With four hungry children and a crop in the field

[MrGongGong]

Or you could plump for C&N (Northern), MrGG like these fine fellows.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pNf771GtKI

Where's the high tide when you need it?

Oh dear oh dear oh dear
that really is one of the worst things i've ever heard
and i've never wished for a Tsunami to hit Scotland before

[Martin Reynolds]

Here's my contribution. Gentleman Jim Reeves. Previously I only knew the Elvis Presley version from the Sun Sessions. This is much better.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nECoA-uVGfw

[johncorrigan]

Here's my contribution. Gentleman Jim Reeves. Previously I only knew the Elvis Presley version from the Sun Sessions. This is much better.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nECoA-uVGfw

For me Martin, you cannae whack the version by the guy who wrote the song - Leon Payne.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRLhD9NsefY

[Globaltruth]

Why go all the way to Amerika when you can find home-grown fun just down the road?https://Check out this video on YouT...[/url]

[John Wright]

I guess Jimmie Rodgers was around before 'country' or was he the start?

I've got a few of his 78 rpm records (were issued in Britain on Zonophone)

Example of his work: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEIBm...eature=related

Maybe 'hobo music' rather than 'country' ?

[PatrickOD]

Why go all the way to Amerika when you can find home-grown fun just down the road?https://Check out this video on YouT...[/url]

Could you repeat that please, Globaltruth. I'd like to hear what's as good as, or better than, the Americans.

If it sounds country, man, that's what it is........?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYFhWV8--io

[Globaltruth]

Could you repeat that please, Globaltruth. I'd like to hear what's as good as, or better than, the Americans.

If it sounds country, man, that's what it is........?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYFhWV8--io

The good doctor still waving the C & W flag after a mere 40 years practice.

If you don't like the video, remember to check out the pub, Grey's in Hanover, if you're ever in Brighton...

[Martin Reynolds]

That's neat!

[Paul Sherratt]

Now Globaltruth, a civilised nation's main radio broadcaster would start every programme with a yodeling song.
Dezuriks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNYDyXn6qso

And oh for a repeat of Wangford's 'A-Z Of Country Music'

[Globaltruth]

Now Globaltruth, a civilised nation's main radio broadcaster would start every programme with a yodeling song.
Dezuriks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNYDyXn6qso

And oh for a repeat of Wangford's 'A-Z Of Country Music'

Or maybe even young Mr. Reynolds on his doubtless fine show?

Those Dezuriks sisters were a real find weren't they - transcends labelling in my opinion.

[Paul Sherratt]

>>even young Mr. Reynolds
Indeed.
And on the hour before the headlines on the 'Today' programme.
Could flatten out the gruesome ego of that presenter for a second or two ...

[barber olly]

Jolene (not in the shower with Sid/Kenton)
has to be on your list methinks !

Mention of Kenton gives a thought of what might have been had Stan Kenton followed up his 'does Wagner' with 'does Country' - 'Ghost Riders (of the Valkyries) in the Sky' with bongos maybe, or a nice Big Band version of 'Ring of Fire' ! However, a cautionary tale of such fusion. Late in his life after serious surgery a concerned looking Buddy Rich was asked by a nurse if something was troubling him. Rich replied 'Country Music'.

[Paul Sherratt]

Buddy Rich.
Charlie no relative ?

[Globaltruth]

Jolene (not in the shower with Sid/Kenton)
has to be on your list methinks !

I agree, as long as it's this modern hillbilly version

[johncorrigan]

Did anyone mention Terry?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJ0MBwU78p8&feature=related