The Byrd Theater in Richmond, VA has played the same PSA before every movie since the early ’80s, and the audience recites every word along with it. From the comments:
“Wow, takes me back. the crowd participation was one of the best aspects of this PSA, a whole theatre saying “sssssick!” was amazing.”
According to John Fred & His Playboy Band, Judy had cantaloupe eyes. (The color version of this 1968 promo video was poor quality, so the guy who posted it converted it to black and white.) The song was co-written by baritone sax player Andy Bernard and lead singer John Fred Gourrier, both of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Bernard pawned some memorabilia on Cajun Pawn Stars (2012, Season 2, Episode 14).
Mama’s little baby goes trippin’ in the kitchen with a different take on the traditional folk song by The Tractors.
“The Story Teller” Tom T. Hall, best known for Harper Valley PTA, passed away yesterday at the age of 85. R.I.P. to a great songwriter.
A lot of disturbing news flying around these days, but we’ll get past the insanity somehow. Meanwhile have a great weekend, cherish family and friends (except for, um, you know) and we’ll see what happens tomorrow.
Growing up in Lower Cackalacky, Tom T. Hall on AM radio was a staple throughout my childhood. Still got a big soft spot for a lot of his goofy good songs . . .
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My memories of him mostly involve Jeannie C. Riley, and I hear his echoes in folks like Steve Goodman and John Prine. I grew up about 4-7/8 inches NNW of Lower Cackalaky on on the Rand McNally so we weren’t allowed to like hillbilly music. Years later I found out that I was a closet Bob Wills fan.
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