When I was about 5 or so, living in Tulsa, we went to Cains Ball Room to pick up my Aunt, a dance instructor. We were able to sit in on one of Bob Will's jam sessions and in a rest period, Tommy Duncan spotted my sister and I watching and called us up. He held us on his knees and talked to us a while, the conversation long forgotten, but he gave each of us a silver dollar. I still have mine. My nephew's wife is related to Tommy's widow and related the story to her. It was typical of Tommy.
Tommy Duncan was very obviously a very talented singer and a staple of the Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys sound. So was Leon Raush who came to Bob later. They also remind me of the singing Governor Jimmy Davis.
I agree, tommy Duncan is the epitome of western swing singers, polished, slick and perfect lyrical timing. swing music was very sofisticated, and not easy to pla yor sing, they justmade it seem that way, a true master.
I'm from Israel and I love Tommy Duncan....for 7 years. Sorry he died so young.....he has great voice. One of the greatest in USA . I'm fond of western musuc (classic) more than 30 yeras , from the time of "on the Road again" with 4 great singers.
Thank Goodness... another group that learned to use the accordion.... lol..I have been playing and teaching accordion for 50 years PLUS some... and I love hearing it in these recordings... Leonard
Check out that double neck guitar Joe Maphis plays, with his name inlaid on the fretboard. Per wikipedia, "He was known for his use of a double-neck Mosrite guitar, specially built for him by Semie Moseley, which was a boon to Moseley's fledgling career as a guitar builder. "
To give you a little more information on "The Southern Belles". Teena is my mother, and she is now living in Ashton, Idaho. Aunt Nelda is in Seattle, Washington. Mother also wrote songs. I would really be interested in anyone who may have any of their performances on Town Hall Party. At 81 and 80, both of them can still harmonize beautifully. Thanks, Lynda Trawick 2009
I would love to hear "The Southern Belles" with Nelda (Sunny Bingo) & Teena Fairchild(Bingo?) do thier act. I understand they were regulars on the Town Hall Party in the 50s and I would really love to hear any performance they might have done! Sunny is the greatest Yodeler and bass player! She also is a very talented song writer and I remember her telling me she was a friend with Merle Travis who helped her sell her songs in Nashville. Her most famous was 20 Flight Rock. Thanks Peace&Love2008
Ejdiii, Swing is easy to play if you feel it. If you are wedded to the beat, or can only play what's on paper, yes, it's difficult. But if you and the beat can have an open relationship (without straying too far), swing is a piece of cake. If you feel it
You wouldn't dare say that to Glynn Duncan's face, he'd wap you with his cane and leave a knot big enough to need a seperate haircut. Grandpa Glynn is 91 years old and sharp as ever. If he says you're lyin' than you're lyin', or badly misinformed.
The only thing I do not like here is the accordion, but otherwise a fine performance by the band AND of course featuring the legendary Texas Playboy.......... Tommy Duncan.🎻🎸
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When I was about 5 or so, living in Tulsa, we went to Cains Ball Room to pick up my Aunt, a dance instructor. We were able to sit in on one of Bob Will's jam sessions and in a rest period, Tommy Duncan spotted my sister and I watching and called us up. He held us on his knees and talked to us a while, the conversation long forgotten, but he gave each of us a silver dollar. I still have mine. My nephew's wife is related to Tommy's widow and related the story to her. It was typical of Tommy.
Is it just me or is Tommy one of the best singers of any kinda music, EVER?
david cunningham 8
The king, i never met him but he’s my grandpa “greats” of course
He was great
I agree Tommy was a great singer. Wish I had found him years ago when I was young in the 1950s
Tommy Duncan was very obviously a very talented singer and a staple of the Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys sound. So was Leon Raush who came to Bob later. They also remind me of the singing Governor Jimmy Davis.
I agree, tommy Duncan is the epitome of western swing singers, polished, slick and perfect lyrical timing. swing music was very sofisticated, and not easy to pla yor sing, they justmade it seem that way, a true master.
Best song about getting over a break up that I can think of.
The best lead singer Bob Wills ever had!
Tommy Duncan was one of the best country/western swing singers of all time.
Floyd Tillman was a cowriter of this song and had a great and very popular rendition!
He should be in the Hall of Fame in Nashville
sure love Tommy Duncan music, he looks much like a great uncle of mine and was my grandfathers favorite when with Bob Wills
A record came out awhile back - Bob Wills & Tommy Duncan - "Together again". It's great.
So this is the voice I heard so much as a kid and couldn't remember the name. I sure will now. He was wonderful. Five hundred stars. *
Naomi
Tommy Duncan: Pure-honest-good.
This is by far True American music!
Rudi Herold It's a shame American culture is dying more and more each decade.
Pure Texas Music
I can sure see how Merle was influenced by Tommy. Great stuff!
Doing very well. Flying out to see him in a couple months.
I'm from Israel and I love Tommy Duncan....for 7 years. Sorry he died so young.....he has great voice. One of the greatest in USA .
I'm fond of western musuc (classic) more than 30 yeras , from the time of "on the Road again" with 4 great singers.
Great to see this.... real and honest music... thanks
I only learned of Tommy a few years ago. I really like him. Thanks very much for putting up this video.
This is best version I've heard...
Died alone in a sad motel room of a heart attack. Tommy you deserved so much better
Tommy Duncan is my great uncle
He’s my grandmas great uncle
Thank Goodness... another group that learned to use the accordion.... lol..I have been playing and teaching accordion for 50 years PLUS some... and I love hearing it in these recordings... Leonard
Had a GREAT time yesterday in Hillsboro TX!
My friend's older brother Tommy Duncan, "The Hillbilly Bing Crosby"
Tommy sounds better here than ever.
That's correct
That's Joe Maphis (I hope I spelled that right) on the two-necked guitar. He and Larry Collins got the first two ever made.
I took it that they shared the same guitar.on Ranch Party .
Yes, Tommy Duncan, Moon Mullican, Milton Brown and Floyd Tillman (who wrote this song) are the best Western Swing vocalists of the 1930s-1940s era.
Check out that double neck guitar Joe Maphis plays, with his name inlaid on the fretboard. Per wikipedia, "He was known for his use of a double-neck Mosrite guitar, specially built for him by Semie Moseley, which was a boon to Moseley's fledgling career as a guitar builder. "
To give you a little more information on "The Southern Belles". Teena is my mother, and she is now living in Ashton, Idaho. Aunt Nelda is in Seattle, Washington. Mother also wrote songs. I would really be interested in anyone who may have any of their performances on Town Hall Party. At 81 and 80, both of them can still harmonize beautifully.
Thanks, Lynda Trawick 2009
I would love to hear "The Southern Belles" with Nelda (Sunny Bingo) & Teena Fairchild(Bingo?) do thier act. I understand they were regulars on the Town Hall Party in the 50s and I would really love to hear any performance they might have done! Sunny is the greatest Yodeler and bass player! She also is a very talented song writer and I remember her telling me she was a friend with Merle Travis who helped her sell her songs in Nashville. Her most famous was 20 Flight Rock. Thanks Peace&Love2008
HARD TO BELIEVE.
What a great singer. Effortless:)
reminds me of Tex Ritter, who is Maurice Minnifield, never watched the 80's tv shows cause most stunk...
Ejdiii, Swing is easy to play if you feel it. If you are wedded to the beat, or can only play what's on paper, yes, it's difficult. But if you and the beat can have an open relationship (without straying too far), swing is a piece of cake. If you feel it
You wouldn't dare say that to Glynn Duncan's face, he'd wap you with his cane and leave a knot big enough to need a seperate haircut. Grandpa Glynn is 91 years old and sharp as ever. If he says you're lyin' than you're lyin', or badly misinformed.
When I listen to Tommy Duncan sing I hear where he would have influenced Merle Haggard as much if not more than Lefty Frizzel.
Joe map his playing his famous double neck Mosrite
Maphis
nice
tommy duncan is genuine
Merle Haggard version first class
Joe Maphis ripping it up.
I also played the accordion.....
Accordion music I do enjoy Blue Tango by Mario Battaini
much better than the jimie davis version, and im still baffled why he was the leader singer and bob wills got all the credit?
that guitar (double guitar) player looks familiar, from some Ernest Tubb videos
@IrvFerguson Don't be fooled this guy is not related to Tommy. My Grandpa is Glynn, Tommy's brother, and he has confirmed this man is a iar
Nice, too bad they had to rush it.
Maybe we're related he is my cousin not sure if it's by blood or marriage
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The only thing I do not
like here is the accordion, but otherwise a fine performance by the
band AND of course featuring the legendary
Texas Playboy..........
Tommy Duncan.🎻🎸
it makes noi difference if you have a double guitar if you only play one of them lol...
Why didn’t Tommy get his teeth fixed. ?
taken much too young