched your chin to the floor without bending your knees. Now how on earth did you do that?

[Ernest Tub]

I fell out of bed.

[Baron Young]

Well, anyway, you got the right idea, Ernest. You know, you look awful happy anyway.

[Ernest Tub]

Well, you know, by the way, speaking of happy, that's my slogan, son. Keep smiling.

[Baron Young]

Hey, that's mine, too. You know, my advice is whether you're young or old, keep smiling. Just keep smiling. It makes everybody wonder what you've been up to.

[Ernest Tub]

Baron, you're really sharp today, buddy.

[Baron Young]

Say, maybe me and the boys better.

[Ernest Tub]

Strike up a tune and let all the folks have a little dance.

[Baron Young]

What do you say? Hey, that's a good idea. I'll grab my guitar and join the festivities.

[Faron Young]

It's man, oh, man.

[Baron Young]

Boy, those folks really got around on that number. And it's.

[Ernest Tub]

Oh, they sure did, Faren, you know. And that's exactly what they say about life in the Navy.

[Baron Young]

Navy men really get around, boy, and how, you know. And any young fellow who really wants to get around should act right now. Think seriously about a career in the United States Navy, fellas. Because if it's travel and adventure you crave, and if you're ambitious and want to get ahead as well as get around, well, sir, the United States Navy offers a golden opportunity for you.

[Ernest Tub]

So see that Navy recruiter first thing in the morning. That'll provide a good start to the most important day of your whole life. Now, Farron, old pal, the way I figured, you're up for a song, that is.

[Baron Young]

Well, sir, I'm gonna ask my whole gang to join in on a tune that we've had quite a bit of luck with. And it's called if you ain't loving, brother, you ain't living. Let's hear.

[Faron Young]

If you got a Cadillac boy and a 40 room shack boy. A bucket full of money and a tree full of honey. But if you get no huggin, no smooch in our muggin well if you ain't loving and you ain't living. If you're riding on a gravy train instead of walking down a lover's lane, you can't make it boy, you're going the wrong way. Boy, you gotta get a little honey. Well, it's better than money. Cause if you hate lovingly OB.

[Baron Young]

If.

[Faron Young]

They call you a big man. Cause you got a lot of bottom land. If you can do the PR again and you help from the government. But if you get no attention, you better off on a pension. Cause if you hate loving and you hate living.

[Baron Young]

If you've got a string of long.

[Faron Young]

Cars and you're smoking them full bench cigars. You ain't so well to do unless you get a little coochie poo. It takes a little bit of smacking. All your life is a lichen hors. If you hate loving.

[Baron Young]

Well brother, I didn't. You hate. L.

[Billy Bird]

Now that's what you might call.

[Ernest Tub]

A streamlined song, man. Or should we say a song with a future?

[Baron Young]

Well, sir, I hope it'll be around for quite a spell, Ernest. But you know something, boy? You said a real important word there. Future. Yes, sir, future. You know, when a young man signs up for a career in the navy. Well, sir, he's signing up for the career with a future.

[Ernest Tub]

You Said a mouthful there, Faren. You know, he learns a real good trade and gets to travel and have plenty of adventure when he joins the good old US Navy, which is the key to America's defense.

[Baron Young]

So, fellas, there's your cue. So run, don't walk to your friendly Navy recruiter and find out just how rosy life can really be in your career with a future. Well, Sir Ernest, I think it's about time for a song from you, old shipmate.

[Ernest Tub]

Okay, buddy. You know, that gives me a chance to fill a request because some of the fine folks in the Middle west have been asking me to sing one called Jealous Loving Heart.

[Billy Bird]

Don't ever kiss no one but me. If you do dare you break my heart. It's not because I doubt you. But I'm such a fool about you. I've got a jealous loving heart. Cause where there's love, there's jealousy. Good and bad just won't tear apart. They always go together. Black, fair and stormy weather. I've got a jealous loving heart all Billy. Bur don't ever kiss no one but me. If you do dare you break my heart. It's not because I doubt you. But I'm such a fool about you. I've got a gel of loving heart. Cause where there's love there's jealousy. Good and bad just won't tear apart. They always go together like fair and stormy weather. I've got a jealous loving heart all Billy Bird. You're all I want. You're all I need. Please don't tear my soul apart. Just say you love me too, dear. Then be careful what you do, dear. I've got a jealous lovin heart. Don't ever kiss no one but me. If you do dear, you'll break my heart. It's not because I doubt you. But I'm such a fool about you. I've got a jealous loving heart.

[Baron Young]

Well, Sir Ernest, my boy, thanks a million, million times for dropping by here and helping us out on country hoedown, boy. We all enjoyed your songs.

[Ernest Tub]

Well, thank you, Farren. And you know me, son. Anytime I can. United States Navy Recruiting Service. I consider it a real pleasure to do so.

[Baron Young]

Well, so that's real good. And we'll be looking for you again real, real soon too, Ernest. But so long for this time.

[Ernest Tub]

Thank you, boy. Bye, Farron. And so long, everybody.

[Baron Young]

Well, so that just about winds things up for this time on Country Hold Down, Neighbors. And it's been sent your way as a public service feature of this radio station. And we'll be back again real, real soon with more great names. People like Tex Williams, Tex Ritter, Smiley ber, Webb Pierce, Merle Travis, Rex Island, Peewee King and many, many others. Meanwhile, this is your friend Farron Young on behalf of the United States Navy reminding you to see your local Navy recruiter immediately, if not soon. And if all you folks are out there listening in on your car radios, we want to thank you for the lift. And remember, there's an important job for you. When you wear that navy blue you'll find that it pays to join the N.

[Paul]

All John hat circle wheel the more you dance the better you feel around that cup and around your door Chicken in your bread pan if you're not dough Swing them left and swing them right Swing your honey and you hold her tight Prom lady around the hall all join handy ride you go ch in the bread path Swing your honey, don't be slow.