Now this is what we want! Especially here on a sunny September Autumn morning!
YEEHAW!
THE LOUVIN BROTHERS
The Louvin Bros (and Special Guests!) - The Grand Ole Opry 1961-63 - Floppy Boot Stomp
Brother Jobe he say:
" Ladies (if we have any that follow us) and gentlemen I present to you "The Doors" of country music The Louvin Brothers. Jim Morrison, in this case is played by Ira Louvin. These are some of the things Ira did. In a drunken haze called his mother a "bitch" to which Charlie (the smaller one) proceeded to beat the shit our of Ira. Ira tried to strangle his third wife with a telephone cord which earned him six bullets 4 in the back, 2 in the hand. Called Elvis a white n-word which cost them in the long run when E never recorded any of their songs. Coming onstage (drunk), told his audience "Who let all these fucking drunkards in?" When he couldn't tune his mandolin would simply destroy it on and off stage. Born into poverty in Alabama with an abusive father that beat them relentlessly but a mother who taught them about singing. I could go on talking about their album titles "Tragic Songs Of Life," "The Two Sides Of The Louvin Brothers," "Satan Is Real" which the cover designed by Ira with a statue of Satan (which the brothers built) and fire and brimstone that almost got out of hand and fried the brothers. Loved by Gram Parsons, Emmy Lou Harris, Marty Stuart and many more. The irony of Ira dying in a car crash caused by a drunk driver while Ira had a warrant out for a DWI. Charlie going to the crash site and finding Ira's mandolin, (that Ira had built) without a scratch. And many many more harrowing tales. You should look into their career. Also if you're a fan of country music and not the bullshit that goes around calling itself country music you'll love this. One more thing about the commercials on this post, my broker advised me to buy stock in "Pet Milk" (look it up) and every time you buy a can, give it a mention, or pour it from the packet I get a residual. So I figure in a couple of weeks I'll be rolling in it and I can give up this shabby hobby once and for all. "
Andy...thanks for the plug. Looking at the stats (downloads) 42 people are all that's interested. I don't get it, The Louvin Brothers were such a big influence on so many people. Like I said in my post Ira was Jim Morrison long before. Anyway at least you and Bob Mac enjoyed it
ReplyDeleteWow! that's disheartening! The Louvin Bros are staple country stars and no mistake, roots of bluegrass and then some. Maybe a bit out of fashion now? Not sure but I think great fun and the Jimbo connection is hilarious! (and I didn't know Ira was such a character. Do you have any Delmore Bros? The Delmores and Wayne Raney are just the peak for me! But then I am an Americana obsessive!
ReplyDeleteAll appreciated as you know!
You're right about being out of fashion, but with all the garbage that is released constantly and none of it sticking,(R&R included) it's nice to go back and listen to the roots of R&R and country music. Let me see what I've got on The Delmore Brothers and Wayne Raney
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