Several of my family members and myself met Wilf on the streets of Carstairs and Calgary in the forties. He was always a fine gentleman and took time to talk to us even tho we were just kids.
I only shook his hand once but he sang on the alberta , BC rodeo circuit so i heard him perform each summer when he came to our rodeo . Wonderful sounding voice and of course his yodeling .
the variety theater in calgary had wilf on stage,vaudivill night back in the 40s, thats the firgt time i saw him, and still love his music, he passed away in 97
In the intro to The Fate of Ole Strawberry Roan Carter says, "Hey Hank! Throw another log on the campfire and I'll tell you the tale of ole strawberry roan."
Such a sweet song! He sings "I`m leaving this cold world behind.." Does it mean, that he is dying and he is asking her, never to fall in love or marry again, but to wait until they united in heaven? Very sad, but so beautiful.
amber1974a, This is a Jimmie Davis song recorded in 1935. One of the most popular songs of the period. So popular that Jimmie recorded about a half dozen answer songs to it. Tex Ritter also recorded it around that time. Wilf Carter does justice to the song more than Merle Haggard IMO.
going crazy trying to get the name of an old song I used to listen to as a kid in the 40s. If you can help pls email me at natejack2@hotmail.com. Here are the lyrics I remember: A little curly head treasure playing softly in the sand. When evening shadows start to linger For you then she starts to call. In my arms I rock her gently. It seems like I won't do at all.
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As a recordcollector in Sweden I never heard this man. A wonderful voice and god old countrymusic. Thank you WilfCarterFan.
Regards from Sweden
He was the definition of country music, 🇨🇦❤️😻 I grew up on his music!
Several of my family members and myself met Wilf on the streets of Carstairs and Calgary in the forties. He was always a fine gentleman and took time to talk to us even tho we were just kids.
I only shook his hand once but he sang on the alberta , BC rodeo circuit so i heard him perform each summer when he came to our rodeo . Wonderful sounding voice and of course his yodeling .
Very good song and singing
the variety theater in calgary had wilf on stage,vaudivill night back in the 40s, thats the firgt time i saw him, and still love his music, he passed away in 97
One of my childhood memories is Montana Slim yodelling ! Super !
love that song my dad used to sing that all the time,
I played Wilfs records as a kid
In the intro to The Fate of Ole Strawberry Roan Carter says, "Hey Hank! Throw another log on the campfire and I'll tell you the tale of ole strawberry roan."
MY ALL TIME FAVORITE SINGER
so love that song, Wilf does it so well Thanks
great stuff thanks
Such a sweet song! He sings "I`m leaving this cold world behind.." Does it mean, that he is dying and he is asking her, never to fall in love or marry again, but to wait until they united in heaven? Very sad, but so beautiful.
Yes. And even if there is no literal heaven, one can still remain loyal in death eternally forsaking all others.
Wilfs great so are Hank Snow and Jimmie Rodgers.Thanks for sharing.Keith,The Ct Ranger
Hey Hank!! Throw another log on the campfire and put the fate of ole strawberry roan up. That'd be right neighbourly of ya!!
Thank you for sharing this great voice!
5*****`S
so great
He and jimmy David can really sing this song
The greatest ever
I LOVE HIM
❤
amber1974a, This is a Jimmie Davis song recorded in 1935. One of the most popular songs of the period. So popular that Jimmie recorded about a half dozen answer songs to it. Tex Ritter also recorded it around that time.
Wilf Carter does justice to the song more than Merle Haggard IMO.
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going crazy trying to get the name of an old song I used to listen to as a kid in the 40s. If you can help pls email me at natejack2@hotmail.com. Here are the lyrics I remember:
A little curly head treasure playing softly in the sand.
When evening shadows start to linger
For you then she starts to call.
In my arms I rock her gently.
It seems like I won't do at all.