I had heard of Nat, being a record collector but never heard or appreciated his music until last October when I rec'd an aircheck (recording of a radio station's broadcast). It was from 1972, from Little Rock and he was in the studio promoting his new album. Since then, I have been stuck on Stuckey!
The late Nat Stuckey was a good friend. The day he died I took it hard & took a day off work. I've been to his home many times. I remember one night at the Grand Ole Opry when he sang "Sweet Thang & the people next to me said he had a nerve singing Loretta & Ernest's song. I told them he wrote & recorded it first.
I toured with Nat here in the UK back in 1967, he was top of the bill, I was the Compere, and the bottom of the bill was an unknown (over here) Country singer/song-writer called Willie Nelson!! Nat had a great 'laid back' sense of humour, one of the things he loved doing was stopping people and asking them to give him a number between 1 and 10, and what-ever number they said he would say 'wrong' and walk off leaving them scratching their heads, great bloke. Ron Ryan.
I too remember that tour. my band 'The Tumbleweeds' were also there along with Johnny Darrel, Willie and his steel man Jimmy Day and Terry Ewers. great times cheers Johnny Regan
@rreganjjohnn Hello Johnny, yes they were good old days. My mate Terry Ewers passed over 10 years ago, we got back in touch and and his Wife came to see me a few times. I have been trying to get in touch with Willie Nelson to talk about old times, but unfortunately like most famous people they are very hard to contact. I remember that tour well, good fun. What are you doing these days? if you look me up on the web by typing in Ron Ryan you can send me a private email from my website.
@rreganjjohnn Hello Johnny, yes they were good old days. My mate Terry Ewers passed over 10 years ago, we got back in touch and and his Wife came to see me a few times. I have been trying to get in touch with Willie Nelson to talk about old times, but unfortunately like most famous people they are very hard to contact. I remember that tour well, good fun. What are you doing these days? if you look me up on the web by typing in Ron Ryan you can send me a private email from my website.
Agreed. He did a thing called "Sun comin' up" which has one of the great lines..."the devil's got me, when the bottle does me in. But hell can't be no worse than places I already been, and I don't want togo to heaven, 'cause I hear there ain't no gin...."
I agree. Shortly before Nat died of lung cancer he did a Budweiser commercial. Did you know he also co-wrote "Waitin In Your Welfare Line" with Buck Owens
Have to agree with eydie57, this was a great part of my childhood, too. My uncle and Nat were friends. I have this album in storage. Once we get moved, I'll try to upload some of the other great songs on it. So happy to see this on You Tube.
whiskey, wghiskey is a great Nat song...Kris Kristoferson covered it. I've never heard this song, but it's great. Nat kinda fell between the cracks. Time for him to be rediscovered. Thanks for this.
wow! i loved this song when i was a little kis..i never expected to find this! thank God for youtube!:)
JesusmyKing4Life 1 year ago
I had heard of Nat, being a record collector but never heard or appreciated his music until last October when I rec'd an aircheck (recording of a radio station's broadcast). It was from 1972, from Little Rock and he was in the studio promoting his new album. Since then, I have been stuck on Stuckey!
bloctontodd 2 years ago
i have this vinyl album and its one of my favorites....Nat was a hell of a songwriter
troynov1965 2 years ago
The late Nat Stuckey was a good friend. The day he died I took it hard & took a day off work. I've been to his home many times. I remember one night at the Grand Ole Opry when he sang "Sweet Thang & the people next to me said he had a nerve singing Loretta & Ernest's song. I told them he wrote & recorded it first.
parrotman1940 2 years ago 4
Sweet Thang was also recorded by Jimmy Dean & Dottie West
parrotman1940 2 years ago
I toured with Nat here in the UK back in 1967, he was top of the bill, I was the Compere, and the bottom of the bill was an unknown (over here) Country singer/song-writer called Willie Nelson!! Nat had a great 'laid back' sense of humour, one of the things he loved doing was stopping people and asking them to give him a number between 1 and 10, and what-ever number they said he would say 'wrong' and walk off leaving them scratching their heads, great bloke. Ron Ryan.
ronvonryan 1 year ago
I too remember that tour. my band 'The Tumbleweeds' were also there along with Johnny Darrel, Willie and his steel man Jimmy Day and Terry Ewers. great times cheers Johnny Regan
rreganjjohnn 1 year ago
@rreganjjohnn Hello Johnny, yes they were good old days. My mate Terry Ewers passed over 10 years ago, we got back in touch and and his Wife came to see me a few times. I have been trying to get in touch with Willie Nelson to talk about old times, but unfortunately like most famous people they are very hard to contact. I remember that tour well, good fun. What are you doing these days? if you look me up on the web by typing in Ron Ryan you can send me a private email from my website.
ronvonryan 1 year ago
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@rreganjjohnn Hello Johnny, yes they were good old days. My mate Terry Ewers passed over 10 years ago, we got back in touch and and his Wife came to see me a few times. I have been trying to get in touch with Willie Nelson to talk about old times, but unfortunately like most famous people they are very hard to contact. I remember that tour well, good fun. What are you doing these days? if you look me up on the web by typing in Ron Ryan you can send me a private email from my website.
ronvonryan 1 year ago
Thank for remembering Nat. My parents went all over Texas just to see him.I have this album,plus several other ones. This is great.. Thanks
genie442 2 years ago
Nat died in 1988.
poolrooster 2 years ago
Great country classic! Nat's back-up is provided by The Uniques, Joe Stampley's old group.
pgh45rpms 3 years ago
So what happened to Nat, he should have been a bigger star
Alabamaexpress 3 years ago
Agreed. He did a thing called "Sun comin' up" which has one of the great lines..."the devil's got me, when the bottle does me in. But hell can't be no worse than places I already been, and I don't want togo to heaven, 'cause I hear there ain't no gin...."
olmusiclover 3 years ago
I agree. Shortly before Nat died of lung cancer he did a Budweiser commercial. Did you know he also co-wrote "Waitin In Your Welfare Line" with Buck Owens
parrotman1940 2 years ago
I really liked this song,but always wondered why it wasn't a duet.A woman should have sung the chorus.
dlsofsetx 3 years ago
There was a duet cut of it by I'm sure by who.
rexalan1 3 years ago
Ernest Tubb and Loretta Lynn did a duet of this too!
Harry44Callahan2 3 years ago
Have to agree with eydie57, this was a great part of my childhood, too. My uncle and Nat were friends. I have this album in storage. Once we get moved, I'll try to upload some of the other great songs on it. So happy to see this on You Tube.
1krazykaraokegranny 3 years ago
Great oldie and thanks so much for posting it as it's the only copy on the web i have found, so bless you!
nospursneeded 3 years ago 2
whiskey, wghiskey is a great Nat song...Kris Kristoferson covered it. I've never heard this song, but it's great. Nat kinda fell between the cracks. Time for him to be rediscovered. Thanks for this.
rmorte62 4 years ago
Watched Nat perform on the Louisiana Hayride years ago. It was great. Also remember the old Kelly's Truck Stop on I-20 wet of Shreveport.
caseyebert 4 years ago 3
This is the old Kelly's station on Hwy. 80E in Bossier City.
butchjean 3 years ago
Very good song, I enjoyed it. Thanks Laura
LauraMurray71 4 years ago 2
This is for eydie who requested it. I hope you enjoy it.
pottsking 4 years ago
thank you, pottsking! this is a terrific memory from my childhood. pottsking, you rock!
eydie57 4 years ago