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Welcome to the Oldtime Radio Westerns. I'm your host, Andrew Rines. And let's get into this episode. This episode is going to be Grand Old Opry.
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Hope you enjoy It's Grand Old Opry time. Another big folk music show starring the Texas troubadour, Ernest Tub. Oh, you tell me that you love me yes, you tell me that you care that tomorrow we'll be married but tomorrow's never there oh, tomorrow never comes no, tomorrow never comes now you tell me that you love me but tomorrow never comes All Grady Marcel. Many weeks now have I waited Many long nights have I cried Just to see that happy morning When I'd have you by my side but tomorrow never comes no, tomorrow never comes now you tell me that you love me but tomorrow never comes. Well, thanks. And a great big howdy to all of our good friends and neighbors of the Grand Ole Opry. Another big time here at the Ryman in Nashville, Tennessee, folks. With Rod Brassfield, Minnie Pearl, the Old Hickory Singer String bean, and the entire Opry gang. And there's special icing on the cake. And a mighty sweet icing she has, too. Ms. Martha Carson. Well, Martha's fixing to pick and sing just as soon as she's heard the latest gossip neighbors, which is just like a woman back racket. And here's the gal to dish it out to all of us. Cousin Minnie Pearl.
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Howdy. I'm just proud to be here. Well, you know, I kind of like this here idea of having a different feller every Saturday night to kind of head up the Grand Ole Opry. It kind of gives me a. Kind of gives me a chance to look the field over and find out what's available. I just look at them anyway, you know, they're not all these strong. Most of them are these strong, rugged fellers like E. Tubb here. But I still got my hopes up, because sooner or later, we're bound to get ahold of one that's weak and willing. Well, sir, do we ain't got much news around grinder switch this year past week. I seen Hezzy the other night and he told me that he's gambled all his money on going in the plumbing business. Yes, he's just so excited about it. That's all he talks about. I'm kind of worried about the way it's affected him. Now, every time I hold his hands one of them's hot and the other one's cold. But we had a time last night at Grinder Switch. I. They had a church social and didn't nobody ask me to. But I seen they needed some entertainment. So I told them I'd sing if they wanted me to. So I done it. And I got down there to eat supper last night. I couldn't eat much because I've always shared a talent. When folks are gonna perform, they don't never eat nothing, you know, before they perform. So I didn't eat no supper. And Mammy and brother and Sister sat there and watched me not eat nothing. And they ate, but I didn't. And when we got down there to the church, I just sung loud, you know. When I got through, Mammy says to. Brother says, well, how'd you think she done? He said, she might as well have it
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many. Speaking of singing, what's this I hear about you being a big RCA victory carding star now?
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Well, I ain't no big RCA recording star, Mr. Tubb. But I have done a record here recently.
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Oh, you did, huh?
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Yes, sir, I did.
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Incidentally, I heard about that Minnie. And they tell me that one side of that record is a song. The title especially is something that's very near and dear to your heart.
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It sure is, Ernest. It's called Man.
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Let's sing it.
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All right. Aha mm, aha A man, oh, a man Any woman will say Whatever he is we like it that way. A man is a creature you can't overlook as easy to read as a page in a book he'll boast and he'll brag of the woman he's burned but just like a doorknob his head can be turned Aha, aha, aha, aha as strong as an ox or as meek as a pup he's just a small boy who has never grown up in business A leader he'll all be fine but when he gets home he's under some woman Some uh huh, uh huh, uh huh uh huh. A man or a man any woman will say Whatever he is, we like him that way. You're dad blame right.
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Oh, golly. That many pearls as natural as she can be. Well, sir, we always look forward to having tonight's guest here on the Opry with us. And not just because she happens to be good looking gal either, you know. Though it does help, I must admit. No, sir. This young lady has talent of plenty. Here she is, neighbors to sing for you right now, Miss Martha Carson. By the way, Martha, honey, Where have you been picking and singing this past week, Ernie?
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We've been away out in the Texas.
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Oh, my home state, huh?
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That's right. And we sure had a good time out there.
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Well, I. I know you. I know you did, honey. And I also know that the folks enjoyed hearing you sing out there, too. Just as we're going to enjoy listening to Martha Carson's own special version of singing on the Other side.
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Gonna lay down my burden down by the riverside down by the riverside Way down by the riverside Wanna lay my roller Be singing on the other side on the other side when he calls me by his spirit when my work on earth is O When I reach the bank of Dors and I'll be singing on the other shore Hallelujah. Glory hallelujah Amen.
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Amen. When I read my journey's end I'm going to lay down my bird When I cross that chili tide when my song on earth has ended I'll be singing on the other side. When I overcome temptation when the world my faith has tried When I see heaven's portal Glory, I be satisfied Hallelujah. Amen. Amen. Amen. When I read my journey's end I'm gonna lay down my perch When I cross that chili pipe when my song on earth has ended I'll be singing on the other I. When he said welcome my servant faithful to me How I stand, the door is open welcome, child and come on in Hallelujah. Amen. Amen. Amen. When I leave my journey dead I'm going to lay down my bir When I cross that silly tide when my song on earth has ended I'll be singing on the other side oh, lay down my further down by the riverside down by the riverside man down by the river side Want to lay my ferden down Put on my robe and crown and I'll be singing on the other side Singing on the other side.
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Martha, don't go away because we want to hear more just a little bit later on, honey. Meanwhile, let everybody dance. Here's Tommy Jackson do the fiddling on. Wake up Susan and Lou children to do the college. Well, S. Curry's recording reminds us it's time for this evening sacred song neighbors. Tonight's one of my special favorites entitled what a friend we have in Jesus. What a friend we have in Jesus all our sins and griefs to bear what a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer O what peace we often forbear O what needless pain we bear all because we do not carry everything To God in prayer. Can we find a friend so faithful who will all our sorrow share? Jesus knows our every weakness. Take it to the Lord in prayer. You know, Claude Sharp and the Old Hickory Singers sang the old songs in the good old fashioned way. Here's our quartet right now singing. Oh, you beautiful doll boy. Honey dear, won't you dear. Just turn out the lightning and come over here. Nestle close up to my side my heart's afar with love desire in my arms, rest complete. Never thought that life could ever be so sweet till I met you some time ago. But now you know I love you so. Oh, you beautiful dog, you great big beautiful doll. Let me put my arms about you. I can never live without. Oh, you beautiful doll, you great big beautiful doll. If you ever leave me, how my heart will ache. I won't to hurt you, but I fear you great. Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, you beautiful doll. Oh, you beautiful doll, you great big beautiful doll. Let me put my arms about you. I could never live without you. O all, you great big beautiful dog. If you ever leave me, how my heart relate. I want to hug you but I fear you break. Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, you beautiful dog. Well, you know, I've had the good fortune to tour a large portion of this country over hours with this nation next fella. And believe you me, he's as much fun to be with on a trip as he is every Saturday night along about now. So here he is, neighbors, the one and only Rod Bradfield.
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Well, thank you, thank you, thank you, man. I appreciate that there fine music. Howdy, Mr. Tub.
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Hi, Rodney.
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Let the sea.
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Thank you, son. And you know something, Mr. Ernie? Yeah, what? My prize hen caught a cold? Oh, no. Caught a cold. And all night long I give her a four way cold tablet. No, wait a minute, Rod. You gave your hen four way cold tablets? That's right, Mr. Ern. What happened this morning? She laid the square egg. Rod. How did she lay a square egg? It wasn't easy. Tasty. Say, Rod, did you get that glove that your girlfriend Susie knitted for you? That glove? Yeah, yeah, I sure did, Ernest. And it come in handy down there on the farm. Buddy, I'm telling you the truth. I'm curious about that, Rod. What would you want one glove on the farm for? To put on the cow to keep the milk warm. Warm?
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I tell you, that old cow was just about to freeze to death.
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Ernest, it's the truth. My hired hand had to put a muffler around her neck. Neck? Yeah, and a blanket around her shoulder. And trousers on her hind legs. No, no, wait. Wait a minute, Rod with trousers on, how could he milk the cow? Well, he used to be a pickpocket. Oh, That's a good one, Rod. To say, Rod, you know, farming is a real tough way to earn a living. Though the story is. Now, you can say that again, Mr. Tub. It sure is.
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But I'll tell you what.
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I'll be a rich man if I succeed with my animal experimentations. Now, what kind of experimentations are you doing, Rob? Come to think of it, that's an awful big word for me. How'd that get in here anyhow? I don't know. I heard it in the Hornw post office and I thought I'd use it. I tell you what. I'm crossing a cow with a kangaroo and an octopus. Now, wait a minute, Rod. Let me get. Let me get this straight. You're crossing a cow, a kangaroo and an octopus? That's right, Mr. Tub. What do you expect to get a cow that carries her own bucket and milks herself, too?
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be the richest man in Tennessee, Mr. Tubbs. The richest man in Tennessee. Now, wait a minute, Rodney. You know, I think you're attaching too much importance to money. Yes, sir. Remember, money can't buy you happiness. Yes. Health, love. Now, look, Mr. Tub, you just give me the money and I'll do my own shopping, see? Oh, Ms. A. Rod, I wonder just what would you do if you had a lot of money? I'd marry my gal, Suzy. Oh, you are.
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I'd buy that booger. I'll spy.
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Speaking of Susie, Rod, do you remember the first time you met Susie?
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Oh, I sure do.
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I never forget it. I was delivering a load of sheep this to their farm and she was slopping the hogs. Oh. Oh, she really stood out. I'll never forget it, Ernest. I took her for a ride last night. You know what you're doing? No. I told her we was out of gas and she slapped my face. All right. You mean Susie slapped your face just because you told her you were out of gas? Yeah. You see, we was riding a bicycle.
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Oh, I mean, that Rodney just won't do. Say, neighbors, how would you like to hear Another song by Ms. Martha Carson, huh? Give her a nice hand here. Martha, honey, what would you like to sing for us this time?
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Well, Ernie, we picked. We picked one of our old time favorites. Tonight I'm going to walk and talk with my Lord oh, I'm going to walk and talk with my Lord I'm going to walk and talk with my Lord He's a bright and a morning star I'm going to want to come with my Lord with my lo I heard a voice from heaven say Come unto me and I will make you happy if you're just about with me so I'm going to walk Walk and walk with my Lord Never going to walk and talk with my Lord with my Lord oh, he rolled away my burd but in my heart and song I'm gonna walk and talk with my Lord with my Lord. I'm in me with tribulations and be burdened with distress but they're not call here is over I know he'll get peace and rain so I'm going to walk with my Lord with my Lord that in my heart of song I'm going to walk up and talk with my Lord.
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Neighbor, neighbors. All of the gang here on the Grand Ole Opry and myself are mighty proud that for the second consecutive year, Fame magazine has given us the award as the Best Country Music show on radio. As a result of a poll conducted by Motion Picture Daily among the outstanding radio editors and columnists of newspapers and magazines all over the country. We're all very grateful to all these fine gentlemen. I like to dedicate my ballad tonight especially for them. One of my favorites we have on Deca Records entitled Driftwood on the River. I'm just driftwood on the river Floating down the path I don't care where this old river carries me I keep drifting just because my heart is broken inside and I'm tired of wishing for what cannot be I may meet some bit of driftwood lost the same as
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share a handshake and a tender tear or two but it's always good luck, pal We've got to say goodbye I must wander on to keep my rendezvous. I'm just drift along the river and I'm drifting on Till this weary river meets a deep blue sea where the deep blue sea may help me to forget someone yes, the careless one who has forgotten me in my heart I don't feel bitter over what has been I feel sorry for the one I must forget and instead of being someone with the world to win I'm just on the river of regret. Well, sir, friends, we've got to round up the Youngs and start for home now. But we'll come a calling for you in the buckboard a week from tonight. At that time, the man in the driver's seat will be George Morgan, along with Baron Young Till then this is Ernest Tubbs saying thanks for everything. We'll be seeing you next Saturday night at the Grand Old Opry. Grand Old Opry, the nationally known and famous program starring the best hillbilly and country artists, has come to you through the United States Armed Forces Radio Service.
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Host: Andrew Rhynes
Date: March 12, 2026
This episode of Old Time Radio Westerns presents a restored broadcast of the Grand Ole Opry from 1954, featuring country music legends and classic comedy. Listeners are transported to the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville for an evening with the Texas Troubadour Ernest Tubb, beloved comedian Minnie Pearl, guest singer Martha Carson, and a cast of regulars including Rod Brassfield, the Old Hickory Singers, and master fiddler Tommy Jackson. The episode captures the warmth, humor, and spirit of mid-century country radio with vintage banter, heartfelt gospel, and memorable characters.
(02:43 – 05:32)
"Oh, you tell me that you love me, yes you tell me that you care, that tomorrow we'll be married but tomorrow's never there…" (03:01)
(05:32 – 09:47)
"Most of them are these strong, rugged fellers like E. Tubb here. But I still got my hopes up, because sooner or later, we're bound to get ahold of one that's weak and willing." (05:41)
(07:53 – 09:47)
"A man is a creature you can't overlook, as easy to read as a page in a book…as strong as an ox or as meek as a pup; he's just a small boy who has never grown up…" (08:10)
(09:47 – 12:55)
"When I read my journey's end, I'm going to lay down my burden…when I cross that chilly tide, when my song on earth is ended I'll be singing on the other side." (11:07)
(12:55 – 18:13)
(18:13 – 21:47)
"My prize hen caught a cold… gave her a four way cold tablet. This morning she laid a square egg!" (18:19) "I'm crossing a cow with a kangaroo and an octopus…expect to get a cow that carries her own bucket and milks herself, too." (19:45) "Money can't buy you happiness…just give me the money and I'll do my own shopping, see?" (20:21)
"She slapped my face… you see, we was riding a bicycle." (21:26)
(21:47 – 25:00)
"I'm just driftwood on the river floating down the tide, I don't care where this old river carries me…" (23:45)
(23:41 – 25:00)
"All of the gang here on the Grand Ole Opry and myself are mighty proud… We’re all very grateful to all these fine gentlemen." (23:41)
Minnie Pearl, on rural dating:
"Sooner or later, we're bound to get ahold of one that's weak and willing." (05:41)
Rod Brassfield, farming jokes:
"How'd you milk the cow wearin' trousers? Well, he used to be a pickpocket!" (19:09)
Ernest Tubb, gratitude for Opry fans:
"We’re all very grateful to all these fine gentlemen. I’d like to dedicate my ballad tonight especially for them." (23:41)
This episode superbly captures the feel of a Saturday night in Nashville during the golden age of radio—where music, homespun comedy, and a sense of community merge. Highlights include the distinct voices and personas of Ernest Tubb, Minnie Pearl, Martha Carson, and Rod Brassfield, all keeping the mood light, humorous, and heartfelt. If you love vintage country and the camaraderie of old radio, this episode is a gem—delivered in sparkling clarity thanks to OTR Westerns’ careful restoration.