"Soundies" were videos or film clips where different bands or musical groups played popular tunes of the day. These machines could be found in bars or taverns like jukeboxes and offered selections for a quarter. Tex Williams who could be seen at the right of the girl vocalist also had his own band. He made soundies as well as some musical western shorts for Universal.
Spade Cooley was tops...no matter what. Love how Tex Williams takes a backseat for the chirp. Tex is the guy standing to the left of the bass player. Used to him on vocals for this number. Thanks for putting this gem out there.
"Gotta love her left eyebrow, the way she makes it go up and down"
--zeak62
Yes,, that's because God knows how to create people, known as the human race, of all colors, like in White, Black, Red, Yellow -- I hope you got it. if not,, then you need to start thinking about it.
Yeah don't forget the sidemen who had nothing to do with that horrible murder. I think of them and the great music and good times people had dancing to them, not of Spade Cooley himself. He's not the whole story.
"A terrible tragedy from another time about which they know nothing"? The gruesome facts concerning this atrocity are a matter of public record; the trial was a huge deal at the time,with all particulars of the case reported on in detail by all contemporary media outlets. Read up on it and you'll have a hard time forgetting it. The music's grand,and I love these old "soundies",but as with Michael Jackson it's tough to forgive unspeakable acts committed by a beloved deceased entertainer. Sorry...
Spade Cooley is really great. I like his work. Too bad some people desire to make negative comments re: a terrible tragedy from another time about which they know nothing.
Some people excuse the worst in their compatriots but will mercilessly jump on anyone else.
Spade Cooley was a great musician there's no doubt about it.
@MichailZacho ..to MichailZacho - I agree with You. Celebrities are not much different than ordinary people. It's just that they are scrutinized a lot more. Every day on the news, I usually here of some senseless tragedy that never should have happened. Very emotionable us human beings.
I also am supportive of this man who gave us so much Great Music. His family tragedy notwithstanding, He was a Great Musician.
They called Spade the "footstompin' king of western swing",and he went to prison for stomping his wife to death with his cowboy boots,in front of their teenage daughter,no less. Shame on him,indeed...
My brother who has mental health issues really likes this song.
edzepellin 1 week ago
Great! Thanks for this archive, I'm fan of Joaquim Murphy!
claudevesco 1 month ago
Great eyebrow control! Eat your heart out, Roger Moore!
NotlobBoy 3 months ago
aha thats my great grandpa catch me on facebook garycooley38@yahoo.com
he waz and still is the king of western swing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BONh3R 7 months ago
aha thats my great grandpa catch me on facebook garycooley38@yahoo.com
BONh3R 7 months ago
Things are now looking up.
TheCrimsonsGhosts 1 year ago
Nice soundie! Anyone know who the lead guitar guy is? He plays some nice harmony and fills with Joquin Murphy at about 1:10.
Swang on,
westurnswang 1 year ago
"Soundies" were videos or film clips where different bands or musical groups played popular tunes of the day. These machines could be found in bars or taverns like jukeboxes and offered selections for a quarter. Tex Williams who could be seen at the right of the girl vocalist also had his own band. He made soundies as well as some musical western shorts for Universal.
TheFrontrowkid 1 year ago
Your aunt is a living doll! Great pipes, too
rogerstill71 1 year ago
Very cool. And, it was nice jamming with you on Tuesday!
Thanks for turning me on to this.
FaustoBozza 1 year ago
@FaustoBozza
Thanks Fausto - playing w/ you was an absolute treat!
VoxWack 1 year ago
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badbrian1 is right. Your Aunt is Great!!! - She has all the looks & talent to be a Star.
..new video clip to me even though it's old. Mostly I have always known this song by Spade with Tex Williams on the vocals.
Great Video, Thanks for Sharing :)
MisterSlothfull 1 year ago
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MisterSlothfull 1 year ago
really cool and shes a great singer,
ivanmullan6000 1 year ago
Spade Cooley was tops...no matter what. Love how Tex Williams takes a backseat for the chirp. Tex is the guy standing to the left of the bass player. Used to him on vocals for this number. Thanks for putting this gem out there.
DaveRay71 1 year ago 2
It's actually her eyebrow that is doing the singing.
johnwalterm 1 year ago
Once again the incomparable Joaquin Murphey on lap steel
markie65 1 year ago
I love the song and the girl. Gotta love her left eyebrow, the way she makes it go up and down. She makes me go up. Nice song
zeak62 2 years ago
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"Gotta love her left eyebrow, the way she makes it go up and down"
--zeak62
Yes,, that's because God knows how to create people, known as the human race, of all colors, like in White, Black, Red, Yellow -- I hope you got it. if not,, then you need to start thinking about it.
TheCrimsonSkull 1 year ago
Spade was my cousin.
TheDreadweasel 2 years ago
Not up to me to judge the man. GREAT musician, and an incredible entertainer!
jpeanrkode 2 years ago
Yeah don't forget the sidemen who had nothing to do with that horrible murder. I think of them and the great music and good times people had dancing to them, not of Spade Cooley himself. He's not the whole story.
caroljm36 2 years ago
"A terrible tragedy from another time about which they know nothing"? The gruesome facts concerning this atrocity are a matter of public record; the trial was a huge deal at the time,with all particulars of the case reported on in detail by all contemporary media outlets. Read up on it and you'll have a hard time forgetting it. The music's grand,and I love these old "soundies",but as with Michael Jackson it's tough to forgive unspeakable acts committed by a beloved deceased entertainer. Sorry...
vonsmitty1313 2 years ago
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FUCK YOU AND YOUR WIFE!
ikebaga2 2 years ago
you aunt is great!!
badbrian1 2 years ago 5
Spade Cooley is really great. I like his work. Too bad some people desire to make negative comments re: a terrible tragedy from another time about which they know nothing.
Some people excuse the worst in their compatriots but will mercilessly jump on anyone else.
Spade Cooley was a great musician there's no doubt about it.
MichailZacho 2 years ago 6
@MichailZacho ..to MichailZacho - I agree with You. Celebrities are not much different than ordinary people. It's just that they are scrutinized a lot more. Every day on the news, I usually here of some senseless tragedy that never should have happened. Very emotionable us human beings.
I also am supportive of this man who gave us so much Great Music. His family tragedy notwithstanding, He was a Great Musician.
MisterSlothfull 1 year ago 2
@MichailZacho yeah he is but just because he's a great musician doesn't mean he's a great guy..he did kill his wife infront of his kid. That's sick.
Just because a person is famous doesnt mean they should get excuses for them...
TwistedSister09 1 year ago
@MichailZacho he kinda mercilessly jumped on his wife
jackbaronguy 3 months ago
They called Spade the "footstompin' king of western swing",and he went to prison for stomping his wife to death with his cowboy boots,in front of their teenage daughter,no less. Shame on him,indeed...
vonsmitty1313 2 years ago
cut yyour penus off
ikebaga2 2 years ago
Smokey is rhythm guitarist. Johnny Wise must be on lead guitar
hillbillyboy77 2 years ago
Joaquin Murphey on steel
ignatz18cu 2 years ago
the guitar player is Smokey Rogers.
Jlaw31705 2 years ago
That looks like a young Joe Maphis on lead guitar
wmayn94618 2 years ago
Thanks for posting this. It's great to see some Western Swing.
HrOtHar138 2 years ago 2