RC, who was also waiting for the same flight, was there with one of my all-time favorite cowboy singers, Dwight Yoakam, wearing the coolest trail coat I’d ever seen. (See below)
I was on my way to Nashville to pay a client visit to WLAC, and they were headed to the Grand Ol Opry to shoot a TV special.
After introducing me to Buck and Dwight, Buck, who, maybe because he owned radio stations, claimed he knew who I was. Damn!.
We had no idea what to expect, but what we got was Buck teaching Dwight the song they would do together called “The Streets of Bakersfield.”
Shortly after they finished up the tune, we landed in Nashville, and as we were disembarking, RC invited me to the rehearsal. Cool!
(Click the link at the bottom of the page to hear what we heard.)
Growing up in Transcona, near Winnipeg, I always thought of myself as a rocker, so I wasn’t a big fan of Country Music.
Nevertheless, after arriving at the Grand Ole Opry, I must admit that it was kind of exciting backstage.
Even more surprisingly, when they stepped up to the mic to sing their songs, I could sing along.
GEO’S LIFE-LINERS
Does anybody truly believe that the police, who not only are paid above-average wages, have a super pension plan, and get to pick up a ton of overtime, are underpaid?
One of the very few good things about getting old is you don’t have to take your shoes off at security anymore, and you’ve finally figured out what you’re good at.
Speaking of being good at something, I’m not good at listening to criticism about what I am good at.
Why, after working so hard your whole life to become successful, would you stand for standing in line?
Who told the FBI and the rest of the three initial agencies that they have more rights than the rest of us?
Unfortunately, a lifetime of bad habits were developed early on.
I find it sad that Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings are suing the other two members of the Guess Who. They want them to stop using the Guess Who’s name, and I can only wonder if John was still alive, would he and Paul be suing George and Ringo?
How many fathers do you suppose have done some things to protect their daughters they’d rather not talk about?
Friendship needs to be fertilized.
The truth usually shows up after the words, but or except.
More often than not, when a woman meets the right man, her life is complete, but his life has only just begun.
Speaking of Venus and Mars, you can usually tell if a man or a woman wrote the book by the ending. If written by a woman, her wedding usually wraps it up, whereas, in a man’s book, the wedding comes in the early chapters.
Many men speak a couple of languages, like the language they use when their mother’s not around, or maybe some Spanglish, or the language that is exclusive to black folk because if the rest of us use it, our careers are over.
Being honest takes bravery.
Whatever happened to Will Smith?
When you’re the best at anything, life has a way of going your way.
When it comes time to divvy up the money, and you hear, “What you don’t understand,” you’re about to be fucked.
COMMENTS
Jed Duvall: A fitting remembrance by Bruce, with a heartfelt narrative, George. Thank you, and God Bless those and their families who gave all so that we could be free. (Flanders Feild)
Geo: I love how haunting Bruce’s rendition of it is, Jed.
Jerry Mason: Jed, you have sacrificed so much for Radio. I remember when we worked together at WIBC, It is great to hear that you are still enjoying life. I am now 75 and thankful to the Lord for many things, including you. Will always appreciate your wisdom and loyalty to Radio. Keep enjoying the good things in life! (The World)
Geo: I agree, Jerry.
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