Pioneers of Country Live!

Pioneers of Country July 4th, 2012 Hank Williams starts things off with "Jambalaya (On the Bayou)" is a song written and recorded by Hank and was first released in July 1952. Dave's opening monologue then Allen Frizzell does a tribute to his older brother, Lefty. Next, Written and recorded solely by Loretta Lynn, “Coal Miner’s Daughter” was originally released in 1970. It reached number one on the Billboard country charts. Dave is a bit laid back today, and focuses mostly on the music of the pioneers. Hawkshaw Hawkins sings “Lonesome 77203”. Dave pays tribute to Andy Griffith who passed away the day before. “The Fishin' Hole” performed by Andy himself. "Girl on the Billboard" is a 1965 single released by American country music singer Del Reeves which we hear now. Dave speaks about Del Reeves awesome impersonations of other country artists.  "All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down" by Canadian Country Singer Ladd Dunham.  Big Mamou by Jimmy C. Newman is next. Dave talks about seeing Jimmy at The Grand Ole Opry several years ago. That's the first 30 minutes, There's almost one hour to go. We hope you enjoy! Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page. Or as of 2026, you can E-mail us at [email protected]. You can now follow Pioneers of Country on Spotify!

Pioneers of Country July 4th, 2011 We start with Eddy Arnold – Anytime. Dave's opening monologue and he is in rare form today! Theme opening (when we used to have a theme song). Next musical selection is a great summer seasonal tune, "Take Me Out to the Ball Game” more from Dave.  “Tennessee Waltz" is a popular country music song with lyrics by Redd Stewart and music by Pee Wee King which we hear now.  A very appropriate song now, "Rednecks, White Socks and Blue Ribbon Beer" is a song by American country music artist Johnny Russell. Dave promises to tell a story about Johnny Russell after the song. Dave tells the story of how his wife shook Johnny's hand as he was performing. She took this photo just prior to shaking his hand. Kirby Hill by Hayseed Dixie is next. That's the first half hour. There's over Two hours remaining of great country music.  Dave states that at the top of the hour another Top Ten Playlist will be presented. Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page. Or as of 2026, you can E-mail us at [email protected]. You can now follow Pioneers of Country on Spotify!

Pioneers of Country June 21 and 22, 2014 On 6/21/14 and 6/22 2014 we did an abbreviated broadcast on both Saturday and Sunday. Here is a combination of both those broadcasts. Some real rare country tunes you may never have heard before. Listen for: Hawkshaw Hawkins (December 22, 1921 – March 5, 1963) ; George Jones; Johnny Preston -  Running Bear; Lefty Frizzell - Give Me More More Of Your Kisses; “A Headache Tomorrow (Or a Heartache Tonight)" is a song written by Chick Rains, and recorded by American country music artist Mickey Gilley. Moe Bandy - Barstool Mountain; "Crazy" is a song written by Willie Nelson and popularized by country singer Patsy Cline in 1961. And many, many more! In addition, Dave comments on Randy Travis' recent health issues and make the “prediction” that Randy Travis will someday be in the Country Music Hall of Fame. That prediction became a reality for Randy in 2016.  Special note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or the Facebook web pages. Or as of 2026, you can E-mail us at [email protected]. You can now follow Pioneers of Country wherever your favorite podcasts are found.

Pioneers of Country June 8, 2013 We begin with “Saturday Satan, Sunday Saint” by Ernest Tubb.  The next duo is what we believe to be the most overlooked for membership into The Country Music Hall of Fame - Father-Daughter duo The Kendalls performing Don't Let Me Cross Over. Dave gives a brief bio of the duo.  Dave promises to break out the big guns today, and he doesn't disappoint. Roy Acuff - Wabash Cannon Ball. The "Tennessee Waltz", a popular country music song with lyrics by Redd Stewart and music by Pee Wee King is next. Walkin' After Midnight by Patsy Cline is next. Ladd Dunham is next from his album “In the Country” and Sea Cruise. Dave love's those “greaser” songs from the late 1950's, so he breaks format and plays The Dovells and “The Bristol Stomp” from 1961. Dave reads an E-mail from a new listener who wants to hear L.A. International Airport by Susan Raye. Dave says he will play it in a moment but first "I Don't Think She's In Love Anymore" by Charley Pride. Loretta Lynn "You're Lookin' At Country" is next. That's the first 30 minutes. There's 80 more minutes to go of great Country Music. They were forgotten by The Country Music Industry, Country Radio, and even The Grand Ole Opry – Pioneers of Country proudly remember those artists, and the music they made popular. Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page. You can now follow Pioneers of Country on Spotify! Or as of 2026, you can E-mail us at [email protected].

Cybershortwave June 6, 2004 This broadcast was prior to our country music format. The format consisted of Old Time Radio and music from the Golden Age of Radio, but country music always found a way into the program. Dave opens the show with comments and schedule information. Bing Crosby starts it off, Swinging on a Star followed by Dean Martin and Nat King Cole. Not wasting any time, Dave unloads some country music with a Buck Owens tune, Open Up your Heart. Desi Arnaz sings a tune next, then Frank Sinatra sings a favorite. A Doctor Demento favorite is next, Abdul Abulbul Amir by Frank Crumit. Dave speaks about some old time radio shows. Mickey Katz is next. Hank Williams is next, “Kaw-Liga”.  That's the first 45 minutes, there's 75 minutes to go. Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page. Or as of 2026, you can E-mail us at [email protected]. You can now follow Pioneers of Country on Spotify!

Pioneers of Country May 30, 2011 Let's flashback 15 years ago! Lots of great memories here during our Memorial Day broadcast from 2011. Over Three hours of Pioneers of country! We begin with "Hot Rod Lincoln" a song by American singer-songwriter Charlie Ryan, first released in 1955. It was written as an answer song to Arkie Shibley's 1950 hit "Hot Rod Race" (US No. 29). Dave opens the show and greets listeners. Dave promises to “keep it country” today. Dave states that at the top of the hour he will be counting down the top ten songs of the week that listeners voted for. Dave dates the show and mentions that it's memorial day.  Taps is a bugle call sounded to signal "lights out" at the end of a military day, and during patriotic memorial ceremonies and military funerals conducted by the United States Armed Forces. Dave says its baseball season! Daddy Played First Base a Song by Homer and Jethro from 1972. Misty is the twelfth studio album by Ray Stevens as well as being his seventh and final for Barnaby Records. It was released in 1975. Next is "Too Gone Too Long" a song written by Gene Pistilli, and recorded by American country music artist Randy Travis. It was released in November 1987 as the third single from his album Always & Forever. Dave gives a brief biography about Tammy Wynette and plays the song Apartment Number 9. Then Dave plays Tammy and George's daughter, Georgette Jones. That's the first 30 minutes, there is still 155 minutes remaining on this 3 hour broadcast. Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page. You can now follow Pioneers of Country on Spotify!

Pioneers of Country May 28, 2011 We begin with "16th Avenue" a song written by Thom Schuyler, and recorded by American country music artist Lacy J. Dalton. The song slowly fades out, and after about 6 seconds of the dreaded “dead air” (Dave must have been distracted for some reason) we hear "She Thinks I Still Care" by George Jones. We then hear "I'm My Own Grandpa" a novelty song written by Dwight Latham and Moe Jaffe, performed by Lonzo and Oscar. "Any Time" is a Tin Pan Alley song written by Herbert "Happy" Lawson. The song was published in 1921 and first recorded by Emmett Miller for OKeh Records in 1924. It became associated with Country music when Eddy Arnold rescued it from obscurity in 1948, topping the Billboard Juke Box Folk Records Chart for nine weeks. This was a warm-up broadcast begun about 10 minutes before the start of the show. Dave rolls out the theme song. He then explains the Memorial Day broadcast schedule. Dave talks grilling baby back ribs. We now hear “Ballad of the Green Berets” a 1966 song about US Special Forces, written and performed by Staff Sergeant Barry Sadler, a veteran of the Vietnam War. Today Dave plans to do a “Tragedies in Country Music” theme show. We now hear The "Tennessee Waltz", a popular country music song with lyrics by Redd Stewart and music by Pee Wee King written in 1946 and first released in January 1948. A picture of Marty Robbins' race car while visiting Nashville several years ago. There's 45 more minutes of great country music to follow. They were forgotten by The Country Music Industry, Country Radio, and even The Grand Ole Opry – Pioneers of Country proudly remember those artists, and the music they made popular. Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page. You can now follow Pioneers of Country on Spotify!

The History of Country Music (Pt 20) Lynn Anderson Waylon Jennings (Pt 1)

The Merle Haggard Story (Pt 20) Pioneers of Country welcomes you to “The Merle Haggard Story” - a syndicated program originally broadcast in early 1985, including many interviews. PLAYLIST: It's All in the Game Let's Chase Each Other Around the Room Merle Haggard passed away on April 6, 2016. Not long after Live 365 went out of business, so we never got to do a proper tribute broadcast. That is until now. During the COVID Pandemic of 2020 and 2021, I got the chance to travel to a place close to home – my attic! Up there I found a treasure trove of recordings that I had forgotten about. Among them was this several part syndicated broadcast titled “The Merle Haggard Story”. I thought it would be a great tribute to “The Hag” if we rebroadcast this part of Merle's beginnings, and continuing to his mid career popularity.

Cybershorwave May 23, 2004 Dave's pre-show comments about Three (3) minutes until show time. Show open and Dave's opening comments.  This was before our full time Pioneers of Country format, so there's a lot of old time music that's not exactly country music. But if you stay, you'll hear Merle Haggard, Eddy Arnold, and George Jones.  A special three (3) hour show. Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page. Or as of 2026, you can E-mail us at [email protected]. You can now follow Pioneers of Country on Spotify!

Cybershortwave May 9, 2004 Wow 22 years ago! Seems like it was just yesterday. This was before our full time Pioneers of Country format, but don't let that fool you. Plenty of country music will be presented on today's broadcast. This was during our Golden Age OTR format, so there are many tunes from the golden age of radio. Dave plays some audio clips from the Old Time Radio days. Plus a comedy skit from our show. And of course a polka or two. Did I mention country music? The second hour consists of Johnny Cash, plus a short tribute to Dave Kirby (Not Me!) Same name. He was a country music writer and performer. Dave mentions Dave Kirby's obituary that he read in the newspaper. Dave plays “Is anybody going to San Antone” written and performed by Dave Kirby.  Tom T. Hall and performs "The Year That Clayton Delaney Died". Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page. You can now follow Pioneers of Country on Spotify!

Pioneers of Country May 11, 2013 Happy Canada Day! Canada Day, formerly known as Dominion Day, is the national day of Canada. A federal statutory holiday, it celebrates the anniversary of Canadian Confederation which occurred on July 1, 1867, with the passing of the British North America Act, 1867, when the three separate colonies of the United Canadas, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick were united into a single dominion within the British Empire called Canada. Dave always says “you don't have to hail from the South to enjoy and play country music”. A great example is the Canadian love of country music.  One of the great patriots of Canada is Stompin' Tom Connors. So, it is a perfect time to replay our “Tribute to Stompin' Tom” from 2013 when he passed away. Pioneers of Country remembers Stompin’ Tom Connors. Thomas Charles “Stompin' Tom” Connors, OC (February 9, 1936 – March 6, 2013) was one of Canada's most prolific and well-known country and folk singer-songwriters. Focusing his career exclusively on his native Canada, Connors is credited with writing more than 300 songs and has released four dozen albums, with total sales of nearly 4 million copies. Connors died at age 77 in his home in Ballinafad, Ontario on March 6, 2013 of renal failure. They were forgotten by The Country Music Industry, Country Radio, and even The Grand Ole Opry – Pioneers of Country proudly remember those artists, and the music they made popular. Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page. You can now follow Pioneers of Country on Spotify!

Pioneers of Country April 17, 2011 Some warm-up tunes a few minutes until show time. Two more bottles of wine – Martina McBride. Country Kisses - Sheb Wooley. Jim Reeves – Mexican Joe. It's show time – Theme song. Dave's opening monologue. We'll be counting down the top 10 songs at the top of the hour. Dave “runs the chat room”. "There's a New Moon Over My Shoulder" is a 1944 song written by Jimmie Davis. We hear it now. Listen next to “Is the Grass Any Bluer (On the Other Side)” performing live by Rhonda Vincent. Dave jokingly states the next song is the story of his life “Hank Williams, You Wrote My Life” by Moe Bandy released in 1976. Dave gives a brief “Today in Country Music History”. T.G. Sheppard "Only One You" is next. That's the first 30 minutes of this Three (3) hour special broadcast. There's a lot more to follow. Some great country music from our broadcast. Includes our top ten songs for the week, and a special announcement on the passing of Grand Ole Opry Star, Mel McDaniel. And a lot more! And a birthday wish to Dave's wife, Susan. Sto Lat! - May you live a hundred years. Often sung at birthdays and name days in Poland much like the "Happy Birthday" song in the United States. Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page. You can now follow Pioneers of Country wherever your favorite podcasts are found.

Pioneers of Country April 27, 2013 A Tribute to George Jones (September 12, 1931 – April 26, 2013). This is our George Jones Tribute Show. Broadcast the day after Jones passed away. The picture you see is the actual stubs from the concert we attended in 1984. Of course I kept them! They were forgotten by The Country Music Industry, Country Radio, and even The Grand Ole Opry – Pioneers of Country proudly remember those artists, and the music they made popular. Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page. You can now follow Pioneers of Country on Spotify!

Golden Age OTR March 27, 2005  This is the first time we are replaying this broadcast since its original air date, 21 years ago. Easter Sunday 2005 with Dave's wife Susan. Before we were in our full country music format. However we always included country music even then. Dave runs the chat room. We begin with Al Jolson – Easter Parade. Next is “PFFFT” you were gone by Buck Owens and the Hee Haw cast.  Susan makes her appearance. The speak of their Easter Sunday plans. Dave plays a song by Duke Ellington and asks listeners to guess who was the vocalist on the song. Dave discloses the singer after the song. More banter between Dave, Susan and listeners. Dave has some fun playing various polka songs. Another hour and a half to go. Please enjoy. Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page. You can now follow Pioneers of Country on Spotify!

Pioneers of Country Live! March 29th, 2014 This is a replay of our Live broadcast on March 29, 2014.  Two hours of some great county music pioneers.  Dave asks listeners to guess what time he woke up this morning? Then tongue in cheek, he plays Faron Young and “Four in the Morning”. Throughout the show Dave gives some recent Country Music News. Dave talks about The Grand Ole Opry’s schedule of performers tonight, March 29, 2014. He also gives a rundown of artists who appeared on The Opry 40 years ago March 30, 1974.  Dave talks about Randy Travis’ first public appearance since his stroke last year. He was in the audience for his friend, Neil McCoy who was performing. Dave then goes into great detail over several breaks regarding the soon to be announced 2014 Country Music Hall of Fame Inductees. Who should be inducted? Dave talks at length about this topic.  Dave gives shout-outs to Ladd and Daphne, Six String Stu, and Tom Steiner who checked in via the Internet. Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page. You can now follow Pioneers of Country on Spotify!

Pioneers of Country March 26, 2011 We begin in mid-song with "Turn the World Around" a song written by Ben Peters and was recorded as a 1967 single by Eddy Arnold. The single was Eddy Arnold's ninety-seventh release on the country chart. "Turn the World Around" would reach the number one spot on the country charts for one week and spend a total of fourteen weeks on the charts. Next is Pick Me Up on Your Way Down by Charlie Walker, followed by "Crazy Arms" an American country song which was a career-making hit for Ray Price. The song, released in May 1956, went on to become a number 1 country hit that year, establishing Price's sound, and redefining honky-tonk music. It was Price's first No. 1 hit. Dave opens the program with a few gremlins present.  Franklin Delano Reeves (July 14, 1932 – January 1, 2007) was an American country music singer, best known for his "girl-watching" novelty songs of the 1960. This time we hear “A Dime at a Time”. Show opening Theme “Being on the Radio with you”. Dave says this is rare evening broadcast. Dave plays Marion Lush - “Hey Hey Cavalier” for his wife Susan. Next is "Big City" a song recorded by American country music singer Merle Haggard backed by The Strangers. Co-written by Haggard and Dean Holloway, the song was released in January 1982 as the second single and title track from his album Big City. In April, the song was his 27th number-one single on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. Listen next to “Tele-Vee-Shun” by Stan Freberg followed by “Drinkin' rum and Coca-Cola – The Andrew Sisters.  Bobby Darin – “Mack The Knife” followed  by The Geezinslaws - Somewhere Over the Rainbow. That's the first 30 minutes, there's 84 minutes to go! Listen for “The Great Polka Caper” a skit we did with several listeners participating. Note: The show ends abruptly during  “Don't Go Near the Indians”  by Rex Allen. Sorry for that (probably internet gremlins again). They were forgotten by The Country Music Industry, Country Radio, and even The Grand Ole Opry – Pioneers of Country proudly remember those artists, and the music they made popular. Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page. You can now follow Pioneers of Country on Spotify!

Cybershortwave March 18, 2001 Twenty five (25) years ago today! Enjoy the beginnings of this netcast. Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page. You can now follow Pioneers of Country on Spotify!

Cybershortwave March 17, 2002 Dave goes way back into the archives for this St. Patrick's Day show. Highlighting everything Irish. After the intro, we get things started with The Irish Rovers. A clip about forces that are trying to shut down small internet broadcasters.  When Irish Eyes Are Smiling is next. Dave says hello to listeners that are in the chat room today. Next is Anthony James "Lonnie" Donegan MBE (29 April 1931 – 3 November 2002) was a British skiffle singer, songwriter and musician, referred to as the "King of Skiffle", who influenced 1960s British pop and rock musicians.  Whiskey On a Sunday by The Irish Rovers is next. Dave's wife Susan is next with some out takes of a promo she did in the past. That's the first 35 minutes, there's 90 more minutes of Irish music to come. Special Note: Most of the E-Mail, chat room, and web sites mentioned no longer exist. Your best bet to keep in contact with Pioneers Of Country is on Pod-O-Matic or on our Facebook Page. You can now follow Pioneers of Country on Spotify!

The History of Country Music (Pt 19)   Charlie Pride (Pt 2) Glen Campbell

The Merle Haggard Story (Pt 19) Pioneers of Country welcomes you to “The Merle Haggard Story” - a syndicated program originally broadcast in early 1985, including many interviews. PLAYLIST: Someday When Things Are Good What Am I Gonna Do (With The Rest Of My Life) Merle Haggard passed away on April 6, 2016. Not long after Live 365 went out of business, so we never got to do a proper tribute broadcast. That is until now. During the COVID Pandemic of 2020 and 2021, I got the chance to travel to a place close to home – my attic! Up there I found a treasure trove of recordings that I had forgotten about. Among them was this several part syndicated broadcast titled “The Merle Haggard Story”. I thought it would be a great tribute to “The Hag” if we rebroadcast this part of Merle's beginnings, and continuing to his mid career popularity.