On a spring day in 1956,me and a pal rode our bikes to the nearest record shop. He bought Happy Whistler on 78. I wanted Perkins's Blue Suede Shoes on 45,so had to order it. Next time I went to my pals,he played me the B side,which I loved,but never owned....but NEVER forgot! (He did)...now I've got it,sounding as good as then!
I love this song, I have it By Jim Reeves, and Ricky Nelson, both beautiful renditions.....Written by one of the greatest songwriters ever born, Don Robertson..
I have loved this song for years I used to have the 78 of it on which her husband played a n instrumental on the organ called The Happy Whistler.I think she is one of the singing trio of The Dinning Sisters and this was her only solo record.
@MrCuckooclock And thank you for your comment--I'm glad to make the song available for you again. I might post a slightly-better quality version in a couple of weeks.
comofan100 loved this record way back in the mid fifties,where they played it while we where working at Rowntree's chocolate factory in York,It's much better than the laterJim Reeves's version.
@Comofan100 I agree entirely--Reeves version is nice, but Dinning's has more far more emotion and soul. Thanks for your comment--I didn't know this record was played in places like chocolate factories!
comofan100 loved this record way back in the fifties, when they played it while working at Rowntree's in York. it is a better version of the late great Jim Reeves Who brought it out in the earky sixties ( I think).
comofan100 loved this record way back in the fifties, when they played it while working at Rowntree's in York. it is a better version of the late great Jim Reeves Who brought it out in the early sixties ( I think).
Lovely song for ever
On a spring day in 1956,me and a pal rode our bikes to the nearest record shop. He bought Happy Whistler on 78. I wanted Perkins's Blue Suede Shoes on 45,so had to order it. Next time I went to my pals,he played me the B side,which I loved,but never owned....but NEVER forgot! (He did)...now I've got it,sounding as good as then!
This is the best version of this song.
I love this song, I have it By Jim Reeves, and Ricky Nelson, both beautiful renditions.....Written by one of the greatest songwriters ever born, Don Robertson..
This was my mammy's party song, so many memories, thank you :)
Your ' Mammys '? '. Are you that big fat black woman on Gone With The Wind?
I have loved this song for years I used to have the 78 of it on which her husband played a n instrumental on the organ called The Happy Whistler.I think she is one of the singing trio of The Dinning Sisters and this was her only solo record.
The Organ adds an almost Gospel touch.
Beautiful!
Angelic.
@MrCuckooclock And thank you for your comment--I'm glad to make the song available for you again. I might post a slightly-better quality version in a couple of weeks.
@billboy508
IIRC, you're right on all three counts. It's a real pity she didn't enjoy more success--she had a warm and powerful voice.
Perfect pitch.
Lou Dinning (29 September 1920 - April 28 2000) ... Don Robertson (5 December 1922 - March 16 2015)
+Johnnralph I didn't know Don Robertson passed away last year. He was a great songwriter and I hope he enjoyed his old age.
@VoDKaDEANO89
I fully agree!
comofan100
loved this record way back in the mid fifties,where they played it while we where working at Rowntree's chocolate factory in York,It's much better than the laterJim Reeves's version.
@Comofan100
I agree entirely--Reeves version is nice, but Dinning's has more far more emotion and soul. Thanks for your comment--I didn't know this record was played in places like chocolate factories!
comofan100
loved this record way back in the fifties, when they played it while working at Rowntree's in York.
it is a better version of the late great Jim Reeves Who brought it out in the earky sixties ( I think).
comofan100
loved this record way back in the fifties, when they played it while working at Rowntree's in York.
it is a better version of the late great Jim Reeves Who brought it out in the early sixties ( I think).