EDDY ARNOLD GUESTBOOK ENTRIES FROM JANUARY
O1, 2004 TO DATE
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Name: William C.Shoop Sent: 9.56 - sat 12 jun 2004 Don Stewart echoes my exact thoughts!!ITs just pathetic that CMT
would not even tell us how they make their selections.Its obivious they
are only trying to hype the younget acts.No respect at all for history
and the simple truth.I could do the same thing but it doesnt mean it correct.Only
my personal views.Which can be like the changing tides!! Eddy Arnold has always been a singer of great no make that incredible
love songs.Even the ones that never charted are superior to much of the
throw away singles released today.Good music stands the test of time.Mr.Arnolds
music one day will be looked upon for its content. CMT get you act together or just tell the audience what your real
motives are.Maybe the younger listeners cant comprehend what you are attempting.But
for those of us over 40 we see straight to your core agenda!! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: DON STEWART E-mail: stew01@ptd.net Hometown: STEVENS, PA. Sent: 4.34 - fri 11 jun 2004 THIS IS UNBELIEVEABLE WHERE EDDY ARNOLD PLACED !!! CMT'S list of the 100 greatest love songs - Wednesday, 06/09/04
•••• ...38. ''Make The World Go Away'' (Eddy Arnold) 39. ''On The Other
Hand'' (Randy Travis) 40. ''For The Good Times'' (Ray... 81% Wed, 09 Jun 2004 08:00:00 GMT ----- Original Message ----- From: DON STEWART To: interact@cmt.com Sent: Friday, June 11, 2004 3:37 PM Subject: EDDY ARNOLD If you can't even mention Eddy Arnold in you Greatest love songs......your
staff needs to do a little more homework. Your using people who when asked,
"What about Eddy Arnold?'' Answer Eddy ....who? Just shows you these young
whipper snappers don't know what their talking about. They are only listening
to the current songs...by current artists. This is like saying God Bless America...sung by Kate Smith, isn't
a Great love song for this great Nation of ours. The reason being... the
ones picking the Greatest love songs weren't even born when Eddy Arnold
recorded most of his 1,107 songs. My suggestion in to get older and more
mature song critics, who truly know what a love song is. Try listing to
Eddy Arnold sing "Can I Put You In A Love Song"...."I Can't Stop Loving
You"..."They Don't Make Love Like They Use To'. Please don't forget to
listen to "Bouquet Of Roses" that is surely a love song. This song alone
was on the Billboard Charts for a record setting 54 straight weeks. It
is time your Staff woke up and smelt the roses........the whole "Bouquet"....pardon
the pun. Don Stewart --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: jfb Hometown: Sacremento, CA Sent: 3.43 - fri 11 jun 2004 L A Times June 11, 2004 “Ray Charles, the musical innovator whose bold, effortless fusions
left an indelible mark on the rock, soul and country music of the past
half-century, died Thursday at his Beverly Hills home. He was 73. Charles made an unprecedented musical foray after leaving Atlantic
and signing with ABC-Paramount, applying his soulful style to songs by
Hank Williams, Don Gibson, EDDY ARNOLD and other country songwriters on
"Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music” --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Jerry L. Vandiver Hometown: Cartersville, Georgia. USA. Sent: 8.23 - thu 10 jun 2004 Dear Friends, I guess it dosent make a whole lots of difference to a 'True Eddy
Arnold Fan'; one who is Educated and has an Understanding of his Career
and Accomplishments. But once again a "Bunch Of Educated Fools" has shunned him; at the
nameing of CMTs Top All Time 100 Love Songs. Of the Top 12, Mr. Arnold
was not recognized??. I may be wrong but I thought he Set The Standard for 'Country Love
Songs'. Please correct me if I am wrong. I wonder where they find these
folks that make up those charts?. Jerry L. Vandiver ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Larry Risko E-mail: lamandra@megalink.net Hometown: Bryant Pond, ME Sent: 2.58 - thu 10 jun 2004 Bob, The song is called "Cowboy", and Is featured on an album from
about 1976. The album as I recall is just titled "Eddy Arnold, featuring
Cowboy". But I could be wrong about that. Any help out there? Anyway, you
may find it on ebay. Perhaps someone knows of another collection where
that song may appear. Good luck. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: bob schiffner E-mail: rschiffner@aol.com Hometown: omaha ne Sent: 11.21 - thu 10 jun 2004 I have been looking for years for an eddy arnold song that I only
heard once. It is about a kansas city kid riding on a saddle that has seen
its better days. HELP. Any ony have a copy or know where I can get one? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: jfb Hometown: Sacremento CA Sent: 7.44 - wed 9 jun 2004 "Willimason County Review lanners’ agenda draws large crowd, little fanfare By STEPHEN HINES / Review Appeal Staff Reporter Milton Grief kept wondering out loud what had brought out such a
large crowd to the Monday meeting of the Brentwood Planning Commission. The consent agenda of six items passed largely without comment.
There was no controversy about extending a flagpole at Tractor Supply by
10 feet, to adding a sign to McGavock Farms, nor to approving the final
plat to several pieces of property. The regular agenda was similarly without controversy, although country
music legend EDDY ARNOLD complained mightily and loudly that he couldn’t
hear discussions that approved the preliminary plans for the Wynstone Falls
development. “You need to do something about the sound system in here (the Municipal
Center). You can’t hear a thing that is being said,” he asserted. Once ARNOLD and his friends did leave the room, they stopped in
the hallway and talked so loudly it did become difficult to hear what commissioners
were saying." --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: DON STEWART E-mail: stew01@ptd.net Hometown: Stevens, PA. Sent: 11.03 - tue 8 jun 2004 Brentwood's first town homes are uptown indeed - Monday, 06/07/04
•••• ...The tract, formerly owned by country music star Eddy Arnold,
will feature a sliding scale of five different lot... 82% Mon, 07 Jun 2004 08:00:00 GMT -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Frank Cunningham E-mail: fcunning@acsworld.com Hometown: Pennsylvania Sent: 10.34 - tue 8 jun 2004 Bill C Just thinking of you. God Bless Frank -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: SA Bailey Hometown: Elizabeth, New Jersey Homepage Address: 1061 Magnolia Avenue Sent: 4.55 - mon 7 jun 2004 I am 55 years old and have heard very much about Eddy Arnold. I
truly endorse him to be a bona fide, top notched singer who has collected
over the years many accolades for his singing and being a genuine American. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: jfb Sent: 6.40 - sat 5 jun 2004 Williamson County Review Standard - June 5, 2004 Brentwood Community Band in concert Sunday The city of Brentwood will be hosting the Brentwood Community Band
at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 6. This is the second performance in the 2004 Concert
Series to be held at the EDDY ARNOLD Amphitheater located in Crockett Park.
The concerts are every Sunday at 7 p.m. through July 18. The Brentwood Community Band is a 35-member concert band comprised
of professional musicians living in the Brentwood area. It is conducted
by Dr. Keith Ellis, a Brentwood resident and professor at Belmont University.
For anyone interested in joining the band, there will be a sign-up sheet
at the concert. he concert will be comprised of a variety of patriotic selections,
musical highlights from Broadway shows and films, in addition to some good,
old-fashioned marches. The city of Brentwood is very excited about hosting the performance.
The event is free and the community is invited to bring their picnic baskets
and enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the park. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Richard Yaklich E-mail: maestrorichard@yahoo.com Hometown: Miami, FL Sent: 6.10 - sat 5 jun 2004 I hope Mr. Arnold had a wonderful birthday on May 15, 2004. What
a wonderful singer and humanitarian. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Roland G. King E-mail: aking@surry.net Hometown: Mount Airy, North Carolina Homepage Address: aking@surry.net Sent: 8.02 - fri 4 jun 2004 I wore out a 8 track tape in 1974 of Eddy Arnolds greatest hits
when I was in high school. My fellow classmates laughed at me for listening
to country music,but I did not pay any attention to them. I figured I was
richer for it. Mr. Arnold deserves nothing but the very best this nation
can give him. He is truly an American giant, how many stars would put their
careers on hold today to care for son? I doubt not many, but Mr. Arnold
did for his son. That to me speaks volumnes about this great man. I just
wish I could have the honor and privilege to meet Mr. Arnold. Because in
my book he is simply the best friend country music ever had. Thank you -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: DON STEWART E-mail: stew01@ptd.net Hometown: STEVENS, PA. Sent: 5.18 - fri 4 jun 2004 HELP EDDY ARNOLD GET THE PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM AWARD. PLEASE READ ARTICAL UNDER FLAG ON HOW TO HELP EDDY ARNOLD RECEIVE
THE HIGHEST CIVILIAN AWARD. I HOPE TIME ISN'T RUNNING OUT FOR US. I JUST
SAW ON LOCAL NEWS TONIGHT.........THAT PRESIDENT GEORGE BUSH ON HIS WAY
TO FRANCE TO CELEBRATE THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR LIBERATION OF FRANCE,
STOP OFF AT THE VATICAN IN ROME TO VISIT THE POPE. THE HIGHLITE OF THIS
VISIT WAS AWARDING THE POPE "THE MEDAL OF FREEDOM AWARD" LETS WRITE THOSE
LETTERS PLEASE AND SEE IF WE CAN'T GET THIS DESERVING AWARD FOR EDDY ARNOLD....PLEASE
WRITE THOSE LETTERS NOW.......THANKS !!!! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: DON STEWART E-mail: stew01@ptd.net Hometown: STEVENS, PA. Sent: 12.18 - fri 4 jun 2004 ATTENTION JERRY F.SMITH PLEASE READ HUGE ARTICAL WEB MASTER POSTED UNDER THE FLAG ON MAIN
PAGE. THE STORY OF EDDY APPEARING IN PARAGOULD, ARKANSAS....IT A COMPLETE
HOAX. EDDY ARNOLD RETIRED FROM PREFORMING ON MAY 16, 1999 AND HAS NO PLANS
OF STAGING A COME BACK. EDDY IS EMBARRASSED WITH THIS RUMOR GOING AROUND....AND
APOLOGIZES TO ALL HIS FANS FOR THIS FALSE STATEMENT. EDDY ARNOLD WILL NOT BE APPEARING IN PARAGOULD ARKANSAS ON JUNE
4TH 2004....OR ANY OTHER TIME. !!!! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Jerry F. Smith E-mail: coachsmith13@yahoo.com Hometown: Calhoun, GA Sent: 10.43 - thu 3 jun 2004 How I wish I could be in Paragould, AR on June 4. Since the late
1940s I have listened to, admired and loved the music of Eddy Arnold. One
ambition in life is to see him. Both of us are getting older. Still, I
hope to "run into him" in Brentwood one of these days. His songs touch the heart. As a little boy with puppy love crushes
on some sweet girl it seemed that his songs were expressing the sentiments
of my heart. Things did not change as I got older. Coach Smith --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: jfb Hometown: Sacremento. CA Sent: 3.14 - thu 3 jun 2004 The South Missourian News “Thayer sisters attend awards show Staff Writer 06/03/04JAN SISK LAWRENCE NASHVILLE – Two Thayer sisters attended the Country Music Hall of
Fame and Museum Medallion Ceremony in Nashville, Tenn., May 2. The sisters said many of country music’s most revered performers
turned out for the event, as well as some rising younger talent They said Country Music Fall of Famers EDDY ARNOLD, Little Jimmy
Dickens, Charlie Louvin, Brenda Lee, Kitty Wells, Ray Walker and Gorden
Stoker of the Jordanaires; Grand Ole Opry stars Connie Smith, Hank Locklin
and Jan Howard; and singers Kix Brooks, Melba Montgomery, Joe Nichols and
Carlene Carter attended. Many famous songwriters and disc jockey Ralph
Emery filled the theater as Cramer’s first chart record...” --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Léo Beaulieu E-mail: leobeaulieu@videotron.qc.ca Hometown: Léry, Québec, Canada Sent: 9.30 - thu 3 jun 2004 Hello all ! On the 29th of May this year, my wife and I were celebrating our
50th wedding anniversary.My eldest son contacted Eddy's Office with the
hope of obtaining an autographed photo of Eddy. During the celebration
that ensued, he offered us a wonderful recent photo of Eddy accompanied
with a very personal message. That was the best part of our evening celebration. Thanks to my son Roger and to Eddy Arnold who so willingly accepted
to partake in our celebration by virtue of a very generous and simple gesture,
typical of this great gentleman that he always was. God bless him and his family. Pierrette and Léo Beaulieu --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Mary Pikee E-mail: pikefarms@msn.com Hometown: Cape Charles, VA Sent: 10.11 - wed 2 jun 2004 Bill, you did a fantastic job on the web page of Eddy Arnold. I
have been a fan of his since I was a small child. A couple of weeks ago, while shopping at a Walmart at least 40 miles
from my home, I met 2 very nice friends of yours. Pat and Bill Wenstead.
They asked me to check out your web page on Eddy Arnold. Great Job. Mary -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Stan Richardson E-mail: stanrichardson909@hotmail.com Hometown: Alexander City, Al 35010 Sent: 11.30 - mon 31 may 2004 I became a fan of Eddy Arnold's in 1947. I am now 78 years old and
I listen to his records at least once a week. In my estimation he's always
been the best of them all.
Name: DON STEWART E-mail: stew01@ptd.net Hometown: STEVENS, PA. Sent: 12.02 - mon 31 may 2004 ON THIS DATE MAY 31, 1947....EDDY ARNOLD'S NUMBER ONE SINGLE ...."IT'S
A SIN".....CHARTED. Name: Leo Beaulieu E-mail: leobeaulieu@videotron.qc.ca Hometown: Léry, Québec, Canada Sent: 6.56 - fri 28 may 2004 Tomorrow, on may 29th 2004, my wife and I will be celebrating our
50th wedding anniversary. Look up the article posted by me on this site and you will see us
back on that same day in 1954 on our wedding day. Again, tomorrow, we plan
to sing another one of Eddy's favorites. ''So much to be thankful for '' Pierrette and Léo - God bless you all !! Name: Cindy France E-mail: Jimcindyfrance@aol.com Hometown: Branson, Mo Sent: 11.20 - wed 26 may 2004 I too am a fan of Eddy Arnold. I have been in love with his wonderful voice and nature for 40 yrs. I have heard him in concert all over the USA. My world stops when one his songs
comes on. Eddy I wish I had known when your last concert was going to be I would have been there. You have
brought much happiness into my life with you wonderful songs. Thank You. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: William C.Shoop Sent: 3.39 - wed 26 may 2004 Thought the serious Eddy Arnold fans would love this info.Eddy was
nominated in 1959 for a Grammy For Best Country and western performance.The
nominees and songs were: Johnny Horton,"Battle of New Orleans-winner Columbia REcords Eddy Arnold,"The Tennessee Stud,"RCA Skeeter Davis,"SEt HIm Free,"RCA Don Gibson,"Dont Tell Me Your TRoubles,"RCA ------------------------------
1965- Album Of THe Year September of MY Years,Frank Sinatra,Sonny Burke,A& R producer-winner Help!Beattles,George Martin,A & R producer,Columbia MY Name Is Barbra,Barbra Streisand,Bob Mersey,A&R producer Columbia, MY World ,Eddy Arnold,Chet Atkins A&R producer,RCA THe Sound Of Music,Julie Andrews and cast.Neely Plumb,A&R producer.RCA ------------------------------------- Also 1965 in category of Best Country and Western Album THe Return Of Roger Miller,Roger Miller,Smash-winner Father and Son:Hank Williams and Hank Williams,Jr;Hank Williams
and Hank Williams,Jr.,MGM THe JIm Reeves Way,JIm Reeves. RCA MOre Of The Country Guitar,Chet Atkins,RCA My World,Eddy Arnold RCA Category ofBest Country and Western Single ------------------ "KIng Of The Road","Roger Miller".winner "Flowers On THe Wall","THe Statler Brothers,Columbia. "Is It Really Over,"Jim Reeves,RCA "Make The World Go Away",Eddy Arnold,RCA "May The Bird Of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose,""Little Jimmy Dickens,Columbia "Yakety Axe,"Chet Atkins,RCA ------------------------- Best Country and Western Song'songwriters Award" --------------------" King Of The Road,""Roger Miller,Smash-winner "Crystal Chadelier,"Ted Harris,RCA "Flowers On THe Wall,"Lewis DEWitt,Columbia, "May THe Bird Of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose,"Neal Merritt,Columbia, "Whats He Doing IN My World,"Carl Belew,B.j.Moore,Eddie Busch,RCA ---------------------- Best Country and Western Vocal Performance,male -------------------
Roger Miller,"king of the road,"Smash Eddy Arnold,"Make THe World Go Away."RCA Bobby Bare,"Talk me some Sense,RCA JIm Reeves,"Is It Really Over,RCA ----------------------- JIm Reeves,"Home"-RCA I think his being nominated for Album of the year alongside the
above mentioned is awesome.WE all know Eddy as his one album said "A Man
For All Seasons.Make that an artist for all seasons!! Name: Barbara E-mail: pound30060@yahoo.com Hometown: Marietta, GA Sent: 10.28 - tue 25 may 2004 I really enjoyed looking at the Eddy Arnold website. I've been a
fan of Eddy's from the beginning. Thank you Don Stewart for telling me
about this site and showing me around the different areas. I have bookmarked
this site so I can visit it often. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: John Eggebrecht E-mail: Gunut007@netzero.com Hometown: Crown Point, Indiana Sent: 10.01 - mon 24 may 2004 I have been a fan of Eddy Arnold since I was a little boy, I'm 42
now,when my parents and aunts and uncles would all be on vacation together
down in Arkansas and that was all they would play in the cassette players. My mother passed away back in 1975, and whenever I hear one of Mr.
Arnolds songs come on the radio, it takes me back to Arkansas and those
3 or 4 summers we all spent down there. It makes me smile and think about
my momma and her smiling face. Thank you Mr. Arnold for brightening up
my days now and again. Name: DON STEWART E-mail: stew01@ptd.net Hometown: STEVENS, PA. Sent: 9.44 - fri 21 may 2004 HELLO ALL EDDY ARNOLD FANS !!!!
WON'T YOU HELP ME, HELP EDDY ARNOLD GET THESE TWO AWARDS. THE FIRST
AWARD INFORMATION IS FOR THE "PRESIDENTIAL FREEDOM MEDAL" THIS IS THE HIGHEST
AWARD THAT CAN BE BESTOWED ON A CIVILIAN. THIS INFOMATION CAN BE SEEN AT
THE BOTTOM ON MY ARTICAL DISPLAYED JUST UNDER FLAG ON MAIM PAGE. THE SECOND
AWARD I'M TRYING TO GET HIM NOMINATED FOR IS THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS...."LIVING
LEGENDS AWARD".
I HAVE PRETTY WELL COVERED ALL HIS ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN MY TWO PAGE
ARTICAL ON MAIN PAGE OF THE WEB SITE. ALL I'M LOOKING FOR NOW IS FOR BACK
UP SUPPORT LETTERS. YOU DON'T NEED TO WRITE A HUGE LETTER...JUST ONE THAT
TOUCHES ON HIS GREAT CHARACTER ETC. ETC.
THOSE WISHES TO SEND TO BOTH PLACES FOR THESE TWO AWARDS....SAVE
YOUR FIRST LETTER AND JUST BACK SPACE NAME AND TITLE OUT AND TYPE IN NEW
TITLE. THIS WILL SAVE YOU FROM TYPING TWO LETTERS BELOW IS THE CONTACT
INFORMATION FOR THE "LIBRARIAN OF CONGRESS"....FOR THE "LIVING LEGENDS
AWARD"......AS I SAID BEFOFE, INFOMATION FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL FREEDON AWARD
CAN BE FOUND UNDER FLAG ON MAIN PAGE IN MY ARTICAL. THANK YOU TO ALL WHO
TAKE THE EFFORT TO WRITE.
Contact Information Office of the Librarian The Library of Congress LM-608 101 Independence Avenue, S.E. Washington, DC 20540-1000
Name: jfb E-mail: jfb@yahoo1.com Hometown: Sacremento. CA Sent: 3.26 - fri 21 may 2004 Herbert’s Bar-B-Q closing Sunday By CLINT CONFEHR / Review Appeal Senior Staff Reporter A Franklin landmark is closing Sunday because the city is buying
it to widen North Royal Oaks Boulevard, but there’s an 80 percent chance
Herbert’s Bar-B-Q Restaurant will reopen nearby in six to 18 months, the
owner said Wednesday. “It’s a sad day,” said Nickel, who’s taking his tea-man talent to
Wings to Go in Alexander Plaza. “It’s like ‘Cheers,’ where everybody knows
your name.” Country music stars’ autographs grace photos and memorabilia on
the walls, but a guitar signed by Eddy Arnold was taken by a longtime friend
of Wilson Herbert. “The memorabilia is owned by the heirs of Mr. Herbert,” Matthews
said. “When I bought the restaurant ... he did not want to sell things
that were given to him as gifts ... so I was allowed to use them for the
life of Herbert’s at this location. http://reviewappeal.midsouthnews.com/news.ez?viewStory=22018 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: DON STEWART E-mail: stew01@ptd.net Hometown: STEVENS, PA. Sent: 12.01 - fri 21 may 2004 ON THIS DATE MAY 21, 1949....EDDY ARNOLD'S TOP FIVE SINGLE..."THE
ECHO OF YOUR FOOTSTEPS".....CHARTED. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Justin E-mail: Ford65pu2001@yahoo.com Hometown: Fountain, MN Sent: 12.10 - thu 20 may 2004 I would have to say Eddy Arnold is one of my favorite singers. I'm
only 20 and love his music. Its not often to find someone my age who appreciates
great singers like Eddy Arnold. Name: jfg E-mail: pooch4@verizon.net Sent: 8.07 - thu 20 may 2004 Just stoped by ,things seem to be going well . I have been a Eddy Arnold fan for more years then i want to remember -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: William Shoop Sent: 2.00 - wed 19 may 2004 I tell you its really pathetic when an "up and coming"musician would
stoop to misreprestation and hype .This in regard to "Eddy Arnold "coming
out of retirement for a show in Paragould,Ark.Even KAIT the network affiliate
in Joneboro had they story on their website.I tell you these days hard
to know who to believe other than the good book.Amazes me the lack of ethics
the guy had in order to promote himself.What goes around comes around. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: MB Hometown: Paragould, Ark. Sent: 7.57 - wed 19 may 2004 I wanted to make sure everyone knows that the concert with Eddy
Arnold and Dan Seals has been cancelled, which is due to unbelieveable
misrepresentation by an up and coming musician in Nashville. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: DON STEWART E-mail: stew01@ptd.net Hometown: STEVENS, PA. Sent: 12.02 - wed 19 may 2004 ON THIS DATE MAY 19,1966....EDDY ARNOLD DEBUTED AT N.Y.C. CARNEGIE
HALL TO A SOLD OUT CROUD. Name: Carleta Riley E-mail: jcriley@publicnetwroking.org Hometown: Kansas City, MO Sent: 3.12 - tue 18 may 2004 In 1990 My mother & I went to a concert of Eddy Arnolds @ the
Music Hall in Kansas City MO. We've both been fans since the 1st note we
heard him sing (mother so many years before me!)-Mother wasn't able to
go backstage after the concert w/me as sh couldn't climb the stairs but
nothing could stop me & my camera. One of the disc jockeys from our
mail country music station (WDAF-61 Country AM at that time) was gracious
enough to use my camera after we asked Eddy if He would pose for a picture
for me. I've treasured it for many years & finally sometime ago, I
sent it to Dr Arnold requesting he autograph it so my mother in the nursing
home could look @ it every day. I finally received it back in the mail
a couple of weeks ago & I'm so very grateful to be able to share it
with mom. She's 92 & smiles everytime someone asks her about the picture.
Just another testimony to Eddy Arnolds gracious spirit & respect for
his fans. And thank you so much for this access to let the world know how
much we all tryly love him--Sincerely, Carleta Riley-Kansas City, MO -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: DON STEWART E-mail: stew01@ptd.net Hometown: STEVENS, PA. Sent: 2.18 - tue 18 may 2004 HELLO EDDY ARNOLD FANS...AS I POSTED BELOW "TWANGTOWN" AND CMT.COM
BOTH LIST EDDY'S CHARTING OF "BOUQUET OF ROSES" WRONGLY. THEY LISTED HIM AS CHARTING THIS SONG ON MAY 18,1947 BOTH DATE AND YEAR ARE WRONG. BELOW IS THE ANSWER I GOT BACK FROM TWANGTOWN. You did right Don...history isn't always correct. {Smile} "Have A Wonderful Real Country Music Day" _________________________________ Dick Shuey dshuey@bellsouth.net __________________________________ Name: DON STEWART E-mail: stew01@ptd.net Hometown: STEVENS, PA. Sent: 12.53 - tue 18 may 2004 ON THIS DATE MAY 18,1947 ...EDDY ARNOLD RECORDED 2 SONGS.... HIS
NUMBER ONE SINGLE "I'LL HOLD YOU IN MY HEART {TILL I CAN HOLD YOU IN MY
ARMS}" AND HIS NUMBER TWO SINGLE "WHAT A FOOL I WAS"......IT ALSO LISTS
HIS NUMBER ONE SONG "BOUQUET OF ROSES" CHARTING THIS DATE....BUT WE ALL
KNOW THAT SONG STARTED IT"S 54 WEEK RUN ON BILLBOARD CHARTS ON MAY 15,
1948....EDDY'S 30TH BIRTHDAY. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: anonymous Sent: 10.09 - sun 16 may 2004 jfb come out come out where ever you are Frank. Your type of posting
gives you away. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: jfb Sent: 7.47 - sun 16 may 2004 The Almanac UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL
Yesterday was Saturday, May 15, the 136th day of 2004 with 230 to
follow. Yesterday was Armed Forces Day. The moon is waning. The morning stars are Neptune, Uranus, Mercury
and Pluto. The evening stars are Venus, Jupiter, Mars and Saturn. Those born on this date are under the sign of Taurus. They include
author L. Frank Baum ("The Wizard of Oz") in 1856; French chemist Pierre
Curie in 1859; author Katherine Ann Porter in 1890; Chicago Mayor Richard
J. Daley in 1902; actors Joseph Cotten in 1905 and James Mason in 1909;
country singer Eddy Arnold in 1918 (age 86); actress Anna Maria Alberghetti
in 1936 (age 68); former U.S. Secretary of2State Madeleine Albright in
1937 (age 66); singers Trini Lopez in 1937 (age 67) and Lainie Kazan in
1942 (age 62); filmmaker David Cronenburg in 1943 (age 61); and actors
Chazz Palminteri in 1951 (age 53) and Lee Horsley ("Matt Houston") in 1955
(age 49).
Name: Millie Heck E-mail: mheck37@cox.net Hometown: Pensacola, Florida Sent: 11.31 - sat 15 may 2004 I can't begin to tell you the pleasure that Eddy Arnold's music
has brought to my husband, Bob, myself, and our four children over the
years. Our children are adults now and have children of their own, but
when they were young, my husband would sit them all on the couch and have
them listen to Eddy's records. He wanted to introduce them to his beautiful
voice so that they would know who Eddy Arnold was over the years. We will
be married 50 years in 2005 and to this day, our children will call us
from wherever they are to let us know that they are listening to an Eddy
Arnold song on the radio or see him on tv. They still remember and know
how much we enjoy his music. We were living in New Jersey from 1955 to
1969. The first time we had the pleasure of seeing Eddy in concert was
at Convention Center in Atlantic City, N.J. It was such a thrill for us.
Then we saw him in Asbury Park, N.J. and I'm so happy to say that we were
at his Carnegie Hall performance. He is still such a big part of our lives
even though he doesn't know it. We wish him the best on his 86th birthday.
He is a wonderful person and a great artist. There will never be another
Eddy! Love, Millie Name: AL BURKHALTER E-mail: alburkhalter@hotmail.com Hometown: Mt. Pleasant, Texas Sent: 6.37 - sat 15 may 2004 I leave to sing at the Pleasant Jamboree in about 20 minutes. Burton
Harris will be playing guitar, played with Jim Reeves in late 50s. I will
be singing 'Make the World Go Away' and was looking for info on Eddie Arnold
and ran into this site. I WILL WISH HIM HAPPY BIRTHDAY TONIGHT!!! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: DON STEWART E-mail: stew01@ptd.net Hometown: STEVENS, PA. Sent: 12.50 - sat 15 may 2004 Hi Don, I would be happy to help. I will do it this weekend. Thank
you for all you do for Mr. Arnold, he deserves it. I am thrilled to find
a site where I can read about other people who feel like I do about him,
most of my friends do not know who he is. Thanks again. Karen ----- Original Message ----- From: DON STEWART To: karen_ferro@bellsouth.net Sent: Saturday, May 15, 2004 11:23 AM Subject: EDDY ARNOLD !!!
Hi Karen ~ Nice of you to sign guest page and happy to hear your
and Eddy Arnold Fan. How about helping me.... in trying to get Eddy the
"Presidential Medal Of Freedom Award". This is the Highest Award to a Civilian.
Please look at my two page artical just under Flag on main page...to let
you know who to fax your support letter.
They only except FAX'S...no phone calls or letters. After you read
who to Fax ...by reading my letter, send Fax using this number 202-456
-8804. If it's not to much to ask could you please reply to me that you
will help? Thanks ....Eddy Arnold Fan.....Don Stewart.
Thanks Karen for your support. Karen is a young 39 year old devoted
fan... please read her post below. How about some of this rest of you Eddy
Arnold Fans helping out. Please compose a letter and fax it to Ms. Zarate
at 202-456-6604.........THANKS !!!
Name: jfb Sent: 11.17 - sat 15 may 2004 Performs at Kennedy Center New Yorker Rolf Sturm (electric & acoustic guitar) graduated
from Ithaca College with a BFA in jazz guitar. He studied with John Abercrombie,
Jim Hall, Bill Frisell, and Joe Pass and has performed and/or toured with
EDDY ARNOLD http://www.kennedy-center.org/search/search_results.cfm -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: jfb Sent: 10.53 - sat 15 may 2004 1948 Eddy Arnold's #1 single "Texarkana Baby" charted --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Karen Ferro E-mail: karen_ferro@bellsouth.net Hometown: Newberry, Fla Sent: 10.06 - sat 15 may 2004 I am Eddy Arnolds biggest fan !!! I love him so much. He has been
in my life as long as I can remember ( I am 39 years old). I grew up with
him and continue to play his music often. I am preparing to start a family
and am looking forward to raising my children on his music as well.I sent
him a nice birthday letter and I hope he has a wonderful birthday.My husband
and I are meeting my mom, grandmother,and aunt at a dessert shop today
(Eddys birthday) to have cake and celebrate his big day. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: DON STEWART E-mail: stew01@ptd.net Hometown: Stevens, PA. Sent: 4.16 - sat 15 may 2004
HAPPY 86TH BIRTHDAY EDDY ARNOLD
ON THIS DATE MAY 15TH 1948.....YOUR 30TH BIRTHDAY....YOUR NUMBER
ONE SINGLE "BOUQUET OF ROSES" BEGINS IT'S RECORD SETTING 54 WEEK RUN ON
BILLBOARD CHARTS !!!
Name: Frank Cunningham Sent: 2.59 - fri 14 may 2004 From the Williamson County Review Appeal, May 14, 2004 Medallion ceremony honors country music legend Carl Smith of Franklin on induction to Hall of Fame Performing for the first time in decades, country music legend Carl
Smith of Franklin was welcomed into the Country Music Hall of Fame family
Sunday at a gala tribute performance and banquet The audience was heavy with fellow Hall of Famers, including Eddy
Arnold, Gordon Stoker and Ray Walker of the Jordanaires, E.W. “Bud” Wendell
and Kitty Wells. The tribute show was followed by a seated dinner in the
museum’s Curb Conservatory. http://reviewappeal.midsouthnews.com/news.ez?viewStory=21787 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Patrick Gleason E-mail: ainter@aol.com Hometown: Tallahassee,Fl. Sent: 11.09 - fri 14 may 2004 I am now 67 and Eddy has been my favorite singer through the years.His
music has made an impact on my life.not only his music,but thru the way
he has conducted his life.I will follow this site often and hope he will
be with us many years to come. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: DON STEWART E-mail: stew01@pid.net Hometown: STEVENS, PA. Sent: 7.48 - fri 14 may 2004 ON YHIS DAY MAY. 14,1949 EDDY ARNOLD'S NUMBER ONE SINGLE..."ONE
KISS TO MANY".....CHARTED. Name: Bill Kane E-mail: bkane0605@aol.com Hometown: San Francisco Sent: 2.46 - thu 13 may 2004 My son, Don Kane, was Eddy's bass player for three years and my
wife and I were priviledged to meet Eddy during that time. A number of
times in subsequent years we would attend one of Eddy's shows and he would
invite us into his dressing room or have him join him for a snack after
the show. In 1999 we were in Las Vegas for a WW2 reunion and saw that Eddy
was playing in town. We were lucky enough to get tickets for his last public
performance on May 16, 1999. Eddy Arnold- A true southern gentleman. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: DON STEWART E-mail: stew01@ptd.net Hometown: STEVENS, PA. Sent: 8.00 - wed 12 may 2004 ON THIS DATE MAY 12,1966 EDDY ARNOLD'S ALBUM "MY WORLD"....TURNED
"CERTIFIED GOLD" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: DON STEWART E-mail: stew01@ptd.net Hometown: STEVENS, PA. Sent: 11.04 - tue 11 may 2004 ON THIS DATE MAY 12.1966 EDDY ARNOLD'S ALBUM "MY WORLD"....TURNED
"CERTIFIED GOLD" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: William C.Shoop Sent: 5.53 - tue 11 may 2004 God Bless Don Stewart on his efforts to see Eddy recieve the Presidential
Medal Of Freedom.Its people like him that will put this over the top.Frank
Cunningham and Nancy Richardson as well.TErriffic work well done!! Name: Jo Ann E-mail: jhausen@tampabay.rr.com Hometown: Florida Sent: 1.10 - tue 11 may 2004 Being introduced to country and western music only 4 years ago,
my first thought is,, I'm so glad it was Eddy Arnold. I have been hooked
every since. After looking through all these pages I'm more convinced than
ever what a great singer and role model he is today. Thank you Don for
sharing this site -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: William C.Shoop Sent: 9.35 - tue 11 may 2004 I have contacted the Librarian at the Library Of Congress.This to
see Eddy recieves a Living Legends Award.Dolly Parton recently got one.Also
Ralph Stanley.I believe Eddy deserves one as well.I will keep after them!! Name: DON STEWART E-mail: stew01@ptd.net Hometown: Stevens, Pa. Sent: 1.51 - mon 10 may 2004
THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON MAY 8,2004
BELOW IS THE LETTER I RECEIVED TODAY FROM "THE SPECIAL ASSISTANT
TO THE DIRECTOR FOR HONORARY CHAIRS AND AWARDS" MY ARTICAL CAN BE SEEN
IN TWO PART'S ON MAIN PAGE.
DEAR MR. STEWART: ON BEHALF OF THE PRESIDENT,THANK YOU FOR YOUR LETTER RECOMMENDING
MR. RICHARD EDWARD ARNOLD FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM. I APPRECIATE
RECEIVING YOUR COMMENTS IN SUPPORT OF HIM FOR THIS PRESTIGIOUS HONOR,AND
WILL BE SHARING THEM WITH THE ADVISORY STAFF MEMBERS WHO WILL PROVIDE THE
PRESIDENT WITH RECOMMENDATIONS IN THIS AREA. PLEASE BE ASSURED THAT YOUR
ENDORSEMENT WILL BE GIVEN EVERY CONSIDERATION. AGAIN THANK YOU FOR YOUR THOUGHTFUL LETTER, SINCERELY, BRIDGET ZARATE SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR FOR HONORARY CHAIRS AND AWARDS
Name: William C.Shoop Sent: 10.45 - mon 10 may 2004 IN regard to Eddy performing again.I called the tv station in Jonesboro,Ark
and talked to a gent.He said the info was correct.I wonder whos behind
this thing?I got an email from someone several weeks ago.Could this be
the culprit.You know thw one who causes problems.Maybe he hacked into the
stations computers? Name: Rev. Dell Rose E-mail: manisalada@verizon.net Hometown: Lompoc Sent: 5.10 - fri 7 may 2004 Dear Eddy: You have been my number one artist from the first time
I heard you, and thanks again for signing your autograph for my little
in Bakersfield, Ca. about 42 years ago. Happy Happy 86th. Birthday. We,
Dorothy Jo, Debbie and I love you. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Charles May Hometown: DeSoto Tx Sent: 5.08 - fri 7 may 2004 I recall "Any Time" was a huge hit before anybody ever heard of
Eddy Fisher. The only other artist slighted as badly as Eddy is Bob Wills
- by almost everybody, especially Nashville! Other great singers better
than George Jones were George Morgan, Lefty Frizzell, Gene Autry and I
even like Floyd Tillman better than Jones. It's just the latter day group
of writers prefers rock-a-billy twangy grunts to GOOD voices singing truly
super songs. "Thanks so much for listening, be good everybody!" - Charlie Name: DON STEWART E-mail: stew01@ptd.net Hometown: STEVENS, PA Sent: 10.10 - fri 7 may 2004 TO LEO BEAULIEU : To answer your question....YES !!! there is a place to check all
the songs Eddy ever recorded. Please go down left side of main page to
"EDDY ARNOLD DISCOGRAPHIES". Click on this site....in box that opens you
might want to start at the top. It lists Alphabetical listings of all his
songs. Just click on different letters of the alphabet...to bring up the
listings of all songs he recorded under that "Letter" of the alphabet.
Plus you can click on the numerous listings of albums, 33 1/3" records,
45" records, and 78" records...etc. There is a complete listing of all
his songs in this segment of his Discograhires of recorded songs....all
1,107 of them Thanks for asking !!!.......Don Stewart --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Léo Beaulieu E-mail: leobeaulieu@videotron.qc.ca Hometown: Léry, Québec, Canada Sent: 7.10 - fri 7 may 2004 I have read Don Steward's letter on the main page where he states
that our Eddy has recorded 1,107 different songs in his carreer. I am very much interested in knowing how many of them I have - Is
there a list available somewhere on this site ? Regards, Léo --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: William C.Shoop Sent: 12.40 - thu 6 may 2004 Its official Eddy Arnold will perform at Fowler Center in Jonesboro,Arkansas
next month.Tickets are 30 bucks.I dont know the particulars but for a good
package show in these days the cost is well worth it.I will call his office
perhaps later this week."You cant keep a legand on the sidelines.!! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Robert Pepper E-mail: pepper5@ptialaska.net Hometown: Kenai, Ak. Sent: 10.02 - tue 4 may 2004 I have a friend that wants to obtain the farewell (last) Eddy Arnold
concert in either DVD or VHS or CD. Can anyone out there help an Eddy fan.
Robert: Unfortunately, it's not available.
I attended the last performance and there was not any taping of it except
for the last several minutes when the media came in with camcorders while
he sang "Make The World Go Away." I have tried unsuccessfully to
obtain just that footage. Bill Comer
Name: Frank Cunningham Sent: 7.36 - tue 4 may 2004 As reported by kait8 TV MAY 3, 2004 - Posted at 2:25 p.m. CDT PARAGOULD, AR - Country music legend Eddy Arnold and Lightyear recording
artist Dan Seals will headline an evening of music and entertainment at
Arkansas State University's Fowler Center on June 4. Dubbed the first-ever
"Eddy Arnold Evening for Children," the event will benefit the Paragould-based
Children's Homes, Inc. Joining Arnold and Seals will be Nashville-based entertainers and
songwriters with Region 8 roots, Johnny Tolley of Blytheville and Jonesboro
native and songwriter Jim Brown. Arnold is probably best known for his hits like "Cattle Call" and
"Make the World Go Away." Seals' hits include "Meet Me in Montana," a duet
with Marie Osmond, and "One Friend." In the mid to late 1980s, Seals had
a string of nine consecutive #1 songs on the country music charts. Jim
Brown has toured and recorded with Marie Osmond, and also written songs
for several country artists, including a #1 hit for Alan Jackson. http://www.kait8.com/Global/story.asp?S=1835533&nav=0jshMnMz -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Bill Comer E-mail: Bill830@aol.com Hometown: Orlando, FL Homepage Address: www.eddyarnold.com Sent: 1.30 - tue 4 may 2004 Hello to visitors: I'm having a problem with road-runner and unable to work on the
website for a day or so until the cable company comes to my rescue. Please
be patient and things will be up and going soon. Bill Comer Name: Frank Cunningham Sent: 4.50 - sun 2 may 2004 The following excerpt is from the history of The Tennessean’s Three-Star
Forum Banquet written by Frank Ritter. It was published May 14, 1989 in
advance of the 50th annual banquet. "Eddy Arnold sang hillbilly In the early days, there were no chief speakers. Instead, newspaper
executives would make brief remarks, then open up the banquet program to
the letter writers. The first time they had a principal speaker was 1947, when Dr. J.E.
Windrow, director of Peabody Demonstration School (now University School
of Nashville), delivered an address on education. For entertainment that year, they featured Eddy Arnold, whose career
was just beginning to bloom (organ music had been standard entertainment
before). Arnold sang " hillbilly songs and Western ballads, " The Tennessean
reported. After 1947, they only occasionally had principale speakers (Estes
Kefauver, who later would seek the U.S. presidency, appeared in 1950 while
junior senator from Tennessee). Since the late 1950s, however, they have
always had someone — sometimes, several someones — to address the banquet.
An exception was 1966 when they showed a movie filmed in Nashville and
featuring The Tennessean, designed to attract young people to journalism." --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Sally Ogden E-mail: sallyo@libcom.com Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA Sent: 4.49 - sun 2 may 2004 I care for an 88 year old lady and play "Welcome to My World" for
her all day. She just loves Eddy! Sally Happy Birthday Name: Larry Risko E-mail: lamandra@megalink.net Hometown: Bryant Pond, ME Sent: 1.24 - sun 2 may 2004 Shirley, Jim Reves recorded "When Two Worlds Collide", a song written
by Roger Miller. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Shirley Fuller E-mail: mustangshirley@sbcglobal.net Hometown: Glenpool, Ok. Sent: 9.09 - sat 1 may 2004 Did Eddie Arnold sing or make a record "Thats When two worlds collide?" Name: jr Hometown: http://www.internetnewsdaily.com Sent: 11.19 - fri 30 apr 2004 good work Name: Mike Johnson E-mail: Blackyodelno1@aol.com Hometown: AOL Homepage Address: http://hometown.aol.com/blackyodelno1/myhomepage Sent: 2.47 - thu 29 apr 2004 Happy Birthday! Was and still am a fan after 45 years. When was
the last time you visited Lawrence Record Shop on Broadway, downtown Nashville? Name: Jim and Nita Boatman E-mail: jimsad@cox.net Hometown: Gilbert, AZ Sent: 6.43 - mon 26 apr 2004 Big fans of Eddy Name: Bob Heck E-mail: rmheck@cox.net Hometown: Hawthorne,NJ/Pensacola,Fl Sent: 5.09 - sun 25 apr 2004 Accolades are not enough to honor Eddy for the pleasure and happiness
he brought to millions with his talent. My wife Milbra and I had the pleasure
of attending many concerts, with I think the ultimate at Carnegie Hall.
At the conclusion of the last curtain call he sang Molly Darlin', after
which he sat on his stool with a look of contemplation. I've always wondered
what he was thinking. Would love to know. Name: Bill Comer E-mail: Bill830@aol.com Hometown: Orlando, FL Homepage Address: www.eddyarnold.com Sent: 7.38 - sat 24 apr 2004 Maheen: Please discontinue signing the guestbook. This is a site dedicated
to the greatest singer and performer in the world. It is no place to be displaying personal attacks on other people
and using foul and vulgar language. You dishonor Eddy when you place messages
such as you have been doing. If you really love Eddy like you claim you
do, you will honor my request and stop signing the guestbook. Bill Comer -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: EDDY ARNOLD FAN Hometown: UNITED STATES Sent: 10.45 - fri 23 apr 2004 TO WHOEVER YOU ARE. I HAVE BEEN AN EDDY ARNOLD FAN FOR 59 YEARS
AND MR. BILL COMER AND MR. DON STEWART ARE GOOD FRIENDS OF MINE AND YOU
MAKE A MOCKERY OF THIS SITE PROVIDED FOR THE PLEASURE OF DR. ARNOLDS TRUE
FANS AND HIS HONOR. YOU ARE NOT FIT TO STOOP DOWN AND TIE THEIR SHOE LACES
AND IT WOULD SEEM EVIDENT 'YOUR PARENTS HAVENT PUT VERY MUCH INTO YOUR
RAISEING'. YOU BELLYACHE ABOUT YOUR ENTRYS BEING DELETED, WHO IN THEIR
RIGHT MIND WOULD WANT TO READ SUCH TRASH AS THIS ANYHOW???. GOT THAT?????????????.
AND FOR YOU UTMOST ATTENTION; I AM NOT DON STEWART EITHER, BUT HE DOES
HAVE FRIENDS. YOU ARE 'THE SAD PERSON'. END!!! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: DON STEWART E-mail: stew01@ptd.net Hometown: STEVENS,PA. Sent: 12.19 - fri 23 apr 2004 ON THIS DAY ARRIL 23, 1955....EDDY ARNOLD HAD TWO SONGS IN THE TOP
TEN....."IN TIME"....AND "TWO KINDS OF LOVE" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: William C.Shoop Sent: 5.59 - thu 22 apr 2004 In a followup to a prior entry Eddy played golf with Rocky Marciano,met
Lorne Greene,was on a tv special with both Walter Matthau and Carol Channing.Anybody
out there that can add to this list? Name: Pauline Cotton Osborne E-mail: AandPinga@netscape.net Hometown: Walton,Ky Sent: 5.35 - thu 22 apr 2004 I grew up in Ky and heard many songs of Eddy Arnold that I loved
then and now. I also heard my MOM speak very highly of once meeting Eddy
and that she thought he took a shime to her, don't know if this was just
wishful thinking or real as she grew up in rural Ky at same time Eddy might
have been there. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: DON STEWART E-mail: stew01@ptd.net Hometown: STEVENS, PA. Sent: 11.26 - wed 21 apr 2004 ON THIS DAY ARRIL 22,1950 EDDY ARNOLD'S TOP 5 SINGLE......"WHY SHOULD
I CRY".......CHARTED --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Jo Anne Ragland E-mail: jodiragland@yahoo.com Hometown: Sherrard Sent: 1.03 - wed 21 apr 2004 Always enjoyed the mellow tones of Eddy's voice. Name: E.L. Duncan E-mail: emmaduncan1@netzero.com Hometown: Little Rock, Ar. Sent: 7.59 - mon 19 apr 2004 I Have been a fan of Eddie Arnold for many years. He has always
been a favorite of mine. No one could ever sing better than Eddie Arnold.
In the 50's, 60's, and 70's,Eddie Arnold and Perry Como just couldn't be
beat. That was real Music. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: DON STEWART E-mail: stew01@ptd.net Hometown: STEVENS,PA. 17578 Sent: 6.23 - mon 19 apr 2004 EDDY ARNOLD'S 86TH BIRTHDAY !!! PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT EDDY WILL BE CELEBRATING HIS 86TH BIRTHDAY
MAY 15,2004 THOSE WISHING TO SEND HIM A CARD ....CAN DO SO BY SENDING IT TO
THE BELOW ADDRESS: EDDY ARNOLD P.O.BOX 97 BRENTWOOD,TENNESSEE 37024 - 0097 P.S. IT IS ADVISABLE TO START MAILING EARLY....DUE TO THE AMOUNT
OF CARDS HE WILL RECEIVE. THANKS !!!!!.........Don Stewart. MSG Randy Olsen - April 17, 2004 E-mail: _mrand@excite.com Hometown: Sheridan, WY Comments: I was paging thru the internet and found this page. I found my dad's
old albums at an early age and found an album here in Kuwait with two old songs on
them-imagine that. It keeps me from missing home too much, makes my days better than they
would have otherwise been. Thank you for such a venue to find more about a
great singer inducted into the hall of fame the same year I was born.. jeanette ferguson - April 16, 2004 E-mail: olfergy@hotmail.com Hometown: owego n.y. Home Address: 844state rt. 38 13827 CommentsL Been a fan 40 years Saw eddy at niagra falls in person love a song called "i'd choose
you again " John at Hillbilly Central. - April 15, 2004 Hometown: Southern Illinois Comments: I would like to say a big Thank You to Mr. Don Stewart for going
"above and beyond the call of duty" to help me find the answer to a question
concerning the youngest living inductee to The Country Music Hall of Fame.
And yes, it was as we thought, Mr. Eddy Arnold. When you have a man who
reeks with the class that Mr. Arnold does, one should never expect any
less from his Website. Class is the name of the game on this Board, from
Mr. Arnold on down!!! John at Hillbilly Central. Bob Daisey - April 15, 2004 E-mail: RD0405@aol.com Hometown: Dover, DE Comments: Thanks for the interest William,I can assure you I am still alive
and kicking and continue to be a great Eddy Arnold fan as Always. Bob D --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DON STEWART - April 15, 2004 E-mail: stew01@ptd.net Hometown: STEVENS, PA. 17578 Comments: ON THIS DAY APRIL 15,1950 EDDY ARNOLD'S TOP 5 SINGLE....."LITTLE
ANGELS WITH DIRTY FACES".....CHARTED William C.Shoop - April 14, 2004 Comments: I have done research on past recipients of The Presidential Medal
Of Freedom.When I called the White House the lady told me it was mostly
for military.Very incorrect.Look at these winners: Count Basie,Bill Cosby,Irving Berlin,AAron Copeland,Frank Sinatra,Helen
Hayes,Joe Dimaggio,Arthur Fielder,Walt Disney,James Stewart,Helen Keller,Fred
Rogers,Jacques Yves Cousteau,Hank Aaron,John Steinbech,Carl Sandburg,etc.Point
is its the highest civilan award the President can bestwo.To quote last
years press release:The Presidential Medal Of Freedom is Americas Highest
Civilan Award.It is conferred upon men and woman of high achievements in
the arts and entertainment,public service,science,education,athletics,business,and
other fields.For most recipients,this award is a special distinction to
many prior honors.This the White House comments!! Certainly Eddy Arnolds career belongs in this group. Point is the one Eddy shouldve recieved years ago. William C.Shoop - April 14, 2004 E-mail: wcs34741@yahoo.com Comments: WE havent heard from Bob Daisy in a long time.Bob are you ok? DON STEWART - April 14, 2004 E-mail: stew01@ptd.net Hometown: STEVENS, PA. 17578 Comments: ON THIS DAY APRIL 14,1951 EDDY ARNOLD'S NUMBER ONE SINGLE "KENTUCKY
WALTZ".....CHARTED Danny Leftwich - April 10, 2004 E-mail: justus@rjia.net Hometown: Mount Airy, NC 27030 Comments: I grew up on the outskirts of Mount Airy,where I listened to our
first radio station, WPAQ, built in 1948,(I was born in 1946),so I grew
up with country music. WPAQ always had live entertainment in their studio
almost everyday. Eddy Arnold was among some of the first celebrities I
ever heard, along with Frank, the California Kid, Bill Monroe, Louvin Bros.
and more. I developed a love for Bluegrass gospel from this station and
it's stars who passed through. I now have a gospel group organized about
four years ago, called "Just Us" We're not too well-known, but we love
the Lord, and love to sing the gospel. As I said, groups like Eddy Arnold
and his band were instrumental in forming several groups in this area! May God continue in leading country singers in their choices of
songs to record! Rev.Danny R. Leftwich DON STEWART - April 10, 2004 E-mail: stew01@ptd.net Hometown: STEVENS, PA.17578 Comments: ON THIS DAY APRIL 10,1954 EDDY ARNOLD'S TOP SINGLE ....."MY EVERYTHING"......CHARTED. Jerry Vandiver - April8, 2004 Hometown: Cartersville, Georgia. Comments: Dear Eddy Arnold Fans: I could say no more than to second what Mr. Stewart and Ms. Lewis
have posted. It is through the Efforts of Mr. Comer and Son; that this
Wonderful site is maintained in Honor of [The Greatest Country Music Performer]
Of All Time. Best Wishes. Jerry Vandiver & Family Doris Lewis - April 07, 2004 E-mail: dodogg@juno.com Hometown: Weaverville, CA (New) Comments: I would like to believe that ALL fans of Eddy Arnold would take
time to pray for Bill Comer. He has made this web site a beautiful tribute
to Eddy Arnold. I know for a fact that Roberta and Eddy are so thanful
for his hard work and caring. Bill needs your thoughts and prayers and
would I would like to believe that you--the fans---would THANK Bill in
his time of need, by showing their concern for him. God Bless you, Bill!!! DON STEWART - April 06, 2004 E-mail: stew01@ptd.net Hometown: STEVENS, PA. 17578 Comments: LATEST REPORT ON WEBMASTER " BILL COMER" I WAITED ALL DAY FOR AN UPDATE ON BILL'S CONDITION....THEY ARE RUNNING
A LOT OF TEST THAT HAS BILL VERY WEAK. HE ASK ME TO KEEP POSTING, AND WILL
BE PASTING ENTRIES OVER TO MAIN PAGE AS HE FEELS UP TO IT. SO KEEP SIGNING
GUEST BOOK AND KEEP BILL IN YOUR EVERY DAY PRAYERS.......THANKS !!! GOD
BLESS. Don Stewart. William C.Shoop - April 06, 2004 Comments: This is an open invite actually a request for Eddys fans to make
a list of all the famous people hes met throughout his career~!!!Boggles
the mind how big the list could be.Heres a start Hugo Montenegro-the guy
who wrote the theme from "The Good,Bad,And the Ugly."I saw a photo of them
backstage during Eddys Coconut Grove appearance in 67.Omar Sharif came
as well!!!One can only imagine Hollywoods legends that came out to see
his shows!!Would almost guess he met Henry Mancini several times!!WE all
know Al Jolsen as its listed on this site on opening page.He could probaly
write a book on all those that passed through his life.With Eddys sense
of humor it would have us rolling in the aisles. DON STEWART - April 06, 2004 E-mail: stew01@ptd.net Hometown: STEVENS, PA. 17578 Comments: HI ALL EDDY ARNOLD FANS !!!! I JUST RECEIVED A SHORT EMAIL FROM WEBMASTER "BILL COMER".....THAT
HE WILL EMAIL ME TODAY. IT WAS RECEIVED AT 9:30 E.S.T. TODAY TUES. APRIL
6TH. LETS PRAY FOR BILL THAT IT IS GOOD NEWS. I WILL POST ANY NEW NEWS
I RECEIVE AS I GET IT. SO CHECK BACK LATER IN THE DAY. GOD BLESS BILL COMER......Don
Stewart. T.J. Shope - April 05, 2004 E-mail: tjshope@hotmail.com Hometown: Coolidge, AZ Comments: Here's hoping that Bill Comer is feeling better. He's done a magnificent
job on the site and our prayers are with him. William C.Shoop - April 05, 2004 Comments: I forgot he was on Dinah Shores show many times.I dont believe from
my checking he ever did Hee Haw.He did countless Nashville Nows with Ralph
Emery.God Bless Eddy Arnold and Bill Comer!! DON STEWART - April 05, 2004 E-mail: stew01@ptd.net Hometown: STEVENS, PA. 17578 Comments: ON THIS DAY APRIL 5,1952 EDDY ARNOLD'S NUMBER ONE SINGLE "EASY ON
THE EYE"........ CHARTED Jerry L..Vandiver - April 03, 2004 Hometown: Cartersville, Georgia Comments: Dear Eddy Friends, Did some long range program checking and the movie of [Dr. Eddy
Arnold] starring in "Hoedown" will be shown again on "The Westerns Channel"
April 21st 2004 at 9:10 AM E.S.T. I for one have already pre-set my VCR
and will be tapeing it. Just wanted to pass this on to you loyal Friends
of [Mr. Arnold]. Thanks Again, Jerry Vandiver Nancy L. Richardson - April 03, 2004 E-mail: nancyl@scrtc.com Hometown: Greensburg, KY Comments: Dear Bill, I hope and pray you will be feeling better very soon. We all owe
you a million thanks for this wonderful site!!! The first time I went to
your site I stayed up half the night opening and reading everything. Bill Shoop, I enjoyed your posting listing Eddy's TV appearances
I saw many of them. The late night informal shows with Johnny Carson when
Eddy could be himself were great. Don't you wish we had VCR's back then?
Nancy Jerry Vandiver - April 03, 2004 Hometown: Cartersville, Georgia Comments: Dear Eddy Friends. First let me say; it is my family and I's Prayer that Mr. Bill Comer
is feeling better and to Thank Mr. Don Stewart for keeping us updated on
his progress. Now, Got a pleaseant surprise this morning. Got up at around
9:30 am turned the tv onto 'The Western Channel' as I always do; and guess
what movie came on at 10:05 am. No other than [Mr. Eddy Arnold] in the
1950 production of 'Hoedown' Mr. Arnold had his Big Jumbo 200 Blond Gibson
in it; with his name on the neck and when the movie went off he was singing
'Just A Little Loving'. Very sad to say I didnt know it was coming on and
didnt have my VHS recorder set up. Bad Me. Maybe it will be on again. In
the movie he also does some squaredance calling. Well, Thank you all and
Please Keep Mr. Bill and our Servicemen and Ladys in Your Prayers. Your
[Eddy Arnold Friend] Jerry Vandiver & Family Frank Cunningham - April 03, 2004 Comments: I'm sorry. I forgot to put he year in. It was 1952 Frank Cunningham - April 03, 2004 Comments: Dear Bill: Great list. I think Eddy's very first show was the summer replacement for Perry
Como on CBS. The sponsor was Chesterfield cigarettes. It was on aound dinner
time and I think it ran 15 minutes. In those early days there were many 15 minute shows and TV actually
went off the the air around midnight. William C.Shoop - April 03, 2004 Comments: Thought this would be of interest to all Eddy Arnold fans.Those
longtime and new.Heres a brief list of the tv shows Eddy hosted network
wise or appearred as guest. Kraft Music Hall -host-Kraft Presents Eddy Arnold (1971) Kraft Music Hall -host-The Eve Before Christmas Eve (1970) The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour- he was a guest alongside Shecky
Greene,Don Rice the 3rd,Sundays Child (all rock band)(1970) Kraft Music Hall Host-Kraft Presents Eddy Arnold (1970) Kraft Music Hall-host-America in the 70s theme Kraft Music Hall-host (1970) Kraft Music Hall -host (1970) Kraft Music Hall-host (1969) Kraft Music Hall-host (1969) Kraft Music Hall -host-(1969) Kraft Music Hall -host-)1968 Christmas Show Kraft Music Hall -host-(1968) Kraft Music Hall-host-co-host- THe Kraft premier show-(1968) Kraft Music Hall-County Fair -host-Show 6 of6-(1968)(1968) Kraft Music Hall-County Fair-host-show 5 of 6-(1968) Kraft Music Hall-County Fair host-show 4 of 6-(1968) Kraft Music Hall -County Fair host-show 3 of 6-(1968) Kraft Music Hall-County Fair host show 2 of 6-(1968) Kraft Music Hall-County Fair host show 1 of 6-(1968) Kraft Music Hall-guest host County Fair-(1968) Dean Matin Show-guest -episode #65 -(1967) Dean Martin Show-guest episode#45-(1966) Hootenanny-guest performer-University of Tenn.,Knoxville,tn. #2
(1964) The Ed Sullivan Show-guest performer with Van Heflin,Sidney Blacmer-1964 Hootenanny-guest perfomer-University of Arizona #2 show(1963) Hootenanny-guest performer-U.S.Naval Academy.Annapolis,Md.,show
number1-(1963) The Andy Williams Show-guest-October,)1963) Mike Douglas show-co-hosted several times in the 60s and 70s Merv Griffen Show-guest in 70s and 80s Johnny Carson Show-hosted in the 60s Red Skelton Show-guest in the 60s Milton Berle Show-guest in the 50s Kraft Music Hall-County Fair-show 5 0f 6- Of special note Eddy was on the Dean Martin show alongside Dean
and Frank Sinatra.I never saw the show but that should tell those who arent
familar with what a huge talent Eddy is!!I believe he sang with them. I am sure there are dozens of other shows he did.But the fact that
he hosted over 20 network tv shows says a lot about just what an incredible
artist performer he was.Nobody comes close.If an artist like Eddy came
along today he would blow them away talent wise and sales wise.I think
it was Harold Bradley,I may be mistaken who once put an old Eddy recording
alongside a new artist.He was trying to show Eddy had a terrific talent
voice that holds its own no matter against what talent or decade!!! I also just remembered he did many CMA shows and the Academy of
Country Music specials.Also had his own network tv show on all three networks
at variuos times in the 50s.Chet Atkins was the musical director on at
least one of them. If anybody knows of shows I missed please list them. Sue Hobby - April 02, 2004 E-mail: sbhobby@bellsouth.net Hometown: Lewisburg,Tn. Comments: Have always been a fan of Eddy Arnold. He has the smoothies voice
of any singer. Just love to hear him sing. There's never be another like
him.May God always bless you, Eddy Arnold. ...forever your fan ,Sue Hobby William C.Shoop - March 31, 2004 Comments: Tom Martin has good taste."Here Comes Heaven "is simply one of Eddys
best efforts.With Bill WAlker conducting-arranging its a superb effort.If
Eddy Arnold fans havent heard "The Everlovin World Of Eddy Arnold "find
it.THat whole LP which was nominated for a grammy is incredible.And how
can it not be with songs written by MEl Tillis and WAyne WAlker,Henry Mancini,Rod
Mc Kuen,Bob Tubert. All I ever say is Eddy Arnold is one of a kind.Very few people I
turn on to his music dont love him.Thats a special trait thats given to
only a handful.He is a genuine master at his profession.Not manufactured
but created!!! Tom Martin - March 30, 2004 E-mail: Martintiger44@aol.com Hometown: Hammond, Indiana Comments: My dad died when I was eight, I remember he was a great fan of Eddy's.
His favorite songs were I really don't want to know and I'll hold you in
my heart. As I grew older as long as I had Eddy, I had Dad and I too became
a great fan of his! Along with Dad's favorites, I added my own. Here comes
heaven( which did and does now remind me of my wife of 35 years) and Tips
of my fingers. Thank you for making the world a brighter happier place.
Your are one of God's blessing. May his grace always be with you! DON STEWART - March 28, 2004 E-mail: stew01@ptd.net Hometown: STEVENS,PA. 17578 Comments: ON THIS DAY MARCH 28,1968 "THE BEST OF EDDY ARNOLD".....ALBUM TURNED
CERTIFIED GOLD !!! DON STEWART - March 28, 2004 E-mail: stew01@ptd.net Hometown: STEVENS, PA. 17578 Comments: ON THIS DAY MARCH 27,1948 EDDY ARNOLD'S TOP 5 SINGLE "WHAT A FOOL
I WAS".....CHARTED. Jerry Vandiver - March 28, 2004 Hometown: North Georgia USA Comments: Thanks a lot, Mr. Stewart. Its good [Mr. Arnold] has Friends with The Integrity of Mr. Stewart
to keep us informed on important issues; when need be. The Character of
The Vast Majority Of Dr. Arnolds Fans speaks of his 'Being The True Person
He Has Always Remained'. Thank You All. Best Wishes Jerry Vandiver. jfb - March 28, 2004 Comments 1968 Eddy Arnold's "The Best Of Eddy Arnold" album certified gold
. DON STEWART - March 27, 2004 E-mail: stew01@ptd.net Hometown: STEVENS,PA. 17578 Comments: REPORT ON WEB MASTER'S CONDITION BILL COMER [Web-Master] WILL BE COMING HOME LATE TODAY. THINGS ARE
A LITTLE BETTER THAN I FIRST REPORTED SEVERAL DAYS AGO. IT IS STILL SERIOUS
AND HE WILL NEED SURGERY SOON. I THINK OVER THIS WEEK-END HE MIGHT POST
SOMETHING IN HIS OWN WORDS. AT LEAST PASTE SOME OF THE POSTINGS OVER TO
MAIN PAGE. JERRY, I TRIED TO REACH YOU BUT EMAIL WAS RETURNED TO ME. I
JUST TRIED AGAIN TODAY.....MY EMAIL IS POSTED ....YOU SHOULD HAVE EMAILED
ME FOR THE LATEST ON BILL'S CONDITION. ALL FANS PLEASE PRAY FOR BILL TO GET THROUGH THIS.....GOD BLESS.
DON STEWART E Nazaruk - March 27, 2004
E-mail: kiarasplace@shaw.ca
Hometown: Okanagan Falls, BC Canada
Comments:
Wonderful performer, have listened to his songs for many, many years.
Jerry L. Vandiver - March 27, 2004 Hometown: North Georgia USA Comments: Dear Eddy Friends" Has anyone had a progress report on Mr. Comer in the last few days?.
Sure Pray and Hope he is doing better; as we know all you good folks are.
Thanks a lot.________] Jerry Vandiver WILF MONTAN - March 25, 2004 E-mail: WILFM@BN.QUIK.COM.AU Comments: GREETINGS I ENJOYED VISITING YOUR EXCELLENT WEB PAGE.
COUNTRY MUSIC ARTIST [ WILF MONTAN ] WWW.SHOWNET.COM.AU/WILF.HTML Jack & Doris Manzella - March 21, 2004 E-mail: Jdmanfifty@wmconnect.com Hometown: Chicago, Illinois Comments: My husband & I have been fans for over 40 years. We are getting
ready to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary and will be playing lots
of Eddy Arnold songs. Thanks for the memories. DON STEWART - March 20, 2004 E-mail: stew01@ptd.net Hometown: STEVENS, PA. 17578 Comments: WEB MASTER BILL COMER SERIOUSLY ILL !!! TODAY I RECEIVED A CALL FROM HIS WIFE THAT HE IS SERIOULY ILL. THEY
NEED TO RUN MORE TEST.....BUT IT DOSEN'T LOOK GOOD. HE TOLD ME HE WOULD
UPDATE ME ON HIS CONDITION MIDWEEK. UNTIL THEN PLEASE KEEP BILL COMER IN
YOUR PRAYERS. I'D LIKE TO REQUEST ALL EDDY ARNOLD FANS TO SEND BILL A GET
WELL CARD TO CHEER HIM UP. PLEASE ADDRESS YOUR CARDS AND BEST WISHES TO
THE BELOW ADDRESS: WILLIAM "BILL" COMER FLORIDA HOSPITAL SOUTH ROLLINS AVENUE ORLANDO FLORIDA 32800 BILL HAS BROUGHT YOU THIS GREAT SITE FOR OVER 6 LONG YEARS. WE OWE
IT TO HIM TO SEND HIM AT LEAST A GET WELL CARD. THANK YOU..........DON STEWART Léo Beaulieu - March 20, 2004 E-mail: leobeaulieu@videotron.ca Hometown: Léry, Québec, Canada Comments: My message is a response to a message from Shirley Wheeler - December
30, 2003 Hometown: Birdsboro, PA. I have the cassette from Reader's Digest featuring the song 'I LOVE
HOW YOU LOVE ME ' and if you give me your full address ( US MAIL ) I will
forward you a copy of that complete cassette. DON STEWART - March 20, 2004 E-mail: stew01@ptd.net Hometown: STEVENS, PA. 17578 Comments: ON THIS DAY MARCH.20,1948....EDDY ARNOLD'S NUMBER ONE SINGLE "ANYTIME".......CHARTED. gary brown - March 19, 2004 E-mail: gbrown@alton.madison.k12.il.us Hometown: marseilles Il. Comments: Thanks for the memories............ Name: Bill Comer E-mail: Bill830@aol.com Hometown: Orlando, FL Homepage Address: www.eddyarnold.com Comments: Hello to all my friends and to all of the visitors to this website.
This message is written on Thursday March 18, 2004, at 7:55 P.M. EST. The reason my friends have not heard from me is the fact that I
have been in the hospital for the past 9 days and will hopefully be home
soon so I can e-mail each of you. To all of the visitors to this site I
hope you enjoy what you read and hear and thanks for supporting the living
legend, Eddy Arnold. May GOD bless Eddy and all of his loved ones and may
GOD bless all of you who visit this site. Bill Comer of Orlando, Florida. William Shoop - March 18, 2004 Comments: For the past couple of years I have been without a stereo.
How simply marvelous to have one and let Eddy take me away. Its like
he feels the same way I do toward special people that I love!!His depth
of emotion is beyond expression. He can take you to the heights of
love or to the very depths of depression with a love lost!! God broke
the mold on Eddy Arnold.Hes simply the best darn friend a song ever had!!!The
best at his craft period!! LaDonna Foster - March 15, 2004 E-mail: serlings_twilightzone@yahoo.com Hometown: Dorothy, WV 25060 Home Address: P.O. Box 32 Comments: I grew up listening to country music of the 50's and 60's. Eddy
Arnold was one of the best. I'm looking for an old song by him titled "Don't
take the Ribbons from your Hair". Can't seem to find it anywhere. Can anyone
help with this quest. It would thrill an elderly uncle of mine if I locate
this song by Eddy Arnold. Thanks for your help. LaDonna Terry and Patti Shetler - March 14, 2004 E-mail: shetler6@aol.com Hometown: Erlanger, Ky. 41918 Home Address: 609 Lake Knoll Court Comments: My wife and I have been fans for 30 years. My wife Patti sends Eddy
a birthday card and Christmas card every year . Usually we get a reply
or thank you but this is the first year we haven't heard from him..We have
been worried and we have finally thought to go to his web site and make
sure he is okay. Thanks so much for your songs and singing and we do have
all of his records and listen to them all the time. He is music! Thanks.
Terry and Patti joyce wilcox - March 13, 2004 E-mail: meals1@localnet.com Hometown: fort ann ny 12827 Comments: im looking for a tape or cd with red haired baby of mine on it. DON STEWART - March 08, 2004 E-mail: stew01@ptd.net Hometown: STEVENS, PA. 17578 Comments: EDDY MAKES BIG PROFIT ON LAND HE BOUGHT IN THE 1950'S !!!! Brentwood's first town homes may have $400,000 price tag - Thursday,
03/04/04 •••• ...would include 118 homes on property that country star Eddy Arnold
bought as an investment in the 1950s, said Tim... ...Downey's deal with Arnold provides for a purchase price of nearly
$7 million, contingent on obtaining all needed... 82% Thu, 04 Mar 2004 08:00:00 GMT http://www.tennessean.com/business/archives/04/03/... Forrest Smith - March 05, 2004 E-mail: fsmith@wruf.com Hometown: Gainesville, Florida Comments: I first remember hearing Eddy Arnold on my mothers stereo when I
was ten years old. Not being into music, the songs played over and over
became ingrained in my brain. It was only years later that I learned why
she played so much Eddy Arnold. At the time she and my father were divorcing,
he was not home, and Eddy's uplifting songs of love and inspiration helped
offset the depression and failure she was feeling about the marriage. As
I grew to love country music, Eddy, along with Sonny James became my favorites.
Now I do endless hours of aerobic exercise on treadmills and bikes, and
it's listening to my Eddy Arnold collection that helps me get through it
all. Thank you Eddy for making the planet a more enjoyable place. Forrest Smith Merse Fletcher - March 04, 2004 E-mail: mersefletcher@aol.com Hometown: aurora, illinois Comments: I just wanted to thank Mr. Arnold for being such a big part of so
many peoples lives. I am the youngest of 7 children and Eddy Arnold is
such a big part of our childhood. When we were growing up, my parents would
take all of us kids, and the dog camping. My dad would pop in the 8 track
of Eddy Arnold and we would sing our hearts out. There is one song that
I can't seem to find ANYWHERE, I don't know, maybe I have the name wrong,
but I think it is called "I'm a good boy". I would sing that song to my
father while he was driving the camper, and I would look up at him and
smile, with out teeth, and sing "I'm a good boy". He would just laugh and
laugh. The funny thing is, I'm his youngest daughter, 6 girls and 1 son.
10 years ago, when I got married, that was the song Dad and I danced to.
Well Dad is 70 years old now and I would really love to give him that CD.
If anyone knows how I could get a hold of the correct name of that song,
and a name of the CD that it is on please contact me via email and in the
subject please put Eddy Arnold. Thank you, and a big Thank you or Mr. Eddy Arnold for being such
a great memory in a family of 9 (with a dog) Sincerely, Merse Fletcher DON STEWART - March 01, 2004 E-mail: stew01@ptd.net Hometown: Stevens, Pa.17578 Comments: ON THIS DAY MARCH 1,1947 EDDY ARNOLD'S NUMBER ONE SINGLE "WHAT IS
LIFE WITHOUT LOVE" .....CHARTED Dwayne Stringer - February 26, 2004 E-mail: cherokee@zzip.cc Hometown: Columbia, MS Homepage Address: http://www.excelir.com/amphone Comments: I grew up listening to Eddy, and I pray for the recognition he deserves. PATRIC.IA A. BELL - February 24, 2004 E-mail: pallenbell@charter.net Hometown: DALLAS, TEXAS Comments: I heard a song by Eddy Arnold the other day that I hadn't heard
in some time. It was always a favorite on mine and is so appropriate to
the situation I find myself in at the present. I MUST know how to go about
getting a CD with it on it. The title is "For The Good Times". Eddy and
that song are the very best ever! Please respond ASAP. I really appreciate
your looking in to this matter for me. Many thanks. DON STEWART - February 24, 2004 E-mail: stew01@ptd.net Hometown: STEVENS, PA. 17578 Comments: ON THIS DAY FEB.24,1951.....EDDY ARNOLD'S TOP TEN SINGLE..."MAY
THE GOOD LORD BLESS AND KEEP YOU"....CHARTED. THAT MAKES 7 "CHARTED SONGS".... IN THE SHORTEST MONTH OF THE YEAR.
EDDY JUST SEEMS TO KEEP ON BEING BETTER THAN ALL THE OTHERS. NO WONDER
"WE" EDDY FANS THINK HE IS THE GREATEST. ARE YOU LISTENING KENNEDY CENTER
OF PERFORMING ARTS. SEVEN CHARTED SONGS IN A 19 DAY SPAN.....REMARKABLE
!!!! DON STEWART - February 23, 2004 E-mail: stew01@ptd.net Hometown: Stevens, Pa. 17578 Comments: ON THIS DAY FEB.23,1952 EDDY ARNOLD'S TOP 10 SINGLE "CALL HER YOUR
SWEETHEART"..CHARTED !!! Hendra Turbeville - February 22, 2004 E-mail: Ladybug_mac01@yahoo.com Hometown: Blackshear, Ga Comments: was recommended by Don Stewart to visit site. Enjoyed it E-mail: kebe3529@a0l.com - February 22, 2004 Hometown: Augusta, GA Comments: My husband and I were fans of Eddy Arnold since we were young and
in high school. His single of "Let's get it while the gettin's good"
helped me get through one day at a time, when the results of Agent Orange
was taking my husband of 38 years and my best friend, from me. It kept
reminding me how everyday is so very precious. Thank you Eddy for giving
us your music and may God Bless you and your family. Bruce Stewart - February 21, 2004 E-mail: stewartba@msn.com Hometown: Jackson, NJ Comments: My Dad loved Eddy Arnold. As a boy in Ohio I grew up listening to
his music along with Dad. When my Dad passed away in 1999 the tape in in
his cassette recorder in his office was Eddy. Thanks for reminding me of
my Dad today. BAS Southernlady - February 20, 2004 E-mail: southernladyl2003@yahoo.com Hometown: Henderson, TN Comments: I met a nice man, Don Stewart, yesterday in chat rooms. We got to
talking about Eddy Arnold and the more we talked the more fascinated I
became about visiting this site. Few people know that Eddy was born here
in Henderson, my home town, makes it more fascinating. I enjoyed this site
very much and will visit it often. I would also like to thank Don Stewart
for directing me here. DON STEWART - February 19, 2004 E-mail: stew01@ptd.net Hometown: STEVENS, PA. 17578 Comments: ON THIS DAY FEB.19,1949....EDDY ARNOLD'S NUMBER ONE SINGLE....."DON'T
ROB ANOTHER MAN'S CASTLE"....CHARTED!!! Donna Tynski - February 19, 2004 E-mail: keeshsamtab@hotmail.com Hometown: Nova Scotia Comments: I have always been a big fan of Eddy Arnold. My mother knew all
his songs. One song I can't seem to find is "Let's Get It While The Gettins'
Good". That was one of my favorites. DON STEWART - February 17, 2004 E-mail: stew01@ptd.net Hometown: STEVENS, PA. 17578 Comments: CINDY WALKER TO BE HONORED AT THE PARAMOUNT THEATER !!! The Ultimate Cindy Walker Tribute Sunday, February 22, 2004 8:00 p.m., Curtain Talk 7:30 Paramount Theater, Austin For Tickets: 512-469-SHOW Star Tickets A special evening in celebration of groundbreaking Texas singer
and songwriter Cindy Walker, the first woman inducted into the Nashville
Songwriters Hall of Fame, in 1970. Cindy Walker will be present. Paying homage to this twentieth century icon of country and popular
music, many of these marvelous hits will be performed by: Ray Benson, Don Edwards, Johnny Gimble, Cornell Hurd, Leon Rausch,
and Rich and Valerie O'Brien and Elana from Hot Club of Cowtown --Plus
very special guests to be announced. Also featuring Earl Poole Ball, Redd Volkaert, Cindy Cashdollar,
Lisa Pankratz, and Sarah Brown. Director of the Governor's Texas Music Office Casey J.Monahan will
give the curtain talk, "Why Texas Loves Cindy Walker" at 7:30 p.m. Walker was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1997
and the Cowgirl Hall of Fame in 1998. She is the author of over 500 classic
songs from the 1940s onward. Her hit songs include Dream Baby, Distant
Drums, You Don’t Know Me, Cherokee Maiden, Bubbles in My Beer, You're from
Texas, This Is It, In the Misty Moonlight, and China Doll. Roy Orbison,
Jim Reeves, Cher, Jerry Lee Lewis, Perry Como, Elvis Presley, Bob Wills,
Ray Charles and Bing Crosby are some of the many popular artists who have
recorded her songs. The Folk Masters series showcases Texas’ legendary songwriters and
performers. It is funded in part by the City of Austin under the auspices
of the Austin Arts Commission and the Texas Commission on the Arts.
Past performances include Fiddle Fete, Shades of Blue, Sonidos del Sur,
Texas Gospel Train, Las Super Tejanas, The Lead Belly Legacy, Texas Bluegrass,
and most recently Guy Clark: A Texas Songwriter's Homecoming. Folk Masters is a program of Texas Folklife Resources, a twenty-year-old
Austin-based non-profit organization dedicated to documenting, interpreting
and presenting the diverse cultures of Texas. For more information about
Texas Folklife Resources: http://www.texasfolklife.org/ Media contact: Sheree Scarborough 512.922.5483
Visitors to this website: P.S. PLEASE NOTE HOW EDDY IS SHUNNED AGAIN....IN
ABOVE ARTICLE IT MENTIONS WHO CINDY WALKER WORKED WITH IN HER OVER 500
SONGS. ONCE AGAIN MENTIONING SINGERS LIKE ROY ORBISON....JIM REEVES...CHER....RAY
CHARLES....AND BING CROSBY AMONG OTHERS. WHERE IS EDDY ARNOLD?....WHO CO-WROTE
"YOU DON'T KNOW ME" WITH CINDY WALKER. YET EDDY IS LEFT OUT OF THIS ARTICLE....JUST
LIKE SO MANY OTHER ARTICLES. DON STEWART
John A. Burch - February 16, 2004 E-mail: jallenburch@aol.com Hometown: Charlotte, N.C. Comments: I HAVE been a fan of Eddy Arnold since the 1940's. I've worn out
at least a half dozen copies of Cattle Call. He appeared at the old Roanoke
Theatre in the 40,s and a few years ago here in Charlotte. His voice is
a gift beyond description. Few singers can match his style and grace. I
recently received a copy of his recording of " Loving her was easier than
anything I'll ever do again." Fantastic!!! Eva Jane Queen - February 14, 2004 E-mail: evajaneq@yahoo.com Hometown: Austin, Texas Comments: I first heard Eddy Arnold when I was in the 8th grade in 1946. I
thought I had died and gone to heaven because I had never heard such wonderful
voice before. From then on I bought every record and songbook Eddy Arnold
put out. I not only loved his singing, but I have always admired his life,
also. He has always been a great role model. I love a "loving family man"
and that's exactly what Eddy has been all of these years. I'll never forget
seeing Eddy in concert in the Municipal Auditorium in San Antonio, Texas
(the year escapes me, but sometime in the 50's, I think). I was able to
go back stage and in my possession I had a picture of Eddy's house with
the words "Merry Christmas From the Eddy Arnold's" written in the snow
in the yard of that picture. I will always be so grateful that Eddy signed
that picture for me. I still treasure it and always will. When I asked
him for his autograph on it, he asked me where I got it. I belonged to
his Fan Club and Corine Pilcher, the president of the club asked me if
I would be Eddy Arnold's "Texas Representative" of his club. Of course,
I was so honored and said "YES"!!! I really enjoyed those years. I still
have my membership card from back then. And THAT'S where I got that picture
Eddy signed for me. He is a wonderful man and my all-time favorite singer.
Eddy Arnold has and always will have a place in my heart. After all...he
was my first love.
Eva: Thank you for sharing this emotional
story with us Eddy Arnold fans. He is truly a role model and my four
children and my grandchildren have listened to Eddy since they were born.
His melodious voice is second to none. Bill Comer
DON STEWART - February 14, 2004 E-mail: stew01@ptd.net Hometown: STEVENS, PA. 17578 Comments: ON THIS DAY FEB.14,1954...EDDY ARNOLD'S TOP TEN SINGLE...."HEP CAT
BABY" ....CHARTED !!! Alan Dale - February 12, 2004 E-mail: alandale43@webtv.net Hometown: Tupelo, Miss Comments: Many years ago as a young teen age boy, I came home from school
one day and turned on our old worn out RCA radio just to see what was on.
To my surprise I heard someone I'd never heard before. It was a guy named
Eddy Arnold. Immediately he became my favorite singer, even though I'd
heard all the others, and liked many of them. Through the years he grew
more and more my favorite. For many years he was my total musical hero.
Now as I am 70 years old I realize that he is not only my favorite singer,
he is much more than that. He is a person that I am so proud to be living
at the same time with. It would be a shame to not know this man's greatness,
not only in music but also in his life in general. It is such a sad thing
nowadays that so very few people really know what a jewel this man is.
It is also so pitifully sad that the people who supposed to honor the greats
of our time have no idea who the greats really are. Sadly most of those
honored as greats nowadays wouldn't wouldn't make a pimple on Eddy Arnold's
butt. We who know of him get angry with those who overlook when him the
awards time come, but it is those who are losers, not us. DON STEWART - February 12, 2004 E-mail: stew01@ptd.net Hometown: STEVENS, PA. 17578 Comments: LATEST UPDATE OF EDDY ARNOLD'S CLOSE FRIEND
ED READ AFTER HIS NEAR FATAL HEART ATTACK !!! YOU MAY READ ED READ'S STORY..... TO EDDY ARNOLD FANS WRITTEN IN
AUGUST OF 2002 ON MAIN PAGE OF THIS WEB SITE.....IT IS TITLED " I WOULD
LIKE TO SHARE THIS EMAIL WITH EDDY ARNOLD FANS" !!! PLEASE READ HOW HE IS DOING IN HIS STATEMENT
TO ME BELOW. THE LORIANNE AND JIM HE SPEAKS OF IS LORIANNE CROOK AND HER
HUSBAND JIM. LORIANNE IS FROM "CROOK AND CHASE SHOW". AS ED TOLD ME SHE
HAS BEEN COOKING HIM GOOD HEALTHY MEALS EVERY DAY. Don, I went to the cardiologist today and received a good report from
my cardiologist. They gave me the before and after photos of my heart so I could
see how blocked the graph was. I attached them to this e-mail so you could see how lucky that I
am to still be alive. I am getting stronger each day, and hopefully will be recovered
by next week. Jim and Lorianne and I went out to dinner tonight and we talked
with Eddy and Sally they were at the same restaurant. We got to speak with them briefly, they seem to be doing quite well. Eddy is having a hard time hearing these days, even though he has
a hearing aid. However, he was his jolly old self and having fun with some children
that were sitting at a table next to him... Warm regards, Ed
Don: Thank you for giving us the update
on Ed's recovery. Please let him know that we are all praying for
him. Bill Comer
DON STEWART - February 12, 2004 E-mail: stew01@ptd.net Hometown: STEVENS,PA.17578 Comments: ON THIS DAY FEB.12,1949....EDDY ARNOLD'S TOP 5 SINGLE "THERE'S NOT
A THING [I WOULDN"T DO FOR YOU]"......CHARTED. Nikki - February 11, 2004 Homepage: http://www.infolinkscreening.com Hometown: CA Comments: Great site! I will tell all of my friends :). Barbara Galloway - February 10, 2004 E-mail: BarbBGal@aol.com Hometown: Pensacola, FL Comments: Mr. Arnold has been a great part of my life since I was very young.
I have enjoyed hearing his wonderful voice sing all of my favorite songs.
Thank you, God bless you. Larry Rubin - February 08, 2004 E-mail: rubineby@aol.com Hometown: Woodinville, Washington Comments: I have only two original LPs issued in the 60's by RCA. I
just transferred them to CD so I could play them in the car and around
the house in different rooms. They are good to hear anytime and I
never tire of them. They bring comfort to the unstable condition of our
country. There's a few new generation singers today that will be listened
to and remembered as much in the future as has Eddy Arnold endured. Rick Sullivan - February 07, 2004 Homepage: http://www.lyricsuniverse.com Hometown: New York - NY / USA Comments: Hi ! your site is very cool ! I have a site too. This is a lyrics
site (http://www.lyricsuniverse.com). If you have time visit us! by the way, can you add a link
to my site in your site? see you later. :e DON STEWART - February 07, 2004 E-mail: stew01@ptd.net Hometown: STEVENS, PA. 17578 Comments: ON THIS DAY FEB.7,1948 EDDY ARNOLD'S TOP TEN SINGLE "MOLLY DARLING"
.....CHARTED Joanne Duncan - February 06, 2004 E-mail: joannecd@adelphia.net Hometown: Scituate, RI Comments: I have been a fan of Eddy Arnold probably since before I could walk.
I remember seeing him for the first time in concert at the age of 3. I
also remember the people sitting in front of us turning around and asking
my mother to keep her daughter quiet (I must have been singing along a
little too loud). My dad was a truck driver and when our family went with
him on trips cross country we'd listen to Eddy Arnold 8 tracks tapes for
hours on end. I believe he is the greatest country singer of all time.
His music will stay with me forever. DON STEWART - February 05, 2004 E-mail: stew01@ptd.net Hometown: STEVENS, PA. Comments: ON THIS DAY FEB.5,1949 EDDY ARNOLD'S TOP 10 SINGLE "MANY TEARS AGO".....CHARTED William C. Shoop - February 03, 2004 Comments: There's a great picture of Eddy Arnold and Sonny James together
on Sonny's official website www.sonny-james.com, this under the 80s and
beyond section. They are pictured with their wifes. Its high
time Sonny was elected to the Hall Of Fame. Yesterday, I called and
talked with legendary dj and grammy award winning songwriter BIll Mack. He agreed and
said it was long overdue. Sonny still holds the record for most number
ones in a row by a single country act. Alabama holds it for a group.
Bill Mack also stated that Sonny was one of those people that everybody
spoke well of. I asked why Sonny retired to which Bill said that he had invested
wisely and wanted to spend time with his wife. Sonny retired in 83.
I love Eddy Arnold but Sonny comes very close to my admiration of Eddy.
Both extremely talented and honorable men. DON STEWART - February 02, 2004 E-mail: stew01@ptd.net Hometown: STEVENS, PA. 17578 Comments: WOW !!! IT SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY THAT I POSTED THIS SITE HITTING
100,000......NOW IT HAS HIT 200,000 VISITORS !!! What a wonderful tribute to the greatest singer that I know of.
Despite all the snubbing...of our hero.... Eddy Arnold fans flock to this
great site in groves. I looked at it this morning and it was at 100,923. So you
can see that many fans come in and out to view this great tribute to a
great and wonderful man. That man being the wonderful Eddy Arnold. I know
this will make Web Master Bill Comer and his son Bruce proud for all their
hard work. This site was officially opened on March 3, 1998...so in just
slightly less than six years it has really grown to the great site it is
today. Congratulations Bill Comer.....We Eddy Arnold Fans are just as proud
of you...and I know Eddy and Roberta [his secretary] are forever grateful. Now on to the next plateau of 300,000. God bless you Bill Comer...and
God bless Mr. Richard "Eddy" Arnold.
Don: Thank you for your kind words.
As you know this website is a labor of love. I maintain the site
for the fans to have a place to go to honor our hero, Eddy. No one has worked as
hard as Eddy in his career and I want to continue to remind people that
he is a living legend. May God Bless Eddy and all his loved ones and "thank
you" Eddy for the thousands of hours of pleasure you have given to me over
the years by making it possible for me and all your fans to listen to the
beautiful songs that you have recorded since 1944.
Bill Comer
William C Reed - January 31, 2004 E-mail: bpraus2@swbell.net Hometown: Austin, Texas Comments: I am 71 years old. As a young boy in the 1940's in Pine Bluff, Ark.,
I delivered the Arkansas Gazette early every morning. I would roll my papers quickly, go to an all night cafe in Pine Bluff, and put nickel after
nickel in the juke box, playing Eddy's records. Especially "I'll Hold You
in My Heart". I still hold the greatest voice I have ever heard in my
heart...Eddy Arnold. Eddy, I hope you are doing well. I still listen to
you, and my three grown children also love Eddy Arnold. I teach music at the Southwest
School of Bible Studies in Austin. I also am the regular song director
for the Southwest Church of Christ in Austin. I love to sing, and Eddy,
I owe it all to you. I can't even picture an Angel with as beautiful a
voice as the beloved Eddy Arnold. Eddy..I love you as a man loves a brother.....Bill
Reed, Austin, Texas DON STEWART - January 29, 2004 E-mail: stew01@ptd.net Hometown: Stevens, PA. 17578 Comments: EDDY ARNOLD'S CLOSE FRIEND HAS A NEAR FATAL HEART ATTACK !!! Dear Eddy Arnold Fans ~ I'd like to share the below email I received yesterday from Ed Read.
Ed Read wrote to the Web Master, {Bill Comer} of this site to post an informative email with us some time ago. His is a close friend of
Eddy's as you can read on the Main page of this site. Please read his article
entitled: "I would like to share this email with Eddy Arnold fans". He goes
on to tell how he and Eddy became close friends. Please take the time to read this interesting tale ....if you haven't
already. This past Wednesday Ed Read suffered a near fatal heart attack.
Below he sent me this email as to what happened. Then please get off an
email to Ed...and wish him a speedy recovery. I know how true Eddy Arnold
fans are, and I know it will be comforting to him to receive your get
well wishes. His email address is as follows: eread11@comcast.net Please take the time to read his association with Eddy Arnold on
Main page. On behalf of Web Master Bill Comer and myself I thank you and........... God bless You. Don Stewart ----- Original Message ----- From: Ed Read To: Don Stewart Sent: Monday, January 26, 2004 11:56 PM Subject: Heart Attack Don, I just returned home from the hospital. I had a serious heart attack
in the night on Wednesday. I was very fortunate to survive it , but lucky the 911 folks made
it to my house in about 6 minutes and got me to the hospital in time to
save my life. I was told only 30 percent that are in that situation ever get to
the hospital in time to save their lives most die before they can get them
to the hospital and stabilized. I am very weak and not able to write much at this time, however,
I just wanted you to get a quick update that I am still around and hope
to recover in a few weeks without any complications. ED
Ed: You are in Don and my prayers
for a speedy recovery. I am confident that all the visitors to this
site will also pray for you. Bill Comer
Jerry L. Vandiver - January 29, 2004 Hometown: North Georgia, USA Comments: After seeing the latest episode of the godfather of soul-james brown
and his being let out of prison this past May for Drug Use and Assault
and then being installed into the kennedy Ctr. for the Performing Arts this
past October, only leads me to further 'Believe; that the people? that
elect the ones that go into it, have their heads attached to some place other than
their Shoulders'. No Doubt, there are some Wonderful People in it and some 'Creeps Also' and this you may quote me on. Sincerely, Jerry Vandiver Andrew Smith - January 29, 2004 E-mail: aksmith@trump.net.au Hometown: Hobart, Tasmania, Australia Comments: I have been collecting country music for nearly forty years, and
have quite a few Eddy Arnold LPs and CDs (including the Bear Family and
Proper boxed CD sets). Eddy is one of the greatest -- great voice, excellent
song choice and the impeccable steel guitar of Little Roy Wiggins. I used
to co-host a country music radio program, and one time we featured
an Eddy Arnold special, with country songs from his early days. Response
was excellent. Keep up the great work with this web site. Regards from
Australia. DON STEWART - January 29, 2004 E-mail: stew01@ptd.net Hometown: STEVENS, PA.. 17578 Comments: ON THIS DAY JAN. 29, 1955....EDDY ARNOLD'S TOP 5 SINGLE "I'VE
BEEN THINKING"......CHARTED. Mark Silvers - January 28, 2004 E-mail: marksilvers94@aol.com Hometown: Edmond, OK Comments: I have been enjoying Eddy Arnold's music since I was 16 years old.
I am now 28 years old. I have introduced him to many generational xers
and many of them liked him and have bought his cd. Is it possible to
get an autographed picture!!! John Bresnan - January 27, 2004 E-mail: jbre1@sbcglobal.net Hometown: El Paso, TX Comments: There is nothing that I can say that has not already been said about
Eddy Arnold, the man, the legend. I am 72 year old fan. DON STEWART - January 26, 2004 E-mail: stew01@ptd.net Hometown: Stevens, PA. 17578 Comments: ON THIS DAY JAN. 26, 1952 EDDY ARNOLD'S TOP 5 SINGLE "BUNDLE
OF SOUTHERN SUNSHINE"..... CHARTED. Tracey Wark - January 25, 2004 E-mail: sweet_roses1980@yahoo.ca Hometown: Lanark, Ontario Comments: I know of a few songs of Eddy's. Which I like greatly. Don Stewart, a friend of mine, asked me to check out this site which
I like greatly.
Tracey: Many thanks for visiting this
website and for signing the guestbook. Don Stewart is a great supporter
of the site and has sent hundreds of people to visit the site and encouraged
them to sign the guestbook and to write articles about their knowledge
and experiences with Eddy. Bill Comer
DON STEWART- - January 24, 2004 E-mail: stew01@ptd.net Hometown: STEVENS, PA. 17578 Comments: FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE JUST GETTING TO KNOW EDDY ARNOLD It's a long way from a farm in West Tennessee to Carnegie Hall,
but singer Eddy Arnold has traveled that road and with great success. His
has been an exemplary career second to none in the country music field. Since
his first recording for Bluebird and RCA Victor in the 1940's Arnold has
sold more than 85 million records and netted 145 Billboard chat singles. An astounding 38 of these cuts also charted in the pop field. His
network radio show in the 1940's took country music into millions of homes
from coast to coast, thus expanding country's audience beyond the boundaries
of the rural Southwest. People who "don't even like country music" have found it in their hearts to like Eddy Arnold. His easy going demeanor and choice of well-written material have
appealed to a great many folks. Today, Arnold remains one of country's
most beloved performers. He's also a highly astute businessman who has
amassed a sizable fortune with several millions of dollars. country.com recently had the opportunity to visit with the legendary
singer at his office just south of Nashville. The wood-paneled walls are
lined with framed photos, industry awards and countless mementos of a most
remarkable career. Cassette tapes and magazines obscure the top of his
massive desk. The day of the interview Arnold was seated on the sofa amidst several
stacks of 8 x 10 glossy photos awaiting his signature. Arnold’s long-time assistant, Roberta, types away in the next room and fields phone
calls. Now, nearing 80, Arnold still drives to the office almost daily
to oversee business. The soft-spoken gentlemen admits that slowing down is on his mind
these days, but judging by his recent schedule, one wonders just when he
plans to do so. Arnold recently completed a five-day, sold out run in Las
Vegas. And he also contributed extensively to the two biographies of his
life published earlier this year. He’s been at work in the recording studio as well. He recently sang
with fellow country artists Steve Wariner and Jean Shepard for Bill Anderson’s forthcoming project, and he’s recorded a new Christmas album for
Curb Records entitled Christmas Time. This past August, Arnold spent several days at the TNN Studios taping his Christmas special, Christmas
Time with Eddy Arnold. The program airs Wednesday, December 10th at 8:00
p.m., Eastern on TNN, and Arnold’s guests include LeAnn Rimes and Faith
Hill. During the course of his fifty-plus year career, Arnold has witnessed
many changes in country music and has wrought some of those changes himself. Let’s revisit the career of country’s most successful recording
artist. Born May 15, 1918, Arnold grew up about 100 miles southwest of Nashville
near Henderson, Tennessee. Times were difficult for the Arnold family as they tried to eek out a meager living on the family farm. Just
as the Great Depression hit, Arnold, then age 11, was faced with the death
of his father. Arnold was soon forced to quit school in order to help support
his family. Any aspirations he had about leaving the farm were quickly
dashed. Says Arnold, "I figured I’d do hard labor all my life." But Arnold did eventually manage to get off the farm. He had been
playing the guitar since the age of ten. Initially it was for local square
dances but eventually he landed a spot on a Jackson, Tennessee radio station.
From there he went to St. Louis and eventually on to WMPS Radio in Memphis. By the outbreak of World War II, Arnold was working with fellow
Country Music Hall of Famer Pee Wee King, then a popular Grand Ole Opry figure. Joined by comedienne Minnie Pearl, King and his Golden West Cowboys
set out on the Camel Caravan. Organized by Opry sponsor the R. J. Reynolds Company, the troupe toured military bases in the U.S. and
Panama. Says Arnold of his tenure with King, "I was the master of ceremonies for his group and I’d do a song. I was learning my trade. Of course,
I wasn’t a name there at all. "I got a lot of good experience with Pee Wee. He was a good showman.
I could tell he knew how to entertain a crowd. That was very important.
I’ve always been very observant of people who were good showmen." Even
today, when Arnold performs, he tries to pace his show so that he can hold
his audience’s interest. Of his recent Las Vegas shows Arnold says,
"I’ll do a song like ‘That Good Old Mountain Dew’ with my banjo player.
It gets the crowd going. I do a couple of things like that to get the audience
up." During his tenure with King, Arnold landed a recording contract
with RCA. But his career was put on hold due to a strike with the musician’s
union. Recalls Arnold, "There had been a recording strike. It seems to
me it lasted about two years. I’d been under contract for that long but
I hadn’t been able to make a recording. I thought the world was passing me by.
But as quick as that strike was over, I got a call from New York to go
in the studio." Recalls Arnold of those December 1944 sessions, "The first two sessions
I did at the radio station (WSM). I had no producer, just me and a couple of musicians around two microphones with the engineer. We did four
songs. One song was ‘Mommy Please Stay Home with Me.’" That song failed to chart but a pair of follow-up singles for the
RCA Victor label, "Each Minute Seems a Million Years" and "All Alone In
This World Without You," each managed to catch fire, and ultimately cracked
Billboard’s Top Ten chart. "I released two or three songs before I got a hit. In 1946 I did
a song called ‘That’s How Much I Love You.’ It didn’t become a big hit.
But it showed life," says Arnold. The song was a near hit, though, reaching Number
Two on the charts, where it stayed for four weeks. n 1947 Arnold was on the air with his own daily 15 minute radio
show for the Ralston Purina Company. "That really helped to launch me.
Being on a network, I was all over the country and it gave me exposure to a
lot of people. I got fan mail from people who bought chicken feed and they
had no chickens," laughs Arnold. That same year he also scored three No.
1 singles including "I’ll Hold You In My Heart (‘Til I Can Hold You in
My Arms)." That song could easily be regarded as Arnold’s career song.
In addition to topping the country charts (where it remained for 21 weeks),
the song also marked Arnold’s pop chart debut, proving that it wasn’t
just country folks buying his records. The rest of the decade was extremely fruitful for Arnold. In all
he netted 21 Top Ten singles and nine No. 1 songs including, "Anytime,"
"Bouquet of Roses" and "Don’t Rob Another’ Man’s Castle." As his chart success
and popularity grew, so too, did Arnold’s fortunes. "I started off with
a very low royalty. I was unproven. But as quick as I started selling records,
Steve Sholes and RCA raised my royalty. At the time I started, country
artists were sort of second-class citizens as opposed to the pop artists.
But they had to get over that with me. At that time (Col. Tom) Parker (who
would later handle the career of Elvis Presley) was my manager and he
negotiated those contracts pretty good. I finally got the same royalty
as the pop artists were getting." Throughout the next decade and a half, Arnold proved to be a consistent
presence on both the pop and country charts. In the mid-1950s, Arnold’s career was largely unaffected by the birth of rock ‘n’ roll. He
toured the U.S. and abroad extensively and appeared on a number of network
variety shows including The Spike Jones Show and Arthur Godfrey’s Talent
Scouts. Arnold also hosted his own network television show, Eddy Arnold
Time, which debuted on NBC but later moved over to ABC. By the dawn of the 60s, Arnold added a new dimension to his career
and expanded his audience even further. With more polished recordings that often featured large orchestras, Arnold’s stock once again began
to rise. Beginning with 1965’s "What’s He Doing In My World," Arnold began
another lengthy tenure at the top which included appearances at such high-brow institutions as Washington’s Constitution Hall, Symphony
Hall in Boston, and Carnegie Hall. "When I performed at Carnegie Hall it
was unbelievable. They (the people) were hanging off the walls and applauding.
Doing those kinds of things was really unexpected. We did tremendous business in those places. Doing Carnegie Hall in New York really
brought on the TV show," says Arnold. (That show was the popular Kraft
Music Hall, which aired on NBC.) In 1966 Arnold was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame
and was named the CMA’s first-ever Entertainer of the Year in 1967. He
left RCA in 1972. Recording for MGM, Arnold netted nine chart singles
for the label before returning to RCA mid-decade. Throughout the latter
half of the 70s and into the 80s, Arnold was ever-present on the country
charts, thus making him one of only a handful of artists to chart in four
consecutive decades. In 1984 the Academy of Country Music honored him with their
Pioneer Award, and in 1993 RCA released a retrospective CD set, Last of the Love Song Singers: Then & Now. When reflecting on his career, Arnold is hard-put to single out
any one personal milestone. There have been so many. Arnold prefers to
look at his career in the larger scheme of things. "All these years I have wanted
country music to be respected by the average person. So many times, the public wouldn’t really respect the music. But we all hung in and
kept trying to make it respectable. It has that respect now and that’s
the thing that I’m the proudest of. It has the respect of the whole music industry
and that’s what I wanted." Arnold’s contributions to country music cannot be overstated. His
ability to blur the hard line between country and pop music set the scene
for countless performers who followed. This article on Eddy was written several years ago.....Eddy Arnold
is now nearing 86 years old on May 15th,2004, and retired on May 16,1999
when he performed for the last time at The Orleans Hotel in Las Vegas. Leon Davis - January 24, 2004 E-mail: lefada5272@aol.com Hometown: Florence, Al. Home Address: i55 Dowdy Drive. Comments: I have listened to Eddy from a very early age. He is truly a gentleman of stature and music. GO EDDY! WE NEED MORE MEN LIKE YOU IN THE U.S. DON STEWART - January 24, 2004 E-mail: stew01@ptd.net Hometown: STEVENS,PA. 17578 Comments: ON THIS DAY JAN.24,1953 EDDY ARNOLD'S NUMBER 1 SINGLE "EDDY'S SONG"
CHARTED. DON STEWART - January 21, 2004 E-mail: stew01@ptd.net Hometown: STEVENS, PA Comments: ON THIS DAY Jan.21st IN COUNTRY MUSIC HISTORY COLONEL TOM PARKER
DIED IN 1997......Isn't it strange that they list him as Elvis Presley's manager in "Country Music Today" ? Not that he wasn't....but
another example of how they continually shun Eddy Arnold. Colonel Tom Parker was Eddy's manager before anyone knew who Elvis was. Eddy
Arnold spoke at Tom Parker's funeral when he died several years ago. Why couldn't they list him as being both Eddy's and Elvis's manager.
It just never stops....Eddy is constantly being left out and/or ignored
by the press or the T.V. media. We Eddy Arnold fans know all the great things Eddy
does that go unmentioned.....what a shame.!!!! Winona Rainer - January 21, 2004 E-mail: midwestwinnie@aol.com Hometown: Columbia, Missouri Comments: I just have to say, my dad was a quiet man, never said much about
who he did or didn't like, but when Eddy Arnold was on the television,
you better be quiet and let him here Mr. Arnold Sing. I was raised on Eddy
Arnold music and it truly is a sad thing what they have done to Country
Music today. The "women" of Country music, should be in a brothel... and the
"Men" of country allow them to carry on. Tis sad indeed, but God Bless
the day the Lord gave us Eddy Arnold. Best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Arnold and
my you have many more anniversaries together. My dad lived 3 days after
his 49th anniversary, so cherish each and every day you have together...
A truly devoted fan. Winona Rainer William C.Shoop - January 21, 2004 Comments: I called the Hall Of Fame yesterday and talked to one of the people
involved in "The Country Music Pop Up Book." She said basically that
with so much material to cover they couldn't do everybody. She then
told me Eddy was in it. To which I replied "yes I saw picture
that was marked Johnny Horton!! "She said that was supposed to be corrected!
"Yes there's a very small section on the Nashville sound. But to
leave Eddy out while including Garth isn't right. Both of these artists impact
are equally important when telling the complete story. Perhaps one
day somebody will do there homework and be as amazed as we are!! Terrence Ponniah - January 20, 2004 E-mail: tponniah@west-ext.com Hometown: Illavalai, Sri Lanka Comments: I am 57 years old and grew up listening to Eddy Arnold on the radio
back in Sri Lanka. I now live in California and still listen to his songs,
as they bring back fond memories. William C.Shoop - January 20, 2004 Comments: The new pop up book I referred to in a prior post is about country
music in total. Funny thing they left out any mention of the "Nashville
Sound." Can anybody really do country music justice without this era of
the music most of us love? The Hall of Fame is connected with this
effort. Garth is listed, Alan Jackson, Merle Haggard, Buck Owens, but only a picture
of Eddy mislabeled!!! Why would they do such a work without this
legend? I guess decency isn't "in vogue!" bonny - January 19, 2004 E-mail: br@maine.rr.com Hometown: Maine Comments: i am 52, and have never forgot my baby sitting years listening to
Eddy Arnold .....as that was the only entertainment at the house, when
the kids were sleeping, i thought it was old fashion, but i now know them songs....and
words by heart... i dreamed with the songs.....and wonderful voice of Eddy Arnold..now i need to get some cds!!!! Milton H. Jobe - January 18, 2004 E-mail: mjobe2@bellsouth.net Hometown: Akron, Ohio Comments: Have listened to your music all my life, Loved all of it. William C.Shoop - January l7, 2004 Comments: Recently released to the buying public is a 45 dollar pop up book
on the Opry. On one pull out section there is a picture of Patsy
Cline. Just below it is a picture with the name Johnny Horton next to it. Guess
what? It's easy to see its Eddy Arnold!! I don't know who did
the proof reading but anybody who knows country music would know a picture of Eddy when
they see it. Also included is a section on Cindy Walker with a pop
out typewriter with "You Don't Know ME" in it. Melanie Ware - January 15, 2004 E-mail: kg4rbh@bellsouth.net Hometown: Fairview, TN Comments: This is such a wonderful site, and an amazing tribute to Mr. Arnold.
I am (relatively) a young'un... okay, I'm 29 (really), but I grew up listening
to Eddy Arnold and I've always loved his music. Some people have called
Vern Gosden "The Voice," but to me THE VOICE has always been Eddy Arnold. You may hear a hint of emotion in some other singers, but
with Eddy, you can FEEL it. At least I can. Not only has he been blessed with an incredible talent, but he's
also a true gentleman and humanitarian. It seems like the entertainment
industry is fraught with scandal and indiscretion, but Eddy's always been one
of the good guys. We need more like him. I challenge any artist today to
even come close to his talent and integrity. Mr. Arnold, I am more than proud to be a fan. God bless you! DON STEWART - January 14, 2004 E-mail: stew01@ptd.net Hometown: STEVENS, PA. 17578 Comments: ON THIS DAY JAN.14, 1950....EDDY ARNOLD'S TOP TEN SINGLE... "MAMA
AND DADDY BROKE MY HEART".....CHARTED. DON STEWART - January 13, 2004 E-mail: stew01@ptd.net Hometown: STEVENS, PA. 17578 Comments: ON THIS DAY JAN.13, 1951...EDDY ARNOLD'S NUMBER 1 SINGLE. "THERE'S
BEEN A CHANGE IN ME"...... CHARTED. Craig D. Robertson - January 12, 2004 E-mail: deleeuwcraig@hotmail.com Hometown: Orem, Utah Comments: Mr. Arnold, My father introduced me to your music over 50 years ago and your
songs have been a constant pleasure to this very day. God Bless and keep you, always. Craig D. Robertson Frank Cunningham - January 12, 2004 Comments: Yes Bill! You can tell the experience of those who chose the performers and
ran the program. To say Eddy Arnold had a 25 year career is ridiculous.
I do not think anyone researched for that show. Also, some of the picks with 10 and 12 year careers with little
impact on the direction of the music, being picked before Eddy was a shame. To pick the Eagles, that well know country music group, tells me
who was choosing and the direction of country music. I like Randy Travis but ahead of Eddy? Randy had a 10 year career
and is not even singing country at this time To completely leave off Marty Robins, George Morgan, Lefty Frizzel
and Jim Reeves all together is a dis-honor to the industry. William Shoop - January 12, 2004 Comments: Recently I watched CMT and its 40 greatest men of country music.
Most of you have already seen it. Several things were wrong.
First they called Eddy "The Garth Brooks of his generation. I sure everybody
would agree its the other way around Garth sales wise is "the Eddy Arnold
of his generation!!! "They ranked him I believe number 22!!
Ernest Tubb and Roy Acuff were ranked higher!! Certainly Ernest was
a stylist but his impact was no where near Eddy Arnold. As for Roy Acuff he
was the King Of Country in nickname only!!! I liked his stlye but
to think his impact was more important to Eddy is laughable!! Wonder how they
decide these things? Linda G - January 12, 2004 E-mail: glindaluu@aol.com Hometown: Birmingham, Alabama great as always... thank you!! Bruce Kittinger - January 10, 2004 E-mail: bpkit@msn.com Hometown: Arcadia, Fl. Home Address: 2626 NE hwy.70, Lot 100 Comments: Hey, I think your one of the greatest singers alive. I enjoy singing
every one of your songs on stage. May you have a great year ahead. Yours, Bruce William Shoop - January 10, 2004 Comments: Since Eddy Arnold was a big Bing Crosby fan thought these stats
would interest his admirers. According to Guiness Book of World Records
Bing recorded over 2300 songs!! Charted over 336!! Scored,
36 number ones!! Incredible artist as well as performer. DON STEWART - January 09, 2004 E-mail: stew01@ptd.net Hometown: STEVENS, PA. 17578 ON THIS DAY JAN. 9, 1954 .........EDDY ARNOLD'S NUMBER ONE SINGLE " I REALLY DON"T WANT TO KNOW" ....... CHARTED. Vaughn Brinson - January 07, 2004 E-mail: kerb600@aol.com Hometown: Carrollton, Texas Comments: Mr. Arnold has been my hands-down favorite country singer since
1948. He has absolutely NO PEER, a truly one-of-a-kind! Why don't they release on CD the album that contains "After Loving
You"?????? Also why don't we start another move to get Mr. Arnold nominated
for the next Kennedy Center honors???? Thnx! Vaughn Brinson Frank Cunningham - January 06, 2004 Comments: From CMT.com-December 1998 When reflecting on his career, Arnold is hard-put to single out
any one personal milestone. There have been so many. Arnold prefers to
look at his career in the larger scheme of things. "All these years I have wanted
country music to be respected by the average person. So many times, the public wouldn’t really respect the music. But we all hung in and
kept trying to make it respectable. It has that respect now and that’s
the thing that I’m the proudest of. It has the respect of the whole music industry
and that’s what I wanted." Arnold’s contributions to country music cannot be overstated. His
ability to blur the hard line between country and pop music set the scene
for countless performers who followed." We Eddy Arnold fans can be proud that he is the foundation stone
of his genre. Maheen - January 02, 2004 E-mail: maheen5894@sympatico.ca Hometown: Mississauga, Ontario Canada Comments: Hi Darlene, Eddy Arnold is still alive. He celebrated his 85th birthday last
May and he is doing extremely well. Happy new year to you all! Your friend, Maheen.d DON STEWART - January 02, 2004 E-mail: stew01@ptd.net Hometown: STEVENS, PA. 17578 Hi Darlene ~ Thanks for you reply to my letter. Eddy spends a lot of time
in his Brentwood office. Look at main page for recent visits by Nancy
Richardson {Artical}along with Doris Lewis artical....with attached pictures. So you see, you can still visit him as he adores meeting his fans.
If by chance you ever are thinking of visiting him....let me or Web Master
Bill Comer know. We can arrange for you to have an appointment
if he is available at that time. He use to sail his yacht down to
Florida during the winter months. But now that he is almost 86 I think he stays close to home and
office. If you look on main page for these woman's story
....you can see his latest picture. Taken only a few months ago....also look for
the Title ''Photos Of Eddy " down the middle of page. You will see
more pictures by Bill Comer and myself. You may write Bill @
bill830@aol.com Also you can send for an autographed picture of Eddy to the following
address. Eddy Arnold P.O.Box 97 Brentwood, Tenn. 37024 - 0097 Brentwood is a suburb of Nashville...should you ever get over that
way write me or Bill for land mark directions and office address. Thanks
again for writing and God bless, please keep in touch. Eddy Arnold Fan.....Don
Stewart. ----- Original Message ----- snowbird - January 02, 2004 To: DON STEWART Subject: Re: WEB SITE !!! i'm so sorry. i was told he died and i shed a tear.
i wish i could meet him. thanks for telling me. God bless you Eddy you
have touched my life Darlene
Darlene: As Don pointed out to you
in his email, Eddy is very much alive and active. He goes to his
office on a daily basis when he is in Brentwood. Thank you for visiting
this site and as Don said so eloquently, "please return often."
Bill Comer
Don Stewart - January 02, 2004 E-mail: stew01@ptd.net Hometown: STEVENS, PA. 17578 Comments: Hi Darlene ~ Thanks for signing the Eddy Arnold web
site. I especially liked that you choose Eddy as ONE
of your favorites. With me it's Eddy first, and all the rest fall as they may. In reading your
post It comes across to me you think Eddy is dead. Your last line says, To Eddy and Tammy "rest in peace''. If
I'm reading you wrong ....I apologize. Eddy celebrated his 85th Birthday
May 15....so this coming May 15th he will be 86. He is not in the best
of health...but as Eddy says....It's passable. Please pray that Eddy
has many more birthdays. Again on behalf of Web Master, Bill Comer....I thank
you for signing guess book. Please visit it often as it changes daily.....please tell your friends
about it and encourage them to sign guest book. Thanks....and
God bless, Don. Stewart E-mail: snowbird@rochester.rr.com Comments: i'm 42 years old, Eddy Arnold and hank williams, jr. are my favorite
male artist, pasty cline, tammy wynett, tina mcbride female artist.
God bless hank williams, jr. and family , tina mcbride and family. may eddy
arnold and tammy rest in peace. Doris Lewis - January 01, 2004 E-mail: dodogg@juno.com Hometown: Willow Creek, CA Comments: It's been a while since I signed on this wonderful web site for
a man I admire and respect, especially after meeting him in August. Bill
Comer has done such a fantastic job of keeping us all up to date and informed.
As I write 196,552 people have learned about Eddy Arnold. I'd say that
was job well done. Don Stewart has added many informative and interesting
thoughts and information. It just doesn't get any better. I know, for a
fact, that Eddy and Roberta think very highly of Bill Comer, because they said
so! I truly enjoy logging on and reading the remarks from people all over
the country about Dr. Arnold. It helps keep him in our thoughts.
Doris: Many thanks for the kind remarks.
Happy New Year. Bill Comer
