EDDY ARNOLD GUESTBOOK ENTRIES FROM JULY 01,
2003 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
Frank Cunningham - September 30, 2003
Comments:
"Lovebug Itch" charted No. 2 for Eddy Arnold; 1950
Sandra Osborne - September 28, 2003
E-mail: sandy_oz@hotmail.com
Hometown: Kolkata, India
Comments:
Nancy have a good trip! Please give our best to Eddy.
Bill love the new pictures you have put in. That particular section
is still under construction I see but the pictures are excellent. All of
them. Though I was particularly breathless at the Valley Forge ones. Great
going Bill. Please keep it up! God bless.
DON STEWART - September 28, 2003
E-mail: stew01@ptd.net
Hometown: Stevens, Pa. 17578
Comments:
"COMMITTEE MEMBER" NANCY RICHARDSON TO SEE EDDY ARNOLD
Last year "Nancy Richardson", Frank Cunningham, Bill Shoop,Bill
Comer {Web Master}, and myself formed a "Committee", to try and get Eddy
Arnold nominated for the Kennedy Art Center Award. You can read Nancy's
story about our quest, on Main page titled, "Our Story". As most Eddy fans
know he was shunned once again. A few of us had plans to visit Eddy last
year at his office in Brentwood Tenn. A lot of the wind was knocked out
of our sails when we failed again to get him nominated for this honor.
Frank Cunningham, had plans to meet with Nancy, to pay Eddy a visit....as
well as Nancy and myself at another time. But all plans were sorta put
on hold ...when once again our hero was shunned. Nancy wanted me to go
with her last year...because she claims, she would be speachless seeing
him alone. Well now that she has seen,Doris Lewis saw him recently...or
whatever got her nerve up. She called Roberta, { Eddy's secretary } and
has a scheduled meeting with Eddy this Tuesday Sept. 30th at 1:30 p.m.
So please check back for her account of this meeting with Eddy...as I know
it will be an interesting read. Ed Read has posted his story also on "Main"
page of this site. He tells in his story.... about how one day, Eddy walked
into his business which is only one short block away from his office and
introduced himself. Since that day Eddy and Ed Read have become great friends.
After Nancy told me of her up coming meeting with Eddy...I asked her to
drop in to see Ed Read if he wasn't busy. So stayed tuned....and see what
developes in the coming week !! Nancy...I envy you...bring us back a GREAT
story. Don Stewart
Diane - September 26, 2003
E-mail: rskipol@hotmail.com
Hometown: Goshen
Comments:
PLEASE PLEASE HELP ME OUT. My favorite album is Turn the World Around
and I cannot find it on CD. Please produce this and I will buy the first
one.
It is the all time best album by Eddy Arnold and I can't even find all
of the songs on other albums to collect them that way. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE
Derek Earl - September 26, 2003
E-mail: huntingshack@hotmail.com
Hometown: Grand Forks Buffalo Farm, ND
Comments:
I love Eddy Arnold. I have a picture of him holding me in the kitchen
of my grandparents house. I was three. I also have a signed picture from
him in the year 1987. He stayed at my grandparents house back in the eighties,
He rocks.
Chuckie - September 24, 2003
E-mail: dean424@yahoo.com
Comments:
The article by Doris about her visit with Eddy and Roberta was excellent.
Those few people who chose to say smutty things about her writing are typical
of the insensitive and downright nasty clods that make up about 0.0000001%
of our population. They are entitled to their opinions and nothing more.
To paraphrase something said many years ago: "T'would be better for them
to keep their mouths shut and be thought a fool than to open them and remove
all doubt", as in this case.
Doris had a fine visit with a great singer and we are glad she shared
it with us.
Now, shower me with your venom and leave Doris alone.
Sandra Osborne - September 24, 2003
E-mail: sandy_oz@hotmail.com
Hometown: Kolkata, India
Comments:
There you go. That's the kind of attitude and support we need. Thank
you Nancy for the brilliant and practical solution. This way everyone's
a winner. I usually stay far away from disagreements too, but when your
friends are hurting you have got to help. Thank you for your great idea.
That's from us folks. Now we need YOUR stories, anecdotes, poems, and ideas
for the main page. Dont be aloof or shy. Get in touch with Bill Comer or
write on this page if you have anything at all to share on Eddy. We will
love and appreciate them. This is mainly to encourage those who have never
participated before. We are a great team. Come on in and join us. Everyone
is welcome. Just so long as you pay your respects to Bill and this site.
And maintain your decorum and good nature.
Nancy L. Richardson - September 24, 2003
E-mail: nancyl@scrtc.com
Hometown: Greensburg, KY
Comments:
I don't usually get involved in disagreements but the solution of
this one is so simple. Bill has so much to open and read on this
wonderfull site if there is something you don't care for just go to the
next article, what is the big deal? I personally think that Doris wrote
a very nice story of her visit with Eddy and Roberta. I am sure most
of us would like to have been in her place. Keep up the great work Bill!!!
Nancy
Sandra Osborne - September 24, 2003
E-mail: sandy_oz@hotmail.com
Hometown: Kolkata, India
Comments:
To Bill, Frank, Larry and Doris:
First of all A Very Morning to you all! Hope each one of you has
a lovely sunshiny day. Now a few words if I may to each one of you. Saves
time and is convenient to address you jointly this way. I hope none of
you will mind.
To Bill: How are you my friend? I am
truly saddened and alarmed at all the aggression. My heart goes out to
you when I see the beautiful trust and platform to Eddy you have given
us being used in this disturbing fashion. Don’t despair, don’t give up!
Please friends do remember to check your nastiness(if any!) and
your claws at the door when you enter this wonderful man’s Bill Comer’s
portals. BE NICE! If you cant be supportive of anyone or everyone here.
Then hold your peace! It will be greatly appreciated believe me. And God
will bless you for it too.
To Doris: Hats off to you girl for
completing your task and sharing your visitation so beautifully. You did
good girl!! There is much to be proud of. So chin up. Don’t let the cats
get to you. Just smile and be happy for yourself. We are all happy for
you. You did well. Congratulations!!
To Frank: Hi sir! How’s life? I loved
your quote from the Corinthians. It benefits us all to pay close heed to
those words. I also have a quote of my own for you from the bible for the
recent slings and arrows you received, “Lord forgive them for they do not
know what they do.” I say that whenever I am hurt, it helps me maintain
my peace of mind and tranquility. There is another thing I admired about
you recently i.e. your restraint and dignity in the face of ridiculous
opposition. You are a wonderful fine example to follow. Please keep it
up sir! We need your inspiring presence on these pages.
And last but not the least to Larry:
Upper case, or lower case, you rock sir! Nobody’s speaks it better than
you do, that too in just two words, “Nuff said!” How cool and appropriate
is that! Its like music to my ears! And the best part of it is that you
are soooooo right!!
Cannot leave without saying a word to the friends I have here on
this website whom I haven’t addressed directly BE HEALTHY, BE SAFE, BE
HAPPY and oh yes, BE GOOD !! You know who you are!
Warmest regards to you all!
Sandra Osborne
Doris Lewis - September 23, 2003
E-mail: dodogg@juno.com
Hometown: Willow Creek, CA
Comments:
I thank Don, Frank, Larry and especially Bill Comer for their VERY
kind remarks. I agree with all of them! Everyone is entitled to his opinion!
My opinion is that we should not use this WONDERFUL web site for a debate.
Bill, with Don and Frank and MANY other fans have made this web site a
fantastic place to go to and hear about a wonderful man!!! IT SHOULD remain
just that! My meeting with DR. Arnold and Roberta Edging was an experience
I will NEVER forget. I spoke from the heart, and my STYLE should have NOTHING
to do with HOW I said it. Some people have the gift of writing, others
have different gifts. Nothing can take the joy and excitement from me or
my family. Let us just concentrate on Eddy Arnold and the wonderful music
he has given ALL of us for so long. I wish if ANYONE would like to critique
my writing, they may contact ME on MY e-mail address. I accept ALL constructive
criticism and will delete the rest. Bill Comer and many others have spent
a LOT of time on this web site. I also think if those few people who didn't
like the way I expressed myself would remember the "Love of the great man"
they claim to have and express that "Love" to others it would be to their
advantage!! Let' NOT spoil it!! Let's not argue over HOW to say it!
Frank Cunningham - September 23, 2003
E-mail: fcunning@ptd.net
Hometown: Mechanicsburg, PA
Comments:
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast,
it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily
angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.”
The previous quote is from 1 Corinthians 13. 4-5. I believe if all
people would keep St. Paul’s words in mind, they would not only take a
different approach to posting to this wonderful site, but also, maybe,
have better relations with their peers.
One must remember that heavy handed comments about any ones' attempt
to be helpful certainly does not meet with St. Paul’s finishing statement
of “Love being the greatest of all.”
God Bless You Doris for your fine effort. It really helps those
of us who have never met Eddy. As I had written before, I was in such awe
when seeing Eddy Arnold perform I could not remember any of his songs.
I just sat there with tears in my eyes.
My wife says that I am never at a loss for words but I can tell
you that I would be speechless if I was face to face with Eddy…and probably
cry. I believe that 99% of the Eddy Arnold fans never meeting Eddy live
by the outstanding lyrics of, “I’ll hold you in my heart until I can hold
you in my arms.”
Frank Cunningham - September 23, 2003
Comments:
"The Eddy Arnold Show" began on NBC Radio (sponsored by Purina);
1950
Bill Comer - September 23, 2003
E-mail: Bill830@aol.com
Hometown: Orlando
Homepage Address: www.eddyarnold.com
Comments:
I spoke with Roberta the morning that Doris and her family members
were in Brentwood.
She told me that Doris had called and that she asked Doris to call
back after breakfast so she could talk to Eddy and somehow work in their
visit to his office as he had many appointments that day.
Eddy and Roberta rearranged his schedule in order to meet with them
at 1:30 PM.
I spoke with Roberta the following day and she told me how much
she and Eddy enjoyed meeting with Doris, her sister-in-law and the nephew.
To summarize, Doris and her family had a delightful meeting with Eddy and
Roberta, and Eddy and Roberta had a delightful meeting with Doris and her
family members. To quote Larry Risko "'Nuff said."
I'm just curious why neither of the two
couples who were so critical of the article that Doris wrote did not post
their E-mail address. Bill Comer
Larry Risko - September 22, 2003
E-mail: lamandra@megalink.net
Hometown: Bryant Pond, ME
Comments:
Don,
I couldn't agree with you more! I enjoyed Doris's account of her
meeting with Eddy, as I enjoy hearing about anything having to do with
him. (Doris, You go girl!) I am dismayed at the recent spate of letters
that i can only describe as mean spirited (sorry to our friends down under,
but I'll leave the previous "I"
in lower case...it will give them something to critique). The slams
of Doris and Frank in recent days is uncalled for. Please folks, let's
celebrate Eddy's accomplishments with good will and fellowship as we are
all here for the same reason. 'Nuff said.
Marie Claire Thomas - September 22, 2003
Hometown: Reno, Nevada
Comments:
My brother and I consider EDDY our friend as he has brought so much
joy into our lives. We are absolutely devoted to him. And we love to read
about him here at this website. We have been visiting here since December
2002.
The reason I write is because I tend to agree with Laurie Mcneil
and Charles Bremmer. While I absolutely agree with Don Stewart that Eddy
is a quiet and reserved gentleman, dont you think he deserves a well written
account of him. A poorly presented tale with shabby spelling and punctuation
doesnt do the great man any justice at all. No one is honoured more than
a job well done for him or her. Hope you can see our side too.
You say it yourself on this very page Mr Stewart that it is "a self
warming story". Certainly it is not a heartwarming account of Eddy.
This is a wonderful prestigous site and we are proud and love the
standard and variety it maintains for Eddy. I have read all the articles
many times over. And almost everyone has passion for Eddy in their stories.
Ms.Lewis' story, through utterly no fault of hers whatsoever, lacks that
zip and clarity of vision.
We hope the site can appreciate honest criticism without getting
defensive about it. While being a true account, it is sadly very uninterestingly
presented. Perhaps we are dissatisfied because EDDY does not come out very
clearly in the recount. His figure is somehow very blurry. We understand
some of the contributions here are not by professional writers, but as
a reader and frequent visitor to this website it is always a sheer delight
to read a well written to fabulous article on EDDY that has always graced
this website thus far. I guess we had gotten used to expecting nothing
less than the best on this website.
While we are grateful for the newest addition to the website we
are not awed by it. Sorry but the truth is always out there!
We thank the webmaster for making every effort to bring Eddy closer
to us and hope he will always have in future excellent reading material
about EDDY for the fans to this website.
Thank you.
DON STEWART - September 22, 2003
E-mail: stew01@ptd.net
Hometown: Stevens, Pa. 17578
Comments:
HELLO FROM ON TOP !!!
Hello to Lurie McNeil & Charlie Bremmer.... I was completely
shocked by your uncalled for lashing out at Doris Lewis's story. If you
liked the site, we are happy for you. This is an open book { pardon the
pun }for all persons to read and hopefully enjoy. It was nice of you to
say nice things about some of the rest of us...including me. But we are
all truly novice writer's at best. We are not in competition against each
other.....and I do hope the others named by you, speak up as well. We write
because of our love and devotion towards Eddy...and this GREAT web site.
This self warming story that Doris wrote was a true account of her exciting
visit to meet EDDY ARNOLD. I have had the pleasure of meeting Eddy on three
occasions. As every true Eddy Arnold fan knows.... Eddy is not flamboyant
and very laid back in his ways.... so your not going to hear whistles and
horns going off when meeting him. Doris did mention she was awe struck
when she met Eddy, as so many are. We come to these pages to read others
input of their experiences with Eddy in person... as was Doris's case.
Or to just dream about how that must have been for Doris. I have written
many articles since this web site was opened in March 1998....good or bad
as the case may be. But it wasn't my intent to compete with the others....just
try to give a little input as other do. You mentioned how this was your
first visit to the site. So It is my guess you haven't read all of the
stories. As I said before, we are not professional writers, such as Don
Cusic...who's biography "I'll Hold You In My Heart"...or Michael
Streissguth's biography "Pioneer Of The Nashville Sound"can be found on
these pages and purchased for you reading pleasure. Another good book that
is listed on this site is Mike Freda's "Discography 1944 - 1996." These
are professional writers...all the rest of us including me ....just try
our best. Doris, as the Web Master Bill Comer has stated, is a devoted
Eddy Arnold fan, and was not trying to impress you with her writing abilities.
She was just excited as any of us would be to meet this GREAT MAN. I have,
as I said before met him with others back stage several times. But I never
had the pleasure of a one on one encounter at his office, such as Doris
experienced. I'm sure Doris will feel your barbs...and I truly feel sorry
for her. We do hope you re-visit this site again....not all have the same
taste. Maybe you will get the feel of all our emotions....good or bad.
But please don't tear people apart as you so unkindly did. I'm not trying
to be tust...but perhaps I could talk you into writing an article for this
site. Remember the old expression...."If you can't say anything nice about
a person.....don't say anything at all." Have a nice day !!!....Don Stewart.
Don: Doris wrote a very nice article
concerning her visit with Eddy. Perhaps the two couples who are so
critical are jealous because they were not able to spend some time with
this American icon. Bill Comer
Maheen - September 22, 2003
E-mail: wick5894@rogers.com
Hometown: Mississauga, Ontario Canada
Comments:
Great news friends! Eddy has a new CD which will be released on
October 21st called The Altimate Eddy Arnold. I wonder what songs will
be on this CD.
Maheen.
Laurie McNeil & Charles Bremmer - September 22, 2003
Hometown: Perth, Western Australia
Comments:
Hello from Down Under!
We love music of the 40s, 50s and 60s and Eddy is one of our all
time favourite seranaders. This is our very first visit to your website
and we almost turned away having just finished reading the recount with
the flashing NEW neon sign! Sorry nothing personal at all and we dont mean
to so critically harsh but this is deadbeat depressive piece of writing
and the personal visit that should be sparkling, after all it is Eddy you
are visiting ,sounds so boring; the two of us suspect even Eddy was bored
stiff he had to "perk up" but then we persevered and read Christy Miller,
Don Stewart, Leo Beaulieu, Frank Cunningham, Sandra Osborne and Ed Read
and BINGO..WOW...WOW..good on you folks you do Eddy very proud indeed.
We hope to catch the other wonderful writers we have missed the next time
we visit and read more information on Eddy on this website.
All in all a VERY nice website. THANK YOU VERY MUCH INDEED. If we
may overlook the first one we read here the others make a very lasting
GOOD impression. Please keep the good work up. And we are sure Ms. Lewis
is a very sweet lady but she is out of her league here among the other
GREAT writeups. But we guess everybody counts so good on ya too Ms. Lewis,
hope you will excuse our very frank remarks. If you are offended please
remember, there are others who may like reading your recount of your visit.
Sorry but we just didn't enjoy it. No offense again but it just had no
energy to it at all. It was so lacklustre and straightforward as to be
boring. One of us was falling asleep! There is a certain element called
"magic" in writing...you simply dont have it. What you should have done
is gotten one of these great writers to do the recounting for you, or at
least edit it for you. Surely, nothing essential would have been missing
and seeing how impressive their writing is, they would have done you proud
and surely given you all credit for your recount in their own way.You see
if a treatment of a story is right its worth coming back again and again
to visit.
Anyway thankfully there is a lot of excellent writing on EDDY available
here. So we will be back someday soon we hope. GOODDAY !!
Doris Lewis has been a supporter of this
website for many years. This was her first visit with Eddy and Roberta
and she did an excellent job in writing of her experience and sharing it
with the visitors to this website. It's unfortunate that you two
would verbally abuse her in the manner in which you did. It was most
unfortunate that you continued to lash out and try to destroy the pleasure
and excitement that Doris conveyed in her remarks. Bill
Comer
Ken Crandall - September 21, 2003
E-mail: ken@crandallrealestate.com
Hometown: Sterling, Colorado
Comments:
In 1952 when I was 9, I received a little 78 rpm record player with
an Eddy Arnold album (my dad really liked Eddy Arnold). It had Cattle Call,
Just a Little Lovin' and others. Through the years my dad and I collected
about all of Eddy's music. In later years I had a regional country band
with two of my sons. I did a lot of Eddy Arnold songs in honor of my dad.
I've had a lifetime of enjoying the great Eddy Arnold music. Thanks so
much.
Steve Tasallo - September 21, 2003
E-mail: smtpmbt@aol.com
Hometown: E.St. Louis IL
Comments:
My dad used to sing Eddy's songs at the kitchen table. One day I
saw a tape for sale and bought it for old times sake. Would you believe
my one year old baby loved it so much we had to keep it in the car to console
her. She is 4 now and still loves him.
Frank Cunningham - September 21, 2003
Comments:
Eddy Arnold recorded his favorite song, "I Really Don't Want To
Know," charting No. 1; 1954
Richard Yaklich - September 18, 2003
E-mail: ryaklich@fmc.edu
Hometown: Miami, FL
Comments:
I always love coming to this wonderful site. Eddy Arnold is an extrodinary
individual - One of the most talented singers ever!!!
September 16, 2003
Comments:
Hip, hip, hooray! Bob, you made my day! Good for you to tell it
like it is! I agree with you and I am sure many other fans do too! No name,
just a loyal fan!
Larry Risko - September 15, 2003
E-mail: lamandra@megalink.net
Hometown: Bryant Pond, ME
Comments:
Donna Edwards,
There is currently a copy of "Songs Of the Young World" for auction
on e bay. Just thought I'd let you know. Larry
Mr. & Mrs. Lyle Andrews - September 14, 2003
E-mail: landrews@bigtube.net
Hometown: Caro, Michigan
Comments:
Dear Eddy Arnold: Or once known as the "Plowboy". We go back a few
years together listening to your wonderful music. In fact we stopped into
the little party store not far from your home where you use to drive up
in your jeep and visit with your fans.
You always had time to say hello and visit. And after 50 years we
are still your fans and enjoy listening to your music.
DON STEWART - September 14, 2003
E-mail: stew01@ptd.net
Hometown: Stevens, Pa.
Comments:
HI ALL EDDY ARNOLD FANS !!!!!
I'd like to call you attention, to the fact it is DEANNA POWERS
birthday today. For those of you who may not know her...she has contributed
to this site immensely. I first asked her about two years ago, if she thought
she could add an Eddy Arnold song to her great web pages with beautiful
graphics. She not only put that first song "Bouquet Of Roses"... on at
my request. But followed this up with several more songs at Bill's and
my request. Not only that, she added a link to Bill Comer {Web Master}...to
her great site. In turn, Bill did the same thing by adding a link to her
page...plus her sisters page. She has been awful supportive of this site...so
I ask all Eddy Fans to sign her guest book, or send her a Birthday wish
today. You can click on main web page and click on "HALL OF FAME SONG"...then
on "Home"...at bottom of page, for her sisters great page and links to
her's as well. Or type in http://mit.mido.net/deepow3/ziplo-bouquet.html
Or send her birthday wishes at her email addy deepow3@mit.midco.net I thank
all that will send her this birthday wish as DEANNA has done so much for
this great site. Thanks...Don Stewart
Happy Birthday, Deanna, from Eddy's fans.
Bill Comer
Cindylou - September 12, 2003
E-mail: cindylou6@stny.rr.com
Hometown: Binghamton NY
Homepage Address: Yahoo
Comments:
This is the second time I have visited this site, and each time,
it brings back, Happy and Sad Memories, and Eddy Arnold had his own style
of bringing it to me. I feel so honored to have been introduced to this
web site by the none other that "Die Hard, Don Stewart" what a wonderful
man he is to not just Eddy Arnold, but the Gentleman in Fl. that keeps
him going with songs to do of Eddys, Thank you for that Mr. Comer, you
have a true sincere friend with this Gentleman. I look forward to anything
new that come up in your web site. I Love It. From the time I was a little
girl till today, Eddy is the "Man" ,,,,,,Thank You so very much for giving
me the opportunity to Thank All that are involved, especially my friend,
Don Stewart, Cindylou
Corwin Johnson - September 10, 2003
E-mail: mmilkyway3@aol.com
Hometown: Clackamas Oregon
Comments:
Eddy Arnold was a great singer and the best song I believe he ever
had was a "Bouquet of roses". Also liked the "Tennessee stud"
Bill Clark - September 10, 2003
E-mail: wclark7@kc.rr.com
Hometown: Overland Park, Kansas
Comments:
This is one of the best web-sites available. You have done a great
job of detailing the life and career
of one of the greatest performers in the history of entertainment.
I am 70 years of age, and I have listened to, and enjoyed, the music of
Eddy Arnold
virtually all of his career. The man couldn't be without class if
his life depended on it! When he re-
tired, we truly lost an entertainment ICON. No right-
thinking person could ever begrudge him a dollar of his riches,
a moment of his fame, an iota of his talent, nor a single honor he has
received. I've never heard a single derogatory remark about Mr. Arnold,
and in the entertainment world, that is the
EXCEPTION! If I could spend a couple of hours with any entertainer
in the world, it would be a toss-up between Mr. Arnold and Mr. Sonny James.
These two men have in common that neither of them have received ALL the
accolades, and recognition, they both deserve. It is my hope that Mr. Arnold
and his dear wife enjoy a healthy, happy, and lengthy retirement. Ad THANKS
for all the many years of wonderful music.
Larry Risko - September 09, 2003
E-mail: lamandra@megalink.net
Hometown: Bryant Pond, ME
Comments:
Donna,
I Love How You Love Me was originally released by Eddy on the album
"Songs of The Young World" about 1969 or 70. It is one of my all time favorites
also. You can often find used copies of this album on e-bay. Good Luck
T.J. Shope - September 09, 2003
E-mail: tjshope@hotmail.com
Hometown: Coolidge, AZ
Comments:
I just want to thank Mr. Cunningham for putting the the hit records
and their dates on the message board. I wasn't alive yet to hear and see
when these songs came out and it is very interesting to read about it.
Frank Cunningham - September 09, 2003
Comments:
"Many Tears Ago" was a # 10 hit for Eddy Arnold in 1949. It was
his 19th chart record.
Donna Edwards - September 08, 2003
E-mail: diamondd@linkabit.com
Hometown: Keysville, Virginia
Comments:
I would like to know about a song that Mr. Arnold sang many years
ago. My husband and I have been trying for many years to get a copy
of it. Hope you can help.
I Love How You Love Me.
Thank you.
Have always love Mr. Arnold's songs and the man himself. He is the
greatest.
Donna:
I LOVE HOW YOU LOVE ME (Released on
the following albums and CDs)
RCA VICTOR [12" LP]
LSP-4110 1969 (Songs Of The Young World)
RCA VICTOR [12" LP]
APL1-0481 1974 (Eddy Arnold Sings Love Songs)
RCA CAMDEN [12" LP]
ACL1-0099 1973 (I Love How You Love Me)
PICKWICK [12" LP]
ACL-0099 1973 (I Love How You Love Me)
READER'S DIGEST [CD]
RD7-168 1996 (Welcome To My World)
Bill Comer
Sandra Osborne - September 06, 2003
Hometown: Kolkata, India
Comments:
Doris - Hi!
Thrilled to hear you met Dr. Arnold. Perhaps if you could share
with us a little more about your visit with the great man...no matter how
mundane...one is never bored or too inspired to know more/same about Eddy.
Give us a sense of what it was like being in the presence of this great
man and talking to him on a personal one on one level these days.
I know you said he was cordial and a true southern gentleman...that is
a given with Eddy...did he say anything interesting that you would like
to share with the rest of his fans...i.e.about his music, his time now
& in the past, his fans. Sorry to be so enthusiastically pressing but
any little tidbit on recent news about Eddy will be lapped up and much
appreciated...but of course I do not wish to infringe on anyone's privacy...but
if you do have something more about your visit in general with Eddy please
do share once again.
Would be much obliged.
I absolutely agree and love the fact that they (Dr. Arnold &
Roberta) appreciate Bill Comer so much. Bill truly is a wonderful man.
He has preserved the dignity and the integrity of this website and has
given us all an incredible and wonderful forum to support his mission in
the promotion of Eddy at all times.
And the best thing about the website is that it is so user friendly,
speedy and convenient. And whether you are the privileged who have Eddy
information at your fingertips and happy access to the great man via books/
personal visits or the relatively new and unaware like yours truly...visiting
Bill's website is like breathing the same air as Dr. Eddy Arnold does...what
more could an Eddy Arnold fan ask for? Thank you Bill. And ALL who have
contributed with their dynamism and time and effort to making this a fabulous
site that Dr. Arnold will continue to be proud of.
And thanks Doris...you are soooooooooo lucky to have met Dr. Arnold.
Doris Lewis - September 05, 2003
E-mail: dodogg@juno.com
Hometown: Willow Creek, CA
Comments:
Just return from visiting Dr. Arnold in Brentwood. It was the highlight
of my trip. He was very cordial and a true Southern gentleman. His secretary,
Roberta was very helpful. They both appreciate Bill Comer and his hard
work in keeping the web site up to date and informative. "A wonderful man",
they both said. I, too, am very appreciative of Mr. Comer in all his hard
work on the website.
Frances I. Hale - September 05, 2003
E-mail: iona136@aol.com
Hometown: Union Park, Florida
Comments:
I have been a fan of Eddy's since childhood and I enjoy and appreciate
the information that Mr. Frank Cunningham posts on the guestbook. I hope
he does not stop this practice as it gives us interesting information and
facts that are not readily available without spending time to research
for the information.
Please keep up the good work Mr. Cunningham.
Frances
J. F. Brown - September 04, 20031
Hometown: Reedsville, PA
Comments:
I for one am happy to see Mr. Arnold's hit songs shown with their
dates and successes. I have been a fan for a much shorter period than most
of the posters to this sight and it is helpful to know the anniversaries
of such songs. They bring back fond memories.
It is too bad that people have such little time in their lives that
they make an issue out of such a person's effort.
As they say, get a life!
Heartbeat's One & Two - 50's & 60's - September 04, 2003
Hometown: Brownwood
Homepage Address: http://www.centex.net/~elliott
Comments:
I've enjoyed my visit very much. Your site is really great. Keep
up the excellent work you are doing! Sites like yours make it a pleasure
to explore the web. When you have some free time I invite you to stop over
to visit us again, and to offer any comments or suggestions you might have.
Warmest Regards, Beverly aka Heartbeat Two. http://www.centex.net/~elliott/
Maheen - September 04, 2003
E-mail: wick5894@rogers.com
Hometown: Mississauga, Ontario Canada
Comments:
In a way, I have to agree with Bob. Well, I think it's fun to know
what song Eddy charted on this day, but I think Bob is right in saying
that we don't need constant reminders every single day from that same individual.
We must get others an opportunity to sign this great guestbook and not
have the same person signing it over and over again every other day.
Sincerely, Maheen.
Bob Daisey - September 04, 2003
E-mail: RD0405@aol.com
Hometown: Dover, DE
Comments:
As devoted Eddy Arnold fans who frequent this Website I think we
all know about his career accomplishments, when to send him a Birthday
card, His hit songs, what year and how they charted. Even if someone doesn't
the information is in at least one of the three books that have been written
about Eddy. My point is why do we have to be bombarded with this information
in the Guestbook. We all know the writers are knowledgeable but give the
rest of us some credit for knowing all are most of this information already
therefore we don't need daily reminders from certain individuals on a daily
basis. Give us and the Guestbook a break, please!
Frank Cunningham - September 02, 2003
Comments:
Eddy Arnold & Col. Tom Parker dissolved management deal; 1953
Cindylou - September 01, 2003
E-mail: cindylou6@stny.rr.com
Hometown: Binghamton, New York
Comments:
Hi, This is a very interesting website, and Thank God DON STEWART
recommended that I visit this website. I have been a big fan of Eddy Arnold
for years. Again, Thank You Don Stewart, for recommending this site to
me. Cindylou
Don has sent many visitors to this site
over the years. He is very supportive of this dedication to Eddy.
Bill Comer
Frank Cunningham - August 28, 2003
Comments:
"Just A Little Lovin' (Will Go A Long, Long Way)" charted #1 for
Eddy Arnold; 1948
"My Daddy Is Only A Picture" charted #5 for Eddy Arnold; 1948
"This Is The Thanks I Get (For Loving You)" charted #3 for Eddy
Arnold; 1954
Frank Cunningham - August 23, 2003
Comments:
Eddy Arnold's #1 single "I'll Hold You In My Heart (Till I Can Hold
You In My Arms)" charted; 1947
Paul Ivie - August 22, 2003
E-mail: iv2p@aol.com
Hometown: Coeur D Alene
Comments:
I have been an Eddy Arnold fan since I was a Kid. I believe Eddy
Arnold has the purest voice to ever sing a song. Songs such as "A Bouquet
of Roses, Cattle Call, You Don't Know Me, But I Really Don't Want To Know,"
etc. are unmatched pure natural voice quality.
margie fogleman - August 22, 2003
E-mail: margietulip@earthlink.net
Hometown: whiteland, indiana
Comments:
My mother has always loved Eddy Arnold and I grew up listening to
her records of his songs. I'm now closing in on 60 years and mom is still
with me and still listening. Mr. Arnold is still her favorite singer and
we both hope he's doing OK
Frank Cunningham - August 21, 2003
Comments:
Eddy Arnold's "Hep Cat Baby" charted No. 3; 1954
Frank Cunningham - August 20, 2003
Comments:
Sandy Owen:
RICHEST MAN (IN THE WORLD), THE
READER'S DIGEST [CD] RD7-168 1996
Use a google search for the Eddy Arnold and you should come up with
a site for his songs.
Frank Cunningham - August 20, 2003
Comments:
Anniversary date:
Eddy Arnold recorded "Texarkana Baby"; 1947
Eddy Arnold recorded "My Daddy Is Only A Picture"; 1947
Eddy Arnold recorded "Anytime"; 1947
Eddy Arnold recorded "Then I Turned And Walked Slowly Away"; 1947
Sandra Osborne - August 20, 2003
Homemetown: Kolkata, India
Comments:
Dear Maheen!
Thank you for writing in. I was shaken to the core that my humble
tribute to Dr. Eddy Arnold touched you at such a deep level. I hope they
were tears of joy. I would never want you being sad by anything I have
written on Eddy. Eddy should always be celebrated with a smile. In this
very beautiful planet Earth, we call our home, Eddy is an outstanding example
of how a young man can rise above his means to make a positive mark upon
the world if he has the great heart, the will and the perseverance it takes
to triumph over odds and come out at the very top! Eddy inspires determination,
success and hope. All excellent reasons to smile. And with your birthday
coming up I am hoping you will be partying hard to the tunes of Eddy Arnold.
You are an extraordinarily wonderful teenager and we are honored to have
you here at the website.
You are very insightful when you infer Mr. Bill Comer is remarkable
with this wonderful site. He is. Mr. Comer is a great man who shares Eddy
with all of us. He cannot be thanked enough for the fabulous work he has
done with this site. And Don Stewart relentlessly works to promote his
hero Eddy. He is a wonderful man too. Please take in his articles on Eddy
on this website. They will give you a deeper and broader understanding
of Eddy the man and the musician. And you would feel uplifted and have
an ongoing knowledge on Eddy when you also read the other wonderful articles
on this website by people who have known him personally and have documented
him for the profoundly talented musician and consummate gentleman that
he is.
Ours is a labor of love, especially so for Mr. Bill Comer and his
son Bruce who works behind the scenes tirelessly but who must never be
forgotten in our thanks, and we are happy to have brought Eddy home to
you. Please stay in touch with the website. I believe Mr. Comer will always
welcome your words, your suggestions, or ideas. So smile! There is Eddy
and a thousand reasons for you to. Thank you once again most sincerely
for writing in. I truly appreciate it. God Bless and do have a great 19th
birthday on the 16th September. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Have a lovely day!
Sandra Osborne
Sandy Owen - August 19, 2003
E-mail: Sandyowl@Juno.com
Hometown: Inverness, Fl.
Comments:
I have enjoyed Eddy Arnold for many, many years. There was a song
I particularly liked but cannot seem to find it anyplace, anymore. The
record I had was broken. I'm not sure of the title but it started with
"I've got a humpbacked mule, a plow and potato patch ..." That's all I
can remember. Can anybody give me more info as to where I could find this
song.
Thanks a bunch...and good listening to you...
Sandy O.
Maheen - August 19, 2003
E-mail: wick5894@rogers.com
Hometown: Mississauga, Ontario Canada
Comments:
Sandra, I can't even begin to tell you how extremely touched I was
by your beautiful tribute to our beloved entertainer, Eddy Arnold. Everything
you wrote about the man is so true Sandra and I had tears in my eyes as
I was reading your beautiful tribute. Don Stewart is such a great man and
it touches me so much that he sends so many great people to this wonderful
web site. I have always been a huge fan of Mr. Arnold and on the 16th of
September, I will be 19 years old. I am a totally blind boy and traditional
country music has always been a part of my life. I first started listening
to Eddy when I was 12 and the song I heard was none other than "Make The
World Go Away". Eddy's voice in my opinion belongs in both genres country
and pop. He touches all of us with his gentle, smoothe voice on songs like
"Molly Darling", "Mommy Please Stay Home With Me", "I'll Hold You In My
Heart" and so many others. Bill Comer has done such an outstanding job
with this web site and many many fans are visiting it everyday. Eddy Arnold
will always be my hero and where ever I go, he will always be there for
me with his music. How I wish he had a computer so that he can read your
story. Hopefully sometime soon he will have one and also an Email address.
God bless you and as always I will be checking back for your response!
Keep up the excellent work.
Sincerely yours, Maheen.
Byford and Wastina Campbell, - August 18, 2003
E-mail: bcampbell@mvn.net
Hometown: Ina, Il. 62846
Comments:
We really like to hear you sing. We have a lot of your records.
patricia(arnold)wilcher - August 18, 2003
E-mail: patriciawilcher@yahoo.com
Hometown: waverly, tn
Home Address: 103 n cooley ave waverly, tn
Comments:
i am trying to find out who is parents are. i think we are kin but
not for sure. he has been the best since i was a little girl. if we are
kin just let him know that we are proud of him. thanks
Sandra Osborne - August 16, 2003
Hometown: Kolkata, India
Comments:
Hi Marilyn!
Wow! You wrote in twice for us...that is pretty amazing and very
heartwarming...thank you ever so much. Please do continue to visit us like
this as often as you can. And please do read all the other wonderful writers
on this site for a thorough look into the life and times of Eddy Arnold.
There are some lovely links too to a lot of his music...try them for hours
of happy listening.
You have most generous with me and I accept your thumbs up most
humbly. Its a pleasure.
Sincerely,
Sandra Osborne
Marilyn - August 16, 2003
E-mail: ol4uknight@yahoo.com
Hometown: winnipeg
Comments:
Great job everyone! you have all put a smile on faces in your own
different ways. and i wanna say especially to Sandra Osborne, two thumbs
up Sandra that was amazing. keep it up and i wish you every luck you could
ever ask for in other future write-ups.
marilyn - August 15, 2003
E-mail: ol4uknight@yahoo.com
Hometown: winnipeg
Comments:
this a an amazing site and i just wanna use this opportunity to
say 'a job well done' to u all. i really love that story by Sandra Osborne,
you have done a really great job and i wish u all the luck u could ever
wish for in everything else you write. great work done everyone!
sincerely,
Marilyn Knight.
Sandra Osborne - August 14, 2003
Hometown: Kolkata, India
Comments:
Dear Mr.Carpenter:
Thank you! Its lovely to be so appreciated. Rock on!! But do pay
the site a surprise visit now and then, we would surely welcome it.
Sincerely,
Sandra Osborne
Dan Carpenter - August 14, 2003
E-mail: magicman_47@yahoo.com
Hometown: Boise, ID
Comments:
Greetings All,
Even an old rocker like me loves "Make the World Go Away"; enjoyed
the site - particularly the charming verse tribute by Ms. Osbourne... what
a gem.
Fare ye well
dc
Dianne Wohletz - August 12, 2003
E-mail: dwohletz@ev1.net
Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas
Comments:
I have enjoyed listening to Eddy Arnold for the last 30 years. I
am trying to find the CD that has the recording of "Then You Can Say Goodbye".
If you can help me, please let me know the name of the CD and where I can
purchase it. Thanks so much! dgw
Sandra Osborne - August 12, 2003
Hometown: Kolkata, India
Comments:
Thank you Doris! You are right numbers don't lie. Those are facts
that show the massive continuing devotion and interest in Eddy Arnold.
And the numbers are growing everyday thanks to the wonderful effort of
Mr. Bill Comer and his committee members in spreading the word about Eddy
and making this a very meaning site for Eddy Arnold fans to visit. So please
do come and visit the site again and with loyal fans like us I am sure
the Kennedy Centre Award will come along too in quick fashion. Thank you
once again for your sincere and generous words for my contribution. This
has been both my delight and honour to grace this site.
Sandra: You've hit another home run
with the Tribute to Eddy in verse. Many thanks for your time, talent
and efforts to help honor this wonderful person. Bill Comer
Doris Lewis - August 12, 2003
E-mail: dodogg@juno.com
Hometown: Willow Creek, CA
Comments:
What a beautiful message from Sandra, BOTH of them. I think it is
a great tribute to Dr. Eddy Arnold. In fact, it probably means more than
the award from Kennedy Center because it tells it like it is. The 181,014
people who have logged onto this web site are the ones that recognized
the talented and decent person Dr. Arnold is. Politicians only recognized
what will be most helpful to them. Numbers don't lie, either.
maga - August 10, 2003
E-mail: guy.com
Hometown: lome
Comments:
i don land
Vicky Clark - August 10, 2003
E-mail: vicky@aol.com
Hometown: Sanford, Maine
Comments:
Mr. Arnold,
Just wanted you to know that I have enjoyed your music over the
years. You are such a great artist with such a wonderful voice. Would
love to have an autograph picture of you if that's possible. My sincere
thanks to you for the entertainment you have giving your fans. My best
to you always.
Vicky Clark
9 Willow Drive
Sanford,Maine 04073
Vicky: You may write to Eddy at his
office in Brentwood. His mailing address is as follows:
Dr. Eddy Arnold
P. O. Box 97
Brentwood, Tennessee 37024-0097
Leonard Holloway - August 10, 2003
E-mail: jakedduck@earthlink.net
Hometown: Modesto, CA
Comments:
Thank you for the many hours of musical listening enjoyment you
have provided me. You are an exceptional entertainer!
Frank Cunningham - August 06, 2003
Comments:
Again we have dysfunctional people picking dysfunctional people.
This is a norm for amoral Washington. New Hampshire and Massachusetts falls
closely in line.
Jerry L. Vandiver - August 06, 2003
E-mail: D28Box@adelphia.net
Hometown: Emerson Georgia USA.
Comments:
Dear Eddy Friends,
Well I just cooled off; so I better let it go at that and not type
what I was thinking. I would kind of hate to see Mr.[Arnold] sitting next
to a "Dope Head" anyhow. And you can quote me on that. Jerry Vandiver:
DON STEWART - August 06, 20003
E-mail: stew01@ptd.net
Hometown: STEVENS, PA.
Comments:
EDDY ARNOLD SNUBBED AGAIN BY KENNEDY ART'S CENTER !!!
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Walter Scott's Personality Parade article in the Sunday, July 21,
2002 issue slights Eddy Arnold.
Patricia D., Spokane, Wash. writes:
You called George Jones "the greatest living country singer." Who
would you pick as the 10 best country singers of all time?
Answer by Walter Scott:
There's an embarrassment of riches, which makes it hard to pick
just 10 singers. But here goes:
Garth Brooks, 40, Merle Haggard, 65, George Jones, 70, Loretta Lynn,
67, Reba McEntire, 47, Willie Nelson along with the late Patsy Cline, Waylon
Jennings, Hank Williams and Tammy Wynette.
Dear Parade ~ I suggest the next time Walter Scott is asked a question
he should do a little research. Please read artical below...and read who
was the first to have nine, of the top ten songs in same year. I sure don't
see his name above. But read below and you will find that name. Don Stewart.
EddyArnold
If the Tennessee Plowboy had plowed furrows as smooth as the songs he
sang, he could have been growing creamed corn. With a voice unlike any
other and an easy, gentle manner, Eddy Arnold Easily crossed musical bridges
and
opened the doors of polite society to the sounds of what was previously
considered uncouth hillbilly music.
Eddy Arnoldís style of country music was, of course, a far
cry from the primitive Appalachian stylings of, say the Carter Family or
the typically nasal fare normally associated with the Grand Ole Opry and
other such radio
shows of the 40's and 50's. Neither did he display any of the down-home
corn, the "by-cracky nonsense," as he put it. "Once we . . give respect
to our music, then people will respect us." He didnít "cross over."
To him there was no line. He espoused the same belief (rationalization?)
we hear from many of todayís singers of country-pop. Music is music
and he didnít
want to be known as a country singer or a pop singer, just a good
singer, without the limits. Well, he got his wish. He expanded the limits
and became respected and admired by country fans, pop fans and the just
plain general public. He was (and is) welcomed in all circles with open
arms and appreciative ears.
Arnold was born in Henderson, Tennessee on May 15, 1918. As he grew
up there on the farm, his mother taught him to play guitar and he practiced
in between doing his chores. While he was in his teens, his father died
and they lost the farm so he struck out to find his way in the music business.
Like practically all young, aspiring entertainers, he gigged around anywhere
he could just to have a place to play and sing and, hopefully, to
make a buck or two. He hooked up with Pee Wee Kingís band as lead
singer and, in 1943, joined the Opry as a solo performer. But, being a
farmer who didnít like fences, Eddy felt the Opryís rules
and regulations were too restrictive and he left them after five years
so he could reach a wider audience. He
would also be able to keep the percentage of earnings the Opry demanded.
Being a self-proclaimed "tight wad," it didnít sit well with Arnold
for somebodyís hand to be in his pocket unless they were really
doing him some good. By that time, the Opry was holding him back more than
helping and it was time for the rooster to fly the coop.
Someone who did do Arnold some good was Col. Tom Parker, who later
managed Elvis Presley. During their eight-year alliance, Parkerís
deft hand guided the career of the Tennessee Plowboy to new heights. In
1952, Eddie became
host of his own TV show, "Eddy Arnold Time." He was the first country
entertainer to do so and the show had a four year run and was carried by
ABC, CBS and NBC. He was a man of many "firsts." First to have nine songs
in the top 10 in the same year. That was in 1948. The most consecutive
top 10 charters, 67 of ëem. And the most singles (92) to reach the
top ten. He, in fact, spent a phenomenal 145 weeks of his illustrious
career in the number 1 slot. He outsold everybody except Elvis and the
Beatles and was only recently eclipsed in the country market by the dynamo
entrepreneur, Garth Brooks.
If you wanted to put together a songbook of the greatest ballads
of allt ime, you wouldnít need to look much beyond the songs of
Eddy Arnold. Such memories come flooding back with just the mention of
such titles as "Bouquet Of Roses," "Just A Little Loviní (Will Go
A Long Way)," "Anytime" and "Make The World Go Away." From the flattop
and steel guitars and western clothingof his early years to the tuxedos,
orchestras with string sections and choruses of his prime, Eddy Arnold
endeared himself to millions of fans all over the world for the easy way
he sang a song and for the true gentleman he always presented himself to
be. Now in retirement, he continues to be ever the gentleman and remains
the Ambassador of Country Music. Cal Adams
Frank Cunningham - August 06, 2003
Comments:
Eddy Arnold NOT chosen for Kennedy honors again.
Lorreta Lynn picked from country music.
Hank Russell - August 04, 2003
E-mail: hammer13@horizonview.net
Hometown: Frankfort, Ohio
Home Address: P.O. Box 291A
Comments:
Thanks Mr. Arnold for the great songs thru out the years. I have
truly enjoyed them.
Thank You,
Hank Russell
Anonymous - August 04, 2003
Comments:
Henry "Redd" Steward, writer of Tennessee Waltz, has passed away,
after a long illness. Redd was 80 years old. His wife Darlene, had passed
away last week.
Redd was with Pee Wee King and the Golden West Cowboys for many
years, and they collaborated on some of country musics' greatest standards,
such as "Bonaparte's Retreat, Slowpoke and You Belong To Me."
I believe he followed Eddy Arnold with King's group.
Larry Sork - August 03,2003
E-mail: larrysork@sbcglobal.net
Hometown: Oakland, California
Comments:
I recently listened to a collection of his hits on RCA and frankly,
Eddy Arnold is one of a kind. His smooth style brought country music to
pop music fans and I am glad he and it did. Good luck, Eddy!
Anita Sharp - August 02, 2003
E-mail: need@sigecom.net
Hometown: Newburgh, IN
Comments:
I would like to thank Mr. Arnold for recording "The Richest Man
in the World". It has become a very special song to our family. About 10
years ago, my father adopted it as his "theme song" because he felt that
every word in it fit him. Dad played it for anyone and everyone who would
listen. In April, my father passed away. When he was sick, he made sure
everyone who visited it listened to it and knew that that was how he felt.
At his funeral, we played the song twice. Thank you again for recording
it. We all treasure it and will never forget it.
Jessie Wright - July 31, 2003
E-mail: jessie_wright@sbcglobal.net
Hometown: New Caney, Texas
Comments:
Thank you for this web site! It is a grand tribute to one of the
greatest men in the music industry. I just happened upon it by "linking"
off the Wynn Stewart web site. I had the pleasure of working some with
Wynn in the early '70's, and of course, as I told you in a letter earlier
today, I had a band that was the opening act for Mr. Arnold, in about 1964.
Mr. Stewart was a fine man as well, and the likes of he and Mr. Arnold
will probably never be witnessed again in our life time. Not that there
aren't great men out there today, but there are great men, and then there
are Great Men! ( I think you know what I mean, as it is hard to put into
words.) Mr. Arnold will always be a cherished memory of mine, simply because
of his graciousness and demeanor, in general. You just felt comfortable
being around him; if you didn't at first, he would make you feel that way
sooner or later. To borrow three words from the great Jimmy Dean,"What
A Talent!" The likes of which, we may never see again.
There are not enough adjectives in the English Language to satisfy
the human spirit of trying to discribe such a man as Mr. Arnold. May God
continue to Bless and Keep he and his family many more years to come! Eddy,
stay safe, stay well, and as always God Bless.
Jessie Wright
New Caney, Texas
Frank Cunningham - July 31, 2003
Comments
Today, Eddy Arnold found Jim Reeves plane in Brentwood, TN
Jim Reeves, age 39, died in an airplane crash near Nashville, Tennessee;
1964
audrey - July 31, 2003
E-mail: aburba@webtv.net
Hometown: o'fallon
Comments:
I grew up listening to my Dad singing, Nobody's Darling But Mine.
I've always loved the song and always will. I recenly bought a tape
at a garage sale which has a lot of Eddy Arnold's songs on it and Nobody's
Darling But Mine is on it.while playing it in the car I noticed my daughter
was listening to it really close. After the song stopped she said
that was the prettiest song she has ever heard and she loved the voice.Eddy
Arnold's voice is so clear. It's joy to listen to.
Angie McEntire - July 28, 2003
E-mail: a_mcentire@hotmail.com
Hometown: Russellville, ARkansas
Comments:
I would like to know if anyone could give me some of Eddy's family
tree, like who his parents were or brothers and sisters. My grandmother
was an Arnold and she said she yodeled with Eddy when they were kids.
Thanks!
David W. Stewart - July 27, 2003
E-mail: daves@warwick.net
Hometown: Vernon, New Jersey
Comments:
My brother Don sent me Sandra's article - what a nice tribute to
Eddy - I can remember growing up listening to Cattle Call - Make the World
Go Away and others. God bless his being - and God bless those who will
not forget him.
kshiti bhusan chowdhury - July 27, 2003
E-mail: kshiti_c@vsnl.net
Hometown: KOLKATA, INDIA
Comments:
I liked it. I WILL READ AGAIN IN MY FREE TIME.SANDRA
THANK YOU FOR WRITING A BEAUTIFUL ARTICLE.
K. B. CHOWDHOURY
Anthony J. Giasi - July 26, 2003
E-mail: ajgiasi@earthlink.net
Hometown: Snellville, GA
Comments:
I love the deep, rich voice of Eddy Arnold. A woman dear to my heart
introduced me to his song, "Take Me In Your Arms and Hold Me," and it is
forever linked in my mind to her.
Great site!
Debbie McMahon - July 25, 2003
E-mail: Maxi04@aol.com
Hometown: Lafayette, LA
Comments:
The world is a better place because of Eddy..........He is a true
blessing...and I thank God I have had the privilege of listening to his
beautiful voice for a very long time.......Thank you for this beautiful
page that shares a lot of information about a wonderful man.
arny - July 24, 2003
E-mail: nagel342@aol.com
Comments:
eddy have been a fan since 1949 enjoy your music very much have
all your records will always keep on enjoying for years to come.
DON STEWART - July 23, 2003
E-mail: stew01@ptd.net
Hometown: STEVENS, PA.
Comments:
THANK YOU LARRY RISKO, OF BRYANT POND MAINE, FOR CONTRIBUTING HIS
ADDED LIST ON SONGS COVERED BY EDDY...PLUS SONGS EDDY COVERED OF OTHER
ARTIST. SEEMS LARRY REMEMBERED THESE, OUT OF HIS HEAD....VERY GOOD LARRY.
MY LIST WAS PASTED FROM AN ARTICAL ON THE WEB.
I THOUGHT THIS ARTICAL ON HOW ELVIS WAS INFLUENCED BY EDDY WAS JUST
GREAT. I HOPE OTHERS WILL SEEK OUT AND POST INFORMATIVE ARTICALS ON EDDY.
BELOW IS THE ARTICAL I READ ON HOW ELVIS WAS INFLUNCED BY EDDY ARNOLD...HOPE
YOU ENJOY READING IT.
How Elvis Was Influenced By Eddy Arnold!
By: Nigel Patterson - July 10, 2003
Eddy Arnold
Born Richard Edward Arnold on 15 May, 1919 in the farming region
of Henderson, Tennessee, Eddy Arnold became one of America’s greatest ever
country artists. And as noted in an earlier Spotlight on The King article,
he was a major musical influence on the young Elvis. Moreover, there were
socio-cultural similarities between the two artists and one very important
connection that would shape their entertainment futures.
Like Elvis, Eddy received his first guitar at a young age (10 years).
The catalyst for his musical direction occurred following the death of
his father in 1929. Forced to quit school to help out on the farm, Eddy
earned extra money by playing at local square dances.
Eddy’s early career was not dissimilar to Elvis’s. He frequented
local radio stations, the medium of the masses before television came along.
For six years he was a regular on Memphis radio although this was before
Elvis joined his parents as a regular radio listener. In the late 1930s
Eddy joined the ‘Camel Caravan’ a troupe of touring performers and he followed
this with appearances on the Grand Old Opry. Until 1954 he was referred
to by the rather unfortunate title, ‘The Tennessee Plowboy’ (a title engineered
and promoted by one Colonel Tom Parker, but more on this relationship later).
In 1944 Arnold was signed by RCA the label he is still with in 1998
(there was a three year stint with MGM from 1973 to 1975). Registering
on the charts with his first single in 1945, ‘Each Minute Seems Like A
Million Years’ which peaked at number 5, he followed this with three consecutive
Top 10 hits before the first of his 28 number one’s, ‘What Is Life Without
Love’. Throughout the 40s and early 50s Arnold became one of the most instantly
recognisable voices on radio, particularly in the southern states.
As Edward Morris notes in his liner notes to the 1996 BMG release
‘The Essential Eddy Arnold’:
"In the early 1950s, it was almost a foregone conclusion that a
tall, handsome fellow with a golden voice and a pleasing manner would end
up on television. Arnold made his entry into this infant medium in 1952."
He would host a number of quarter hour shows for CBS and NBC and
during this time the ‘ploughboy’ became an urbane gentleman. This was part
of a deliberate strategy by the Colonel to ‘smooth off some of [Eddy’s]
rural edges, in the hope of going for a national market’. By the 1960s
Eddy was a feature on network television in the US, even substituting for
Tonight Show host, Johnny Carson. In one memorable segment he even danced
with Ginger Rogers.
A common factor between the success of Eddy Arnold and later success
of Elvis Presley was their management by one, Colonel Tom Parker (the honorary
Colonel tag was bestowed on him by Louisiana Governor, Jimmy Davis, during
his time with Eddy). It was while managing Eddy Arnold (from the mid 1940s)
that the Colonel perfected many of his ‘management’ strategies (including
his 50% cut) and just as importantly, put in place ‘his team’ - the team
which would take Eddy to the top and would later do the same for Elvis
with even more spectacular success. Members of the team included the Colonel’s
brother-in-law, Bitsy Mott, Oscar Davis, gofer Bevo Bevis and (the use
of) the powerful William Morris Agency to book shows.
It was during his management of The Eddy Arnold Show that one of
the great stories of the Parker legend was born - Colonel Parker’s Dancing
Chickens. The device involved caged chickens dancing for their life on
a hidden hotplate. The Colonel’s stroke of genius was employed in order
that the event be categorised as an agricultural show, thereby avoiding
a $20.00 entertainment tax.
How significant the Colonel’s role was in Eddy’s initial success
is difficult to objectively judge. Eddy was already an aspiring star when
the Colonel arrived on the scene and country music was a genre ready to
explode on the national scene. At a minimum the Colonel’s strategic moves
regarding ‘multi-media’ exposure were very important as was his ability
to ensure Eddy was paid for what he had previously not charged for - his
live radio performances. An attempt to make Eddy a movie star failed and
the Colonel’s experience here undoubtedly planted the seeds for Elvis’s
movie success.
The Colonel would manage Eddy until 1953 when his suffocating style
of ‘living and breathing his artist’ took its toll and he was unceremoniously
dumped by Eddy by way of a telegram which read: "Your services are no longer
required. From receipt of this wire consider yourself dismissed." Elvis
scholars may wish to ponder the significance of this incident in the Colonel’s
future dealings with his artists, particularly Elvis.
In 1955 Arnold scored his first pop charts hit with Cattle Call
(listen to Elvis’ version on ‘Platinum: A Life In Music’) that peaked at
number 69. Twenty-one other Top 40 Pop Hits followed, highlighting his
crossover appeal. The biggest of these was ‘Make The World Go Away’, covered
by Elvis on his ‘Elvis Country’ album and re-released later on the ‘Elvis
Great Country Songs’ CD. For Eddy Arnold the song reached as high as number
6 on the Billboard Top 40 Pop Charts.
As a touring artist Eddy Arnold was a major drawcard and played
"the" venues including Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe and Atlantic City. In 1996
he headlined at Carnegie Hall to a rousing reception.
Early in his career Elvis was accused of stretching the musical
boundaries of country music, an accusation also levelled at Eddy Arnold.
More reasonably however, Arnold was a musical experimenter. In the early
50s he introduced orchestral backings in an attempt to broaden his appeal.
In an 1990 interview Eddy Arnold commented: "I had recorded with a little
group for so long that there wasn’t anything else for me to do from an
instrumental standpoint. I had to be reborn."
In 1966 Arnold became the 7th artist elected into the Country Hall
of Fame (Elvis was also elected in this year) and in 1970 he was voted
its First Entertainer of the Year. Also that year RCA presented him with
a plaque to acknowledge his global record sales of more than 60 million.
By the mid 1990s his sales tally stood at 85 million.
In 1984 The Academy of Country Music would present Eddy with the
Pioneer Award and in 1987 he received the President’s Award from the Songwriter’s
Guild.
One indication of Eddy Arnold’s importance to country music is his
achievements on the country charts. As Billboard’s All Time Top Country
Artist, Eddy recorded an incredible 128 Top 40 hits on the national Country
charts between 1945 and 1982. Of his 128 Top 40 hits, 28 reached the number
one spot and 92 made the Top 10. This latter tally is the most by any artist
- Webb Pierce ranking second with 78. In perspective, these feats place
Arnold ahead of his country music peers such as Gene Autry, Garth Brooks,
Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Hank Williams, Kenny Rogers, George Strait,
Hank Snow, Johnny Cash, Ernest Tubb and Conway Twitty.
It is interesting to note that Elvis’s not inconsiderable Top 40
Country achievements are 66 singles, 31 Top 10 hits and 11 number one’s
which occupied the top spot for a total of 50 weeks.
Some of Arnold’s other chart achievements are simply mind boggling:
his 1947 version of ‘I’ll Hold You In My Heart (Till I Can Hold You In
My Arms) occupied the number one spot for a staggering 21 weeks. In 1969
Elvis would record this song as part of his ‘From Elvis In Memphis’ sessions.
In 1948, Eddy’s single ‘Bouquet of Roses’ almost matched this, staying
at number one for 19 weeks. All in all, Eddy Arnold could well be regarded
as the Elvis of the country charts.
Eddy Arnold’s influence on Elvis was multi-fold. If you listen to
Eddy Arnold sing it is easy to realise how the prominence of his smooth,
tenor voice (not unlike Dean Martin’s) on the 1940s and 1950s airwaves
influenced the vocal style of the young Elvis. In addition Eddy’s multi-media
success on radio and television and crossover appeal with non-country music
fans would also have held great attraction to an aspiring entertainer like
Elvis.
Apart from the tracks noted above, Elvis covered many other Eddy
Arnold songs including ‘Just Call Me Lonesome’, ‘It’s Over’ (a regular
inclusion in Elvis’s live repertoire in the 70s), ‘You Don’t Know Me’ (featured
in Clambake), ‘It’s A Sin’, ‘Something Old, Something New’ and ‘How’s The
World Treating You’.
Sources:
Elvis and the Colonel (Dirk Vellenga with Mick Farren, 1989)
Elvis Country (RCA, 1970)
Elvis Great Country Songs (BMG, 1997)
Elvis Presley A Life In Music (Ernst Jorgensen, 1998)
This edition of Spotlight On The King was originally published in
Elvis Monthly.
Spotlight on the King
How Elvis Was Influenced By Eddy Arnold!
How Country Music Influenced The King
Blue Suede Shoes - The Elvis Ballet
Fantasy Femmes Of Sixties Cinema (Interviews with actresses from
Biker, Beach and Elvis Movies
How the Blues Influenced Elvis!
How Jake Hess & The Statesmen Influenced Elvis
Touched By Love - The True Story of Elvis' Compassion For A Dying
Girl!
Elvis's Biggest Professional Failure Wasn't His Fault!
Sergeant Presley: Our Untold Story of Elvis' Missing Years by Rex
and Elisabeth Mansfield
Elvis: "I Killed A Man!"
The King, McQueen & the Love Machine!
Elvis In Canada!
How Dean Martin Influenced The King!
Elvis Fans Enjoy Trip of A Lifetime!
The Unusual World of Elvis Impersonators
The New Millennium Elvis Sound - The Pitfalls of Remixing The King!
Unrealistic Prices Being Asked for Elvis Items
Shortlived Elvis TV Dramatisation Deserves DVD Release
The Myth BMG Doesn't Promote Elvis!
Bizzare "Bubba Ho-Tep" - Elvis vs The Mummy!!!
The Mysterious "John Crow" Recordings
How Sister Rosetta Tharpe Influenced Elvis
Elvis 30 #1 Hits Re-examined!
Is Elvis Becoming Cool Again?
Schmelvis: In Search of Elvis's Jewish Roots
Historic Find Set to Rock Elvis World!
Elvix & the Hounddogs
Elvis' Colorful Ancestry
Walking Blues - Making Americans From Emerson to Elvis
Mr. TV & Elvis!
Delightful Children's Book - Elvis The Camel
Elvis Presley's Graceland
Colonel Parker: Master Negotiator or Svengali?
A Star Is Born - Lost Opportunity or Con?
Elvis - The #1 Hits
Elvis & The Blackwood Brothers
Blue Suede Clues - A Real Murder Mystery!
Elvis In Texas
Elvis and the Apocalypse
The Truth About Elvis Aron Presley
Elvis Presley Meetup
Meetup with other local Elvis fans to discuss the King of Rock 'n'
Roll's music, legacy and Take Care of Business.
ray maddox jr. - July 23, 2003
E-mail: maddog@mo-net.com
Hometown: eagle rock, mo.
Comments:
simply enjoy the voice
Larry Risko - July 23, 2003
E-mail: lamandra@megalink.net
Hometown: Bryant Pond, ME
Comments:
Just adding to Don's List:
Eddy Songs covered by others:
Make the World Go Away....Dean Martin
I'll Hold You In My Heart......Dean Martin
Anytime........................Dean Martin
Let it be Love.................Perry Como
Let Me Call You Baby Tonight...Perry Como
Sweet Adorable You.............Perry Como
She's Just an Old Love Turned Memory...Charlie Pride
There's Always Me..............Elvis
You Don't KNow Me..........Mickey Gilley
Just Out Of Reach..........Perry Como
Turn The World Around......Dean Martin
Long Life, Lots of Happiness...Perry Como
Happy Everything...............Roger Whitaker
Songs Eddy has covered:
Where Do I Begin(Love Story theme)....Andy Williams
Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye..........The Casinos??
I Love How You Love Me................The Paris Sisters
I Started A Joke......................The Bee Gees
Gentle On MY Mind.....................Glen Campbell
By The Time I get To Phoenix..........Glen Campbell
Wichita Lineman.......................Glen Campbell
Here Comes My Baby Back Again.........Dottie West
What In The World's Come Over You.....Sonny James
My Brain Is running dry now, but of course there are many more....anyone
else?????
DON STEWART - July 22, 2003
E-mail: stew01@ptd.net
Hometown: STEVENS, PA. 17578
Comments:
Eddy Arnold....SONGS EDDY HAS COVERED....ALSO SONGS OTHER ARTISTS
COVERED OF EDDY'S SONGS......
Songs this artist has covered:
Cattle Call ? originally by Tex Owens
It's Over originally by Jimmie Rodgers
Tennessee Stud originally by Jimmie Driftwood
Welcome To My World originally by Jim Reeves
With Pen In Hand ? originally by Bobby Goldsboro
Songs by this artist that have been covered:
I Really Dont Want To Know covered by Elvis Presley
Ill Hold You In My Heart covered by Elvis Presley
It's a Sin covered by Elvis Presley
It's a Sin ? covered by Bill Haley
Make the World Go Away ? covered by Joe Henry
Make the World Go Away covered by Donny & Marie Osmond
Make the World Go Away covered by Elvis Presley
Texakarna Baby ? covered by Belle & Sebastian
You Don't Know Me covered by Jann Arden
You Don't Know Me ? covered by Ray Charles
You Don't Know Me covered by Jerry Vale
DON STEWART - July 22, 2003
E-mail: stew01@ptd.net
Hometown: STEVENS,PA. 17578
Comments:
The smooth style and middle-class image that Eddy Arnold developed
in the 60s qualifies him as the Perry Como of country music, but he cut
some fine records along the way. He conducted a career as long and successful
as virtually any other traditional country star, spreading hundreds of
hit singles over five decades. His influence - along with Billy Sherrill,
Chet Atkins, and others - nearly ruined country music, but his records
have stood well the test of time. His mainstream approach also helped bring
country music to the masses, opening the doors for Hank, Patsy, and countless
others.
After paying his dues as a regional star and member of several hillbilly
troupes (including the Golden West Cowboys), Arnold began his solo career
as World War Two was ending. He met with great success as a traditional
country singer, and he even became the first Nashville star to host his
own national TV show. Among his most notable hits during this period were
"That's How Much I Love You", "It's A Sin", "Bouquet Of Roses", and "I'll
Hold You In My Heart (Till I Can Hold You In My Arms)". After 1955, he
entered a relatively fallow period, but his career exploded again in the
mid-60s when his sound took a hard right turn. Later known as "country-politan",
an urbane fusion of pop and country, Arnold's new records were essentially
pop records with superficial country trappings (the occasional steel guitar,
for instance). The writing, however, was superlative, and it is these records
("What's He Doing In My World", "Make The World Go Away") for which Arnold
is best remembered.
Collecting Eddy Arnold is no easy task. If you're a serious fan,
there's not nearly enough. Of Arnold's "seven decades of hits", precious
few remain in print. Bear Family's 5-CD box, The Tennessee Plowboy And
His Guitar, however, covers the twangy early years (1944-1950) beautifully,
and their 2-for-1, western-themed disc Cattle Call/Thereby Hangs A Tale
is a gem.
For fans of more modest means: avoid the original RCA Best Of Eddy
Arnold albums (poor sound, few tracks), but pick up that same label's Essential
Eddy Arnold. It is the best single disc the casual fan can buy; its generous
20 tracks can't really tell the story - the man had 28 number one hits
alone - but it's an excellent primer. Self-righteous shit-kickers who find
Eddy's later sound too easy on the ears will appreciate ASV's Early Hits
Of The Tennessee Plowboy. This 25-song, single-disc survey of Arnold's
early hillbilly material scarcely overlaps with Essential, so it's also
an excellent companion piece for fans with broader tastes.
Essential Eddy Arnold Albums
Cattle Call/Thereby Hangs A Tale (1961/1963)
The Essential Eddy Arnold (1996)
The Tennessee Plowboy & His Guitar (boxed set, 1998)
Early Hits Of The Tennessee Plowboy (2000)
Essential Eddy Arnold Songs
Anytime (1948)
Bouquet Of Roses (1948)
Cattle Call (1955)
Cuddle Buggin' Baby (1950)
Don't Rob Another Man's Castle (1949)
Each Minute Seems a Million Years (1945)
I Don't Really Want To Know (1954)
I Want To Go With You (1966)
I Want To Play House With You (1951)
I Wish That I Had Loved You Better (1974)
I Wouldn't Know Where To Begin (1956)
I'll Hold You In My Heart (Till I Can Hold You In My Arms) (1947)
I'm Throwing Rice (At the Girl I Love) (1949)
It's A Sin (1947)
Just A Little Lovin' (Will Go a Long, Long Way) (1948)
Just Call Me Lonesome (1955)
Kentucky Waltz (1951)
Last Word In Lonesome Is Me (1966)
Lonely Again (1967)
Make The World Go Away (1965)
My Daddy Is Only a Picture (1948)
One Kiss Too Many (1949)
Somebody Like Me (1966)
Take Me In Your Arms And Hold Me (1950)
Tennessee Stud (1959)
Texarkana Baby (1948)
That's How Much I Love You (1946)
Tip Of My Fingers (1966)
Trouble In Mind (1956)
Turn The World Around (1967)
Welcome To My World (1971)
What a Fool I Was (1948)
What Is Life Without Love (1947)
What's He Doing In My World (1965)
You Don't Know Me (1956)
Eddy Arnold is a member of the Country Music Hall Of Fame............Summitted
by DON STEWART.
Frank Cunningham - July 22, 2003
E-mail: fcunning@ptd.net
Hometown: Mechanicsburg, PA
Comments:
Country Music Classics - Doug Davis - July 26, 2003
Eddy Arnold's big 1948 hit song, "Bouquet of Roses," was written
by New York songwriter's Steve Nelson and Bob Hilliard.
Nelson says that the melody had been running around in the back
of his mind for some time before he tried to do anything with it.
Then during an afternoon recording session, he met Bob Hilliard and sang
the melody for him.
According to Nelson, "Bob liked the melody but he thought that it
was a "sweet sound" so we tried to write the lyrics toward a romantic or
"sweet" love song. We finally agreed on "Bouquet Of Roses" for a title
and we finished the lyrics the following afternoon."
The Eddy Arnold recording featured the steel guitar of Roy Wiggins
and set to music the sad tale of saying goodbye to the girl who just can't
be true--by sending her a "big bouquet of roses--one for every time you
broke my heart."
"Bouquet Of Roses" was on the country charts for over a year and
spent nineteen weeks at number one.
The record also scored a hit on the pop music charts---barely missing
the pop top ten -- peaking at # 13.
Eddy Arnold's "Bouquet Of Roses" entered the country music charts
May 15th, 1948.
It was his 13th chart single and was on the charts 54 weeks.
Brian Taylor - July 20, 2003
E-mail: Bbtworldof sports@aol.com
Hometown: Pittsburgh Pa. 15205
Home Address: 314 chestnut ridge drive
Comments:
Eddy was a Great entertainer I always liked his music and his tv
shows. Especially his Cristmas Albun that I used to have and I can't buy
anymore. I wish he would redo it or they reissue it Sincerely Brian Taylor
DON STEWART - July 19, 2003
E-mail: stew01@ptd,net
Hometown: Stevens, Pa. 17578
Comments:
TO ALL EDDY ARNOLD FANS
Discography
The discography below is not a chronological record of Eddy albums,
singles and compact discs. All LPs, CDs and specified in this discography
are a small selection of this artist, designed to help anyone who is record
collecting Eddy music recordings which have been for sale . Beside collecting
i like square dance music but thats not important now. Each album and singles
page provides a complete track listing with full composer credits, detail
song instrumentation, accurate track timings, sometimes mp3 samples and
covers - get this informations by clicking on the links below. Whenever
possible, singles are shown with their picture sleeves. Beside of this
you can get stardust music sound better with you informations. My personal
favorites are Let It Be Me and It Is No Secret What God Can Do - (Seven
Decades of Hits)!. Recordings found in this discography are for sale through
links found on the pages within. Amazon and a price comparison site For
general shopping, see the terms of each company. I am constantly keeping
track of new releases and i like " stardust music sound better with you
mp3 " aswell, so stop by often to keep yourself up-to-date with the latest
additions to the Eddy artist page!
Album 1 : Delighted 2 Bonus Tracks Song (click title to check for
.mp3) Album Title Artist
Hush Now My Child Delighted 2 Bonus Tracks Eddy
Que Te Has Creido Llegando A La Distancia Eddy-and-Eddy
It Took a Miracle In The Chapel Eddy Arnold
It's a Sin Early Hits of "The Tennessee Plowboy" Eddy-Arnold
It's a Sin Bouquet Of Roses Eddy Arnold
It Took a Miracle In the Chapel Eddy-Arnold
Glory Of Love The Standards By Eddy Arnold Eddy Arnold
Let It Be Me Seven Decades of Hits Eddy-Arnold
Let It Be Me Seven Decades of Hits Eddy Arnold
It Is No Secret What God Can Do In The Chapel Eddy-Arnold
Summitted By Don Stewart
DON STEWART - July 19, 2003
Hometown: Stevens, Pa. 17578
Comments:
A PARTIAL DISCOGRAPHY OF EDDY'S SONGS !!!
Discography
The discography below is not a chronological record of Eddy Arnold
albums, singles and compact discs. All LPs, CDs and specified in this discography
are a small selection of this artist, designed to help anyone who is record
collecting Eddy Arnold music recordings which have been for sale . Beside
collecting i like swing music history but thats not important now. Each
album and singles page provides a complete track listing with full composer
credits, detail song instrumentation, accurate track timings, sometimes
mp3 samples and covers - get this informations by clicking on the links
below. Whenever possible, singles are shown with their picture sleeves.
Beside of this you can get swiss music box informations. My personal favorites
are All Your Love and Who Loves You Baby - (Help Yourself)!. Recordings
found in this discography are for sale through links found on the pages
within. Amazon and a price comparison site For general shopping, see the
terms of each company. I am constantly keeping track of new releases and
i like " synthesizer music software " aswell, so stop by often to keep
yourself up-to-date with the latest additions to the Eddy Arnold artist
page!
Album 1 : In the Chapel Song (click title to check for .mp3) Album
Title Artist
It Is No Secret (What My God Can Do) In the Chapel Eddy Arnold
I Couldn't Believe It Was True Bouquet Of Roses Eddy-Arnold
I Couldn't Believe It Was True Early Hits of "The Tennessee Plowboy"
Eddy Arnold
Last Word In Lonesome Is Me The Best Of Eddy Arnold RCA Eddy-Arnold
We'll Sing in the Sunshine Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye Eddy Arnold
Oh Oh I m Falling In Love Again Memories Are Made Of This Eddy-Arnold
All Your Love A Real Good Time Live LIVE Eddy Clearwater
Tear Down The Wall Of Hate A Real Good Time Live LIVE Eddy-Clearwater
All Your Love Help Yourself Eddy Clearwater
Who Loves You Baby Help Yourself Eddy-Clearwater
Submitted by Don Stewart
DON STEWART - July 19, 2003
E-mail: stew01@ptd.net
Hometown: STEVENS, Pa. 17578
Comments:
ANOTHER GREAT BUY FOR EDDY ARNOLD FANS !!!
IT IS INTERESTING TO READ WHAT WAS SAID IN THIS ARTICAL
Media: Audio CD
Publisher: Asv Living Era
Salesrank: 67,398
UPC: 743625532128
Release Date: April 11, 2000
Artist: Eddy Arnold
Tracks:
1. Cattle Call -
2. Each Minute Seems a Million Years -
3. I Couldn't Believe It Was True -
4. What Is Life Without Love? -
5. That's How Much I Love You -
6. Cained to a Memory -
7. To My Sorrow -
8. It's a Sin -
9. I'll Hold You in My Heart (Till I Can Hold You in My Arms) -
10. Bouquet of Roses -
11. What a Fool I Was -
12. Then I Turned and Walked Slowly Away -
13. Texarkana Baby -
14. My Daddy Is Only a Picture -
15. There's Not a Thing (I Wouldn't Do for You) -
16. Anytime -
17. Heart Full of Love -
18. Just a Little Lovin' (Will Go a Long Way) -
19. Echo of Your Footsteps -
20. Don't Rob Another Man's Castle -
21. Little Angel With the Dirty Face -
22. One Kiss Too Many -
23. I'm Throwing Rice -
24. Why Should I Cry -
25. Take Me in Your Arms and Hold Me -
Customer Reviews:
25 of Eddy's best songs from early in his career
For those who can't afford the Bear Family boxed set of all of this
material and more, this 25 track compilation from the great folks at ASV
should suffice and the 25 tracks actually are the biggest hits from early
in his career including the classics Take Me In Your Arms and Hold Me,
the original Cattle Call (actually a 1955 remake was the hit but here you
get THE original recording and yes, he can yodel very well), Bouquet of
Roses, Texarkana Baby, Anytime, Just a Little Lovin', It's a Sin, That's
How Much I Love You and many others. The previous critic is right that
the sound quality is great throughout the compilation and the music is
essential.
Essential Eddy Arnold Listening
I must admit that I am not a fan of country music. However, I have
always had a soft spot in my heart for Eddy Arnold. His best recordings
have always been his earliest, and this masterpiece of a CD goes all the
way back to 1946.
The sound is prestine on all of the recordings. A highpoint for
me was hearing "Cattle Call". Eddy sure could yodel too! He recently redid
that recording with overrated LeAnn Rimes. As I said, all of his early
hits are here. I highly recommend this CD, and you will not be disappointed.
After listening to this early Eddy Arnold, you'll wonder how Rimes,Shania
Twain, and Randy Travis could even have made it in this business...
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Submitted by.....Don Stewart
Sandy - July 19, 2003
E-mail: crystal_beamish@yahoo.com
Hometown: Kolkata, India
Comments:
Hi Don!
Thanks!! Wow!! what a simply smashing list. There are many songs
in the collection that I have never heard before. Thank you for taking
the time to share this great list with us all. Would love to know where
I can get hold of this wonderful collection.
I also take this opportunity to thank Mr. Bill Comer for so generously
putting me on this wonderful website with my thoughts on Eddy's influence
in my life. I also thank everyone else who have signed in here thanking
me or sent me their appreciation directly for their kind words of praise.
Special thanks go out from me to Don Stewart for his continuing
efforts to bring the best of Eddy to the site.
Frank Cunningham - July 19, 2003
E-mail: fcunning@ptd.net
Hometown: Mechanicsburg, PA
Comments:
Eddy Arnold's #1 single "A Full Time Job" charted; 1952
DON STEWART - July 18, 2003
E-mail: stew01@ptd.net
Hometown: STEVENS,PA. 17578
Comments:
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# Song Name
1 Mother's Prayer (Eddy Arnold) (3:08)
2 Mommy Please Stay Home With Me (Eddy Arnold) (3:20)
3 Cattle Call (Eddy Arnold) (3:04)
4 Each Minute Seems a Million Years (Eddy Arnold) (2:51)
5 Did You See My Daddy Over There (Eddy Arnold) (3:03)
6 Many Tears Ago (Eddy Arnold) (3:17)
7 I Walk Alone (Eddy Arnold) (2:44)
8 You Must Walk the Line (Eddy Arnold) (2:56)
9 (I'll Have to) Live and Learn (Eddy Arnold) (2:31)
10 Be Sure There's No Mistake (Eddy Arnold) (2:37)
11 I Couldn't Believe It Was True (Eddy Arnold) (2:42)
12 I Talk to Myself About You (Eddy Arnold) (2:54)
13 All Alone in This World Without You (Eddy Arnold) (2:36)
14 Can't Win, Can't Place, Can't Show (Eddy Arnold) (2:31)
15 What Is Life Without Love? (Eddy Arnold) (2:49)
16 That's How Much I Love You (Eddy Arnold) (3:11)
17 Why Didn't You Take That, Too? (Eddy Arnold) (2:41)
18 Chained to a Memory (Eddy Arnold) (2:47)
19 Easy Rockin' Chair (Eddy Arnold) (2:26)
20 To My Sorrow (Eddy Arnold) (2:55)
21 It's a Sin (Eddy Arnold) (2:28)
22 I'm Somebody Nobody Loves (Eddy Arnold) (2:46)
23 That Little Boy of Mine (Eddy Arnold) (2:52)
24 Don't Bother to Cry (Eddy Arnold) (2:35)
25 Me Too (Eddy Arnold) (2:34)
26 I'll Hold You in My Heart (Till I Can Hold You in My Arms) (Eddy
Arnold) (2:45)
27 Bouquet of Roses (Eddy Arnold) (2:35)
28 What a Fool I Was (Eddy Arnold) (3:00)
29 Little Angel With the Dirty Face (Eddy Arnold) (2:33)
30 Wondering What to Do (Eddy Arnold) (2:21)
31 Prisoner's Song (Eddy Arnold) (2:45)
32 Rockin' Alone (In an Old Rockin' Chair) (Eddy Arnold) (3:15)
33 It Makes No Difference Noe (Eddy Arnold) (2:38)
34 Will the Circle Be Unbroken (Eddy Arnold) (3:15)
35 Seven Years With the Wrong Woman (Eddy Arnold) (2:53)
36 Molly Darling (Eddy Arnold) (3:02)
37 I'm Thinking Tonight of My Blue Eyes (Eddy Arnold) (3:10)
38 Who at My Door Is Standing (Eddy Arnold) (2:57)
39 Then I Turned and Walked Slowly Away (Eddy Arnold) (2:53)
40 Texarkana Baby (Eddy Arnold) (2:43)
41 (In the) Hills of Tomorrow (Eddy Arnold) (2:57)
42 My Daddy Is Only a Picture (Eddy Arnold) (3:11)
43 Say You'll Be Mine (Eddy Arnold) (3:04)
44 There's Not a Thing (I Wouldn't Do for You) (Eddy Arnold) (2:41)
45 I've Got a Lifetime to Forget (Eddy Arnold) (2:47)
46 Anytime (Eddy Arnold) (2:54)
47 Heart Full of Love (Eddy Arnold) (2:37)
48 My Heart Cries for You (Eddy Arnold) (2:31)
49 I've Got Other Fish to Fry (Eddy Arnold) (2:42)
50 This Is the Thanks I Get (For Loving You) (Eddy Arnold) (2:24)
51 You Know How Talk Gets Around (Eddy Arnold) (2:34)
52 Just a Little Lovin' (Will Go a Long Way) (Eddy Arnold) (2:45)
53 Till the End of the World (Eddy Arnold) (2:56)
54 Save a Little Corner in Your Heart (Eddy Arnold) (2:50)
55 M-O-T-H-E-R (Eddy Arnold) (3:03)
56 I Wouldn't Trade the Silver in My Mother's Hair (Eddy Arnold)
(2:41)
57 That Wonderful Mother of Mine (Eddy Arnold) (2:40)
58 Bring Your Roses to Her Now (Eddy Arnold) (2:49)
59 I Wish I Had a Girl Like You Mother (Eddy Arnold) (2:39)
60 My Mother's Sweet Voice (Eddy Arnold) (3:02)
61 There's No Wings on My Angel (Eddy Arnold) (2:37)
62 Echo of Your Footsteps (Eddy Arnold) (2:42)
63 Why Didn't You Take That, Too? (Eddy Arnold) (2:47)
64 That Little Boy of Mine (Eddy Arnold) (3:11)
65 My Heart Cries for You (Eddy Arnold) (2:53)
66 This Is the Thanks I Get (For Loving You) (Eddy Arnold) (2:39)
67 Don't Rob Another Man's Castle (Eddy Arnold) (2:37)
68 Me Too (Eddy Arnold) (2:43)
69 Little Angel With the Dirty Face (Eddy Arnold) (2:33)
70 I've Got Other Fish to Fry (Eddy Arnold) (2:39)
71 Many Tears Ago (Eddy Arnold) (2:56)
72 I Walk Alone (Eddy Arnold) (3:12)
73 Show Me the Way Back to Your Heart (Eddy Arnold) (2:29)
74 Homesick, Lonesome and Sorry (Eddy Arnold) (2:21)
75 One Kiss Too Many (Eddy Arnold) (2:17)
76 I Was Foolish When I Fell in Love With You (Eddy Arnold) (2:43)
77 Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue
(Eddy Arnold) (2:21)
78 I Tied a Little String Around My Finger (Eddy Arnold) (2:34)
79 I'm Throwing Rice (Eddy Arnold) (2:39)
80 Shepherd of My Heart (Eddy Arnold) (2:48)
81 Why Should I Cry (Eddy Arnold) (2:58)
82 C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S (Eddy Arnold) (2:30)
83 To the Last Beat of My Heart (Eddy Arnold) (2:32)
84 Take Me in Your Arms and Hold Me (Eddy Arnold) (2:54)
85 Evil Tempt Me Not (Eddy Arnold) (2:39)
86 When Jesus Beckons Me Home (Eddy Arnold) (2:50)
87 Will Santy Come to Shanty Town (Eddy Arnold) (3:00)
88 Beautiful Isle of Somewhere (Eddy Arnold) (2:44)
89 Lily of the Valley (Eddy Arnold) (2:49)
90 Softly and Tenderly (Eddy Arnold) (2:55)
91 Mama and Daddy Broke My Heart (Eddy Arnold) (2:40)
92 You Touched Me (Eddy Arnold) (2:42)
93 Cattle Call (Eddy Arnold) (2:23)
94 Chained to a Memory (Eddy Arnold) (2:53)
95 Nearest Thing to Heaven (Eddy Arnold) (2:40)
96 Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue
(Eddy Arnold) (2:25)
97 Prison Without Walls (Eddy Arnold) (2:53)
98 Cuddle Buggin' Baby (Eddy Arnold) (2:27)
99 Enclosed, One Broken Heart (Eddy Arnold) (2:36)
100 Tie Me to Your Apron Strings Again (Eddy Arnold) (2:45)
101 Behind the Clouds (Eddy Arnold) (2:49)
102 Milliond Miles from Your Heart (Eddy Arnold) (2:55)
103 At the Close of a Long, Long Day (Eddy Arnold) (2:32)
104 C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S (Eddy Arnold) (2:31)
105 If I Never Get to Heaven (Eddy Arnold) (2:47)
106 Lovebug Itch (Eddy Arnold) (2:27)
107 White Christmas (Eddy Arnold) (2:56)
108 Santa Claus Is Coming to Town (Eddy Arnold) (2:16)
109 There's Been a Change in Me (Eddy Arnold) (2:16)
110 Precious Little Baby (Eddy Arnold) (2:39)
111 Through a Stranger's Eyes (Eddy Arnold) (2:32)
112 Open Thy Merciful Arms (Eddy Arnold) (2:19)
113 Jesus and the Atheist (Eddy Arnold) (3:19)
114 Behind the Clouds (Eddy Arnold) (2:57)
115 Precious Little Baby (Eddy Arnold) (2:45)
116 Kentucky Waltz (Eddy Arnold) (2:34)
117 Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something
Blue (Eddy Arnold) (2:46)
118 Jesus and the Atheist (Eddy Arnold) (3:24)
119 May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You (Eddy Arnold) (2:53)
120 I'm Writing a Letter to the Lord (Eddy Arnold) (2:41)
Album Review top
The 120 tracks on these five CDs constitute a group of Eddy Arnold
songs with which few people under the age of 50 could be familiar -- only
about a half-dozen of them ever appeared on LP, much less CD. Recorded
between 1944 and 1950, they represent his rise to country stardom (but
not yet to pop stardom), and also the evolution of country music in the
period immediately after the war. His performances on the early sides were
heavily influenced by the work of Gene Autry, but they were much closer
to hillbilly music, with thin, twangy guitars and fiddle. With the help
of producer Steve Sholes, Arnold and his group (the Tennessee Plowboys)
achieved a fine, lean sound that was a good compromise between hillbilly
authenticity and commercial country music. Disc Two, covering 1947-48,
shows Arnold consolidating his earlier success, and acquiring a greater
range in the process. Disc Three shows Arnold's voice mellowing into the
fine instrument that it became as he later emerged into pop stardom; his
low range is richer, and he reaches those high notes more easily. This
was all of a piece with making Arnold accessible to the widest possible
audience; what no one realized at the time was that Arnold was helping
to change country music in the process. While Disc Four shows Arnold moving
toward an ever more mainstream sound, Disc Five has a number of religious
songs that come off extremely well -- largely due to the quality and sincerity
of Arnold's singing. By this time, Arnold's voice had evolved into a wonderfully
polished baritone, turning him into almost a countrified Bing Crosby. The
sound is excellent, and the notes are extremely informative, although there
is relatively little about the recording sessions themselves. The booklet
is filled with wonderful photos as well. ~ Bruce Eder, All Music Guide
Album Credits top
Jay Newland Transfers
Danny Perri Guitar
Jack Pleis Piano
Alan Stoker Transfers
Mark Wilder Transfers
Victor Willis Piano
Stephen H. Sholes Producer
Jack Shook Guitar
Lloyd "Lonzo" George Bass
Charles "Skeeter" Willis Vocals, Bass
James "Guy" Willis Guitar
Phil Wells ?
R.A. Andreas Photography, Illustrations
Richard Weize Reissue Producer, Research, Discography
Sylke Holtrop Artwork
Jurgen Crasser Mastering
Adrian McDowell Fiddle
Vic Willis Piano
Michael Streissguth Liner Notes, Photography, Illustrations, Biographical
Information
Anita Kerr Organ
Little Roy Wiggins Guitar (Steel)
Harold Bradley Guitar
Jim Crotty Transfers
Colin Escott Photography, Illustrations
Charles Randolph Grean Producer, Bass
Bob Jones Transfers
Jack Kelly Piano
Eddy Arnold Leader, Vocals, Main Performer, Guitar
Chet Atkins Guitar
Frank Cunningham - July 18, 2003
E-mail: fcunning@ptd.net
Hometown: Mechanicsburg, PA
Comments:
Eddy Arnold's Top 5 single "How's the World Treating You?" charted;
1953
Brandon Johnson - July 18, 2003
E-mail: karmageddon83@yahoo.com
Hometown: Wright City, Mo
Comments:
I did not even see the message below mine. Here is my linage.
Ms. Beard (not sure on the first name) great grand mother
Joseph Wright Grandfather
Dana Wright mother
and me Brandon Johnson son
Brandon Johnson - July 18, 2003
E-mail: karmageddon83@yahoo.com
Hometown: Wright City, Mo
Comments:
I am Eddy Arnold's third cousin and I really appreciate the hardwork
put into this website. He really was one of the greatest musicians to ever
live. Thank you and God Bless every one of you!
Rick Phillips - July 17, 2003
E-mail: rphil57@yahoo.com
Hometown: EL Paso, TX - Born in Dyersburg, TN 1957
Comments:
My mother tells me that Eddy Arnold is my 3rd Cousin. My mother
would be his 2nd cousin. My Grandfather would be his first. And my Great
Grand Mother his Aunt.
Here is the lineage
Anna (Annie) Bell (Collins I think) Wright Great Grandmother
Elmer Wright Grandfather
Vannie (Wright) Phillips mother
and me Rick Phillips son
DON STEWART - July 16, 2003
E-mail: stew01@ptd.net
Hometown: STEVENS< PA. 17578
Comments:
Eddy Arnold tells tales at hall of fame
Join country music legend Eddy Arnold for an interactive discussion
at noon tomorrow in the Ford Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame
and Museum. Arnold shares stories about his life, music and his recent
donation to the museum. Museum historian John Rumble joins Arnold for the
program, which also will include video footage of Arnold performing songs
such as That's How Much I Love You, Bouquet of Roses, I'll Hold You In
My Heart (Til I Can Hold You in My Arms) and To Life. The program is $5
or free with museum admission and for museum members Don Stewart
Frank Cunningham - July 16, 2003
Comments:
Eddy Arnold's Top Ten single "Show Me the Way Back to Your Heart"
charted; 1949
It is amazing how Eddy Arnold continues, so often, to appear on
the charts. No other artist's name appears as many times.
The economy of those days was not as flamboyant as today’s country
artists enjoy. We had to save our nickels and dimes to buy his records
and many 15 to 17 year olds had to ask their parents for money. It does
not appear to be that way over the past 10 years.
Basant Rungta - July 15, 2003
E-mail: srijan2000@hotmail.com
Hometown: Kolkata, India
Comments:
A lovely article! Sandra Osborne's sensitivity seeps out in every
sentance and overwhelms! In one word, it is "infectious" and I HAVE caught
it already. Yes, Eddie is super and the moment we are thru with paying
homage to "Rock Legends" at Srijan, the only creative rooftop in Kolkata,
we will certainly start a new series on Country Music and Eddie would surely
be the first in our series.
Thank you Sandra, thank you very-very much,
Basant Rungta, Kolkata, India
Deanna/Ziplo - July 14, 2003
E-mail: deepow3@mit.midco.net
Hometown: SD
Homepage Address: http://www.ziplo.com
Comments:
I have just read again the wonderful story that Sandra Osborne wrote
on Eddy. What a fantastic way she has of expressing her feelings. Thank
you Don for bringing this great story to my attention......God Bless, many
hugs, Deanna
Frank Cunningham - July 14, 2003
Comments:
"The Eddy Arnold Show" premiered on CBS-TV; 1952
He was the summer replacement for Perry Como
R William - July 14, 2003
E-mail: lionheart_oz2003
Hometown: Mumbai
Comments:
Great website. Wow! wonderful write up from Sandra Osborne. Glad
I visited. Eddy Arnold songs are fantastic too.
Jan..redbird = July 13, 2003
E-mail: redbird434@aol.com
Hometown: Florida
Homepage Address: http://redbirdjan.freeyellow.com/index.html
Comments:
wow Bill, you ahve added some great entries. I would like to espicially
say how much i enjoyed Sandy Osbornes article, she is quite the writer,
and has an
outstanding way with words for sure. Also a big thanks to Don for
always keeping all of us updated on how you were feeling. So glad to see
you back working on your web site. God bless you my friend, and Thanks
for always sharing Eddy with the world. angel hugs Jan..redbird
DON STEWART - July 13, 2003
E-mail: stew01@ptd.net
Hometown: STEVENS, PA.
Comments:
ATTENTION ALL EDDY ARNOLD FANS !!!!
I'd like to call your attention to the well written story once more
of SANDY OSBORNE, on MAIN PAGE. I had written her, to ask her to write
this essay on EDDY for all You Fans to read. The reason I'm writing again
is to inform you I had sent Bill Comer "Web Master" of this site her picture
also. He informed me in our telephone conversation yesterday {Saturday}
he hadn't received her picture from me. He had a slight problem with his
computer...so this could be the reason he never got the picture. I'm am
re-sending it.... so please re-visit sight in the coming week{s}. So you
can put a face to this fantastically written story on the GREAT, Eddy Arnold.
I wish to thank all fans who commented on her Story. If you haven't read
it PLEASE do. Those wishing to comment on her story, to her personally,
her email address is as follows >> crystal_beamish@yahoo.com Thank You
All, Don Stewart.
Richard Jr. - July 13, 2003
Comments:
That was a gr8 article by Sandra Osborne .... I look forward to
reading more from her.
Evie Davies - July 12.2003
E-mail: lovingblackbird@hotmail.com
Hometown: Niagara Falls Ontario Canada
Comments:
hi sandra what a wonderfull way you have with words you have said
it all...i can feel the love in your words....just read your artical on
eddy arnold...well done...thank you don stewart for directing me here...evie.....
Jim Kobolt - July 12, 2003
E-mail: prof5@hotmail.com
Hometown: MN USA
Comments: Sandra:
Your story about Eddy brings your feelings to life for all to experience.
I look forward to reading more of your thoughts and feelings about how
Eddie touched your life. Excellent job!
Life Ain't No Movie - July 12, 2003
E-mail: shappoe@hotmail.com
Hometown: Palm Springs, CA
Comments:
I have always liked Eddy Arnold. Like many others here I grew up
listening to him when my parents played his records. I am also very impressed
by the words of Sandra Osborne, and her article, too!
DON STEWART - July 12, 2003
E-mail: stew01@ptd.net
Hometown: STEVENS, PA.
Comments:
Thank you Sandy, for writing that fantastic story on Eddy Arnold.
It was truly a work of art, as you put your story to words for this great
Eddy Arnold web site. Your way of expressing your love for EDDY, and his
music is just great. Wonderfully written is an under statement. You did
a fantastic job. Eddy Arnold Fan's, read this Gal from India great story
on MAIN OPENING PAGE...under the Flag. Thanks for doing this Sandy....I
am forever greatful. Don
Frank Cunningham - July 12, 2003
Comments:
Dear Sandra Osborne:
Thank you!
From another Eddy Arnold fan.
T.J. Shope - July 11, 2003
E-mail: tjshope@hotmail.com
Hometown: Coolidge, AZ
Comments:
How much longer do we have until the Kennedy Center makes their
choices for the awards? What can we do to help? There is know doubt that
he deserves an award for his outstanding career.
BILL - July 08, 2003
E-mail: claycountykid@aol.com
Hometown: FAIRFIELD,OH.
Comments:
I have always loved the smoothness and satiny silk
voice of one Eddy Arnold.Very few singers impress me with their
voices the way he does.My favorite all time Eddy Arnold song is "A Song
For Sarah".I only wish I could find it on something other than the 8-track
I have it on.Eddy is truly a living legand and a gentleman.
Cheryl - July 07, 2003
E-mail: silkysoft0912@aol.com
Hometown: Lansing, Michigan
Comments:
Don Stewart had me sign this. I love Eddy Arnold.
Maheen - July 07, 2003
E-mail: wick5894@rogers.com
Hometown: Mississauga, Ontario Canada
Comments:
The other day, I got Eddy Arnold's great book "Pioneer Of The Nashville
Sound" on tape and I can't even begin to tell you how much I am enjoying
it. I am still listening to it and I am at the part where it is talking
about how Chet Atkins started producing Eddy in 1959 after Steve Shols
left. The book also talked about Eddy singing with Hugo Winterhalter's
orchestra and you know, I have not been able to find the original version
of "Richest Man In The World" which he recorded with them also another
one called "I Walk Alone Each Night." Could someone please help me find
these two songs? I do have "Cattle Call" and "The Kentuckian Song" which
are beautiful. I truly hope Eddy's autobiography will be on a tape sometime
but from what I understand it is out of print.
Well, God bless you all and keep up the excellent work as always
Bill. This site is getting better and better all the time and I can't tell
you how much I'm enjoying it. Always your friend, Maheen.
Frank Cunningham - July 07, 2003
Comments:
Eddy Arnold launches his NBC-TV show; 1953.
norma thomas - July 06, 2003
E-mail: cowgirln502000@yahoo.com
Hometown: crowley, tx 76036
Comments:
don stewart sent me here
Norma: Many thanks for signing the
guestbook. Don is one of the loyal supporters of this site. He has
sent hundreds of fans to the site and more than a hundred of those fans
have signed the guestbook. Don was the first Eddy Arnold fan to sign the
guestbook in March of 1998. Bill Comer
Joseph Herrera - July 06, 2003
E-mail: Joseph_9932@msn.com
Hometown: Chickasha, Ok
Home Address: PO Box 2301
Comments:
Love the man and the music. Constant great music. My hats off to
Eddy.
Bill Jeanes - July 03, 2003
E-mail: bjj@flash.net
Hometown: Gilmer, Texas 75644-5918
Home Address: 10650 POINSETTIA RD.
Comments:
Thanks for your part of the world of country, and/or gospel music...
Frank Cunningham - July 02, 2003
Comments:
Eddy Arnold's #1 single "I'm Throwing Rice (at the Girl I Love)"
charted; 1949
Ray - July 01, 2003
E-mail: bad_2_the_horns@yahoo.com
Hometown: Denver
Comments:
The best way to describe Eddy Arnold is the father of country music,You
are a legend in your own time Eddy Arnold.Not surprized to see you in the
music Hall of Fame,and thank you for such a wonderful web site.I was directed
to this wonderful site by Don Stewart,thank you Don
Ken Yarbrough - July 01, 2003
E-mail: kenmyarbrough@aol.com
Hometown: nashville
Comments:
I represent THE CHILD ALERT FOUNDATION. This organization is a non-profit
organization that prides itself in assisting police and law enforcement
agencies when they receive a 911 call for a missing child. We have software
thats very sophisticated in sending out alerts, emails, pages at the moment
that a child becomes missing or abducted. I organize fundraising events
to help promote their hard efforts. Since we do no receive any government
funding, all of our support comes from merchants and people who donate
to our benefits. On July 28th we are having a fundraiser as usual and we
are asking if you might come and sign some autographs or donate a hat with
your autograph. Your appearance would be so much help to our cause. I know
your schedule is always busy but it would be great to be different and
help us out in anyway. I hope you will consider helping in someway. Our
benefit is being held at Coach's Sports bar & Grille on the 28th of
July. We start at 7:00P.M. Our benefit is a singing competition and all
the entry fee money goes to The Child Alert Foundation. Anything consider
would be greatly appreciated. Besides what other cause would be better
than to find a missing child who is lost from their parents. Thank you
for listening and we hope to hear from you in regard to this date.
America's Road To Fame
Kenny Yarbrough - Event Organizer
"Give To The Child Alert Foundation"
Nashville, Tennessee
Phone: 615-485-4300
Email us at: USARoadToFame@
Talent Contest & CAF Benefit rolled into ONE!
Find out how you can be a part of this great event!
Fans and artists - All are welcome - Raffles, Auctions, Awards and
tons of great entertainment!
"America's Road To Fame" is hosting 12 fundraisers starting in July
- December of 2003. The fundraisers will benefit the The Child Alert Foundation
(CAF). The Child Alert Foundation is dedicated to assisting the police,
sheriff, and 911 dispatch officers in the immediate response of any missing
child or child abduction.
The benefits will consist of several amateur singing contests. Amateur
singers in the Middle Tennessee area will be competing against one another.
If you can sing and would like to help this cause, we welcome you to come
out to all of our events and participate/support CAF. All music will be
provided by America's Road to Fame. Participants are welcome to bring their
own music. All prizes are being donated by local merchants. First place
will receive a recording session with a local studio here in Nashville.
All of these events lead up to a Nationwide Singing Expo, and all participants
will qualify for the finals to be held in Nashville - the location and
time will be announced sometime in January of 2004. Please see our event
schedule as of June 12, 2003 below:
EVENT SCHEDULE
Mon July 28th 7pm - Coach's Sports Grill & Bar Rivergate on
Two Mile Pkwy Club owner: Mike Robertson - Nashville, Tennessee
Sun Sept 7th 7pm - Starlite Dine & Dance Club Madison on Dickerson
Road Club owner: Mary King (Sis) Nashville, Tennessee
Details, time and location for the last ten events will be announced
60 days prior to each event.
By utilizing the Abduction Central Alert (ACA) software that has
been designed specifically for CAF, once the information has been entered
into the computer by the participating law agency, and the submit key is
pressed, all information is sent out over a 100 mile radius of the reporting
abduction site. This is done via the Internet to other law agencies, pagers,
faxes, email, voicemail, TV, radio and the news media. This information
is to alert the general public and all law officers that a child has been
taken. If a picture of the child is available it will be posted within
minutes up on the web site Calendar. Flyers may be posted and sent to all
contacts entered into the law agency contact list. The poster may also
be downloaded for parents to have copied for distribution to alert the
general public. Our goal is to make CAF's ACA Software available to every
county in Tenessee, then the nation.
America's Road To Fame President Kenny Yarbrough says, "This is
a good way for Nashville to help missing children in their community
- every 22 minutes a child becomes lost or abducted. It's almost like having
a serious traffic accident, because you never expect it to happen to someone
in your family. I thank all the club owners for their participation and
their dedication to a great cause."
America's Road To Fame
Kenny Yarbrough - Event Organizer
"Give To The Child Alert Foundation" Nashville, Tennessee
Phone: 615-485-4300
Email us at: USARoadToFame@aol.com
Frank Cunningham - July 01, 2003
Comments:
Eddy Arnold's Top Five single "Cuddle Buggin' Baby" charted; 1950