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Pull The Train — February 2015 Newsletter For The Society Of Old Farts And Jackasses AMAZING! Fan Club

Posted on February 3, 2015 by societyofoldfartsandjackasses

FOUNDER’S CORNER: This month we are taking an indepth look at the origins and the history of one of Classic Country Music’s most famous and most popular Supergroups the Oak Ridge Boys. JOHN WALLACE FOWLER AND THE ORIGINS OF THE … Continue reading →

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Spotlight Song For Week Ending January 31, 2015 — “Ode To Billie Joe”

Posted on February 3, 2015 by societyofoldfartsandjackasses

SONGWRITER: Possessing a B-Side of the Country Rock song known as “Mississippi Delta,” and originally recorded at Capitol Studio C in Hollywood, California on July 10, 1967, “Ode To Billie Joe” was written by Roberta Lee Streeter, who was much … Continue reading →

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Spotlight Song For Week Ending January 10, 2015 — “The Lord Knows I’m Drinking”

Posted on January 10, 2015 by societyofoldfartsandjackasses

INTRODUCTION: Classic Country Music, a real good drinking song, and religion just seem to go hand in hand in hand. And this week’s Spotlight Song of the Week Feature has all three of these bases very well covered. BILL ANDERSON: … Continue reading →

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Spotlight Song For Week Ending November 1, 2014 — “For The Good Times”

Posted on November 2, 2014 by societyofoldfartsandjackasses

KRIS KRISTOFFERSON: Possessing a B-Side of “Grazin’ In Greener Pastures,” and written by the Country Music Hall of Fame member Kris Kristofferson, who’s other songwriting credits include “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down” by Johnny Cash, “Help Me Make It Through The … Continue reading →

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Spotlight Song For Week Ending October 25, 2014 — “It Was Almost Like A Song”

Posted on October 26, 2014 by societyofoldfartsandjackasses

ARCHIE JORDAN: A dramatic piano-based song showcasing Ronnie Milsap’s soaring vocal range “It Was Almost Like A Song” possesses a B-Side of “It Don’t Hurt To Dream” and was co-written by Archie Jordan about his conversion to Christianity. Archie Jordan … Continue reading →

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Classic Country Music Blasts From The Past For Week Ending October 6, 2014

Posted on October 4, 2014 by societyofoldfartsandjackasses

BLASTS: Blasts From The Past is all about little tidbits of Country Music history the Society of Old Farts and Jackasses find enlightening and entertaining. So sit back, relax, kick your shoes off, put your feet up, and enjoy. TEX … Continue reading →

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Pull The Train! — October 2014 Newsletter For the Society Of Old Farts And Jackasses AMAZING! Fan Club

Posted on October 1, 2014 by societyofoldfartsandjackasses

FOUNDER’S CORNER: A whole lot of new and exciting things are happening with the Society of Old Farts and Jackasses including a name change that more appropriately fits us. We are still the same Classic Country Music loving Society we … Continue reading →

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Country Music Hall Of Fame Songwriter Bobby Braddock

Posted on September 6, 2014 by societyofoldfartsandjackasses

BORN: The Country Music Hall of Fame member, and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member, Robert Valentine “Bobby” Braddock was born on August 5, 1940 in Lakeland, Florida, that can be found between Orlando and Tampa, and is the home … Continue reading →

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Spotlight Song For Week Ending August 23, 2014 — “Make The World Go Away”

Posted on August 24, 2014 by societyofoldfartsandjackasses

RAY PRICE: Written by the Country Music Hall of Fame, and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member, Garland Perry “Hank” Cochran “Make The World Go Away” was originally recorded by Ray Price on the Columbia Records label in 1963, “Make … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Country Music Songs Of The Decade 1970 To 1980

Posted on July 30, 2014 by societyofoldfartsandjackasses

INTRODUCTION: The decade 1970 to 1980 produced some of Classic Country Music’s finest Hits. These songs were all named the Billboard Country Music Song of the Year for the years that they were originally released. Come see where your favorite … Continue reading →

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