We Live in Two Different Worlds – Grand Ole Opry (1945)

Summary

Podcast Summary: Old Time Radio Westerns – "We Live in Two Different Worlds" – Grand Ole Opry (1945)

Host: Andrew Rhynes
Release Date: February 20, 2025
Episode Title: We Live in Two Different Worlds – Grand Ole Opry (1945)

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Introduction

In this episode of Old Time Radio Westerns, host Andrew Rines transports listeners back to 1945 with a digitally restored broadcast of the Grand Ole Opry. Emphasizing the podcast's commitment to enhancing classic Western radio dramas, Andrew sets the stage for an immersive experience reminiscent of the Golden Age of Radio. The episode features legendary performances by Roy Acuff, Minnie Pearl, Cousin Lou Buck, and the Smoky Mountain Boys, delivering a blend of heartfelt music and charming storytelling.

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Opening Remarks and First Performance

[01:07] Andrew Rines:
Andrew introduces the episode, highlighting its origin from the Grand Ole Opry's original 1945 airdate. He welcomes listeners to enjoy the first song, "We Live in Two Different Worlds," performed by Roy Acuff.

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Musical Performances

1. "We Live in Two Different Worlds" by Roy Acuff
   [03:08] Roy Acuff:
   Roy delivers an emotionally charged rendition of "We Live in Two Different Worlds," capturing the essence of longing and separation.
   Notable Lyrics:
   "We live in two different worlds, dear. That's why we're so far apart..."
   [05:21] Cousin Lou Buck:
   Introduces "Nashville Blues," performed by Rachel alongside Oswald and the Smoky Mountain Boys.

2. "Nashville Blues" by Roy Acuff and Company
   [05:35] Roy Acuff:
   Roy's performance of "Nashville Blues" brings a soulful touch to the proceedings, accompanied by rich instrumentation that highlights the Smoky Mountain Boys' talents.

3. "I'd Like to Go Down South Once More" by Roy Acuff
   [06:49] Roy Acuff:
   This heartfelt ballad reminisces about Roy's roots and the desire to return to his homeland. The song evokes nostalgia and the deep connection to one's origins.

4. "The Unclouded Day" – Hymn Performance
   [08:41] Cousin Lou Buck:
   Lou invites the audience to join in a traditional hymn, "The Unclouded Day," fostering a sense of community and shared faith.
   [10:22] Roy Acuff:
   Roy continues the hymn, enhancing the spiritual atmosphere of the broadcast.

5. "Hattie" by Roy Acuff
   [12:03] Roy Acuff:
   A moving tribute to lost loved ones, "Hattie" showcases Roy's ability to convey profound emotion through his music.
   Notable Lyrics:
   "I'm dreaming now of Hattie. Sweet Patty, sweet Patty..."

6. "Farther Alone" by Roy Acuff
   [20:18] Roy Acuff:
   This song delves into themes of loss and yearning, with Roy's poignant vocals accompanied by soulful melodies.
   Notable Lyrics:
   "We often make to wonder why it should be the all the day long..."

7. "How Beautiful Heaven Must Be" – Smoky Mountain Boys
   [24:42] Roy Acuff:
   A harmonious hymn that celebrates the envisioned beauty of heaven, performed elegantly by Roy and his ensemble.
   Notable Lyrics:
   "How beautiful heaven must be, sweet, all happy and free..."

8. "Little Lamp in the Window" by Roy Acuff
   [26:38] Roy Acuff:
   Roy concludes the musical segment with a tender song about guidance and longing, encapsulating the heartfelt themes prevalent throughout the episode.

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Comedic and Narrative Segments

Minnie Pearl’s Storytelling
[15:45] Minnie Pearl:
Minnie Pearl steals the spotlight with her signature humor and engaging storytelling. She hilariously recounts family antics involving her sister's romantic escapades and Uncle Nabob's amusing struggles with writing. Her lively narration provides comic relief and showcases the beloved character’s wit and charm.

Notable Excerpts:

• "She's got a fella for every day in the week. And she's got an extra one for Sundays and holidays."
• "Things are getting awfully serious between me and my fellow. I just want to say that before I leave y'all..."

Cousin Lou Buck’s Interjections
[07:13] Cousin Lou Buck:
Lou interjects with lighthearted comments and introduces musical transitions, maintaining the program’s lively pace.
[20:03] Cousin Lou Buck:
Prepares the audience for the next musical piece, "Farther Alone," ensuring a seamless flow between segments.

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Enhancing the Golden Age Experience

Andrew Rines emphasizes the meticulous digital restoration process that breathes new life into these classic broadcasts. The enhanced audio quality allows listeners to fully appreciate the rich soundscapes—from the subtle chirping of birds to the thunderous gallop of hooves—creating an immersive experience that surpasses the limitations of the original recordings.

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Conclusion

This episode of Old Time Radio Westerns successfully resurrects the charm and nostalgia of the 1945 Grand Ole Opry. Through stellar performances by Roy Acuff, Minnie Pearl, and the Smoky Mountain Boys, listeners are treated to a harmonious blend of heartfelt music and delightful storytelling. The digital restoration elevates the auditory experience, making these timeless tales of the Wild West accessible and vibrant for modern audiences. Andrew Rines invites listeners to continue exploring these classic Western dramas, ensuring that the legacy of the Golden Age of Radio endures.

Notable Quotes:

• Roy Acuff [03:08]: "We live in two different worlds, dear. That's why we're so far apart..."

• Minnie Pearl [16:58]: "She's got a fella for every day in the week. And she's got an extra one for Sundays and holidays."

• Roy Acuff [20:18]: "When death has come and taken our loved ones it leaves our home so lonely and drear..."

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Transcript

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[Roy Acuff]

Foreign.

[Andrew Rines]

Welcome to the Old Time Radio Westerns. I'm your host, Andrew Rines, and let's get into this episode. This episode is going to be the Grand Old Opry Original air date. While we know it comes from 1945, we're not sure of the actual date. Let's get into it. The first song is We Live in Two Different Worlds. Hope you enjoy. And again, thanks for listening.

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[Cousin Lou Buck]

From Nashville, Tennessee, come to Grand Old Opry.

[Roy Acuff]

Everyone will have some fun at the stage of the Grand Old Opry House in Nashville. The Duke of Paduka, the Old Hickory.

[Cousin Lou Buck]

Singers, Minnie Pearl, and a lot more power. Fun music, folk songs and good old mountain melodies.

[Roy Acuff]

And now, here's our singing Master of ceremonies, the Pride of Tennessee Smoky Mountains, Roy Acup.

[Cousin Lou Buck]

Thank you, Cousin Lou Buck. For the curtain raiser of tonight's show, I'd like to sing a little mountain love ballad. We live in two different worlds.

[Roy Acuff]

We live in two different worlds, dear. That's why we're so far apart you made a world out of bounds that are broken. I built a world in my heart. Everyone here tried to warn me you were just playing the game. I told them all we were meant for each other. I thought our world were the same. If you stay over in your world oh, how my poor heart will pine. Darling, someday when your memories wonder Won't you come over to mine? We live in two different worlds here. My world is honest and true, Sweetheart, Remember when your world gets lonely, I'll still be waiting for you.

[Cousin Lou Buck]

This is Ro A breaking in to tell you this song is Nashville Blues played and sung by Rachel and their great big bass for brother Oswald and the Smoky Mountain Boys.

[Roy Acuff]

I got the blue tonight. Ain't got no hat, Ain't got no hat, Ain't got no shoes.

[Cousin Lou Buck]

Thank you. Thank you friends. Thank you a lot. Sit back now and listen to some mighty fine music. There's only takes some of you city folks back in memory to the old home place where you were born and brought up. I'd like to go down south once more.

[Roy Acuff]

I'd like to go down south once more. Not worms day. I'd like to see my old man. Your dark is great.

[Cousin Lou Buck]

To see the.

[Roy Acuff]

Prison. I'd like to go down south where I was born. I'd like to sit on here alone and to feel the waiting call. I like to hear the mo once more.

[Cousin Lou Buck]

Oh, that was my pre voice. And now here's an old fashioned hymn. I'd like for you folks out there to join in with us if you don't mind. The unclouded day. Oh, they tell me I'm a home far beyond the sky. Oh, they tell me I'm a home far away. Oh, they tell me I'm a home.

[Roy Acuff]

Where no storm clouds ride. Oh.

[Cousin Lou Buck]

Oh, they tell me of an unclouded day.

[Roy Acuff]

All the land of cloudless day. Oh, the land of an unclouded sky. Oh, they tell me all where no storm clouds rise. Oh, they tell me of an unflowy day.

[Cousin Lou Buck]

Oh, they tell me of a home where my friends have gone. Oh, they tell me of that that.

[Roy Acuff]

Land far away where the tree of life in eternal bloom sheds its fragrance.

[Cousin Lou Buck]

Through the unclouded day.

[Roy Acuff]

Through the land of cloudless day all the land of the night cloudy sky oh, they tell me all home where no storm clouds rise. Oh, they tell me all the night.

[Cousin Lou Buck]

Oh, they tell me that he smiles on his children there and his smile drives their sorrows all away. And they tell me that no tears.

[Roy Acuff]

Ever Come again in that lovely land of unclouded day. Oh the land of cloudless day. Oh, the land of an unclouded sky.

[Cousin Lou Buck]

Oh they tell me I'm a home.

[Roy Acuff]

Where your sun clouds rise. Oh they tell me on a non cloudy day.

[Cousin Lou Buck]

Podeon Fiddler Tommy Magnus has dug up an old old fiddle fume that's as down south as Black Eyed thieves. Even though it's fiddly. It's Lady Hamilton. Let's show them how it goes. Find work, Tommy. That's his royal attuned title. And now let's have.

[Roy Acuff]

I'm dreaming now of Hattie. Sweet Patty, sweet Patty. I'm dreaming now already. What a thought of her is one that never dies. He's sleeping in the maddie the that is the that is she's sleeping in the valley and the mockingbird is singing where she lies. Listen to the mockingbird. Listen to the mockingbird. The mockingbird is singing on her grave. Listen to the mockingbird Listen to the mockingbird still singing by the reaping willow's grave Sa well I remember when we gather in the cotton side by side Was in the mile September September September was in the mile September and the mockingbird was singing far and wide. Listen to the mockingbird, Listen to the mockingbird. The mockingbird is singing over grave. Listen to the mockingbird. Listen to the mockingbird still singing where the reaping will.

[Cousin Lou Buck]

After a little time with a couple of the happiest kids you've ever met. Rachel and her great big baseful brother they all my troll. With the help of the Smoky Mountain boys they're saying and playing why not confess and don't hit me on.

[Roy Acuff]

I'm asking of you. Are you tired of your love? Are you longing to be with another? If you don't love me, why not confess? When I around you are always complaining. You are trying to feed me. I did or my take. I am asking and earning. If you don't love me, why not confess? I'm flirting I that's pretty, right? You always told me that you love me that forever you see my sweetheart, I can tell that you have nothing praised that my love has no flesh in your heart. When I'm around you are always complaining. You are trying to make me again for my sake I am asking you if you don't love me.

[Cousin Lou Buck]

Thank you.

[Minnie Pearl]

Hold down.

[Roy Acuff]

It'S.

[Cousin Lou Buck]

The gossip of grander.

[Minnie Pearl]

Switch has been minnie.

[Roy Acuff]

Happy.

[Minnie Pearl]

Just as proud to be here. Well, I'll tell you right now, I ain't said nothing about sister now in a Long time have I. Well, I won't tell you all about Sister. She's just a mess. I'm telling you, that runs in our family. Well, she's got a fella for every day in the week. And she's got an extra one for Sundays and holidays. I never see nothing like that girl. Well, that runs in our family too, Sel. There's one of them. There's one of them grinder switch, jitter bugs. Y'all ain't never seen one of them, have you? No, not is one of them grinder sweet jitter bugs. They're all over. We got them too. Elson, a fart grinder, he come by to see Sister the other night and long about time for him to go home. Nanny, she stuck her head in the parlor and she says to that boy, she says, young man, we turn out the lights here at 9:30. And that boy says, well, good. Can't you make it 8:00.

[Roy Acuff]

Sister?

[Minnie Pearl]

Sister's been going with a young doctor up far. Aunt Fine, you think? The other day, one of the neighbors, she says to me, she says, well, I heard tell you Sister's aiming to marry that struggling young doctor. And I said, well, I'll tell you this much. If Sister's made up her mind to marry him, he might as well just quit struggling. Well, Sunday we had the preacher come to our house for dinner. And of course, we all have tried to sort of fix things up and spread on right smart for the preacher. Well, we is all trying to make brother behave. We wanted him to be nice when the preacher was there. Well, sir, we sitting there in the front room trying to put on company airs. And all of a sudden there we sat, Mammy and Sister and Brother Atkins and Uncle Nabob and me, all of us. Brother, he comes to the door and he says, mammy, I'm getting ready to wash my hands and I ain't nothing out here but clean towels. You want me to start one? I could have killed that boy. I never have been so mad. Well, sir, though speaking Uncle Nabob, he's sitting over in the corner. The other night, we sitting in the set room, he's over there by the lamps, fooling around with a little piece of a pencil and a sheet of paper. All of a sudden he stopped and he said, well, doggone if I ain't gone and learned how to write. Well, I went over and I looked down on that piece of paper. Nothing, just a little old scribbling on it. And I said, well, what does it say, Uncle Naboth said, well, I don't know. I ain't learned how to read yet. I want to tell you right now that things is getting awful serious between me and my fellow. I just want to say that before I leave y'all, I'm telling y'all, things are getting serious. Now. The other night, me and him was just sitting in the front room, just sort of talking to one another. Just sort of me by him and him by me. We just sitting one by. He's 12. He looked over at me and he says, minnie Pearl, you know, when I looked at you, it is just that taste of love at first sight. And I said, oh, Ezzy, was it your? He said, yeah. Sometimes I wish I took another look.

[Cousin Lou Buck]

I'll hurry back, Cousin Minnie. A few boys will help me in. With the permission of the folks, I'd like to sing a song called Farther Alone.

[Roy Acuff]

Counted and tried we often made to wonder why it should be the all the day long While there are others Living about us Never molested Going around while they're alone in the Understand why Care of my brother Live in the sunshine we understand it all by and by when death has come and taken our loved ones it leaves our home so lonely and drear Then do we wander Wilder's frost Living for wicked year after year Water along we know all about it Water along we understand why Scared my brother Live in the sunshine we'll understand you all by and by when we see Jesus coming in glory when he comes from his home in the sun Then we shall meet him in that plant mansion we'll understand it all by and by Understand why Sharon my brother Live in the sunshine we'll understand it all by and by.

[Minnie Pearl]

And.

[Cousin Lou Buck]

Magazar going to be mighty nice to a cute little gal called Sweet Jenny Lee. Let me go with it. Also, when Mac and Gar starts in practicing with girls like Sweet Jenny Lee, they're likely to sound like jitterbug. You know, there's nothing like the warmth and enthusiasm of a fine old time hymn to make you feel like living your life a lot better. Smoky Mountain Boys and I have such a hymn for you. How beautiful heaven must be.

[Roy Acuff]

We read of a place it's called Heaven it's made for the pure and the free these truth in God's word He has given how beautiful heaven must be how beautiful heaven must be Sweet all al happy and free where heaven are rest for the weary how beautiful heaven must be in heaven no drooping nor pining no wishing for elsewhere to be God's Light is forever there shining how beautiful heaven must be how beautiful heaven must be Sweet all happy and free Hail I pray for the Reverend Happy Leap O heaven.

[Cousin Lou Buck]

Here waters of life there.

[Roy Acuff]

Are flowing and all the wilder age may be free Ran to earth of splendor are glowing how beautiful heaven must be, how beautiful heaven must be with all alight be and breathe fair heaven our dress for the weary how beautiful heaven could be.

[Cousin Lou Buck]

Love Old sweet song.

[Roy Acuff]

Once in the day beyond recall when all the mist in the window is shining for me and I know that my mother is praying for the voice he is longing to see with man light and in dreams Light O night to my home.

[Cousin Lou Buck]

I can feel a.

[Roy Acuff]

Little lamp in the window it will guide me wherever I roll in the lamplight each night I can see her as she rocks in her chair to and fro oh she prayed that I'll come back to see her Till I know that I never.

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[Andrew Rines]

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