A post to mark the passing earlier today of Kitty Wells, one of the first successful female artist in Country Music. I have include clips of her singing in two previous post, once on 9/27/2011 when her husband, Johnnie Wright, died, and in a post devoted just to her on 10/13/2010. Here is one more of her singing "Amigo's Guitar".
Showing posts with label Kitty Wells. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kitty Wells. Show all posts
Monday, July 16, 2012
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Johnnie Wright (1914-2011)
A post to mark the passing, at 97, of Johnnie Wright. He was a country music performer, big in the 1950's and 60's, both as a solo singer, and as half of the Johnny & Jack duo. He also frequently performed with his wife of over 70 years, Kitty Wells.
Two songs, "Move It On Over" and "Down South in New Orleans" from the film Second Fiddle to a Steel Guitar. This film is worth seeing for good music, and totally outrageous outfits.
"I Get So Lonely" - performing with Jack Anglin as Johnny & Jack
There are a couple songs on this clip, but Johnnie performs "Is Love Worth All the Heartache" with his wife, Kitty Wells, at the beginning of the clip.
Two songs, "Move It On Over" and "Down South in New Orleans" from the film Second Fiddle to a Steel Guitar. This film is worth seeing for good music, and totally outrageous outfits.
"I Get So Lonely" - performing with Jack Anglin as Johnny & Jack
There are a couple songs on this clip, but Johnnie performs "Is Love Worth All the Heartache" with his wife, Kitty Wells, at the beginning of the clip.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Kitty Wells
This post was prompted by NPR's 50 Great Voices Series. This this week's segment was on Kitty Wells.
She is now 91 years old, and no longer performs in public, but she had a career that lasted several decades, and was one of the first women to make it big in country music. She had an unadorned signing style that she always remained true to, no matter what the fashion was.
Here is her monster hit, "It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels"
"A Woman Half My Age"
"Making Believe"
If you like this, try these previous posts:
She is now 91 years old, and no longer performs in public, but she had a career that lasted several decades, and was one of the first women to make it big in country music. She had an unadorned signing style that she always remained true to, no matter what the fashion was.
Here is her monster hit, "It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels"
"A Woman Half My Age"
"Making Believe"
If you like this, try these previous posts:
Iris Dement - August 5, 2010
Emmylou Harris - April 5, 2010
Hank Williams - April 19, 2010
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