Ernest Tubb and Grandpa Jones | Grand Ole Opry (06-05-59)

Summary

Old Time Radio Westerns — Ernest Tubb and Grandpa Jones | Grand Ole Opry (06-05-59)

Podcast: Old Time Radio Westerns
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Episode: Ernest Tubb and Grandpa Jones | Grand Ole Opry (Original Air Date: June 5, 1959)
Release Date: May 7, 2026

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Episode Overview

This special episode takes listeners on a journey back to the golden age of radio with a digitally restored broadcast of the Grand Ole Opry, starring two country music legends: Ernest Tubb and Grandpa Jones. The episode, recorded June 5, 1959, captures the authentic humor, signature banter, and musical excellence of classic country radio, introducing timeless songs, lively performances, and classic Opry comedy. It stands as an immersive snapshot of American musical heritage.

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Key Discussion Points and Episode Flow

1. Setting the Stage: Introduction & Sponsors

[01:14–02:38]

• Host Andrew Rhynes introduces the value and process of restoring old radio westerns for modern audiences.
• The show is introduced as the Pet Milk Grand Ole Opry, with Ernest Tubb guest starring, and Grandpa Jones featured.
• Vintage and modern advertisements (skipped here, per instructions).

2. Opening Number: “Educated Mama”

[02:58–05:25]

• Ernest Tubb and his band, the Texas Troubadours, perform the humorous and light-hearted song “Educated Mama.”
• The performance is playful, with memorable lines poking fun at book-learning versus love.
• Notable moment: “I'm going to the graveyard and dig a place I found. Bought. Anyone as dead as you belong deep in the ground.” — Ernest Tubb (04:23)
• T. Tommy (announcer) introduces the performance as a cut from Tubb's new album, “The Importance of Being Earnest.”

3. Opry Banter: Talent Contest and Opry Hospitality

[06:06–08:33]

• T. Tommy and the co-host (likely Roy Acuff or similar) discuss the ongoing Pet Milk Grand Ole Opry Talent Contest.
• Key detail: The contest now includes entrants from Canada, giving it “a real international flavor.”
  • “From all I can gather, local contests are all over and done with. And tapes and records of those local winners are just pouring in here to Nashville.” — T. Tommy (07:08)
• Finals provide the winner with six week’s guest spot on the Opry and a Hickory Records contract.
• Guests enjoy Southern hospitality with parties, luncheons, and the famous Tennessee barbecue.

4. Gospel Harmony: “Ezekiel Saw the Wheel”

[08:38–10:39]

• The Jordanaires (or similar group, “Jordan” referred to) deliver a spirited rendition of the gospel classic “Ezekiel Saw the Wheel.”
• The whole cast joins, creating uplifting harmonies and signature Opry spirituality.

5. Classic Opry Humor: New Daddies, Milk, and Family

[10:39–11:48]

• T. Tommy shares a sincere message about the importance of Pet Milk for raising healthy babies.
• The co-host light-heartedly mentions his own boy “Tinker” was a “Pet Milk baby.”

6. Instrumental Highlight: Fiddle Tune

[13:01–13:37]

• Tommy Jackson (fiddler) performs an upbeat instrumental (possibly “Sugar and Lagoon Word”) with Opry’s trademark energy.

7. Special Guest Comedy: Grandpa Jones Arrives

[13:40–14:49]

• Grandpa Jones is introduced to a warm welcome.
• Classic back-and-forth with T. Tommy about who should sing, full of comic jabs:
  • “I only do my singing when I am in the bathtub.” — T. Tommy (14:26)
  • “Well, you don't sing very often then, do you?” — Grandpa Jones (14:30)

8. Grandpa Jones Performs: “Like a Herd of Turtles”

[14:49–17:15]

• Grandpa launches into a comedic original about struggling with love, farm life, and raising a crop, punctuated by the recurring and humorous phrase:
  • “They took off like a herd of turtles pulling for the creek.”
• Standout line: “I guess I'll join that herd of turtles and go jump in the creek.” — Grandpa Jones (16:50)

9. Ernest Tubb Returns: “Half a Mind”

[17:25–20:10]

• Ernest Tubb and the Troubadours perform “Half a Mind,” a classic heartbreak ballad with signature Opry poignancy.
• Memorable lyrics:
  • “I've got half a mind to leave you, but only half the heart to go.” — Ernest Tubb (17:51)

10. Family and Opry Products Banter

[21:16–22:30]

• Conversation about family life and the benefits of new Pet Instant nonfat dry milk.
  • “When you put the water back, you get refreshing nonfat milk with all of whole milk's protein, calcium and B vitamins.” — T. Tommy (21:36)

11. Instrumental Feature: “Steel Guitar Jubilee”

[22:30–24:05]

• Buddy Emmons and the Texas Troubadours deliver a rousing instrumental on steel guitar, highlighted by sharp picking and toe-tapping melody.

12. Gospel Moment: “For My Good Fortune”

[24:20–26:42]

• The Jordanaires (or backing vocal quartet) return with an uplifting spiritual, celebrating gratitude and faith.

13. Grandpa Jones’ New Record: “Don’t Bring Your Banjo Home”

[27:37–30:49]

• Grandpa Jones humorously recounts a story of longing to be a musician despite his father’s protests.
• Theme: His banjo upsets his papa, but eventually saves the family farm.
• Notable lines:
  • “Pap said, son, don’t bring your banjo home … but I got to thinking … I’d put a show on in our barn and I’d pick my banjo there. … Now, when I go to town, Pap says, son, bring your banjo home.” — Grandpa Jones (30:28)

14. Final Song: “I’d Rather Be”

[32:01–35:54]

• Ernest Tubb closes with a new Decca record, “I’d Rather Be.”
• The lyrics convey heartfelt sorrow over heartbreak and the value of self-respect.
• Quote:
  • “If you don’t want me, I don’t want you, and there’s nothing else left to say. ’Cause I’d rather be in my grave, six feet under, shaded by some faithful tree, than be with a girl who’s unfaithful and that’s what you’d rather be.” — Ernest Tubb (33:51)

15. Sendoff and Announcement

[35:54–36:31]

• Announcement that Roy Acuff and his group will take lead in the next show.
• Ernest Tubb signs off with a message of neighborly kindness:
  • “Remember to be better to your neighbors and you’re going to have better neighbors.” — Ernest Tubb (36:02)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “You're an educated mama … if you knew how I could love you, you'd throw them books away.” — Ernest Tubb (various lines, 03:30–04:26)
• “If you’re a singer, go ahead and sing something.” — Grandpa Jones joking with T. Tommy (14:22)
• “I only do my singing when I am in the bathtub.” — T. Tommy (14:26)
• “I guess I'll join that herd of turtles and go jump in the creek.” — Grandpa Jones (16:50)
• “I've got half a mind to leave you but only half the heart to go.” — Ernest Tubb (17:51)
• “Pap said, son, don’t bring your banjo home … but … now when I go to town, Pap says, son, bring your banjo home.” — Grandpa Jones (30:28)
• “If you don’t want me, I don’t want you, and there’s nothing else left to say.” — Ernest Tubb (33:51)
• “Remember to be better to your neighbors and you’re going to have better neighbors.” — Ernest Tubb (36:02)

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Key Musical Performances & Timestamps

• “Educated Mama” — Ernest Tubb: 02:58–05:25
• “Ezekiel Saw the Wheel” — The Jordanaires: 08:38–10:39
• Fiddle Instrumental — Tommy Jackson: 13:01–13:37
• “Like a Herd of Turtles” — Grandpa Jones: 14:49–17:15
• “Half a Mind” — Ernest Tubb: 17:25–20:10
• “Steel Guitar Jubilee” — Buddy Emmons & Texas Troubadours: 22:30–24:05
• “For My Good Fortune” — The Jordanaires: 24:20–26:42
• “Don’t Bring Your Banjo Home” — Grandpa Jones: 27:37–30:49
• “I’d Rather Be” — Ernest Tubb: 32:01–35:54

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Overall Tone and Legacy

Playful, warm, and colloquial, the episode abounds with genuine camaraderie, gentle ribbing, and down-home wisdom. With faith, humor, heartbreak, and musical virtuosity, it’s a time capsule that captures the Grand Ole Opry at its best—a show rooted in community, tradition, and respect for country music’s past and future.

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Transcript

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[Andrew Rines (OTR Westerns Host)]

Welcome to the Old Time Radio Westerns. I'm your host Andrew Rines and I'm excited to bring you another episode absolutely free. This episode is one of many released every month, totaling over 80 episodes so far. Each one is meticulously digitally restored and stored in the cloud for your convenience, a process that incurs costs. To help cover these expenses, you might hear some advertisements throughout the episode. While we do retain the original commercials for historical authenticity, you may also encounter modern ads which help keep the lights on. If you prefer an ad free experience, we offer a couple options. You can listen to the episodes on YouTube. You can also support us by becoming a patron on our Patreon page. For more information, go to otrwesterns.com donate again otrwesterns.com donate I do want to emphasize that we are committed to providing this content to you for free. But also we have to be transparent about the financial realities to bringing this to you. Now let's get into this episode. This episode is going to be Grand Ole Opry Original air date is June 5, 1959 we've got Ernest Tubb and Grandpa Jones playing the lead roles. Let's get into it.

[Ernest Tubb]

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[Singer/Backup Vocalist]

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[Ernest Tubb]

Now here's the star of this week's show, the Texas Troubadour, Ernest T. You're an educated mama, ain't that a heck of a note Just cause I got no learnings you sit around and Gloat. You're an educated mama reading night and day. If you knew how I could love

[T. Tommy (Announcer and Singer)]

you, you'd throw them books away.

[Ernest Tubb]

I know you're educated your learnings really show. But how to make me happy is something you don't know. You're an educated mama reading night.

[Singer/Backup Vocalist]

And

[Ernest Tubb]

if you knew how I could love you, you'd throw them books away. Oh yes, Betty bird,

[Co-host or Sidekick (possibly Roy Acuff or similar)]

Your look are something special.

[Ernest Tubb]

Your figure is delish but you're colder than an iceberg and romantic as a fish. You're an educated mama reading night and day. If you knew how I could love you, you'd throw them books away. I'm going to the graveyard and dig a place I found bought. Anyone as dead as you belong deep in the ground you're uneducated mama reading night and day. If you knew how I could love you. You throw them books away. You throw them books away. Ernest Cub and All the troubadours with Educated Mama.

[T. Tommy (Announcer and Singer)]

One of the great tunes from Ernest's new Decca album. What else? The Importance of Being Earnest. Welcome, Earn. Welcome to the pet mill Grand Ole Opry.

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[T. Tommy (Announcer and Singer)]

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[Co-host or Sidekick (possibly Roy Acuff or similar)]

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[T. Tommy (Announcer and Singer)]

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[Co-host or Sidekick (possibly Roy Acuff or similar)]

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[T. Tommy (Announcer and Singer)]

The real fruit country pies, Ernest. The real fruit country pies. But let's get on with a little talk about the show, boy.

[Co-host or Sidekick (possibly Roy Acuff or similar)]

Go right ahead, son.

[T. Tommy (Announcer and Singer)]

Go right ahead. Well, like I said, neighbors, we got Ernest and all the Texas troubadours along those great spiritual singing boys, the Jordan. A Marvin Hughes at the piano. And as our guest, we got our old friend from up Kentucky way, Grandpa Jones.

[Singer/Backup Vocalist]

Hey,

[Ernest Tubb]

yes, and we'll be hearing from

[Co-host or Sidekick (possibly Roy Acuff or similar)]

grandpa in just a few minutes, neighbors. But right now I want a little information from T. Tommy. What's the latest news on the Pet Milk Grand Ole Opry talent contest. Tommy Earn.

[T. Tommy (Announcer and Singer)]

I'm glad you asked me that. Things are getting bigger and better every day. You know, Canada's in this contest this year, so things have taken on a real international flavor. From all I can gather, local contests are all over and done with. And tapes and records of those local winners are just pouring in here to Nashville. But being one of the judges, you ought to know all that.

[Co-host or Sidekick (possibly Roy Acuff or similar)]

Oh, no, no, Tommy. You know I'm just one of the judges for the finals. T. Tommy, you know that's the one. We have the big hour long show when we choose which of the seven

[Ernest Tubb]

gets the big award.

[T. Tommy (Announcer and Singer)]

You mean the chance to appear on the Pet Mill Grand Ole Opry for six weeks at regular guest stars pay.

[Co-host or Sidekick (possibly Roy Acuff or similar)]

And that recording contract with Hickory Records? You know, that could very easily open the way to fame and fortune for one of our seven finalists.

[T. Tommy (Announcer and Singer)]

That's for sure, Ernest. But all of them are going to have a great time their way paid to Nashville and back home again. Put up free at the famous Dinkler Andrew Jackson hotel. One of the finest hotels in Nashville and the whole South. You know, at the Andrew Jackson, good food and the comfort of the guests is the first consideration.

[Co-host or Sidekick (possibly Roy Acuff or similar)]

Yes, sir. And there'll be luncheons and dinners and parties and dances for all of our talent contest guests too. Topped off with a Tennessee barbecue at the home of Roy Acre and an evening spent at the old Ryman and the world famous Grand Ole Opry.

[T. Tommy (Announcer and Singer)]

Right, Ernest? I can hardly wait. But don't you reckon maybe we better get a little music going?

[Co-host or Sidekick (possibly Roy Acuff or similar)]

Good idea. See, Tommy? And here are the boys who can really give it to us too. The Jordineers, with a number from their latest Capital album titled Gloryland. The boys are singing Ezekiel saw the wheel.

[Ernest Tubb]

Ezekiel saw the wheel Way up in the middle of the air Ezekiel saw the wheel Way in the middle of the air the big wheel run by faith oh glory Little wheel run by the grace of God his wheel in a wheel Way in the middle of the air oh, some go to church, go to sing and shout Way in the middle of the air before six months they're all turned out Way in the middle of the air well, if

[T. Tommy (Announcer and Singer)]

religion was a thing that money could

[Ernest Tubb]

buy Way in the middle of the

[T. Tommy (Announcer and Singer)]

air While the rich would live and the poor that die Way in the

[Ernest Tubb]

middle of the air Ezekiel saw the wheel Way up in the middle of the earth Ezekiel saw the wheel in the middle of the air the big wheel run by faith little wheel run by the grace of God Tis a wheel and a wheel way in the middle of the air Zeke goes saw the wheel way up in the air

[T. Tommy (Announcer and Singer)]

the middle of the air Ezekiel saw

[Ernest Tubb]

the wheel way in the middle of

[T. Tommy (Announcer and Singer)]

the air the big wheel run by

[Ernest Tubb]

faith a little wheel run by the grace of God There's a wheel and a wheel wheel way in the middle of the air There's a wheel and a wheel way in the middle of the air. Ah, yes, sir.

[Co-host or Sidekick (possibly Roy Acuff or similar)]

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[T. Tommy (Announcer and Singer)]

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[Co-host or Sidekick (possibly Roy Acuff or similar)]

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[Ernest Tubb]

Welch dancing time now. And here is Tommy Jackson is fiddled

[Co-host or Sidekick (possibly Roy Acuff or similar)]

with sugar and lagoon word.

[Ernest Tubb]

Thanks a whole lot. Bye. The way that brings us right smack

[Co-host or Sidekick (possibly Roy Acuff or similar)]

down to guest time, and I just want to say that we've got a good one on the show this time. Yes, sir. So let's bring him up here right now and show him how we feel about him.

[Ernest Tubb]

Grandpa Jones. Welcome.

[Co-host or Sidekick (possibly Roy Acuff or similar)]

Welcome, Grandpa. It's nice to have you with us here on Pet Milk grand oapry.

[Grandpa Jones]

Thank you, Ernest. So nice to be here. But tell me something. Who is the dude standing over there at the other microphone?

[T. Tommy (Announcer and Singer)]

Dude?

[Co-host or Sidekick (possibly Roy Acuff or similar)]

Oh, oh, that fellow over there, Grandpa. That's T. Tommy. He's the announcer. And he also sings, too.

[T. Tommy (Announcer and Singer)]

Yes, I'm a singer, Grandpa. You want to make something out of it?

[Ernest Tubb]

Yeah.

[Grandpa Jones]

Well, if you're a singer, go ahead and sing something.

[Ernest Tubb]

Nothing doing.

[T. Tommy (Announcer and Singer)]

I only do my singing when I am in the bathtub.

[Grandpa Jones]

Well, you don't sing very often then, do you?

[Ernest Tubb]

All right, you two.

[Co-host or Sidekick (possibly Roy Acuff or similar)]

Now listen, Grandpa, you know we didn't invite you on the shoulder to fight with T. Tommy. We aim for you to sing for us.

[Grandpa Jones]

Yeah, well, why in the world didn't you say so? Man, I'm ready. Now you fellas will just stand back here and give me a little room.

[Ernest Tubb]

Wait a minute, wait a minute, Grandpa.

[T. Tommy (Announcer and Singer)]

What key are you going to sing in? If you're going to get a get a song, we have to have a key.

[Grandpa Jones]

Well, listen, sonny boy, when I start to sing, I don't need a key. I just bust a loose. As I was walking down the road

[Singer/Backup Vocalist]

I met a gal she was such a beaut Yelled at her Mary she slapped me on the cheek Then she took off like a herd of turtle to put in for the creek she stole like a herd of turtles pulling for the creek. Get out of here, you country Jake. You look like a Bree. Well, I never can get me a gal. I guess I am too Me they all can't go up like a herd of turtle and for the cream. Last year I tried to raise a

[Grandpa Jones]

crop Thought I'd make me some dough to buy the prizes up so high and my pocketbook so low Two triple mews hits to a plow Old Tommy

[Singer/Backup Vocalist]

and old Zeke but they took off like a herded turtle to pull in a falling creek they took off like a herded turtles pulling for the creek they plowed more ground in 15 minutes and a tractor could in a week I guess they're still running unless they got too weak Horses go like a her turtle playing for the cre.

[Grandpa Jones]

The other day I took my baner with me into town I played a tune on the street corner and a big crowd gathered round I tried to sell my rattlesnake oily to cure anyone that's sick.

[Singer/Backup Vocalist]

Golf like a her turtle pull into father Creek.

[Ernest Tubb]

Nathal.

[Singer/Backup Vocalist]

Golf like a herded turtle pulling father Creek I stood there with my head hung down and tears rolled down my cheek God never can make me a dime. I guess I am, too. Me, I think I'll join that herd

[Grandpa Jones]

of turtles and go jump in the green.

[Ernest Tubb]

Oh, yes, sir, Grandpa Jones.

[Co-host or Sidekick (possibly Roy Acuff or similar)]

And he took off like a herd of turtles. Thank you so much, Grandpa. Now, you just go over there and sort of let your blood pressure simmer down a little, and we'll have another song from you in a little while.

[T. Tommy (Announcer and Singer)]

In quite a while, Ernest, if you don't mind. But speaking of songs, how about one from you long about now?

[Co-host or Sidekick (possibly Roy Acuff or similar)]

Well, I'm kind of like Grandpa. I'm ready. You just name it and I'll sing it, my boy.

[T. Tommy (Announcer and Singer)]

All right, you got yourself a deal, neighbors. Ernest Tub and all the troubadours with one of Ernest big records. Half a mind.

[Ernest Tubb]

I don't love you like I used

[T. Tommy (Announcer and Singer)]

to do

[Ernest Tubb]

But I free to tell you so. Got half a mind to lead you but only half the heart to go. Words to tell you just don't come

[T. Tommy (Announcer and Singer)]

to me

[Ernest Tubb]

Guess my courage is to you tell slow. I've got half a mind to leave you but only half the heart to go. All righty now, Sam. Now, time may prove that you're not

[T. Tommy (Announcer and Singer)]

to blame

[Ernest Tubb]

but now's the time I need to know. I've got half a mind to lead with you but only has the heart to go. Thank you, neighbors.

[Co-host or Sidekick (possibly Roy Acuff or similar)]

Thanks a whole lot. You're mighty kind.

[T. Tommy (Announcer and Singer)]

They're a great audience. Ernest,

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[T. Tommy (Announcer and Singer)]

Say, Ern, how's that wonderful family of yours?

[Co-host or Sidekick (possibly Roy Acuff or similar)]

Oh, just fine, Tom. You know, as usual, the kids are all wrapped up in a bunch of new new projects. And they sure do move around.

[T. Tommy (Announcer and Singer)]

I'll bet you're glad they're so full of Peppin energy.

[Co-host or Sidekick (possibly Roy Acuff or similar)]

Yes, and I know just where they get it too, Tommy. They sure put away lots of milk. New Pet Instant. Of course.

[T. Tommy (Announcer and Singer)]

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[Co-host or Sidekick (possibly Roy Acuff or similar)]

And we get it in the Big 12 quart family size too, so we don't run out.

[T. Tommy (Announcer and Singer)]

Good idea, Ernest. In fact, good idea for everyone. Look for the bright blue package of New Pet Instant non fat dry milk at your grocers. New Pet Instant, your biggest bargain in the good things of milk.

[Co-host or Sidekick (possibly Roy Acuff or similar)]

And take my word for it, ladies, you and all your family will be mighty pleased too. Now it's music time again. And here's Buddy Emmons and all the Texas troubadours picking out on one called the Steel Guitar Jubilee.

[Ernest Tubb]

Oh, yes, sir.

[Co-host or Sidekick (possibly Roy Acuff or similar)]

Buddy Edmonds and the boys of the Steel Guitar Jubilee. Thank you, Buddy. And thanks to the troubadours too. Well now, T. Tommy, so far things have rocked right along nice like on the show. And I'm just wondering what we can

[T. Tommy (Announcer and Singer)]

do to keep up the pace. Well, that's easy, Ernest. Let's have the Jordanares sing us one of those great spirituals they do so well. Here they are to sing for my good fortune.

[Ernest Tubb]

I want to thank the Lord. I want to thank the Lord. I want to thank the Lord for my good fortune. I want to plant my feet. I want to plant my feet. I want to plant my feet for my good fortune. Well, each time I feel him there, I know he dwells within.

[Singer/Backup Vocalist]

You can see without.

[Ernest Tubb]

Just where I might have been.

[Singer/Backup Vocalist]

I want to give a shout. Stand right up and shout.

[Ernest Tubb]

I want to give a shout. Happy. Thank the Lord for my good fortune.

[Singer/Backup Vocalist]

Each time I feel him there, I

[Ernest Tubb]

know he dwells a bit more.

[Singer/Backup Vocalist]

You can see without the Lord Just

[Ernest Tubb]

where I might have been.

[Singer/Backup Vocalist]

And I want to give a shout of God.

[Ernest Tubb]

I want to give A shout. That's my feet.

[Singer/Backup Vocalist]

Thank the Lord for my good fortune.

[Ernest Tubb]

All my good fortune for you. For my good fortune. For you. Oh, the gardener singing. For my good good fortune.

[Co-host or Sidekick (possibly Roy Acuff or similar)]

Thank you Jordan there. Thanks just a whole lot. And speaking of good fortune, have you had the good fortune to taste a

[T. Tommy (Announcer and Singer)]

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[Co-host or Sidekick (possibly Roy Acuff or similar)]

Old T. Tommy is telling you true neighbors. Just, just try and one and see for yourself. And now it's time that we heard from our guest once more. And here he is, neighbor Grandpa Jones doing his newest for Decca Records. One called don't bring your banjo home Grandpa.

[Grandpa Jones]

My pappy owned our little farm Was happy as could be Everything around the farm was in perfect harmony Then one

[Singer/Backup Vocalist]

day the mailman came a driving his

[Grandpa Jones]

old Rome he left a banger that would bring much discord to our home Pap run me off and yelled at me don't bring your banger home.

[Singer/Backup Vocalist]

But I think and sang all day

[Grandpa Jones]

long till Pappy just went wild he said of all the 16 kids I was the problem child he grabbed a

[Singer/Backup Vocalist]

hickory and he run me off with

[Grandpa Jones]

not a meller tone he yelled when you come sneakin fat Jack don't bring your banger home son Leave that thing in town boy don't bring your banjer home.

[Singer/Backup Vocalist]

I tried to figure what to do

[Grandpa Jones]

so I could pick and sing I wanted to become a star more than anything to get a spot on the

[Singer/Backup Vocalist]

radio I trade anything I own But

[Grandpa Jones]

Pap had put it very clear don't bring your banger home son Leave the five in town boy don't bring your banger home. One day a note came to my pap that saddened his old face it said pay off the mortgage or we'll take your little place.

[Singer/Backup Vocalist]

It made me glad cause I was

[Grandpa Jones]

mad Come down to the bone because he yelled at me that day don't bring your banjer home son Leave that thing in town boy don't bring your banjer home. But I got to thinking of Pap's old face and an idish Struck me square I'd put a show on in our barn and I'd pick my banjer

[Singer/Backup Vocalist]

there I advertised and a crowd came in and the money paid the loan

[Grandpa Jones]

now when I go to town Pap says, son, bring your banger home don't leave that jewel in town Son, bring the banger home.

[Ernest Tubb]

Mr. Grandpa Jones and his latest on Decca Records.

[Co-host or Sidekick (possibly Roy Acuff or similar)]

Thank you Grandpa Jones and thanks for being our guest.

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Now, T. Tommy, you look like you

[T. Tommy (Announcer and Singer)]

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[Ernest Tubb]

I'd rather be in a dirty OJ wearing a ball and a chain and be with a girl who don't love me chained by wedding ring. I'd rather be just an old lonesome

[Co-host or Sidekick (possibly Roy Acuff or similar)]

hobo

[Ernest Tubb]

Riding the rails where they wind Then stay with a girl who don't want me and lets me know it all the time and so you're free you can go where you want to I wouldn't stand in your way if you don't want me I don't want you and there's nothing else left to say Cause I'd rather rather be in my grave six feet under Shaded by some faithful tree Than be with a girl who's unfaithful and that's what you'd rather be all but now. And so you're free you can go where you want to I wouldn't stand in your way if you don't want me I don't want you and there's nothing else left to say Cause I'd rather be in my grave six feet under Shaded by some faithful tree Than be with a girl who's unfaithful and that's what you'd rather be. Lost the neighbors there's no kid to bite with. We have got to go. But it was sure nice having you with us here at the Fetmill Grand Old Opry next week.

[Co-host or Sidekick (possibly Roy Acuff or similar)]

Roy Acup, Mr. Country Music himself, along

[Ernest Tubb]

with his wonderful group of entertainers will

[Co-host or Sidekick (possibly Roy Acuff or similar)]

be heading up the show. So be sure and listen in, won't you?

[Ernest Tubb]

Now, this is Ernest Tough saying, remember to be better to your neighbors and you're going to have better neighbors. And don't forget those good Pet Milk

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[Ernest Tubb]

So long, everybody. And this is Keith Tommy reminding you that this session of the Grand Ole Opry was brought to you by the Pet Milk Company, makers of Pet Evaporated Milk, New Pet Instant Non Fat Dry Milk and Pet Ritz Frozen pies.

[T. Tommy (Announcer and Singer)]

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[Ernest Tubb]

And listen next week for the tops in country music and entertainment on the Pet Milk Grand. Oh,

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