I've wondered why Carl and many other country singers didn't have more recognition. Sadly yet beautifully Carl and Pearl answered it for me in this haunting song.
So well constructed, it just flows like syrup off the sides of pancakes. I Googled them and I can't believe this # didn't chart better than it did, to me it sounds like it should have been a top 10 hit.
@@dannyc.jewell8788 You know considering what this song is about, no wonder it wasn't a bigger hit, it was probably sabotaged by the record company and also the radio stations. Now see where we are at, modern country music sounds like Aerosmith with a fiddle and steel guitar.
This single never made the charts but during these periods between 62 to 73 they simply remain true to their signature sound which is something it remain and many artists like them would rather stay true to their roots as did the Butlers.
I don't know if any song I've heard from these two that aren't a top ten in my mind. Sure miss this this type of real country music.. May they rest in peace.
I went to elementary school with Pete Drake's son, Johnny. I later played on the Opry with Jean Shepard for 18 years. Does anyone know who played drums on this session? Buddy Harman, maybe?
this made a huge difference in my life: I was a country dj. I realized it was right, that would only lead to 'broken dreams." Thanks to it, I got up off my rear and went in another direction.
@@richardpierce4334 on one of the major classic country internet groups I've argued that for a couple decades: nobody disagrees. CMHOF only wants artists who can sell tickets to see their show clothes, etc. A sure-fire way to get in is to have been an Officer of it, there's no room or interest in good people who believed in their work and lived it, and kept it country. Especially those who didn't have at least a Summer Replacement show on one of the major tv networks.
one more thought ... Carl cut about a year before Columbia refused to renew his contract. They were likely justified, he hadn't had a hit since Cross Over 6-7 years earlier. What I hear, what I put into Carl's voice, is the anger, bitterness, frustration, knowing what was very likely going to happen. Jimmy Day's 'claw-hammer' steel playing is equally vicious. Marty Stuart's cut is interesting, his drawl and the turn-around don't come close to the power and emotion I hear in Carl's sparse cut.
One of the greatest, true Country Music
I've wondered why Carl and many other country singers didn't have more recognition. Sadly yet beautifully Carl and Pearl answered it for me in this haunting song.
This is pure Classic Country at its best and finest!
We are proud to have preserved Carl and Pearl Butler's home in Franklin, TN.
So well constructed, it just flows like syrup off the sides of pancakes. I Googled them and I can't believe this # didn't chart better than it did, to me it sounds like it should have been a top 10 hit.
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@@dannyc.jewell8788 You know considering what this song is about, no wonder it wasn't a bigger hit, it was probably sabotaged by the record company and also the radio stations. Now see where we are at, modern country music sounds like Aerosmith with a fiddle and steel guitar.
It tells the real story of Nashville !!
I can never listen to this song only once.. i have to play it again
REAL COUNTRY MUSIC
This single never made the charts but during these periods between 62 to 73 they simply remain true to their signature sound which is something it remain and many artists like them would rather stay true to their roots as did the Butlers.
I don't know if any song I've heard from these two that aren't a top ten in my mind. Sure miss this this type of real country music.. May they rest in peace.
Loves Marty's version, but nothing will ever top this one.
Had the pleasure of seeing Carl & Pearl sing this one way back in the 60s Memorial Auditorium in Chattanooga TN. great concert .
My god what a great tear jerker. A very sad and true song. Mike
Now that's country!!!!!!
Had the pleasure of seeing Carl & Pearl do this one at the Memorial Coliseum in Chattanooga TN, Lots of truth in this oneThanks for uploading
Marty Stuart had a pretty good version on his show. But the song belongs to Carl & Pearl certainly. One of their best songs. mosrite60
mosrite60 I agree.
Marty DID cover this song very well. Thank God for youtube so the youngsters will know what country music really sounds like.
great song
Recorded 18 August 1969 Columbia Recording Studio, 804 16th Ave. South, Nashville, TN
2packs4sure this is the first time I have heard this song. Beautiful and true. I love tear jerkers and this is a good one. Mike
Pete Drake didn't have far to go to this session. I think Pete's studio "Petes Place" was 809 16th ave south.
I went to elementary school with Pete Drake's son, Johnny. I later played on the Opry with Jean Shepard for 18 years. Does anyone know who played drums on this session? Buddy Harman, maybe?
@@GreggHutchinsVideos Unfortunately there is no detailed session information on this that I'm aware of..
this made a huge difference in my life: I was a country dj. I realized it was right, that would only lead to 'broken dreams." Thanks to it, I got up off my rear and went in another direction.
put carl and pearl in the hall of fame or close it down.
@@richardpierce4334 What Nashville calls country music now is criminal.
@@richardpierce4334 on one of the major classic country internet groups I've argued that for a couple decades: nobody disagrees. CMHOF only wants artists who can sell tickets to see their show clothes, etc. A sure-fire way to get in is to have been an Officer of it, there's no room or interest in good people who believed in their work and lived it, and kept it country. Especially those who didn't have at least a Summer Replacement show on one of the major tv networks.
very nice - thanks
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Thanks!!
one more thought ... Carl cut about a year before Columbia refused to renew his contract. They were likely justified, he hadn't had a hit since Cross Over 6-7 years earlier. What I hear, what I put into Carl's voice, is the anger, bitterness, frustration, knowing what was very likely going to happen. Jimmy Day's 'claw-hammer' steel playing is equally vicious. Marty Stuart's cut is interesting, his drawl and the turn-around don't come close to the power and emotion I hear in Carl's sparse cut.
Buck trent
Very sorry, can't like this song any more than once.