Country Style U.S.A. xxxxxx xxx 1st Song - 'I'm Movin' On' (Hank Snow), 2nd 'Yellow Roses'

Summary

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Podcast Summary: Country Style U.S.A. – Featuring Hank Snow

Host: Richard Hayes
Special Guest: Hank Snow & The Rainbow Ranch Boys
Date: September 7, 2025
Podcast: Harold's Old Time Radio

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Episode Overview

This episode of "Country Style U.S.A.", presented in cooperation with the United States Army, spotlights the legendary Hank Snow and his band, The Rainbow Ranch Boys. The show brings listeners back to the golden age of radio, presenting classic country songs, heartfelt ballads, and a beloved hymn, all wrapped in the warm, communal tone of mid-century radio broadcasts. Listeners are given a front-row seat to vintage performances and a gentle call to unity and service.

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Key Discussion Points & Performances

1. Opening & Welcome

• [00:32] Richard Hayes gives a warm introduction to the show and introduces Hank Snow as the special guest.
  • "Well, hi there, everybody. And this is Richard Hayes saying welcome to Country Style USA... our special guest this week, Mr. Hank Snow."

2. Performance: "I'm Movin' On"

• [00:59–03:37]
  Hank Snow and The Rainbow Ranch Boys open with the iconic train song "I'm Movin' On," brimming with energy and classic country flair.
  • Notable Lyric:
    "That big eight wheel are rolling down the track. Means your two loving daddy ain't coming back. As I'm moving on."
  • Interplay between Hank and his band is lively, with call-and-response verses and upbeat rhythm.

3. Performance: "Yellow Roses"

• [03:37–06:32]
  The tempo shifts as Hank Snow introduces a poignant ballad, "Yellow Roses," delivering emotional depth and Southern sentimentality.
  • Hank introduces the song as a personal favorite:
    • [06:33] “I’m glad you like that little ballad. That’s one of my favorites. Yellow Roses…” – Hank Snow

4. Inspirational Message & Army Recruitment

• [06:52–07:40]
  Richard Hayes offers an allegory on strength through unity, tying it to the values of the American democratic spirit and promoting United States Army opportunities.
  • Memorable Quote:
    "Singly, [sticks] can be broken very easily, but when bound together, well, then it's practically impossible to break them. And so it is with our America working together as a team..." – Richard Hayes ([06:52])
  • Emphasis on choosing a career in the armed forces as an avenue for growth and national service.

5. Performance: "The Last Mile of the Way" (Hymn)

• [07:40–10:49]
  The episode turns contemplative with the performance of a hymn, “The Last Mile of the Way.” The song reflects themes of faith, endurance, and hope.

  • Lyric highlight:

    • "If I walk in the pathway I work till the close of the day, I shall see the great King in his be, When I've gone the last mile of the way.”

  • Hank Snow offers a personal reflection:

    • [10:49] “You know, getting back off of a long trip... When you get back home and kind of settle down and sing one of those favorite hymns, it kind of relaxes friends and neighbors.” – Hank Snow

6. Personal Touch & Audience Invitation

• [10:49–12:06]
  Hank Snow encourages listener engagement, sharing his mailing address and warmly inviting fans to write to him and the band.
  • Quote:
    "If you've liked a little show, we'd appreciate hearing from you, the Rainbow Ranch Boys, as well as yours truly... Now, let me repeat that address again because we really would love to hear from you." – Hank Snow ([10:49])

7. Closing Remarks

• [12:06] Richard Hayes closes the episode, thanking guest performers and inviting listeners to tune in next week, while reiterating the value of service.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Hank Snow’s Down-to-Earth Charm:
  “Well, we're fixing to do a little bit of entertaining for you so we won't waste any time...” ([00:59]) – Hank Snow

• Richard Hayes' Call for Unity:
  “...when bound together, well, then it's practically impossible to break them. And so it is with our America working together as a team, we can be certain that our democratic way of life will never be broken.” ([06:52])

• Hymn Reflection:
  “When I've gone the last mile of the way, I will rest at the close of the day...” – Rainbow Ranch Boys & Sam ([08:25–10:49])

• Personal Invitation:
  “You just address your letter to Hank Snow, Country Style USA, RPC Governor's Island, N.Y. 4, N.Y. thank you. It's been a real pleasure. And until we see you again, good luck, good health, and may the good Lord be proud of you. Bye.” ([10:49]) – Hank Snow

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Episode Structure & Timestamps

• [00:01] – [00:32]: Opening music and theme, upbeat welcome.
• [00:32–00:59]: Richard Hayes welcomes listeners, introduces Hank Snow.
• [00:59–03:37]: "I'm Movin' On" performed by Hank Snow & Rainbow Ranch Boys.
• [03:37–06:32]: "Yellow Roses" – ballad performance.
• [06:33–06:52]: Hank introduces the next segment, leads into a more serious tone.
• [06:52–07:40]: Richard Hayes' inspirational message and Army pitch.
• [07:40–10:49]: "The Last Mile of the Way" – hymn.
• [10:49–12:06]: Hank Snow's personal message, address for fan mail.
• [12:06–End]: Closing credits and thanks from Richard Hayes.

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Tone & Atmosphere

The episode radiates the wholesome, genial spirit of postwar American radio—welcoming, supportive, and heartwarmingly direct. Hank Snow's tone is neighborly and inviting, making listeners feel part of an extended family gathered around the radio. Richard Hayes blends patriotic encouragement with approachable, plainspoken wisdom. This serves not only to entertain but to unite and reassure listeners in common purpose and love of music.

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This episode is an exemplary snapshot of mid-century radio music programming—artful performances, community encouragement, and a compelling invitation to both personal and national connection, all carried by sincere voices of a bygone era.

Transcript

[Richard Hayes]

It's time for Country Style usa.

[Sam]

Stay all night, stay a little longer.

[Rainbow Ranch Boys (singer)]

Dance all night, Last a little longer.

[Sam]

Pull off your coat anymore.

[Rainbow Ranch Boys (singer)]

Don't see why you don't stay a little longer.

[Richard Hayes]

Well, hi there, everybody. And this is Richard Hayes saying welcome to Country Style usa. Presented transcribed by your United States army in cooperation with this radio station. Country Style USA features the best in country and folk music. And of course, the biggest stars are always on hand to provide our music. And our special guest this week, Mr. Hank Snow.

[Hank Snow]

Well, thank you very much. Thank you. And friends and neighbors, it's a real pleasure indeed to be here on Country Style USA and to have all my Rainbow Ranch boys here with me. Well, we're fixing to do a little bit of entertaining for you so we won't waste any time. We'll get right along here with I'm Moving on.

[Rainbow Ranch Boys (singer)]

That big eight wheel are rolling down the track. Means you're too loving daddy ain't coming back. As I'm moving on. I'm rolling on. You are flying too high for my little old sky. So I'm moving on. That'll be cloud was a le blue and blue. So hello to the southland. We're coming to you when we're moving on. We're rolling on. You had the laugh of me so I set you free. And I'm moving on.

[Hank Snow]

Ms.

[Rainbow Ranch Boys (singer)]

The final woman said please listen to me. Cause I got a pretty mama in Tennessee. Keep moving me on.

[Hank Snow]

Keep rolling on.

[Rainbow Ranch Boys (singer)]

So shovel the cold at this rattle a roll and keep moving me on.

[Hank Snow]

Mr.

[Rainbow Ranch Boys (singer)]

Engineer, take that throttle in hand the r the fastest in the southern land to keep moving me on.

[Hank Snow]

Keep rolling on.

[Rainbow Ranch Boys (singer)]

You're going to ease my mind. Put me there on time and keep.

[Hank Snow]

Rol.

[Rainbow Ranch Boys (singer)]

I've warned you baby from time to time. But you just wouldn't listen to pain in the mind. So I'm moving on. I'm rolling on you brook and you're bound. It's all over now. So I'm moving on. You switched your engine now I ain't got time for a driving woman on my main line tonight. Moving on, I'm rolling on. I've worn it twice now you can settle the price cuz I'm moving on. Let me hear that whistle. But someday baby when you've had your way. You're going to want your daddy. But your daddy will say keep moving on. Stay the way too long, I'm through with you. Too bad your blue. Keep moving on.

[Hank Snow]

Well, well, thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you. That's awfully. Nice if you do odd nice applauding. And right now, friends and neighbors, we'd like to change the tempo just a little bit here. We'd like to do one of our ballad tunes, one of our recent recorded numbers called yellow roses. Fellas.

[Sam]

I just received Sweetheart, your yellow ro. Oh, you tell me, dear they mean that we're all true you tell me that tonight your heart is broken but you should know I was never untrue I'll play slam near your a photograph and as the petals fall they'll hide from you my lonely tears that shouldn't fall at all then they will slowly fade away and a g. But I'll still love you the yellow roses say goodbye Sam. I place them near photograph and as the petals fall they'll hide from you my lonely tears that shouldn't fall at all and they will slowly fade away and the die but I'll still love you no. Yellow roses say goodbye.

[Hank Snow]

Well, thank you very much.

[Rainbow Ranch Boys (singer)]

Thank you.

[Hank Snow]

I'm glad you like that little ballad. That's one of my favorites. Yellow roses and friends and neighbors, We've come to the more serious part of our program now here on country style usa and we'd like to do one of our favorite hymns, a rainbow ranch. Boys, just kind of get in the mood here because it's your favorite too. The last mile of the way. But just before we do it, friends and neighbors, here is Richard with a word.

[Richard Hayes]

Well, thank you very much, Hank. You know, I suppose all of us at one time or another have seen the principle of strength through unity demonstrated by a handful of sticks. Singly, they can be broken very easily, but when bound together, well, then it's practically impossible to break them. And so it is with our America working together as a team, we can be certain that our democratic way of life will never be broken. One of the most important members of democracy's team is our United States Army, a highly spirited organization that offers unequal opportunities to modern young men and women. Today, the army has a new career program in operation, one that permits you to choose your own course of training in the skill that best suits your aptitudes and interests so well. We suggest you find out about it real soon. It's very simple, too. Just visit your nearest United States army recruiting station. Remember, fellas, team up with the army. By golly, you team up with success. How about that, Hank Snow?

[Hank Snow]

That is sure the truth. Have ever heard of Richard? Yes, indeedy. You just kind of take Richard's advice there and you won't be sorry. I'M telling you now here is the hymn we was a telling you about. The Last Mile of the Way Boys.

[Sam]

If I walk in the pathway I work till the close of the day I shall see the great King in his be When I've gone the last mile of the way.

[Rainbow Ranch Boys (singer)]

If for Christ.

[Sam]

I proclaim the glad story.

[Rainbow Ranch Boys (singer)]

If I.

[Sam]

Seek for his sheep gone astray I am sure he will show me his glory When I've gone the last mile of the way When I've gone the last mile of the way I will rest at the close of the day and I know there I just that I When I've gone the last mile of the grave Hear the dearest of path we must sever here's our sorrow I've seen every day but no sickness nor s forever When I've gone the last mile out of the way.

[Hank Snow]

When.

[Sam]

I've gone the last mile of the way I will rest at the close of the day and I know there are those that are with me When I'm gone the last mile of the way.

[Hank Snow]

Well, thank you very much, fellas. That's one of my favorites too. You know, getting back off of a long trip like we just been on way up through Wyoming and Colorado, Texas, Arizona and all those wonderful states. When you get back home and kind of settle down and sing one of those favorite hymns, it kind of relaxes friends and neighbors. Incidentally, if you liked our little show here, it really has been a pleasure to have made a visit here on Country Style usa. And if you've liked a little show, we'd appreciate hearing from you, the Rainbow Ranch Boys, as well as yours truly. And I'll tell you, here's the address. You just write to Hank Snow, care of Country Style usa, RPC Governor's Island, New York, for New York. Now, let me repeat that address again because we really would love to hear from you. You just address your letter to Hank Snow, Country Style USA, RPC Governor's Island, N.Y. 4, N.Y. thank you. It's been a real pleasure. And until we see you again, good luck, good health, and may the good Lord be proud of you. Bye.

[Richard Hayes]

Country Style USA is presented transcribed each week by your United States army recruiting service in cooperation with this radio station. Our special guests today were Hank Snow and the Rainbow Ranch Boys. This program was produced and directed by the recruiting publicity center for the United States States Army. And this is Richard Hayes speaking, inviting you to join us next week, same time, same station, for another edition of Country Style usa. And in the meantime, reminding you that this year more than ever before in the army, you serve your country and yourself.

[Sam]

Sam.