Charlie Douglas-Me And Dammit Ray (The Talking Outhouse)

[nonobadog]

i love this, it been so long since i heard it

[zybeco]

The first time I heard this I was riding up the WVA TPK in a 1972 Intl Transtar with a 283 Cummins and a 13 speed going to Cleveland with my dad. The blue flame shooting out of the stack listening to the Road Gang on WWL. Great times

[Gator4Life70]

I grew up listening to WWL at night at the house when going to bed. I love Charlie Douglas and Jerry Clower and Justin Wilson. You dont by Chance Have the story he does about Chuck and Baby, do you?

[BLP1261]

@Gator4Life70 No I don't, sorry.

[glencoe6305]

R.I.P. Charlie Douglas. Use to enjoy you on the "Road Gang" of WWL 870am, and then WSM 650 am Grand Ole Opry announcer.

[KMBCGeno]

Sorry to report that Charlie Douglas died on Thanksgiving. As another old trucker radio host, I'll miss him.

[stormwatcher59]

Thank you!

[BLP1261]

@stormwatcher59 You're welcome!

[Thunderbolt982]

I began driving over-the-road in 1974, after I left the Air Force. I can not count the number of nights that I rode "with Charlie" in the truck, making the long overnight drives a little more bearable. Thank you Charlie, for all the times you made me laugh.

[jcchamby]

Anyone know if Charlie Douglas is alive, and if so where he is ? He may be the best scene setter in the business !!

[ohiopaylaker]

used to live in Ludowici, Ga. Chief of police stole my beagle from front yard in 1978. The Ferguson's are about all the town was. About everything he talks about in this is true. Only 1 light in town. It's hell to get old.

[TheDammitray2]

this is where i got my name!!!!

[sigma9r]

This is my ALL TIME favorite story! The only thing is that I wish I had heard this in the 1960's when my great grandfather had a store, fillin' station and beauty salon. We had only a one-holer but, me being the electronics mischevious little s**t, I would have at least tried to wire that one-holer!!!

[klw8131]

When I was growing up, the Charlie Douglas Road Gang was tuned in each and every night. It saddens me that WWL chose to discontinue it.

[melissa28aldrin]

this reminds me of my grandpa his name was ray and he actted alot like this

[KSMike1]

Thank you for posting this. When I was a kid in the mid-'70's I would lay awake at night in my dark bedroom and listen to the Road Gang until the wee hours. Listening to his stories, the songs? (many of which I've never heard since), messages to coded drivers (what a great thing that must have been in the days before cell phones), and the announcements of "King Edward Cigar time." To me, it was magical and it inspired a fascination with radio that persists to this day, 35 years later.

[rdsnmarsh]

We had this albulm when I was a kid and would listen to it an laugh and laugh. It is still funny enough to make me roflmho.

[ThriftyPrince]

I loved hearing this on the radio as I grew up.

[TheSupergpop]

This is one of my Dad's all time favorites. Thanks for finding it and sharing it with everyone. Looking forward to more.

[doughesson]

Man,I haven't heard this since the 70s.Funny as hell.

[ws6transam84]

I made a CD out of this cassette, actually. I didn't actually think anyone out there remembered Charlie, and then -there you go, someone posts it to Youtube! Charlie Douglas was an amasing storyteller. I used to listen to him at night on clear station WWL out of New Orleans in 1980, 1981, as a kid in Michigan.

[drifter469]

@ws6transam84 Hey, was wondering if you'd be willing to sell me a copy of your CD of Charlie Douglas stories?

[ws6transam84]

Contact me off Youtube via email and I'll see what I can do. I doubt it's copyright protected anymore, as Charlie handed out the cassettes at his traveling road show in the early 80's & never made another run of the recordings, as far as I know.

[TheShutterfly]

My dad was a truck driver for almost 30 years, and I remember as a kid he bought this tape an we listened to it every weekend he came home until the tape wore out.. I loved this collection very fond memories ! The Bugle and the Mule always was a funny one too, But Dammit Ray is the best of all.

[dammitsthename]

my name is Dammit!

[JackMahawgov]

This really brings back a lot of wonderful memories for me. My dad worked the night shift and every once in a while, when he was off, he and I would sit up late at night, listen to the Road Gang on WWL and laugh like fools at these stories. Thanks for taking me back there for a few minutes.

[gatorgirl1955]

We grew up south of Ludowisi in Waycross and listened to Charlie douglas as long as he was on the radio. I wish I could find a tape or cd of all his stories.

[grandviewnc2004]

I have loved Charlie Douglas for years. He lived in Picayune,Miss at the dame time we did, My son used to bag his gro...I found a cd of all of his works, we love it....Just type in Charlie Douglas in google and you can find a cd or tape.

[DannyH1957]

Thank you soo much.. does anyone have the recording of the nitely opening of the WWL Road Gang?

[wrekk]

Been looking for this like forever. My dad had this on record. Loved this!! Thanks!!!

[brian42776]

thanks for posting i'll share it with my trucker buddies

[brian42776]

this is great stuff my granddaddy has the lp it sure brings back memories. do you have the one called the fast truck. I'm a truck driver and I have been trying to find this to have my buddies listen to it thanks

[BLP1261]

Yes I do! I'm planning to put the remaining tracks from the album on YouTube soon.

[BLP1261]

Posted "The Fast Truck" Thursday afternoon. Hope you enjoy!

[Icum4u]

Awsome shit Man,used to listen to WWL for years.Loved Charley Douglas,Best trucking show I ever heard.There is nothing like it today,too bad!

[TennLynn]

I am so glad I found this!!! THIS IS AWESOME!!!! My father had the 8 track to this!!! LOL This is fun, so many memories!!

[checotahkid]

I would listen to Charlie Douglas and the over the Road Gang on WWL New Orleans @ night when I was driving. What memories. Thank-you. Kinda reminds me of my childhood in Brush Hill Oklahoma.

[DammitDrag]

That's when trucki'n was truckin.

Bikini State Beaver Squeezer said hey !

[tenrandy]

Thanks Again for adding the Talking OutHouse, i wasn't sure i would get to here it again with my cassette broken and it not being available anymore, Randy

[MRBENT2U]

I USE TO LISTEN TO THESE WITH MY GRANDFATHER, DO YOU HAVE THE ONE WITH THE GOVERNOR? THANKS FOR THE FLASHBACK. I NEVER KNEW THE STORY TELLER BECAUSE WE HAD A COPIED CASSETTE. THANKS Again...

[BLP1261]

Is that the one about Old Joe Wilson, the fellow with the 1950 Studebaker pickup? I'll put it on here soon.

[MRBENT2U]

yes sir. its short but i love it.. thanks

[BLP1261]

I posted "Old Joe Wilson" Saturday evening. Enjoy!

[drgeorgep]

Used to listen to Charlie, on WSM, Nashville, I think. Funny guy. A highly recommended clip. Enjoy.

[BLP1261]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!