The late Ira Louvin did the voice of the "hillbilly" on this. He was 1 of the Louvin Brothers, who were Grand Ole Opry members, & sang sensational brother duets up to their parting in 1964, & Ira's death in 1965. Thanks for making this available as I haven't heard this in over 30 years, & Thanks to Eddie Stubbs on WSM for the above info about Ira singing the part!
I love this--it's the only sausage we ever bought. Today, I actually order it online. We were from West TN/Memphis, and this is the only brand anyone used. I still remember the commercials from the 60s. Thanks for posting!!
I grew up in the 60s in indiana left home in 1980 for the militaryand retired after 30 years of service.. Awoke this morning with part of this song in my head and couldnt quite figure it out. I typed in tenn pride jingle and was flooded with memories.......thanks so much for putting this on here!!! love the violin!!!!
The singing voice is Ira Louvin of the Louvin Brothers, reportedly paid $35 in the mid-1950s for recording this commercial (don't know who the man is - other than Mr. Odum himself). It played on the Grand Ole Opry well into the 1980s/early 1990s (especially the Friday night Opry, where Tennessee Pride sponsored a portion of the show). WSM AM 650 used it alot as well. I knew the words to this song since a teenager. Great memories....
Man, as a Nashville girl, I totally remmeber this, I used to sing it! I also did anactual back up singing for a sausage commercial in 1969, while in Nashville, me and my sister and 2 brothers. 'Jakes brothers Hot, Jakes brothers mild, Jake's brothers on your plate makes you want to smile"!!
My wife’s cousins were Ira and Charlie LOUVIN, from Sand Mountain, Alabama. Their real last name was Loudermilk. Parents were Colonel & Georgia Ann Loudermilk.
the ice cream truck where i live (hueneme beach, ventura county)plays this melody(no words), and has for a long time. i sing the lyrics when it goes by, people think thats strange.
You're right on that! Listening to Eddie Stubbs WSM program some time back, they had just found out that was the case. Eddie & his connections pretty much know their stuff.
dag1984 Jimmy Dean is my favorite with home made biscuits and gravy. Also throw 3-4 eggs in there. Great eating. Fried potatoes are good mixed in there too !
Well, well, well, we meet again knave! Let us not defame the greatness of this commercial and call a truce. But if we meet again, it will be your downfall!
Lately I've been watching several of those 'old timey commercials'. When I compare them to modern adds, snicker, it's just plain boring. I realize that many modern advertisers believe the old adds are 'corny'. And that's why commercials will continue to be boring. JMHO... but I'm a consumer, and guess who doesn't listen to the adds, but reads the labels instead.
Naw, naw, naw. Youins aint got it right yet. That revenue agent that went missin was just the beginnen of the secret recipe. Them yankee touristers taste pretty dang good too.
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The late Ira Louvin did the voice of the "hillbilly" on this. He was 1 of the Louvin Brothers, who were Grand Ole Opry members, & sang sensational brother duets up to their parting in 1964, & Ira's death in 1965. Thanks for making this available as I haven't heard this in over 30 years, & Thanks to Eddie Stubbs on WSM for the above info about Ira singing the part!
I love this--it's the only sausage we ever bought. Today, I actually order it online. We were from West TN/Memphis, and this is the only brand anyone used. I still remember the commercials from the 60s. Thanks for posting!!
Being from Nashville, I loved this commercial growing up!!
Oh, my God! I haven't seen this commercial in over forty-five years! This takes me back to Lexington, KY, circa 1968!
WOW!!! i was 7 years old in the 60's when this commercial came in my head! love the memories
I grew up in the 60s in indiana left home in 1980 for the militaryand retired after 30 years of service.. Awoke this morning with part of this song in my head and couldnt quite figure it out. I typed in tenn pride jingle and was flooded with memories.......thanks so much for putting this on here!!! love the violin!!!!
What memories!! I loved that commercial!!
The singing voice is Ira Louvin of the Louvin Brothers, reportedly paid $35 in the mid-1950s for recording this commercial (don't know who the man is - other than Mr. Odum himself). It played on the Grand Ole Opry well into the 1980s/early 1990s (especially the Friday night Opry, where Tennessee Pride sponsored a portion of the show). WSM AM 650 used it alot as well. I knew the words to this song since a teenager. Great memories....
Thought so
$36 was a little money in the 1950's,
but I think they should've paid my grandfather at least $1000..😉👍
I love how authentically Southern (it works for the sausage name “Tennessee Pride”) this jingle sounds.
who remembers the shorter commercial with the voice of Odom at the end saying "It's tasty... And it's real tender, too!"
I was around 5 or 6 years old when I heard this song. Brought back some fond memories.
Y-9d is people!
I thought it was Solent Green!
Still the best sausage made for those who eat such thing.
Man do I remember this commercial
Me and you both! Brigs back a flood of happy memories for me - I hope it does for you as well.
best sausage ever. seriously
That may have been the most run commerical in Middle Tennesse history. Clever ad, the "secret" of the secret recipe.
Man, as a Nashville girl, I totally remmeber this, I used to sing it!
I also did anactual back up singing for a sausage commercial in 1969, while in Nashville, me and my sister and 2 brothers. 'Jakes brothers Hot, Jakes brothers mild, Jake's brothers on your plate makes you want to smile"!!
My Grandfather Ira Louvin sang this.👍
Colt Louvin I use to listen to the Louvin Brothers on WSM when i was growing up .
That’s awesome! My great grandfather was the owner of this company, the son of the founder!
The Louvin Brothers were awesome.
My wife’s cousins were Ira and Charlie LOUVIN (Loudermilk). From Section,Alabama. I also knew their parents. Fine, simple, country folks!
Mr. Ira Louvin singing the high part 😊
My wife’s cousins were Ira and Charlie LOUVIN, from Sand Mountain, Alabama. Their real last name was Loudermilk. Parents were Colonel & Georgia Ann Loudermilk.
the ice cream truck where i live (hueneme beach, ventura county)plays this melody(no words), and has for a long time. i sing the lyrics when it goes by, people think thats strange.
That stuff is some darn good sausage. :)
I have heard this jingle many times on The Grand Ole Opry.
I grew up in Memphis in the mid 60s through the early 70s, this so a part of my childhood!!!
Swaggerty Farms is still going strong too! good people.
don't remember this specific commercial, but remember similar
So sad to hear the plant closed this year.
My heart goes out to all of those negatively affected by the plants closing
I just bought 3 rolls of Tennessee Pride Pork Sausage. It is the best tasting sausage.
You're right on that! Listening to Eddie Stubbs WSM program some time back, they had just found out that was the case. Eddie & his connections pretty much know their stuff.
That song is funny! I live in Tennessee, and theirs not hicks everywhere like that commercial more less is showing.
AWESOME SAUSAGE BTW!!!!!
tennessee pride sausage is made in madison, n.e. of nashville.
X, Z and Y9-D are salt, pepper and sage ..big 'secret' recepie.
So Mr. Odom is claiming that the hogs aren’t inbred ?
The only pork sausage I will buy absolutely the best!!!
OH THE MEMORIES THIS BRINGS BACK!
Mr. Odom showed some serious hip-hop skills at the 0:28 mark.
Love it...awesome
I think it's- "But before this song has done all played...". It's Tennessee-speak, ya know.
Yankee here who loves these old southern commercials
I grew up with this ad on every TV station every hour or so. It gives me nightmares even to this day. 8>))
Better than ads in my day
Tennessee Pride is my favorite sausage, aside from Jimmy Dean of course. The tune is pretty darn catchy.
dag1984 Jimmy Dean is my favorite with home made biscuits and gravy. Also throw 3-4 eggs in there. Great eating.
Fried potatoes are good mixed in there too !
Still buying this brand here in NE Il today.
I remember this commercial. LOL~!
that just blew my mind...i bought some today so...
Da scrt of the gdness iz da rcpy!
singing talking is Ira Louvin of Charlie & Ira the Louvin Brothers ... high tenor :)
Tennessee Praaahhhd!
@dieselscience It is only in cartoons you see alot of hillbillys not wearing shoes. Very few didn't wear shoes.
They just haven't tasted the same since Y-9D was banned by the FDA.
I think that is possibly Ira Louvin singing this-I know he did some others.
I thought Y9-D was what they used to make at Oak Ridge.
Y-9D ingredient sounds like the name of one of Elon Musk’s kids!!!
Wow!!!
I am going to cover this song live one day.
my band was based on this commercial
You tell it all Mr. Odom..not like that Ky Fried Chicken guy with the "secrete recipe"
Since ConAgra bought it’s just not as good anymore,
Silus Ray I Agree. I buy Jimmy Dean brand sausage Now.
Y 9 D? Why not?
Back when people WANTED chemicals in their food!
Why not? Lol.
Better than having fake food lol
Did it have msg back then?
LMAO, thaks Ghengy, lol.........
wow!
Ate some of the Hot and Spicey the other day☆☆☆
what he hell is y9d some sort of addictive sausage material
It's another word for Solent Green
@@alwellusbut Soylent Green is people!
@@zekesowner2654 was, not is
The first GMO food?
Well, well, well, we meet again knave! Let us not defame the greatness of this commercial and call a truce. But if we meet again, it will be your downfall!
Was that Ira Lovin singing there ?
Larry Weakley Yes it was .
Yep,That's my grandpa singing this jingle.
Lately I've been watching several of those 'old timey commercials'. When I compare them to modern adds, snicker, it's just plain boring. I realize that many modern advertisers believe the old adds are 'corny'. And that's why commercials will continue to be boring. JMHO... but I'm a consumer, and guess who doesn't listen to the adds, but reads the labels instead.
Y-9D? Try MSG
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Eat up
YND ?
Naw, it's sumthin' they dredged up from the ponds in Oak Ridge - you know, the ones with frawgs that glow in the dark.
country bumpkins
I just don't trust that Mr Odum. What is Y-9d??? It could be Soylent Green for all I know.
Naw, naw, naw. Youins aint got it right yet. That revenue agent that went missin was just the beginnen of the secret recipe. Them yankee touristers taste pretty dang good too.
BTW, I am Vegan, and going Raw. Haven't had meat in 13 yrs!! Poor lil piggies!!
Poor Lil you.
I couldn't care less.