Grand Ole' Opry theme from the 1950's

[papibuddy]

It breaks my heart to think these voices are going to be lost in time. Sure the big stars will be remembered but look at the talent that's been on this stage that wasn't a national name but they had national talent. I don't even listen to what they call country music anymore it's not what I consider country.

[mythicky]

I am still a big fan of the old country/bluegrass music. As for todays country, it sounds very homogenized and bland. Once in a while there is one song that sticks out and is very good, but the new stuff is not anywhere near as good or original than that of yesteryear.

[GhostryderRebel]

I love the classic Grand Ole Opry 50,s 60s 70s Ernest Tubbs and Johnny Cash and Grandpa Jones and Minnie Pearle are my favorites My Grandparents was a big Grand ole opry fan Hank Sr was a talented and i love his song but he screwed himself up on booze and dont be blaming the Grand Ole Opry for kicking him out !

[antzzy1]

Wow! Stringbean!  I sure love classic country!

[jehovahuponyou]

IF ROY ACLUCK WERE GOD - NO ONE WOULD BE IN HEAVEN BUT HIM - AND IF HE GOT MAD ONE DAY, HE MIGHT KICK HIMSELF OUT!

HANK WILLIAMS (THE REAL ONE, ONE AND ONLY) SHOULD HAVE GONE ON A DRUNKEN KILLING SPRY AND WIPED OUT ALL THE MUTHA FUCKERS AT THE GRAMMED OAK OKREE!

LONG LIVE HANK WILLIAMS (THE REAL ONE)!

ANGRY, ME? NAW, JUST HONEST!

[ozziecx]

This is not a Grand Ol Opry production, this is an out take from a promo of 90 half hour shows filmed by Al Gannaway in the 1950's The program was called The Country Show and was later released as a Video collection called Memories Grand Old Opry Stars of the 50's. I was Gannaway's Chief Editor on the project and have DVD copies available

[glencoe6305]

I'm Glad, the Opry, is still on the air-radio wsm 650 am. It is going to a modern mainstream, like country commercial radio on FM. They changed the Barn backdrop, the microphone stands,dropped GooGoos a sponser.Kicked Stonewall Jackson, off for a while,because he was "too old".Refused membership for late Jimmy Martin,won't reinstate Hank Sr., & welcome NEW country acts, that worship Rock stars, & Reggae Music. Go,Figure it ! Or write Opry Manager-Pete Fisher, a letter, about how you feel.

[colindominy]

If they haven't already done so .. some corporation somewhere should go about issuing a whole series of Grand Ole Opry "Best Of" documentaries. There'd be more than sufficient demand to warrant it - similar to what Shenachie have done so well, in re-issuing an 8 volume collection of Lester & Earl + The Foggy Mountain Boys' famous TV shows of the 50s & 60s. I guess, though, that much depends on damned copyright / intellectual property issues. But boy it'd be great to see it happen !!

[bigbenkentucky]

I think it would be really neat if comedy was still a regular feature of the Grand Ole Opry. Of course the main focus always has been, and always should be, good country music. Still, including country comedians like Minnie Pearl increased the variety of entertainment that the Opry had to offer.

[carlenecarter52]

I love June Carter and The Carter Sisters !! and Carl Smith :)

[Wehategod]

Carl Smith had a Nice voice. You should check out Webb pierce.

[polontinybb]

whos the guy before moon mulligan?

[jnizny]

the duke of paducah

[polontinybb]

whose that at 1:38 and at 1:47?

[honkeytonker]

Eddie Hill and Moon Mulligan

[KittraKittra]

Yes, and Bob Moore!

[sweetthing77203]

I agree with Willie,and I feel that Hawkshaw Hawkins and Cowboy Copas should be inducted into the Hall Of Fame also.

[mandolinman2006]

The "good ol days" when the musicians and comedians were the best. I agree with those of you who wish you could have been alive in those days. Talent in today's music is extremely rare and, generally, wasted.

[grouchyguy]

Car crash TV!

[crazycuntryboy]

MODERN COUNTRY AND MODERN OPRY IS TRASH. NO TALENT YANKEE WANNABEES. Your right Geogre was right when he said whos gonna fill their shoes, only one Ive seen that has kept tradition alive, Alan Jackson, the rest suck. God Bless The Classics and Gid Bless Alan. Thanks for postin

[agingstoner]

There are others filling their shoes, but they don't get radio play. Clearchannel, who owns most of the radio stations in this country, only allows "safe" music. Check out Justin Townes Earle, Buddy and Julie Miller, and Tiff Merritt.

[fawn2002com]

the opry today is gone like george said whos going to fill there shoes nobody makes me sick

[TjtheTrapper]

yo do you think that country music could be an acquired taste? cuz I live in miami and I don't know anyone that likes it, but i wanna go to vanderbilt so im faced with problem...

[usapatriot502]

grand ole oprys trash. REINSTATE HANK WILLIAMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ZakkZombie1]

The Opry = Shit..these days. They all induct people like Carrie Underwood, and fight about Hank Williams.

[apike6]

@ZakkZombie1 And Hank Williams Senior isn't even a Member even after he Died they never reinstated him!

[ztubs6]

who is the tall guy who takes the lead vocal mid way through the theme? awesome voice

[pafabu]

Don't know, but I LOVE this clip. Sometimes I wish I'd been born sooner so I could have seem this kind of Opry show. But if I had been, I'd have missed Marty Stuart!

[r56man]

The tall guy in the blue suit singing lead is Carl Smith who I believe at one time was married to June Carter.

[rockabillygirl20]

he was her first husband

[7550375503]

Tall Guy? Carl Smith

[WahdaMae]

My uncle appears in this clip as well... He is right at the 1:48-1:49 mark, wearing the goofy hat, looks like he has no teeth. Brown hat, and red/black flannel shirt. His character was Quinine Gumstump. Real name: Les Booth.

[WahdaMae]

I am so sorry... I goofed on this. That was not my uncle. I was mis-informed. The one I was told was my uncle in in fact Cousin Jody. Sorry.

[gremlinuk1968]

MORE MORE MORE.!!!!!!

[Georgiaboy130]

The world needs more Lonzo and Oscar, with a side of Stringbean and Minnie thrown in for good measure!

[crystaltanfield]

PRICELESS

[blambsall100]

great clip of the way it should be

[aswertygf]

i know no rocker-wannabe's or queers just good ole country

[videocritick]

Is that carl smith

[nashman50]

I can hear Minnie Pearl over everyone else! I also love this clip!

[SummerRkl]

Excellent footage. Thanks for the montage.

[hipfilms]

Thank you so much for letting me see part of my hearatage

[Tequiladog]

Is this Cowboy Copas at the End?

[JimReevesFan]

Cowboy Copas is at 1:24 behind Jimmie Dickens...

[jul150]

Excellent!

[savagepunx]

iam with you also,ive watched it a million times already!!

[vertigo001]

I'm with ya.

[debbers329]

to me things like this are often taken for granted. this small clip is a part of american culture that should live on forever.

[bigasskissfan73]

Well said,debbers329.