EDDY ARNOLD-ROCKING ALONE IN AN OLD ROCKING CHAIR.wmv

[musicmandon1]

I thought I'd listen to the master to try and get the words right before I do my version of this old gem. I knew he had done it, but am hearing it by him now for the first time. I've heard enough other versions to know I can do it well. He must have been really young when he did this one. For me, this is better than Bob Wills' version, and that's saying a mouthful. You have to get up early in the morning to do better than Bob Wills.

[oldtexasmusic]

@musicmandon1 Yes, he was in the first part of his career when he recorded this but I know not the year or album. Little Roy Wiggins is on the steel and IMO, his pure country songs were during that time. Eddy beat most all in the late 1940s. In fact, in 1948 he had the NUMBER 1 country song for the entire year but for a short span where Jimmy Wakely had a song at number 1.Bob Wills was very active during the 1940s.

[potluck42]

BE ASSURED HOW YOU TREAT YOUR PARENTS IS HOW YOUR CHILDREN WILL TREAT YOU

[oldtexasmusic]

@potluck42 It is all in God's hands. 

[DixielandBaker]

a long time ago back in the late 40s early 50s my older brother would take me to see eddy arnold at the medowbrook on RT.23 in cedargrove nj. back then country music was verry big here. we had WAAT radio station in newark with don larken as the DJ. the show was called the HOME TOWN FROLIC. we got nothing now. thank GOD for XMRADIO like the roadhouse now called willies roadhouse on XM56.

[oldtexasmusic]

@DixielandBaker Thanks for the interesting history. When you think about it, with the so called talent in Nashville today, we don't even have a Grand Ole Opry anymore.

[pattykake19]

That's very true, because some people don't teach their children to respect their elders; Like when we were growing up. I love talking to old people. Of course, I'm no spring chicken myself, anymore. Ha/ha. Thanks alot. Good work.

[pattykake19]

A beautiful song, and sad but true for many elderly people. People need to try to take more care of our elderly. We'll be old someday. Thanks for posting.

[oldtexasmusic]

@pattykake19 Seems like there is less concern for the grannies now than there was back a few years, like when this song was recorded.

[m4ffe]

I'm mostly into 80's music but now and then it's great to listen to these oldies. Thumbs up to this!

[oldtexasmusic]

@m4ffe Glad you found this one to be to your liking.

[reiziger63]

A great Oldie,thanks Marcus.

God bless,

Jean.

[oldtexasmusic]

@reiziger63 Jean, seems that those that post music, record music and play music in this day and time, try to avoid songs about Mom and Pop and the close family ties. I think that is a shame.

Marcus

[OldTimeVoice]

I love this one.one i use to sing.... Thank you marc 5stars.......Colin

[oldtexasmusic]

@OldTimeVoice Colin, it would be nice to hear a version by you again. Thanks for the stars.

[bigdogmaniac72]

I guess this thing ate my comment. I love this beautiful song. thanks Marcus

[oldtexasmusic]

@bigdogmaniac72 Annie, I have had NOTHING but trouble with You Tube since I have came back on. I can't even get my playlists in order and often I will type commnts/ answers and they disappear.

[bigdogmaniac72]

Beautiful and sad. Thanks Marcus

[geena6]

One of my favourite olies Marc, what a story this song tells.

Thankyou for posting & enjoyed hearing the song again.

[oldtexasmusic]

@geena6 Georgia, glad you enjoy the song.Happy listening.

[weeyin1155]

One of my old favourites Marcus. A lovely treat my friend. This deserves another special package. Have a blessed day...Jan (and Susan) ♥

[oldtexasmusic]

@weeyin1155 Jan, most of us have seen visions just as is described in this song and that makes it more appealing to us. Sure glad to get the package.

Marcus

[BABSINUK]

Hi,yes Mum's are Angels.,unconditional love.

Eddy Arnold wearing his best singing hat.

Definitely superior to anything that passes and poses as Country Music today.

That steel guitar is musical ecstasy.

Thanks for posting.

[oldtexasmusic]

@BABSINUK Barbara, too bad that the world has lost the total concept of this song and the story is so prevalent today. The story can be applied, not only to mothers, but to ALL that are less fortunate.

[jtls8]

One of my favorites! Thank you Marcus!

5*****

[oldtexasmusic]

@jtls8 James, one of mine too. I'm not surprised. LOLL!!!

[stewballmax3]

Hello

Pardner...

These vintage chestnuts that you offer us here are superior to anything that passes as music today.

Thanks,

Stewball

[oldtexasmusic]

@stewballmax3 Max, I agree with you but I'm biased !!! LOLL!!! Thanks for the comment, my friend.

[CountryWesternGal]

Beautiful Tune :)

Thanx For Sharing

Two Thumb's Up

~Love Patricia~

[oldtexasmusic]

@CountryWesternGal You don't see many songs about mothers today, do you? Thanks, Patricia. Happy listening. Roy Wiggins can sure play that steel, can't he?

Marcus

[CountryWesternGal]

@oldtexasmusic Ya He Can My Friend I Just Love This Tune :)

[oldtexasmusic]

@CountryWesternGal You and I sure do.

Your Friend,

Marcus

[oldtexasmusic]

@CountryWesternGal Certainly stirs some memories of when I was a growning boy.

Your Friend,

Marcus