Billy Grammer - Bonaparte's Retreat (1959)

[Shoknifeman]

Finally!!!.... after wading through 7 or 8 dull country versions of this song on You Tube

I've found the one that I was looking for!!!! (And have been for several years)

[1lenny]

@Shoknifeman

I'm glad you like it.

Thanks for your comment.

[Shoknifeman]

@1lenny YW :)

[michaelmcmichaelson]

@Shoknifeman haha yeah that's exactly what we just did!!! fucking country banjo dick heads.

[stunts6029gray]

Seen Billy at Benton,IL.at the place named for him,he was great!I like this song.

[bluesplayer4u1]

Billy was my relation from down near Benton, Il. Played guitar with him several times.RIP brother

Dave Miller

[maxonian206]

Chet Atkins on guitar?

[1lenny]

@maxonian206

I believe it was Billy playing the guitar.he was a great guitar player.

He designed his own guitars and backed up many other singers playing the guitar.

Thanks for your comment.

[adtwiggiv]

We love you Bill. Rest in Peace - Joan & Dave Twigg & Sally.

[jemcolwell]

He did have a way with a song! RIP dear one.

[flamenco4me]

Thanks for posting, I lost this record at least 30 years ago. :)

[reddstewart]

Wow! This is really a unique version of Bonaparte's Retreat! Nice!

[1lenny]

I'm glad you like it.Thanks for your comment.

[pannoni1]

Charted at #50 on Billboard while it's flip, The Kissing Tree, charted at #60.

[1lenny]

Thanks for the info.I liked both sides equally.