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

Posted on November 28, 2014 by societyofoldfartsandjackasses

FOUNDER’S CORNER: Well, it is that holly, jolly time of year again folks and as we the Society Of Old Farts And Jackasses look back over 2014 there is no doubt we can honestly say that we have had quite … Continue reading →

Posted in Fan Club Newsletter | Tagged 3 of Hearts, Academy Awards, Air Force, Alabama, Aladdin, Alan Jackson, Andy Griffith, Army, Barbara Mandrell, Bill Gaither, Billboard, Billboard Magazine, Bing Crosby, Bob Carpenter, Bob Hope, Bobby Osbourne, Boston, Brenda Lee, Buck White, Buddy Greene, Buddy Harmen, Cajun, California, Care Bears, Carnegie Hall, Carol Richards, Cartoon Network, Cee Lo Green, Charlie Rich, Christmas, classiccountrymusicgoldnashville.com, Clay Aiken, Cledus T. Judd, Coast Guard, Connie Smith, Country Music, David Lee Roth, Dean Miller, Debbie Reynolds, Dinah Shore, Don Gibson, Donna VanLiere, Doris Day, Dove Awards, Ed Bruce, Eddy Raven, Elmo and Patsy, Elvis Presley, Family Force 5, Faron Young, Father Ted Berndt, Ferlin Husky, Fred Rose, Freddie Hart, Gaither Vocal Band, Gary Morris, Georgia, Glen Campbell, Gospel Music, Grammy Awards, Grammy Hall of Fame, Grammys, Grandpa Jones, Guitar Player Magazine, Guns N' Roses, Hank Williams, Helen Steiner Rice, Hollywood, Hollywood Walk of Fame, Irish Rovers, James M. Schmidt, Jay Livingston, Jeannie C. Riley, Jeff Cook, Jeremy Camp, Jimmy Buffett, Jimmy C. Newman, Jimmy Wakely, Joey and Rory, John Anderson, John Deere, John Denver, John Hartford, John Mcuen, John Rich, Johnny Cash, Johnny Rodriguez, Kathy Mattea, Kenny Chesney, Kenny Rogers, Kiss, Lake Tahoe, Lance Corporal James M. Schmidt, Lawrence Welk, Leatherneck Magazine, Less Than Jake, Little Jimmy Dickens, Loretta Lynn, Louis Mandrell, Louisiana, Louisiana Hayride, Marilyn Maxwell, Marine Corps, Marine Corps Gazette, Marines, Mark Herndon, Mark Lowry, Marty Rabon, Marty Robbins, Mary J. Blige, Massachusetts, Mel Torme, Merle Haggard, Michael English, Mike McGuire, Moon Mullican, MTV, Nashville, Nat King Cole, Natalie Cole, Navy, Nevada, New Kids on the Block, New Orleans, New York, New York City, New York Times, New York Times Bestseller List, Newsong, Nick Lowe, Nickelodeon, Nudie Cohn, NY, NYC, Oak Ridge Boys, Oregon, Oscars, Poe, Portland, Purple Heart, R.C. Bannon, Randy Owen, Rascal Flatts, Ratt, Ray Evans, Reba McEntire, Ricky Nelson, Ringo Starr, Rock and Roll, Roger Miller, Roy Acuff, Salvation Army, Santa, Santa Claus, Scott Miller, Seattle, Sharon White, Sierra Nevada, Sierra Nevadas, Skeeter Davis, Society of Old Farts and Jackasses, Steve Wariner, Strawberry Shortcake, Teddy Gentry, Tennessee, The Judds, The Neville Brothers, The Statler Brothers, The WB, Toby Keith, Tony Pallante, Valdosta, Vickie Winans, Washing D.C., Washington, Washington D.C., Willie Nelson, Winter Jam, Wisconsin, World War II, World War Two, WWII, Wynonna, Wynonna Judd | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Spotlight Songs | Tagged Aaron Neville, Academy of Country Music, Andy Williams, Billboard, Billboard Adult Contemporary Tracks Chart, Billboard Hot 100, Billboard Magazine, Billboard Pop Music Chart, Billy Grammer, Billy Walker, Boots Randolph, Cherokee Cowboys, Chet Atkins, classiccountrymusicgoldnashville.com, Country Music, Country Music Hall of Fame, Dean Martin, Dolly Parton, Elvis Presley, Englebert Humperdink, Frank Sinatra, Fred Foster, Grammy Awards, Grammys, Grandpa Jones, Gulf of Mexico, Janis Joplin, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Kenny Rogers, Kris Kristofferson, Larry Gatlin, Mexico, Nashville, Ray Price, Ray Stevens, Roger Whittaker, Roy Orbison, Sammi Smith, Society of Old Farts and Jackasses, Tennessee, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Texas, Wayne Newton, Willie Nelson | Leave a comment

Special Editorial: The Ambush Of Stringbean And Estelle Akeman

Posted on October 18, 2014 by societyofoldfartsandjackasses

INTRODUCTION: This Editorial was very proudly written by Brett Matthew West, the Founder of the Society Of Old Farts And Jackasses, who just as proudly published this Editorial as well. Brett Matthew West proudly stands by these comments and fully … Continue reading →

Posted in Editorials | Tagged Bill Anderson, Bill Monroe, Country Music, David Akeman, Earl Scruggs, Estelle Akeman, Grand Ole Opry, Grandpa Jones, Hee Haw, Jan Howard, Jean Shepard, Lawrence Welk, Mac Wiseman, Nashville, Society of Old Farts and Jackasses, Stringbean, Tennessee | 13 Comments

Classic Country Music Blasts From The Past For Week Ending October 11, 2014

Posted on October 10, 2014 by societyofoldfartsandjackasses

BLASTS: Blasts From The Past is all about little tidbits of Classic 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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Blasts From The Past | Tagged Atlanta, Billboard, Billboard Magazine, Buck Owens, Country Music, Country Music Hall of Fame, Dottie West, Ernest Tubb, Family Feud, Floyd Tillman, Georgia, Grady Martin, Grammy Awards, Grammys, Grand Ole Opry, Grandpa Jones, Hee Haw, Hee Haw Gospel Quartet, Jimmy Wakely, Kenny Price, Lulu Roman, Margaret Whiting, Marty Robbins, Nashville, Ralph Peer, Ray Stevens, Roger Miller, Roy Clark, Society of Old Farts and Jackasses, Tennessee | 265 Comments

Remembering The Porter Wagoner Show

Posted on August 12, 2014 by societyofoldfartsandjackasses

THE PORTER WAGONER SHOW: Starring the “Thin Man From West Plains,” and featuring his showmanship, famous rhinestone suits, Grand Ole Opry loyalty, unique singing voice, well known eloquent recitations, songwriting, and championing of Dolly Parton, who co-starred on the show … Continue reading →

Posted in Country Music Television Programs | Tagged Barbara Lea, Bill Anderson, Bill Monroe, Billboard, Billboard Magazine, Billy Walker, Bobby Bare, Buck Trent, Chattanooga, Chet Atkins, Connie Smith, Conway Twitty, Country Music, Dolly Parton, Dottie West, Ernie Ashworth, Faron Young, George Jones, Grand Ole Opry, Grandpa Jones, Hairl Hensley, Hank Snow, Jack Greene, Jeannie Seely, Johnny Cash, Linda Carol Moore, Little Jimmy Dickens, Mel Tillis, Merle Haggard, Missouri, Nashville, Norma Jean, Opryland, Porter Wagoner, Roy Clark, Society of Old Farts and Jackasses, Soofaj Nashville, Speck Rhodes, Stonewall Jackson, T Tommy Cutrer, Tammy Wynette, Tennessee, Tex Ritter, The Porter Wagoner Show | 15 Comments

Top Country Music Songs Of 1978

Posted on July 21, 2014 by societyofoldfartsandjackasses

CALIFORNIA JAM: The wonderful world of Entertainment in 1978 saw more than 300,000 people attend the California Jam II Music Festival at the Ontario Motor Speedway featuring Aerosmith, Foreigner, Heart, Dave Mason, Ted Nugent, Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush, Santana, … Continue reading →

Posted in Top Country Music Songs of the Year | Tagged Academy Awards, Aerosmith, American Country Countdown, Barbara Mandrell, Bill Monroe, Billboard, Billboard Magazine, Billy Grammer, Bluegrass music, Bob Kingsley, Bob Marley, Bob Welch, California, Charley Pride, Charlie Rich, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Country Music, Country Music Hall of Fame, Crystal Gayle, Dave and Sugar, Dave Mason, Del Reeves, Diane Keaton, Dolly Parton, Donna Fargo, Dottie West, Eddie Rabbitt, Emmylou Harris, Fleetwood Mac, Foreigner, Frank Marino, George Hamilton IV, George Jones, George Lucas, George Richey, Georgia, Grand Ole Opry, Grandpa Jones, Guinness Book of World Records, Heart, Hee Haw, Jamaica, Janie Fricke, Jason Robards, Jimmie Rodgers, Johnny Cash, Johnny Duncan, Johnny Paycheck, Jonathan Vickers, June Carter Cash, Kenny Rogers, Kingston, LA, Larry Gatlin, Lonzo and Oscar, Loretta Lynn, Los Angeles, Mahogany Rush, Margo Smith, Maybelle Carter, Mel Street, Mel Tillis, Mick Fleetwood, Mother Maybelle Carter, Nashville, New York, New York City, NYC, Oscars, Porter Wagoner, Reggae Music, Richard Dreyfuss, Ronnie Milsap, Roy Acuff, Rubicon, Santana, Society of Old Farts and Jackasses, Star Wars, Steven Spielberg, Stevie Nix, Tammy Wynette, Ted Nugent, Tennessee, The Crook Brothers, The Fruit Jar Drinkers, The Kendalls, The Oak Ridge Boys, The Statler Brothers, The Wills Brothers, Vanessa Redgrave, Verdi, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Woody Allen | 8 Comments

Historic Country Music Jubilees, Jamborees, Barn Dances, And Hoedowns To Remember

Posted on February 26, 2014 by societyofoldfartsandjackasses

PURPOSE: The Society of Old Farts and Jackasses decided since one of our claims to fame is to try to help preserve the history of Traditional Country Music that we should write a Feature on some of the Jubilees, Jamborees, … Continue reading →

Posted in Special Events | Tagged Alfred Hitchcock, Andy Griffith, Andy Williams, Art Carney, Barbara Mandrell, Bill Anderson, Bill Haley, Bill Monroe, Billboard, Billboard Magazine, Billy Walker, Bluegrass, Bob Hope, Bobby Osborne, Branson, Brenda Lee, Broadway, Buck Owens, Canada, Carl Perkins, Carl Smith, Charlie Pride, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cole Porter, Country Music, Country Music Hall of Fame, Cowboy Copas, Dave Dudley, David Houston, Dolly Parton, Don Gibson, Eddy Arnold, Elton Britt, Elvis Presley, Flatt and Scruggs, Floyd Tillman, Folk Music, Frank Sinatra, Garth Brooks, Gene Autry, George Morgan, Gordie Tapp, Gordon Lightfoot, Gospel Music, Grand Ole Opry, Grandpa Jones, Grant Turner, Greenwich Village, Hank Snow, Hank Williams, Hawkshaw Hawkins, Hee Haw, Hollywood, Homer and Jethro, Illinois, Jackie Gleason, Jean Shepard, Jim Ed Brown, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Wakely, John Lair, Johnny Cash, June Carter, Kenny Price, Kentucky, Leroy Van Dyke, Little Jimmy Dickens, Lulu Roman, Margo Smith, Martha Carson, Merle Travis, Minnie Pearl, Missouri, Nashville, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, Nashville Sound, National Barn Dance, New York, New York City, NYC, Ohio, Oklahoma, Opryland, Ozark Jubilee, Patsy Cline, patsy Montana, Pee Wee King, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Porter Wagoner, Prairie Ramblers, Ralph Emery, Ray Price, Red Foley, Red Sovine, Rex Allen, Roy Acuff, Roy Clark, Shania Twain, Sonny James, Tammy Wynette, Tennessee, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Tex Ritter, The Carter Family, The Judds, The Stump Jumpers, Tony Awards, Wanda Jackson, Webb Pierce, West Virginia, Willie Nelson | 24 Comments