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Saturday, October 6, 2012
Saturday music: Eddy Arnold
Eddy Arnold's signature song, "Cattle Call," from a 1956 telecast. Originally written and recorded in 1934 by American songwriter and musician Ted Owens.
You can't go wrong with Eddy Arnold. You put a lump in my throat with this one, Ron. Arnold was a favorite of my folks so I've been listening to "Cattle Call" and others all my life. He didn't need pyro or whirling lights or to soar across the stage on a wire --- he could simply stand and sing as strong and pure as anyone who ever gave voice to a melody ... The duet with Leann Rimes that follows the original clip you have featured is absolutely lovely. Thanks for the memories.
You can't go wrong with Eddy Arnold.
ReplyDeleteYou put a lump in my throat with this one, Ron. Arnold was a favorite of my folks so I've been listening to "Cattle Call" and others all my life.
He didn't need pyro or whirling lights or to soar across the stage on a wire --- he could simply stand and sing as strong and pure as anyone who ever gave voice to a melody ... The duet with Leann Rimes that follows the original clip you have featured is absolutely lovely. Thanks for the memories.