#205 WSM NASHVILLE GRAND OLE OPRY LIVE, BILL ANDERSON FEATURE (4); HANK LOCKLIN
SPOILER ALERT!!!!
IF YOU LOVE CLASSIC COUNTRY...
IF YOU LOVE LIVE COUNTRY...
IF YOU LOVE THE GRAND OLE OPRY STYLE OF COUNTRY....
IF YOU LOVE OWNING RARE PERFORMANCES NOT AVAILABLE ANYWHERE ALONG WITH THE MC INTRODUCTIONS, COMEDY SKITS AND CROWD INTERACTION...
STAND BY FOR THE GREATEST AND PERHAPS RAREST RADIO SHOW YOU WILL EVER OWN!!
HI LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,
BOYS AND GIRLS,
FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS,
AND LOVERS OF LIVE GREAT CLASSIC COUNTRY MUSIC FROM THE TRUE PIONEERS OF COUNTRY
AND ON ONE HOUR LP LIKELY NEVER PLAYED BEYOND THE INITIAL NATIONAL AIR DATE AND IN NEAR MINT CONDITION?
AS WAS ACTUALLY PRESENTED LIVE AT THE GRAND OLE OPRY IN FRONT OF A FULL AUDIENCE
'WSM'S GRAND OLE OPRY'
PRESENTED BY THE WSM RADIO 'THE AIR CASTLE OF THE SOUTH' RADIO NETWORK.
The Grand Ole Opry is a regular live country music radio broadcast originating from Nashville on WSM Radio\. It was founded on November 28, 1925, as the WSM Barn Dance, taking its current name in 1927. Currently owned and operated by Opry Entertainment it is the longest-running radio broadcast in U.S. history. Dedicated to honoring country music and its history, the Opry showcases a mix of famous singers and contemporary chart toppers performing country, bluegrass, Americana, folk and gospel music as well as comedic performances. It attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world and millions of radio and internet listeners.
Broadcasting at 50,000 watts WSM made the program a Saturday night musical tradition in nearly 30 states which could receive the clear channel broadcast. In 1939, it debuted nationally on NBC.As it developed in importance, so did the city of Nashville, which became America's "country music capital".The Grand Ole Opry holds such significance in Nashville that it is included as a "home of" mention on the welcome signs seen by motorists
Membership in the Opry remains one of country music's crowning achievements
Regular performers at the Grand Ole Opry can be inducted into the organization as a member. Opry management, when it decides to induct a new member, directs an existing member to publicly ask them to join, usually during a live episode; an induction ceremony happens several weeks later, where the inductee is presented with a trophy and gives an acceptance speech. As the Opry is a running series, membership in the show's cast must be maintained throughout an artist's career, through frequent performances, and expires when the performer dies. Only once has a member been inducted posthumously: Keith Whitley, who was scheduled to be invited three weeks after his death in May 1989, was retroactively classified as a member in October 2023. Duos and groups remain members until all members have died; following the death of a member, the others maintain Opry membership. More recent protocols have allowed performers who are incapacitated or retired to maintain Opry membership until they die. Randy Travis has maintained his Opry membership largely through non-singing appearances since his 2013 stroke, while Loretta Lynn was granted similar accommodation from 2017 until her 2022 death. The Opry maintains a wall of fame listing every member of the Opry in the show's history. Receiving Opry membership is considered an honor that is similar in prestige to a Hall of Fame induction. The Opry also has a history of inviting comedians to join the cast, though none were invited to join between Jerry Clower's induction in 1973 and when Henry Cho and Gary Mule Deer became members in 2023.
THIS SHOW WAS #205 AND FEATURED BILL ANDERSON, AND MORE GREAT COUNTRY ARTISTS, ALL PERFORMING LIVE.
THERE ARE NO COMMERCIALS ON THIS SHOW. AFFILIATE STATIONS SOLD ALL THE COMMERCIAL TIME AND AIRED THEM LOCALLY. EACH SEGMENT BREAK OF THE SHOW IS SEPARATED BY A BAND LIKE ON A COMMERCIALLY PRESSED LP AND FLOWS FROM ONE TO THE OTHER. LOCAL STATIONS STOPPED THE SHOW AT THAT BAND FOR THEIR COMMERCIALS AND THEN CONTINUED TO THE NEXT SEGMENT.
NOT ONLY FOR THIS SHOW BUT FOR HUNDREDS OF GREAT RADIO SHOWS OF EVERY GENRE,
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PLEASE NOTE FELLOW COLLECTOR FRIENDS THAT WHEN YOU BUY FIVE OR MORE ITEMS FROM MY STORE AT ONE TIME THAT EBAY WILL IMMEDIATELY DISCOUNT YOUR INVOICE BY 20% IT IS THE LEAST I CAN DO FOR MY FELLOW COLLECTORS WHO LOOK FOR GREAT DEALS AS MUCH AS I DO
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SO WHAT ARE THE BIG QUESTIONS IF YOU ARE NOT SURE ABOUT RADIO SHOWS?
LET ME TELL YOU BUT FIRST....
Allow me tell you my own personal story of discovering the wonder of radio shows.
I discovered radio shows quite by accident while reading one of my favorite (long since departed) magazines called "Discoveries" (It was later bought by the same company that publishes "Goldmine" which I personally always considered a lesser publication, but that is another story.
This was before ebay became the driving force in radio show sales (and everything else) in the later 1990's.
I was especially attracted in "Discoveries" to a two page (or more) spread in each issue by a guy called "The Old Hippie".
Let me tell you, the Old Hippie had it all. He was a real pioneer. Way before anyone knew what radio shows even were let alone tha REt they could be bought as rarities, he had the market cornered.
Most shows that he advertised were way beyond my budget but I drooled over those pages every issue and once in awhile I could afford one or two.
Now, I have attempted in my own humble way to take on the mantle of "The Old Hippie". I have listed over 11,000 unique radio shows of all genres for you all to drool over, and most at prices, hopefully, that collectors can better afford! I want to make available to collectors what I could not afford and especially in these days of higher prices and lesser availability.
Radio shows are harder and harder to find in quantity and the prices for the ones still out there just go higher and higher as they disappear from the market. However, because of my large presence on eBay, I am often contacted with selling offers, some of which I take advantage of and some I have to pass on because of the prices. I have found that by buying in bulk, even when many or most of the shows are lesser known but still amazing shows, I can offer the best prices on all titles.
NOW, EXACTLY WHAT IS A RADIO SHOW?
WHY COLLECT THEM?
WHERE DO THEY COME FROM?
Well, those are good questions, especially if you have never known of them.
Radio Shows are syndicated productions by one of several large and small distributors who supply broadcast product to radio stations normally during weekends when the usual air personalities have a break.
Many air on Saturday or Sunday mornings, afternoons or evenings or less often during overnight segments.
They often feature some of the best known voices for their genre from across the country thus the Dick Clark's and Casey Kasem's and Rick Dees and Dick Bartley and so many others.
People collect them for various reasons.
Some just collect the series because they like it and want them all.
Some collect their favorite artists or genre of music. Rather than an album by the artist or a compilation downloaded through iTunes or wherever, they have a unique presentation of their favorite artist or music not available anywhere else and always with dj comments which were very entertaining.
Some collect interviews with their favorite artists as most shows had interview segments.
Some collect commercials especially old car commercials but certainly not limited to only those.
They were first distributed on reel to reel tape or on lp, later on CD and even later (after 2000 for most shows) on CDR. Now they are not available at all to collectors since they are distributed by digital download much like you get your music from iTunes.
These shows become rarer and rarer every day because the people who buy them hold on to them.
The shows that you get now and hold on to will never decrease in value and only increase.
I have prided myself since the start to provide the best and fairest cost with a guarantee that you will be happy or I refund your money. I sell them for near what I bought them for. I give volume discounts and discount postage always. As the postal service increases their rates, my shipping rates over the years have decreased.
And, I have one of the biggest radio show libraries in the world consisting of over fifteen thousand unique shows, so many that I don't even know all that I have and am sometimes amazed when I go to look for one show and find another that I did not realize I had.
Finally, it is Americana at its best.
Whether the show be from the 60's or 2000's, rock, countdown, oldies, country, classical, religious, jazz or big band, it is unique and home grown.
And you just can't find them anywhere.
Even record stores that still exist will rarely have any. Radio shows are wonderful representations of the real golden age of music radio.
And every one you buy is an original, not a copy, not a remake - all are limited editions in the hundreds at most and most, like this special show, much less. Once you get hooked, like me, it is a love affair for life! Welcome to the Club!
Remember, when you buy this show, not only will you own the tunes but also interspersed between songs is fascinating commentary on the artists and songs
Also, keep in mind that this and all the radio shows are not just about the music - the music can be found anywhere. It is the mixture of great music and great announcing that makes it so entertaining.
As well, it is a piece of radio history. You just aren't going to find these shows anymore. Think of what they will be worth in a few years! (IF you wanted to sell.)
I am selling to share with other music lovers what I was able to get at a reasonable price.
As always, I charge only shipping on the first show you buy for U.S. buyers and for my international friends, shipping is handled very professionally through the eBay International Shipping Service.
Good Luck and God Bless You.
