This is pledge month for PBS in Buffalo. Last night they had a special on country music in which some artists from the 50's and 60's made guest appearances.
I don't profess to be a country music aficianado, but I do enjoy ballads and some of the best come out of country music.
I particularly enjoyed the Browns who sang "Old Lamplighter" and "Three Bells". Considering their age, it was a remarkable performance. Does anyone remember these songs.
Glen Campbell also appeared and he looked remarkably fit, considering his recent challenges.
Gord Gibbons
Brampton, Ontario
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Gord. PBS is one of my favorite networks. They use to have pledge drives twice a year that last all week long. Now they have them every other week it seems. But I do enjoy the groups that get together from the 50's and 60's. It is wonderful to see them again. In most cases the people in the groups are not the original people. I still enjoy them though. Poor Glen, he is sure having his struggles, but as long as he is trying, I am happy for him. Who of us has not had our struggles. Support...support...support. That is what we all need. Winston Allison
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Hi Gord
I saw that PBS special. PBS is a favourite of mine. Some of the others were Marty Robbins, Patsy Cline, Eddy Arnold. Going waaaaaay back. Good stuff.
BobB
Must be PBS is on a campagne all over the US this week. Our specials have been more of the 50's Doo Wop which I have been enjoying. My High School era at VHS 54-58 So many happy memories Ruth
I watched the PBS DooWop special too, my favourite kind of music. The groups back then knew how to sing, and entertain. And they dressed beautifully!! Dianne
Was this the Doo Wop show recorded in Pittsburgh around 2002? That was the show hosted by Jerry Butler and Franki Vallee. I ordered the DVD's from Time Warner and really enjoy them. They weren't necessarily cheap, although I don't believe that they are available in stores. Regardless, I would recommend them. Gord Gibbons
Ah yes memories, I especially enjoyed the 'Brothers Four' . Good harmony, all acoustic instruments. In the fifties the "Main" area was solid country. The Rialto (Next door to Main Cafe) had a marvelous guitatist Named Norman Peterson. I asked why he stayed on the Main. He said that he had four kids and needed the steady income. Said when he played the high class clubs, they changed the show every week so he needed an agent. Sometimes the agent would come up dry for a week. On the main he paid his five bucks a week to 'The Pegre" and he had a steady job. Even the club owner Gerge Panus could not fire him without their permission. Ed
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