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They were forgotten by The Country Music Industry, Country Radio, and even The Grand Ole Opry. Pioneers of Country proudly remember those artists and the music they made popular.
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Episode 316: Golden Age OTR September 17, 2005
Aug 12, 202501:53:40Tap to summarizeGolden Age OTR September 17, 2005 As we approach the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, a powerful, devastating and historic tropical cyclone that caused 1,392 fatalities and damages estimated at $125 billion, Dave did a moving tribute to the people of Louisiana and Mississippi on September 17, 2005. A musical salute to these wonderful people of the South. Much Cajun, and Jazz music is presented on this podcast. With a little help from Dave's wife Susan. Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page. You can now follow Pioneers of Country on Spotify!
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Episode 315: Pioneers of Country August 22, 2015
Aug 6, 202502:08:05Tap to summarizePioneers of Country August 22, 2015 We open the show with Wynn Stewart - It's Such A Pretty World Today (1967). Next Dave introduces his co-host, and his wife Susan who hasn't appeared on the netcast for the past 4 years. Next musical selection is Danny O'keefe - Good Time Charlie's Got The Blues. Some-Good Time banter follows between Dave and Susan. A Bluegrass song is next “Ashes of Love by Jim & Jesse”. Next Webb Pierce performs “Tupelo County Jail.” - Segue to JOE STAMPLEY - "Do You Ever Fool Around. Next up is The Statler Brothers - How Are Things In Clay, Kentucky (three in a row)! Dave and Susan speak of their trip through Kentucky several years ago. Dave and Susan speak of a blooper they heard the night before while listening to The Grand Ole Opry. It concerned Australian Country music performer, Morgan Evans. A Canadian performer is next, Ian Tyson sings M.C. Horses. That's the first 30 minutes, there's much more excitement during the next 90+ minutes. They were forgotten by The Country Music Industry, Country Radio, and even The Grand Ole Opry – Pioneers of Country proudly remember those artists, and the music they made popular. Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page. You can now follow Pioneers of Country on Spotify!
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Episode 314: Cybershortwave August 1, 2004
Aug 3, 202502:06:20Tap to summarizeCybershortwave August 1, 2004 Long before our country music format, we had two previous formats that we have mentioned in the past. However we did play country music as an introduction to our listeners. There's no shortage of country music on this podcast as you will hear. Show open with theme song. Then he explains that on a previous broadcast, he mistakenly called Bette Midler the Andrews Sisters when he played "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy". He now plays The Andrews Sisters version. Goin' Steady by Faron Young is next. The phone is ringing, but Dave can't answer because he is talking. Dave asks who sings this song? He will tell you who after the song. Dave states he is in a country state of mind today and promptly plays "Po' Folks" a song written and recorded by American country singer-songwriter Bill Anderson. Dave runs the chat room, then plays Arthur Godfrey - My Little Grass Shack. During the song Dave checks the voice mail he received earlier. It was Dave's wife checking to see if Dave noticed the chicken sandwiches in the refrigerator? He plays the voice mail on the air. Glow Worm by The Mills Brothers is next. That's the first 30 minutes, there's 94 minutes to go. A lot more country to come during the broadcast. Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page. You can now follow Pioneers of Country on Spotify!
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Episode 313: Golden Age OTR January 16, 2005
Jul 29, 202502:02:30Tap to summarizeGolden Age OTR January 16, 2005 With the heat dome of 2025 hitting the US and other parts of the world, we thought we would flashback to January of 2005 (20 years ago) when there was snow in the forecast. Long before our country music format, we had two previous formats that we have mentioned in the past. However we did play country music as an introduction to our listeners. Sometimes we played several selections, other times we didn't have the time. So here is one of those times. This is a tribute to Cole Porter. He was American composer and songwriter. Many of his songs became standards noted for their witty, urbane lyrics, and many of his scores found success on Broadway and in Hollywood films. This was around the time the movie “De-Lovely” was released. A story about Cole Porter's life. We did manage to sneak in a Johnny Cash song, “Hey Porter” at 50 minutes into the show.
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Episode 312: Pioneers of Country July 5, 2014
Jul 16, 202502:04:24Tap to summarizePioneers of Country July 5, 2014 Pioneers of Country remembers Jimmy C. Newman, the Alligator Man who passed away on June 21, 2014. This is a replay of our live broadcast on July 5th, 2014. Attached is a picture I took of Jimmy C. Newman at The Grand Ole Opry in October 1998. I was off to the side of the stage. As Jimmy turns from center stage, he looks straight into the camera lens as I tried to frame the picture. We begin with "Girl on the Billboard" a 1965 single released by American country music singer Del Reeves. Next is "Hello Walls" an American country music song written by Willie Nelson and first recorded by Faron Young. It became a massive hit in 1961, reaching number 1 country and spent 23 weeks on the chart. Dave gives a bit of history of The Grand Ole Opry. Honky Tonk Crazy is next by Gene Watson. It was written by Harlan Howard and Ron Peterson. Dave reads some country music history. Dave reminds listeners that a tribute to Jimmy C Newman is a few minutes away. Dave plays a famous Cajun flavored song “Amos Moses” by Jerry Reed. Dave is in a Cajun mood today. Next is Jim Ed Brown – The Cajun Stripper. Grandpa Jones - 8 More Miles to Louisville. Louis Marshall "Grandpa" Jones wrote the song in 1941. Bobby Bare "Margie's At The Lincoln Park Inn"is next. The Jimmy C. Newman tribute begins and continues for the next 90 minutes. Please enjoy. They were forgotten by The Country Music Industry, Country Radio, and even The Grand Ole Opry – Pioneers of Country proudly remember those artists, and the music they made popular. Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page. You can now follow Pioneers of Country on Spotify!
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Episode 311: Cybershortwave July 21 2002
Jul 13, 202502:18:42Tap to summarizeCybershortwave July 21 2002 This is the first time we re-broadcast this show since July 21, 2002 (23 years ago!) Every now and then we dive into our earlier podcasts. This is an example. Even though we were under a different format, we always made sure to include country music. Listen for Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton and Slim Dusty. This was a mid summer show with a lot of seasonal musical tunes. Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page. You can now follow Pioneers of Country on Spotify!
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Episode 310: Golden Age OTR July 31, 2005
Jul 10, 202503:01:46Tap to summarizeGolden Age OTR July 31, 2005 “That 70's Show Pt.2” This broadcast was prior to our country music format. The format consisted of Old Time Radio and music from the Golden Age of Radio, and today we did a 70's show just to show our diversity in music, but country music always found a way into the program as you will hear during this program. Note: (That 70's Show was a popular sitcom on TV at this time) Dave begins with pre-show comments. Show open theme then the first song is "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress", a song by British band “The Hollies.” Next is "Woman from Tokyo", a song by English rock band Deep Purple. Comments from Dave on the show today. We now hear "Don't Call Us, We'll Call You", a hit song by the American rock band Sugarloaf. A show promo by listener Mike Wagner. Listen to “Great Lakes Song” by Pat Dailey. Patches by Clarence Carter released in 1970 is next. Alive 'N Kickin' is an American pop group formed in Brooklyn, New York. Led by singers Pepe Cardona and Sandy Toder, they are best known for their 1970 hit "Tighter, Tighter", which peaked at number seven on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. We hear it now. Next, The song that burst Blondie out of the streets of the Bowery to #1 on the charts, “Heart of Glass” Dave plays a phone call from a sightless listener Sam Ward. He discusses how he accesses The Internet back in the day. Well it took 53 minutes until Dave finally played a country song. "It's Four in the Morning" (also known as "Four in the Morning") is a song made famous by country music singer Faron Young. Released in 1971, the song was his first No. 1 hit single on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart since 1961. Don't worry, there's more country music later in the program. That's the first 53 minutes, there's 128 more minutes to go! Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page. You can now follow Pioneers of Country on Spotify!
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Episode 309: Pioneers of Country July 4th, 2012
Jul 4, 202501:25:00Tap to summarizePioneers of Country July 4th, 2012 Hank Williams starts things off with "Jambalaya (On the Bayou)" is a song written and recorded by Hank and was first released in July 1952. Dave's opening monologue then Allen Frizzell does a tribute to his older brother, Lefty. Next, Written and recorded solely by Loretta Lynn, “Coal Miner’s Daughter” was originally released in 1970. It reached number one on the Billboard country charts. Dave is a bit laid back today, and focuses mostly on the music of the pioneers. Hawkshaw Hawkins sings “Lonesome 77203”. Dave pays tribute to Andy Griffith who passed away the day before. “The Fishin' Hole” performed by Andy himself. "Girl on the Billboard" is a 1965 single released by American country music singer Del Reeves which we hear now. Dave speaks about Del Reeves awesome impersonations of other country artists. "All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down" by Canadian Country Singer Ladd Dunham. Big Mamou by Jimmy C. Newman is next. Dave talks about seeing Jimmy at The Grand Ole Opry several years ago. That's the first 30 minutes, There's almost one hour to go. We hope you enjoy! Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page. You can now follow Pioneers of Country on Spotify!
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Episode 308: Pioneers of Country July 4th, 2011
Jul 4, 202502:37:51Tap to summarizePioneers of Country July 4th, 2011 We start with Eddy Arnold – Anytime. Dave's opening monologue and he is in rare form today! Theme opening (when we used to have a theme song). Next musical selection is a great summer seasonal tune, "Take Me Out to the Ball Game” more from Dave. “Tennessee Waltz" is a popular country music song with lyrics by Redd Stewart and music by Pee Wee King which we hear now. A very appropriate song now, "Rednecks, White Socks and Blue Ribbon Beer" is a song by American country music artist Johnny Russell. Dave promises to tell a story about Johnny Russell after the song. Dave tells the story of how his wife shook Johnny's hand as he was performing. She took this photo just prior to shaking his hand. Kirby Hill by Hayseed Dixie is next. That's the first half hour. There's over Two hours remaining of great country music. Dave states that at the top of the hour another Top Ten Playlist will be presented. Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page. You can now follow Pioneers of Country on Spotify!
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Episode 306: The Merle Haggard Story (Pt 15)
Jun 25, 202500:04:12Tap to summarizeThe Merle Haggard Story (Pt 15) Pioneers of Country welcomes you to “The Merle Haggard Story” - a syndicated program originally broadcast in early 1985, including many interviews. PLAYLIST: C.C. Waterback Merle Haggard passed away on April 6, 2016. Not long after Live 365 went out of business, so we never got to do a proper tribute broadcast. That is until now. During the COVID Pandemic of 2020 and 2021, I got the chance to travel to a place close to home – my attic! Up there I found a treasure trove of recordings that I had forgotten about. Among them was this several part syndicated broadcast titled “The Merle Haggard Story”. I thought it would be a great tribute to “The Hag” if we rebroadcast this part of Merle's beginnings, and continuing to his mid career popularity.
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