Members mike fitzwell Posted December 18, 2007 Members Share Posted December 18, 2007 Hey you old country buffs, I need your help! I'm transferring some old Super 8 film of my in-laws to DVD and need to put some background music to the films. I'm looking for old country love songs since that's what they are in to. Think Marty Robbins, Mickey Gilley, Statler Brothers, etc. If you can provide song names that would save me a ton of time since I want to spring this on them on Xmas day. Ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 78pbass Posted December 18, 2007 Members Share Posted December 18, 2007 I know a buncha leaving songs, but no love songs in that era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mike fitzwell Posted December 18, 2007 Author Members Share Posted December 18, 2007 I know a buncha leaving songs, but no love songs in that era. That's the problem with country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tylytle Posted December 18, 2007 Members Share Posted December 18, 2007 Isn't old, but Shameless by Garth Brookes is a kickass love song. I will try to think of some classic stuff for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wades_keys Posted December 18, 2007 Members Share Posted December 18, 2007 Statler Brothers One song that comes to mind is "Don't Wait on me" - not necessarily a love song but it's typical tonque-in-cheek Statler's and good fun. What was the title of that Marty Robbins hit - "town of El Paso"? That's more of a cowboy adventure song but still a classic.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members i_wanna_les_paul Posted December 18, 2007 Members Share Posted December 18, 2007 I'd say something Conway Twitty or Ronnie Milsap would be good bets, even though they're not super-old songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members J. Posted December 18, 2007 Members Share Posted December 18, 2007 What was the title of that Marty Robbins hit - "town of El Paso"? That's more of a cowboy adventure song but still a classic.... "El Paso" is an incredible tune, but it does end up with the main character dying in the arms of Felina, the girl that he loved. That may or may not be to the OP's taste. Classic country is my forte'. While the true love songs are greatly outnumbered by the heartbreak ones, there still are some greats. "Elizabeth" by the Statler Brothers is wonderful, albeit a bit sad."Fraulein" by Bobby Helms is awesome"Hello Love" is a late-career hit from Hank Snow. Wonderful tune."I Want You, I Need You, I Love You" by Elvis. Remember, Elvis was country before he was rock n' roll."I Love You Because" by Leon Payne. Probably one of the best pure love songs I can recommend."My Woman, My Wife" by Marty Robbins is an ultimate love song, but again a bit sad. "Ruby Ann" is also a good one by him."Flesh And Blood" by Johnny Cash is an amazing song from his 70's era catalog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roswellian Posted December 18, 2007 Members Share Posted December 18, 2007 Amanda - Waylon JenningsAngel flying too close to the ground - Willie NelsonKiss an angel good morning - Charlie Pride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mike fitzwell Posted December 18, 2007 Author Members Share Posted December 18, 2007 Great ideas guys! You're gonna save my ass on this one. Their wedding film is about 45 minutes long or so. Need a few more suggestions if y'all got some more. If not I'll fill it up with 50s pop love songs as that's what my mom-in-law's thang is. Observation: George Jones' "He Stopped Loving Her Today" is a very popular wedding song around here for such sad and depressing lyrics. Never understood that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members catphish Posted December 18, 2007 Members Share Posted December 18, 2007 Mr. Richard Smoker-Ween Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wades_keys Posted December 18, 2007 Members Share Posted December 18, 2007 Observation: George Jones' "He Stopped Loving Her Today" is a very popular wedding song around here for such sad and depressing lyrics. Never understood that. It could be worse, like "If Drinkin' Don't Kill Me" : "I lay my head on the wheel, and the horn begins honkin. The whole neighborhood knows, that I'm home Drooonk again." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chris-dax Posted December 18, 2007 Members Share Posted December 18, 2007 Waltz Across Texas - ETI Love You Because - ET My Woman My Wife - Marty Robbins My Favorite Memory - Merle Near You - George and Tammy Here's a great resource.... Be sure and get some video of them with tears running down their faces... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members J. Posted December 18, 2007 Members Share Posted December 18, 2007 Observation: George Jones' "He Stopped Loving Her Today" is a very popular wedding song around here for such sad and depressing lyrics. Never understood that. Are you serious??? That has to be one of the saddest country songs ever written! It was even mentioned in an article of The Onion as causing a shipping crisis in the United States when it came out in 1980. Apparently it was so sad that truck drivers had to pull over and cry whenever it came on the radio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wades_keys Posted December 18, 2007 Members Share Posted December 18, 2007 Amanda - Waylon Jennings Angel flying too close to the ground - Willie Nelson Kiss an angel good morning - Charlie Pride Those are all great songs! In true country style, they all have a little sadness in em, except for Charlie Pride.... I like Amanda the best - great lyrics: "Fate should have made you, a gentleman's wife" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roswellian Posted December 18, 2007 Members Share Posted December 18, 2007 http://countrymusic.about.com/library/top500/ptop500.htm Top 500 all time. there ought to be one or two in there you can use... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wades_keys Posted December 18, 2007 Members Share Posted December 18, 2007 Are you serious??? That has to be one of the saddest country songs ever written! It was even mentioned in an article of The Onion as causing a shipping crisis in the United States when it came out in 1980. Apparently it was so sad that truck drivers had to pull over and cry whenever it came on the radio. Yeah, no doubt: "they placed a wreath, upon his door. And soon they'll carry, him away. He stopped loving her today." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mike fitzwell Posted December 18, 2007 Author Members Share Posted December 18, 2007 Are you serious??? That has to be one of the saddest country songs ever written! It was even mentioned in an article of The Onion as causing a shipping crisis in the United States when it came out in 1980. Apparently it was so sad that truck drivers had to pull over and cry whenever it came on the radio. Yes I am serious. I've played it in two weddings and have heard it played at 3 or 4 more. Strange, isn't it? I don't get it either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mike fitzwell Posted December 18, 2007 Author Members Share Posted December 18, 2007 http://countrymusic.about.com/library/top500/ptop500.htm Top 500 all time. there ought to be one or two in there you can use... Nice find Kevin! That'll be my reference point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mingus847 Posted December 20, 2007 Members Share Posted December 20, 2007 If you want leavin songs;Singing the Blues-Marty RobbinsThe Letter that Johnny Walker Read-Asleep at the WheelHeartaches by the number-Eddy ArnoldSomewhere Between-Merle HaggardCrazy-Willie NelsonPermanently Lonely-Willie Nelson Hope this helps. ____________________________________________________ Women and Rhythum Section First Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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