Bill Morrison - Concord, North Carolina © 2001 Life before television meant
radio and games, Knowing the neighbors remembering their names. Being creative
and playing outside, Covered with innocence, confidence and pride. We had locks
on our doors but I never saw keys, There wasn’t much crime and children said
please. Imagine life without riots and looting, No criminal athletes or
drive-by shooting. Almost every home had a father and mother, And most of the
time they loved one another. Children were looked on as gifts that bring joy,
Not as increases in welfare or a new sexual toy. Children were taught and made
to understand, Scriptural differences between a woman and man. We learned
there’s a line that we must not cross, And when someone does their soul suffers
loss. What have we done to the children of today? It’s not even safe, to send
them outside to play. At school they must worry about who has a gun, Dear God
forgive us for what we've become. It’s not too late, to put prayer back in
schools, Stop the murder of unborn children by fools. We’ve made mistakes God
but Satan is strong, Please help us come back where we belong.
Bill Morrison © 2001 Why does it take so many years To get wisdom and
understanding? I’ve made some really bad decisions As a result of unwise
planning. I went to the Prom back in '56 Convinced my friends would go stag.
They said they would, so I felt I should Being alone at the dance was a drag. I
joined the Navy after graduation It was June 1958. My college scholarship
arrived in July I was just too uneducated to wait. I joined the Police
Department in '62 It seemed a good idea at the time. I liked the uniform, the
gun was cool Didn’t know I could get shot fighting crime. Then for years I
traveled both near and far Playing music from January to December. They tell me
I had a wonderful time I hope so, but I really can’t remember. The 80’s and
90’s were a continuing example Of wisdom-depravation and strife. Lord, I hope
the new millennium is better Now that I’m in The Shadow Of My Life.
Author unknown... There's a pretty little legend, that I would like to tell. Of
the birth and death of Jesus, found in this lowly shell. If you examine
closely, You'll see that you find here. Four nail holes and a fifth one, Made
by a Roman spear. On one side the Easter Lilly, Its center is the star. That
appeared unto the shepherds, And led them from afar. The Christmas poinsettia,
Etched on the other side. Reminds us of His birthday, Our Happy Christmastide.
Now break the center open, And here you will release. The five white doves
awating, To spread Good Will and peace. This simple little symbol, Christ left
for you and me. To help us spread the Gospel, Through all eternity.
Bill Morrison – Concord, North Carolina © 2004 We arrived too late for the
sound check, I hope everyone can hear. We’ll sound a whole lot better, When the
rest of the band gets here. Yes sir, all of the stars showed up, They travel in
buses you know. Heard they got beds, and toilets on board, That must take lots
of dough. The band and me drive a U-Haul, We sleep in it after our shows. I
wish those things had showers, And they get really cold when it snows. I got me
a manager in Nashville, He told me I’d have a bus someday. By then I’ll be too
old to drive, Opening acts don’t get much pay. It’s really cool being around
the stars, So I guess I shouldn’t complain. But you know, it sure would be
nice, If just one could remember my name. I’ve heard stars have bad memories,
And I believe that’s a natural fact. Guess they don’t remember saying, “Hello,
I’m The Opening Act.”
Bill Morrison © 2004 Friend if by chance we don’t say goodbye, Before the angel
of death comes my way. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I will see you again
someday. Fly the black flag of sorrow if you must, But there is no sorrow in
me. It’s just my old shell that is turning to dust, I am with Jesus you see.
Absent from the body, present with the Lord, Just a child of God gone home. No
mountains to climb, or rivers to ford, No more wilderness to roam. A
Christian’s best moment is always his last, For that’s when he’s closest to
glory. All pain and sorrow is now in the past, That’s God’s salvation story.
Friend think not that I suffer loss, I’m abiding with Jesus on high. Give your
heart to Jesus, fly to His cross, Do not stand at my grave and cry. Note:
Friends, there is only one narrow path to heaven, and it passes through a place
called Calvary. That is the place where Jesus Christ paid a debt he did not
owe, for people like you and I, who can not pay. Every person created by the
God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob has an eternal spirit and soul. There are two
places your spirit has available to spend eternity; in heaven with Jesus, or in
hell with Satan. I'll be spending eternity with Jesus Christ. I know that
because His Spirit lives in my heart. He is my helper, my teacher, my protector
and constant companion. Ask Jesus to come into your life, and take control.
Confess your sins, and Jesus will be your Adocate with our heavenly Father. If
you have any questions...ask one of Grant Grieves' family members. You will
make their day, and find your eternal home. God bless you, one and all.
My Sin Killed This Man Bill Morrison – Concord, North Carolina © 2004 It is I
who killed Jesus, and made His blood flow, His death paid a sin debt, that He
did not owe. My sin nailed His hands, and feet to that beam, Dear God I’ve
Killed Jesus, Satan’s own scheme. At night in the darkness, my eyes fill with
tears, The slaughter at Calvary, rings in my ears. I watch soldiers beat Him,
while laughing out loud, They strip Jesus naked, that pleases the crowd. The
mother of Jesus screams at them “WHY?” Imagine her pain, as she watches Him
die. The Disciples of Christ, ran away in great fear, Only John whom He loved,
brought himself near. I move through the crowd, to hear what is said, I see the
Lord stiffen, as He raises His head. He looked to the sky, and I heard His
plea, My God, My God, why have you forsaken me? In just a few hours, God’s son
is dead, On the third day He rose, just as He said. Jesus died in my place,
that is God’s plan, But I am so sorry, My Sin Killed This Man. ***The good news
is...Jesus Lives!!! Praise God...
On This Day In: 1914 - Leon “Pappy” Selph, fiddler, bandleader was born in
Houston, Texas. 1916 - Roy “Whitey” Grant was born in Shelby, North Carolina.
1920 - Jimmie Rodgers and Carrie Williamson were married. 1932 - Cal Smith was
born Calvin Grant Shofner in Gans, Oklahoma. 1935 - Bobby Bare singer,
songwriter, and guitarist, was born Robert Joseph Bare in Ironton, Ohio. 1938 -
Spencer Dryden drummer for New Riders of the Purple Sage, and Jefferson
Airplane, was born in New York City. 1945 - Spade Cooley topped the charts with
“Shame On You." 1949 - George Morgan’s Columbia Records single “Candy Kisses”
was #1 on Billboard's chart. This was George's first #1 single. 1950 - Slim
Whitman debuted on the “Louisiana Hayride." 1951 - John Dittrich, member of
“Restless Heart,” was born in New York City. 1956 - Carl Perkins rode "Blue
Suede Shoes" all the way to the top of the country charts. 1957 - Ferlin Husky,
Buddy Knox, and Jimmy Bowen appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show. 1958 - Capitol
Records released Buck Owens' single “Sweet Thing" b/w " I Only Know That I Love
You." This was Buck's second Capitol release, and like the first, it did not
hit the charts. 1959 - Marty Robbins recorded the twelve songs that were on his
Columbia album “Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs” in one session today. Don
Law and Frank Jones produced the session which included "El Paso" and "Big
Iron. The session personnel included: Marty Robbins-vocals & guitar; Grady
Martin-guitar; Jack Pruett-guitar; Bob Moore-bass. 1970 - "Raindrops Keep
Falling on My Head" won an Academy Award for Best Original Song. 1973 - Kris
Kristofferson’s single, “Why Me Lord” charted. 1989 - Clyde Moody 1915~1989,
singer, songwriter, and guitarist, died today at age 73. Clyde recorded for
several record companies, sang on the Grand Ole Opry in 1944, and played in
Bill Monroe's Bluegrass Boys band four a period of four years. 1990 - The Farm
Aid IV concert, was performed at the Hoosier Dome in Indianapolis, Indiana.
1994 - Ken Carson, age 79, member of the Sons of the Pioneers, died in Delray
Beach, Florida. 2000 - Tara Lyn Hart made her first guest appearance on the
Grand Ole Opry. 2001 - Jessica Andrews’s “Who I Am,” became her first #1
single. 2003 - Toby Keith won 3 CMT Flameworthy Video Awards. 2008 - The
Celebration (Golf & Music Event,) was held in Nashville, the 7th & 8th.
Country Music Firsts and Lasts: Roy Acuff was the first artist to record “Blue
Eyes Crying in the Rain.” Eddy Arnold made his last movie for Columbia Pictures
“Hoedown” in 1950. Emry Arthur was the first artist to record “I Am A Man of
Constant Sorrow.” Lightnin’ Chance played bass on Hank Williams last recording
session, September 23, 1952. Three #1 hits came out of that session: Your
Cheatin’ Heart, Take These Chains From My Heart and Kaw-Liga. DeFord Bailey
appeared on the WSM Barn Dance for the first time on June 19, 1926. The Grand
Ole Opry’s last Friday night performance at the Ryman Auditorium, prior to
opening the new Opry House at Opry Land, a large group of Opry stars came on
stage to sing the final song of the night, “Will The Circle Be Unbroken.” March
15, 1974. The first photo of an Opry artist to hit the press was a picture of
Dr. Humphrey Bate and his band, which appeared in the Nashville based
Tennessean, on December 20, 1925. The name of the show at that time was the WSM
Barn Dance. The Barn Dance would be renamed The Grand Ole Opry in December
1927. May Gob bless and keep you until we meet again. Jesus Said: And do not
fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who
is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. Are not two sparrows sold for a
copper coin? And not one of them falls to the ground apart from you Father's
will. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear therefore;
you are of more value than many sparrows. Matthew 10:28-31 NKJV
Bill Morrison – Concord, North Carolina © 2003 When evening falls and I’m all
alone, Much too old for Mother’s knee. In need of comfort, love, and joy, Dear
Lord Remember Me. Empower me when Satan calls, My joy grows cold with sin.
Remind me should I forget to pray, Don’t let my faith grow dim. When nighttime
fills my dreams, With old guilt and memories. Renew my strength, bring angels
near, Dear Lord Remember Me. And when the angel of death, Comes knocking at my
door. Redeem me Lord and take me home, Where pain will be no more. Lord you
healed the lepers, Healed the blind and made them see. So when I’m sick and all
alone, Dear Lord Remember Me. For our sake your blood was shed, On the cross at
Calvary. A Rose between two thorns did die, For all the world to see. America
doesn’t care anymore, About the blood shed on that tree. I know your judgment’s
coming soon, Dear Lord Remember Me.
On This Day In: 1909 - A. V. Bamford, concert promoter was born in Havana,
Cuba. Bamford was the promoter who booked the show in Canton, Ohio, where Hank
Williams was headed when he died. 1931 - Jack Clement, record producer, label
owner, songwriter, musician, and studio engineer was born in Whitehaven,
Tennessee. Cowboy Jack Clement is one of the most talented men in the history
of American music. Jack was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of
Fame in 1973, and will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame someday…
I hope. Jack left Sun Records in 1959, moved to Nashville and went to work at
RCA Victor as Chet Atkins assistant. Jack was one of the first independent
producers to work for a major label in Music City. During his career, Cowboy
Jack Clement has worn just about every hat there is in the country and
rockabilly music industry. I will just mention a few of the work products
created by Jack, when he was wearing his songwriters hat: Ballad of a Teenage
Queen; Guess Things Happen That Way; Miller's Cave; Does My Ring Hurt Your
Finger; I Know One; Just Between You and Me; Everybody Loves a Nut; Lets All
Help the Cowboys (Sing the Blues); Dirty Old Egg Sucking Dog; Flushed From the
Bathroom of Your Heart; and many more. Jack discovered and recorded Jerry Lee
Lewis, when Sam Phillips of Sun Records was on vacation in Florida. When
Charley Pride came to town, Jack wrote songs for Charley, and produced his RCA
sessions. Jack also produced sessions for Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins (who came
to RCA with Cash), and Elvis Presley. Jack Clement is a giant of a man, in
terms of his contributions to country, and rockabilly music. Jack, you're
already in my Hall of Fame, and as long as there are fans of Classic Country
Music, and Rockabilly, who are still breathing air, you will not be forgotten.
Thank you for your many contributions to the music, and the studio, and
equipment improvements you invented, that made it all sound better. 1931 - Bill
Clifton, Bluegrass vocals, and guitarist was born William August Marburg in
Riverwood, Maryland. Bill organized the first ever Bluegrass festival on July
4, 1961, at Oak Leaf Park, in Luray, Virginia. 1940 - Tommy Cash, singer,
songwriter, and guitarist born in Dyess, Arkansas. Tommy is John's younger
brother. 1941 - Jackie Lee Cochran, Rockabilly singer, was born in Dalton,
Georgia. 1944 - Bob McDill Hall of Fame songwriter, was born Robert Lee McDill
in Beaumont, Texas. Bob's first hit song, "Happy Man" was recorded in 1967 by
Perry Como. Three years later he moved to Nashville. Bobby Bare recorded an
entire album of McDill's songs, "Me and McDill" in 1977. A few examples of the
songs that brought Bob McDill to the dance would have to include: Amanda;
Baby's Got Her Blue Jeans On; Song of the South; Louisiana Saturday Night; She
Don't Know She's Beautiful; Gone Country; Don't Close Your Eyes; Rednecks,
White Socks and Blue Ribbon Beer; The Door Is Always Open; Catfish John; We
Believe In Happy endings; and many more. Bob McDill was inducted into the
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1985. Bob is quoted as having said, "You
Can't write Country music by looking down your nose at it." 1975 - Oscar Davis,
Hank Williams first manager, died in Nashville, Tennessee. 1975 - Hi Records
released the Bill Black Combo's first country chart single "Boilin' Cabbage."
Bill Black was Elvis Presley's first bass player, and played on most of his Sun
Records. Bill was fired by Col. Tom Parker, the 50%, illegal immigrant manager
of Elvis', after he had the audacity to ask for a raise after Elvis started to
make some decent money. 1982 - Record World magazine ceased publishing and
filed for bankruptcy. 1987 - Fred Maddox was inducted into the Western Swing
Hall of Fame. 1990 - The Mickey Gilley Family Theater presented their first
show in Branson, Missouri. 1994 - Kurt Cobain, leader of the rock band Nirvana
took his own life today with a shotgun. 1997 - Stoney Edwards 1929~1997,
singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist died from diabetes at age 67. 1999
- Tammy Wynette’s daughters filed a $50 million lawsuit against Tammy’s
husband, and doctor, claiming negligence on their part in the death of their
mother. 2003 - The Jamboree USA radio show celebrated its 70th anniversary. The
celebration aired on WWVA, Wheeling, West Virginia. 2005 - Monty Matthews, age
77, founding member of the Jordanaires, died in Springfield, Missouri. 2006 -
Gene Pitney 1941~2006, age 65, singer, songwriter was found dead in his Hilton
hotel room in Cardiff, Wales. The singer was found at 10:00 a.m., and had died
of natural causes while on a 30 day tour of the UK. Inducted into the
R&RHOF in 2006, Pitney wrote "Hello Mary Lou" for Rickey Nelson, and two of
Gene's hit records were duets with George Jones; "I've Got Five Dollars and
It's Saturday Night," and "Louisiana Man." Gene Pitney was laid to rest in
Somers Center Cemetery in Somers, Connecticut. 2008 - John Berry will appear in
concert at the Little Nashville Opry in Nashville, Indiana, this evening at
8:00 PM. Thought For Today: There is nothing in history to match the dire ends
to which humanity can be led by following a political and social philosophy
that consciously and absolutely excludes God.
On The Day In: 1915 - Dorothy Southworth Ritter, wife of Tex Ritter, was born
in Prescott, Arizona. 1938 - Norro Wilson a.k.a. Norris D. Wilson,
singer--songwriter, musician, and producer, was born in Scottsville, Kentucky.
Norro attended college at Western State Teachers College, and became a member
of the group The Southlanders in 1957. Acuff--Rose signed him to a publishing
contract in 1962, and Norro recorded for Mercury records in the 1960's. He was
inducted into the NSHF in 1996. Norro Wilson wrote, or co-wrote the following
songs: "The Most Beautiful Girl" recorded by Charlie Rich 1973; "A Very Special
Love Song" recorded by Charlie Rich 1974; "A Picture Of Me Without You"
recorded by George Jones 1972; "The Grand Tour" recorded by George Jones 1974;
"I Wish I Had A Mama Like You' recorded by Patti Page. Norro managed the
Nashville branch of Al Gallico Music Corp. He was awarded 39 BMI Awards. 1944 -
Robert Lee "Bob" McDill artist & songwriter, was born in Beaumont, Texas.
Bob was inducted into the Nashville Songwriter's Hall of Fame in 1985. Bob
McDill's work product included songs like: Amanda - Baby's Got Her Blue Jeans
On - Song Of The South - Louisiana Saturday Night - She Don't Know She's
Beautiful - Gone Country -Don't Close Your Eyes - Rednecks, White Socks and
Blue Ribbon Beer - The Door Is Always Open - The Closest Thing To You - Catfish
John - Nobody Likes Sad Songs - Rake And Ramblin' Man - It Must Be Love - We
Believe In Happy Endings - and so many more. Artists who chose to record Bob
Dill songs include: Perry Como, Ronnie Milsap, Earl Thomas Conley, Shenandoah,
Waylon Jennings, Don Williams, Mel McDaniel, Alabama, Alan Jackson, Keith
Whitley, Dan Seals, Johnny Russell, Wayland Holyfield, Mickey Gilley, Dave
& Sugar, Mel Street, Jerry Lee Lewis, Bobby Bare, Conway Twitty, John
Schneider, and a host of others. Bob graduated from Lamar University in 1966,
and was brought to Nashville by Cowboy Jack Clement a short time later. 1954 -
Johnny & Jack's RCA Victor single (Oh baby Mine) I Get So Lonely hit the
Billboard magazine chart today. Pat Ballard wrote the song, this was Johnny
& Jack's 4th chart record, and would become their first #1 hit. 1959 - Bill
Anderson made his first guest appearance on The Grand Ole Opry. 1964 - Buck
Owens’ self-penned Capitol single “Together Again” charted today and eventually
went to #1. 1965 - Ernie Ashworth's Hickory single "Because I Cared" hit the
Cashbox Country Singles Chart. Jack Turner wrote the song, and it remained on
the country charts for 9 weeks. 1971 - Jason Sellers singer, songwriter was
born in Gilmer, Texas. Jason recorded for BNA from 1997~2000. He was married to
Lee Ann Womack 1991~1997. 1980 - Red Sovine 1918~1980, age 61, died of a heart
attack while driving in Nashville. Red was laid to rest in Woodlawn Memorial
Park, Nashville, Tennessee. Red's wife Norma is buried next to her husband.
Norma died in 1976. 1981 - Earl Thomas Conley's Sunbird Records single "Fire
& Smoke" hit the country charts today. This was the former steel mill
worker's first #1 hit. Later that same year Earl signed with RCA, and 16 of his
next 23 releases went to #1. 1988 - Buck Owens & Dwight Yoakam recorded
“Streets Of Bakersfield" at Capitol Recording Studios in Hollywood, California.
Homer Joy wrote the song, and Pete Anderson produced the session. Studio
personnel included: Buck Owens-vocal; Dwight Yoakam-vocal & guitar; Pete
Anderson-lead guitar; Don Reed-fiddle; Flaco Jimenez-accordian; Skip
Edwards-piano; Taras Prodaniuk-bass; and Jeff Donovan-drums. The Reprise single
was released in June and went to #1. The song also appeared on Dwight's Reprise
LP/CD "Buena Noches From A Lonely Room." The album was released in August and
went to #1, with four of the cuts making the country charts as singles. The
album was certified Platinum by the RIAA. This was Yoakam's first #1 single.
1994 - Tracy Lawrence was arrested in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, after he followed
a car transporting three teenagers, off I-40 to a residence. Tracy fired two
shots from a .357 magnum revolver, and was charged with two counts of
aggravated assault, and carrying a weapon without a permit. Lawrence was placed
on probation for one year, and the felony chargers were later dropped. 2003 -
June Carter Cash was hospitalized for six days at Nashville’s Baptist Hospital.
2006 - String Masters All-star stringed instrument players—including Sam Bush,
Jerry Douglas, Stuart Duncan, Bela Fleck, Mark Schatz, and Bryan
Sutton—performed in an evening that explored country music's roots and
progressive trends at the Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater. 2006 - Sandy
Brooks, ex-wife of Garth Brooks was kidnapped at gunpoint from her home today
near Tulsa, Oklahoma by a man she employed to work on her farm. Sandy permitted
a bail bondsman to come on her property for the purpose of arresting her
employee on an outstanding warrant. When he approached the man the employee
drew a gun and forced Sandy into a car, and instructed her to drive away. Sandy
drove several miles and then stopped the car and ran inside a convenience
store. Quintine Cornelius Harper, age 24, was later arrested and charged with
kidnapping and weapons charges. Thought For Today: Jesus speaking: But i say to
you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give acount of it in the
day of judgment. For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you
will be condemned. Matthew 15:17-20 NKJV
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