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Red Foley
Foreign.
Andrew Rines
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Red Foley
Have a Cavalier.
Rod Brassfield
Extremely mild.
Roy Acuff
Have you tried that wonderful new cigarette? Long, flavorful and extremely mild. The name is Cavalier, just like a night of old, but it's a modern blend. Fine tobaccos of the original colonial type with a natural flavor and aroma.
Judy Martin
So listen, if it's mildness you're missing, have a Cavalier.
Roy Acuff
It's Grand Oleopry time Transcribed from the Rhine Main air base near Frankfurt, Germany. The the Grand Ole Opry. Another Prince Albert show starring Red Foley.
Red Foley
Couldn't hear the music. Now listen while I tell you about a place I know down in Tennessee where the tall corn grows Hidden from the world in a bunch of vines where the moon's a little bashful and it seldom shines Civilized people live there all right but they all go native on a Saturday night let's go.
Rod Brassfield
Oh, the music is a fiddle and.
Red Foley
A crack guitar they get the kicks from an old fruit jar they do the boogie to an old square dance the woods are full of couples looking for romance they struggle and they shuffle till broad daylight yes, they all Go native on a Saturday night. Yes, well, now you heard my story about the place I know down in.
Rod Brassfield
Tennessee where the popcorn grows Hidden from.
Red Foley
The world and a bunch of fires where the moose a little bags Babbitt seldom shines Civilized people live there, all right but they all go native on a Saturday night. Oh, boy, these boys over here are certainly wonderful. I'll tell you, boy. Yes siree, boys. Thank you. Thank you, light men. And a great big howdy to all you Air Force men here tonight and to all of our friends and neighbors from Prince Albert Smoking Tobacco's Grand Ole Opry.
Roy Acuff
Well, this is a wonderful turnout tonight at Ryan Main Air Base near Frankfurt, Germany. And it's good to get a reception like this after our fast flight from Nashville, Tennessee. Red Foley, Rod Brassfield, Minnie Pearl and the Grand Ole Opry Gang are here for a whirlwind tour of Air Force and Army installations and hospitals in Europe.
Red Foley
Yes, sir. And as a special treat tonight for you men, we've got with us a lovely little singing star, Miss Judy Martin, and a good old boy that everybody loves, Roy Acuff and his Smoky Mountain Boys.
Roy Acuff
Hey, Rad.
Red Foley
Yeah?
Roy Acuff
Maybe my eyes aren't just what they used to be, but I could have sworn I saw a squirrel dress up like a man, hat and all.
Red Foley
Well, Gratler, that ain't no squirrel, son. That is the first citizen of Hoy Wall, Tennessee, Rod Brassfield.
Rod Brassfield
Oh, boy.
Red Foley
Boy, oh, boy.
Rodney
Rodney.
Hank Williams
Huh?
Red Foley
How in the world do you like it here, son?
Rodney
By Ned, I like it. Mr. Foley, I. I sure am glad to be here. I ain't never been here before, and I'm always to get to go where I ain't never been at.
Red Foley
Rodney, that is a mighty good reason.
Rodney
Hey, hey, Red. Hey, hey, Red, that's me. And you tell a funny story.
Red Foley
You want me to help you, huh?
Little Jimmy Dickens
Yeah.
Red Foley
Shoot away.
Rodney
I'm gonna ruin you, boy.
Red Foley
You gonna ruin me?
Rodney
Hey, Red. Hey, hey, Miss Fooley. You know what the little chicken said when it found an orange in its mama's nest?
Red Foley
I don't believe I do what says.
Rodney
Oh, look at the orange Mama laid. Oh, it just kills me to get.
Little Jimmy Dickens
A goodie like that.
Rod Brassfield
Orange.
Rodney
Howdy, friends. It ain't so hot today, is it? I'm so mad I could eat a banana. The other morning at breakfast there, all of us kids is in the kitchen there where Mommy was a cooking breakfast. And as fast as she'd fry a flapjack and put it on a plate, one of us kids would grab it and eat it up. And well, she always picked on me anyhow, so directly she says, rodney, do you know how many flapjacks you've done ate up already? I says, no Mommy, I ain't been keeping no account. She said, well, you're eating your 27th one right now. That made me so mad I got up and went out there and wouldn't eat no breakfast. We got a lot of twins in our family down home. Baron Hohen Mall. We've got a lot of twins in our family. I've got two twisters. They named them Kate and Duplicate. They look so much apart, can't nobody tell them together. Got two twin brothers and named them Old Pete and Repeat. Even my own mommy can't tell Pete and Repeat apart. The other day old Pete stole the baked tater out of the kitchen there. Mommy whooped Repeat for him. Old Pete never didn't know the difference. By ned, Repeat did. Then one day Pete got sick and mommy give Repeat some medicine. Old Pete never didn't know the difference. Repeat did. Last summer. Last summer Old Pete was gonna get married there one day and Repeat got up that morning before he did and married his gal. She never did know the difference. Repeat did.
Red Foley
Oh boy, these guys.
Roy Acuff
Say you, you gonna pick and sing now, Red? I hope.
Red Foley
Well, I'm gonna pick Prince Albert Grant like I always do and sing about it too, is that what you mean?
Roy Acuff
Well, not exactly by pick I meant play your guitar. But. Well, congratulations on picking rich full flavored Prince Albert. Red, that's a job of picking everyone should do.
Red Foley
Yes sir. And seems to me most fellas do pick Prince Albert Grant. Prince Albert is the largest selling smoking tobacco.
Roy Acuff
Well, does that surprise you much? Red, don't you realize that Prince Albert's choice tobacco is specially treated to ensure against tongue bite and crimp, cut to burn slow and even and smoke cool.
Red Foley
Now wait, who said I was surprised? I'm just surprised sometimes that everybody doesn't smoke it regularly. Grant, you get so much extra smoking pleasure from Prince Albert, the national joy smoke.
Roy Acuff
Remember man, for convenience buy Prince Albert in the handy pocket tin with the humidor top for economy by Prince Albert in the big pound size.
Red Foley
And now then, here comes that singing sweetheart boys that we promised you right out of the hills like the rest of us. She crossed the old Atlantic by plane this week to be here and to bring you a touch of straight from the heart singing boys, here's that sweet little gal, Miss Judy Martin. Come out here, Judy. Well, Judy, my goodness, no need of me asking you how it feels to be Here in Germany, singing before all these wonderful men, is he?
Judy Martin
Oh, they're wonderful, aren't they? They've been so nice to us.
Red Foley
I agree with you, Judy. You know, one of the finest crews in the air force brought us over here. And since we've arrived, everyone's just as friendly as the folks back there in Brea, Kentucky. You know it? That's right. If I know these fine boys the way I think I do, they had one particular favorite that they wanted you to sing. And I think you know what it is. One that you sister wrote.
Minnie Pearl
Yes, sir.
Judy Martin
It's jealous heart. And here it is.
Red Foley
Jealous heart.
Judy Martin
Jealous heart oh, jealous heart Stop beating Can't you see the damage you have done? You have driven him away forever. Jealous heart Now I'm the lonely one through the years his memory will haunt me Even though we're many miles apart it's so hard to know he'll never want me Cause he heard your beating. Jealous heart through the years his memory will haunt me Even though we're many miles apart Still I know that he will never want me. I'll be caught of you old jealous.
Red Foley
Thanks a lot, Ms. Judy. Well, sir, ah, that show was a good song, you know, for variety's sake. Well, look who's here. You know, they say variety is the spice of life. But not always. I say, you take me for instance. I always smoke Prince Albert and I wouldn't change for anything.
Rodney
Mr. Foley.
Red Foley
Yes, Roger.
Rodney
You know out there Ms. Judy Shorthand sang, don't you?
Red Foley
Yes, sir. Yes, sir.
Rodney
You know, she comes from a big family too. Yeah, they've got seven boys and eight girls and two other kids. Yeah.
Red Foley
Oh, well, listen, that's a big family. You belong to yourself, you know. Big.
Rodney
Why, flitter. Yes. We've got 27 young un's at home in old and then.
Red Foley
Boy, that is a lot of young un's.
Hank Williams
That is a gob of them.
Rodney
Mr. Foley. There's a reason for there being so many of us so much, Foley. See, my Poppy, My Poppy was a grass widower with seven or eight and mommy was a widower with six or seven. And then they met and fell in love and got married and had a dozen or two. It's a mess. One day. One day I never will forget. My mommy called Poppy and says Jim. She called him, says Jim.
Red Foley
Jim.
Rodney
Yeah, you see, Jim read. Jim is my Poppy's maiden name. On my grandma's side she said, jim, come here quick, says your kids. And my kids. You just beat me stuffing out of our kids. And I was one of our kids, too.
Red Foley
Well, I tell you, just go nurse your wounds over there, Rodney, while I gather my Cumberland Valley boys for song. Here we've come to what we call hymn time on this evening's Prince Albert Opry. And that means a couple of minutes of quiet meditation and music. The music that's been handed down to us from generation to generation and the words that sought to comfort us. Tonight's sacred song is one called Where Could I Go but to the Lord?
Rod Brassfield
Living below in this old sinful world Hardly a comfort can afford Striving alone to face temptation sore where could I go but to the Lord? Where could I go? Where could I go? Seeking a refuge for my soul Needing a friend to help me in the end where could I go but to the Lord? Life here is grand with friends I love so dear Comfort I get from God's own word yet when I face the chilling hand of death where could I go but to the Lord? Where could I go? Where could I go? Seeking refuge for my soul Needing a friend to help me in the end where could I go but to the Lord?
Red Foley
Thanks a lot, boys. Thank you very much. Now, one of the our mainstays on the Grand Ole Opry is that versatile young fella. Of course, I think maybe you boys know who I'm talking about. The little man with the grit. Big boys, the old cold tater boy, Little Jimmy Dickens, boys.
Little Jimmy Dickens
Thank you, fellers. Thank you. Thank you kindly. That's mighty, mighty nice. No, you fellers didn't mean that. But I love it anyhow. When I was a little boy around the table at home, I remember.
Rodney
I.
Little Jimmy Dickens
Would have to be right still until the whole crowd ate. My mama always said to me, gym, take a tater and wave. Now, taters never did taste good with chicken on the plate, But I had to eat them just the same. And that is why I look so bad and have these puny ways. Because I always had to take an old cold hater away. And then preachers, they would come to stay a while with us. I would have to slip around and raise a little fuss in fear that I would spill the beans or break a china plate. My mom always said to me, jim, take a tater and play. Well, I thought that I'd starve to death before my time would come. All that chicken they would eat and just leave me. The bun, the feet and neck are all they left up on the china plate. It makes you pretty darn weak to take an old cold tatering way. Now, taters never did taste good with chicken on the plate But I had to eat them just the same and that is why I look so bad to have these puny waves Because I always had to take and old cold tater and.
Red Foley
Okay, boys, thank you a lot. You know, it'd tickle us to death if we could just bring every one of you men up to the microphone here and let you say hello to the folks back home in America. Of course, that'd take too long. We can sing a little song to the folks back home. So we want all you men to join in and good and loud so the folks back home can hear you. And let's put that best barbershop foot forward and sing a little song. I want a girl just like the girl that married dear old dad Boys, let's go, huh? I want a girl just like the.
Hank Williams
Girl that married dear old hell.
Red Foley
She.
Hank Williams
Was a girl and the only girl.
Judy Martin
That daddy ever had A beautiful fashion girl with heart so blue One who.
Hank Williams
Loved nobody else but you I want.
Judy Martin
A girl just like the girl that married.
Red Foley
Hey, come, come here. Grant, will you watch now watch carefully there.
Roy Acuff
So what, you just, just pulled out a cigarette, didn't you?
Red Foley
You're right, but a making cigarette while you were watching too. Roll it so fast and so firm and smooth that you thought it was already made. Now that's what you can do with Prince Albert. Because Prince Albert's choice tobacco is crimp cut so that it clings to the paper and it doesn't blow around, it doesn't dribble out the ends. And I tell you, for my money, there's no tobacco in the world like Prince Albert. Now, the number one folk song in America right now is a little, little tune called the Lovesick Blues. Of course, we have the boy here with us today, boys, that who is responsible for all the commotion that that tool has caused. Let's give a nice big welcome to the old boy from Alabama. That big, long, tall, lanky, lean Hank Williams. What do you say, boys?
Hank Williams
I got a feeling Call the blues, you said goodbye Lord, I don't know what I'll do All I do is set and sigh oh, Lord, that last longest well, Lord, I thought I would cry she'll do me, she'll do you she's got that kind of loving Lord, I love to hear her when she called me sweet dad, Daddy.
Red Foley
Such a beautiful girl.
Hank Williams
I hate to think it's all over I've lost my heart it seems I've grown so used to you somehow Lord, I'm nobody Sugar daddy now I'm lonesome I got to love sick blue well, I'm in love I'm in love with a beautiful gal that's what's the matter with me well, I'm in love I'm in love with a beautiful gal but she don't care about me Daughter tried and I tried to keep her satisfied but she just wouldn't stay so now that she is leaving this is all I can say I got a feeling Call the blues oh, send my baby said goodbye.
Red Foley
Lord.
Hank Williams
I don't know what I do.
Little Jimmy Dickens
All.
Hank Williams
I do is set inside oh Lord.
Judy Martin
That last long day Goodbye well Lord.
Hank Williams
I thought I would cry she'll do me, she'll do you she's got that kind of loving Lord, I love to hear her when she calls me Sweet daddy Such a beautiful girl I hate to think it's all over I've lost my heart it seem I've grown so used to you somehow Lord, I'm nobody Sugar daddy now I'm on some I.
Red Foley
Got to love Zig blue well, sir, boys, here is a treat that you've.
Rod Brassfield
All been waiting for.
Red Foley
We have that beautiful international traveler, Ms. Grinder switch of 19 and 30, cousin Minnie Pearl.
Minnie Pearl
I'm just proud to be here.
Hank Williams
Well, I am.
Minnie Pearl
I'm proud to get to come over here and see you all. I'll tell you though, it ain't safe for a pretty girl to come over here where y' all are? I yerd what two of Em said just now when I come in here. Well, she though I was coming in out there and two of them was standing there and they was just kind of throwing their eyes over my way, kind of casting sheep's eyes in my direction. And one of them said to the other and he said, ain't that the ugliest girl you ever. Alan said, yeah, she's ugly, but she may be a pretty good old girl. You know, beauty's only skin deep. Ellen said, well, let's skin her. No, I tell you, I had an awful hard time getting to get away over here now. My feller didn't want me to come over here. He liked to have a fit when he found out I was coming over here. Just last week my feller come by to see me and we setting there on the double settee. It is late, it must have been 8:30. And he says to me, he says, minnie Pearl, I wisht you wouldn't go Var, Germany, where all them handsome fellers is at. He says, what would you do if you was to get over and run up on a bunch of them fellers that'd just kiss you at the drop of a hat.
Rodney
What would you do?
Minnie Pearl
I said, I reckon I'd be all the time a drop in my hand. I ain't had no trouble yet, though. I'm still hoping. Lor, we had a party the other night and played a kissing game at Grindr Switch. And I'm telling you the truth, there was some old girl there and she kept hollering, let's play kissing games. Let's play kissing games. My throat was so sore. The next day they played a kissing game where they'd draw a circle in the middle of the floor and a girl would stand in the middle of the circle and a feller would either have to kiss her or pay a fine. I made $11.85. Well, seeing all you handsome fellers over here puts me in the mind of my cousin Elmer. He's been down the South Pacific and he was. He's telling me about them girls nights, them hooler dances. And I says, how do them girls dance them hula dances? And he says, well, that ain't hard to do. All you do to dance a hula, dankses, you tie a bunch of hay around your waist and a bunch of oats around your neck and then just rotate the crops.
Red Foley
Ah, thanks a lot, fellas. Here's another little song, boys, that I'd like. Sort of dedicate to Prince Albert the best tobacco, I think in the world. Little song here that is called I'm Throwing Rice at the Girl I Love.
Rod Brassfield
I'm throwing rice at the girl that I love after she just said I do. I'm throwing rice with a smile on my lips but my heart is breaking in two. She was my gal and he was my. But she loved him better somehow.
Judy Martin
I.
Rod Brassfield
Stepped aside after I kissed the bride and I'm throwing rice at her now.
Red Foley
Thank you. Thank you so much.
Rodney
Thank you very much.
Red Foley
Thank you. Okay, thanks a lot, fellas. Thank you. Thank you.
Minnie Pearl
My boy.
Rodney
I thought it was wonderful. I'm telling you, I thought it was wonderful that there was wonderful.
Red Foley
You're talking about Prince Albert, I guess, huh?
Rodney
Well, I meant your singing, Red. But Prince Albert is wonderful, too, in a making cigarette. No kidding, buddy. It's rich full flavored and mild and cool.
Red Foley
Yeah, clear.
Rodney
I'm just gonna go and roll me one right.
Red Foley
All right. And while you're rolling one ride, we're gonna call Roy Acuff back up here to do us a little calling for a square dance. Boys, if you feel like dancing, well let it roll.
Rodney
Oh, join in, Circle round, grab your gallon, head for town. Swinger high, swinger low, Turn her loose and on you go. Hurry up boys and don't be slow. You ain't as bragg as you was a while ago. Chase, rabbit, chase, Chase that pretty girl round the room.
Minnie Pearl
Can I join in with you?
Red Foley
Boy, we hate to bust in here with everybody having such a good time, but man, we've used up just about all the the time that Bill allows. We could get all of the Grand Ole Opry gang who are here in Germany this week into this 30 minute show tonight. But next Saturday night our program will be coming to you from Berlin. That's Berlin, Germany. At that time we'll have more Grand Ole Opry Globetrotters as we call them, Jimmy Dickens and Hank Williams and Jimmy Riddle and several others. This is Red Foley saying good night for many Pearl Rod Race Field, Roy A. Cup and Judy Martin and all of the Grand Ole Op.
Roy Acuff
Wyatt main air base near Frankfurt, Germany.
Red Foley
Here's songs by Morton Downey tonight on.
Roy Acuff
NBC.
Judy Martin
Foreign.
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Episode Summary: "Tennessee Saturday Night, from Frankfurt, Germany (Red Foley)(Prince Albert) | Grand Ole Opry (11-19-49)"
Podcast Information:
The episode transports listeners back to November 19, 1949, capturing a special broadcast of the Grand Ole Opry from the Rhine Main Air Base near Frankfurt, Germany. Hosted by Red Foley and supported by the Prince Albert cigarette brand, this episode showcases the enduring spirit of American country music and camaraderie among servicemen stationed overseas.
The show begins with a lively advertisement for Prince Albert cigarettes, featuring Red Foley, Rod Brassfield, Roy Acuff, and Judy Martin. Roy Acuff enthusiastically endorses Prince Albert, highlighting its "long, flavorful and extremely mild" blend:
Roy Acuff [02:06]: "Have you tried that wonderful new cigarette? Long, flavorful and extremely mild. The name is Cavalier, just like a night of old, but it's a modern blend."
Judy Martin reinforces the message by urging listeners to choose Cavalier for its mildness:
Judy Martin [02:19]: "So listen, if it's mildness you're missing, have a Cavalier."
Red Foley transitions from the advertisement to a heartfelt introduction, painting a vivid picture of Tennessee's vibrant Saturday nights:
Red Foley [04:48]: "Couldn't hear the music. Now listen while I tell you about a place I know down in Tennessee where the tall corn grows Hidden from the world in a bunch of vines where the moon's a little bashful and it seldom shines."
He narrates scenes of lively music, dancing, and romance, setting the stage for an evening filled with entertainment and nostalgia.
The camaraderie among the Grand Ole Opry members shines through as Red Foley, Roy Acuff, and Rodney share lighthearted banter. Rodney entertains the audience with a humorous anecdote about growing up in a large family:
Rodney [06:14]: "So, you see, Jim read. Jim is my Poppy's maiden name... she said, Jim, come here quick, says your kids. And my kids, you just beat me stuffing out of our kids."
The conversation seamlessly blends humor with personal stories, exemplifying the warm rapport among the performers.
Miss Judy Martin captivates the audience with her poignant rendition of "Jealous Heart." Her soulful voice conveys the emotional depth of the song, resonating with both the servicemen and civilians:
Judy Martin [10:39]: "Jealous heart oh, jealous heart Stop beating Can't you see the damage you have done?"
Her performance underscores the universal themes of love and longing, bridging the distance between the performers and their listeners overseas.
Rodney shares another amusing story, this time delving into family dynamics and the challenges of a large household:
Rodney [13:30]: "We've got 27 young un's at home in old and then... One day, my mommy called Poppy and says Jim."
His storytelling is both entertaining and relatable, providing a glimpse into the everyday lives of those back home.
Embracing a moment of reflection, the show transitions to a sacred hymn. Rod Brassfield leads the congregation in singing "Where Could I Go but to the Lord," offering comfort and spiritual solace:
Rod Brassfield [14:22]: "Living below in this old sinful world... Where could I go but to the Lord?"
This segment highlights the role of faith and community in supporting servicemen stationed abroad.
Little Jimmy Dickens entertains with his signature humor and musical talent. He recounts childhood memories filled with mishaps and family antics:
Little Jimmy Dickens [17:25]: "When I was a little boy around the table at home, I remember... My mom always said to me, Jim, take a tater and play."
His playful narrative culminates in a spirited rendition of "Take a Tater and Play," adding levity to the evening's proceedings.
The atmosphere becomes even more interactive as Red Foley encourages the servicemen to join in singing. A collaborative performance includes multiple artists and audience members, fostering a sense of unity and shared enjoyment.
A standout moment of the episode is Hank Williams' heartfelt performance of "Lovesick Blues." His emotive delivery captures the anguish and yearning conveyed in the song:
Hank Williams [21:43]: "I got a feeling Call the blues, you said goodbye Lord, I don't know what I'll do."
The performance is met with enthusiastic applause, highlighting Williams' profound impact on country music and his ability to connect deeply with his audience.
Minnie Pearl brings her unique blend of humor and charisma to the broadcast. She shares amusing tales about adjusting to life in Germany and participating in social activities:
Minnie Pearl [24:46]: "I'm just proud to be here... Beauty's only skin deep."
Her stories about local customs and playful interactions with fellow performers add warmth and laughter to the evening.
The show concludes with Red Foley dedicating another song, "I'm Throwing Rice at the Girl I Love," further celebrating love and romance. The Grand Ole Opry members join together in a lively performance, showcasing their musical talents and reinforcing the strong community ties.
As the broadcast nears its end, Red Foley hints at future episodes, mentioning an upcoming show from Berlin:
Red Foley [30:10]: "This is Red Foley saying good night for many Pearl Rod Race Field, Roy A. Cup and Judy Martin and all of the Grand Ole Op."
The episode wraps up with a brief farewell from Judy Martin, leaving listeners with a sense of anticipation for future broadcasts.
Camaraderie and Community: The episode exemplifies the strong bonds among the Grand Ole Opry members and their commitment to entertaining and uplifting servicemen abroad.
Diverse Performances: From humorous stories to soulful songs, the variety of performances caters to a wide range of emotions and tastes, reflecting the multifaceted nature of radio entertainment in the golden age.
Enduring Legacy: The presence of legendary figures like Red Foley, Roy Acuff, and Hank Williams underscores the enduring legacy of the Grand Ole Opry in shaping country music and American cultural history.
Sponsor Integration: The seamless incorporation of Prince Albert sponsorship highlights the symbiotic relationship between entertainment and advertising during this era.
Red Foley [04:48]: "Couldn't hear the music. Now listen while I tell you about a place I know down in Tennessee where the tall corn grows Hidden from the world..."
Judy Martin [10:39]: "Jealous heart oh, jealous heart Stop beating Can't you see the damage you have done?"
Hank Williams [21:43]: "I got a feeling Call the blues, you said goodbye Lord, I don't know what I'll do."
Minnie Pearl [24:46]: "I'm just proud to be here... Beauty's only skin deep."
This episode of the Old Time Radio Westerns podcast offers a nostalgic journey into a historic Grand Ole Opry broadcast, capturing the essence of American country music and the resilient spirit of those serving abroad. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to these classic performances, "Tennessee Saturday Night" provides an engaging and heartfelt listening experience.