Jim Ed is one of the shufflers ever IMO

GaryHoetker · From: Bakersfield, CA, USA

Last night on the Opry, Jim Ed was at his best. He is so smooth in his delivery and phrasing. I could listen to him sing shuffles hour on hour and never tire. John Hughey never sounded better too. Give me this stuff every weekend and I'm a happy camper period ! !

Jack Stoner · From: Kansas City, MO

Just proves many of the "old timers" know how to deliver a "country" song. Many of the newer singers couldn't sing a smooth country song like that if their life depended on it.

Jack Stoner · From: Kansas City, MO

Hey Bill, it's spring break and the day temps are around 80 down here. Just right for "observing" at the beach.

Andy Greatrix · From: Edmonton Alberta

Does anyone remember a Jim Ed song released around 1967, called "bottle bottle'? he starts off the first line sounding like Jim Reeves and then the next line sings a George Jones lick that gave me goose pimples. It may be his first release when he went on his own when his sisters retired. I had the 45.
Great music.

[This message was edited by Andy Greatrix on 13 March 2001 at 07:11 AM.]

GaryHoetker · From: Bakersfield, CA, USA

Andy: You bet I remember. I think it was released in '66 or '67. It might not be Jim Ed's signature song (Pop a Top) but Bottle, Bottle, is a tremendous ballad with great steel. It reinforces Jim Ed's greatness. Why he hasn't received solo accolades mystifies me. By the way, I believe you can find it on CD by going into www.cdnow.com and working through the menu. I f you need help let me know.

Earl Erb · From: Old Hickory Tenn

I really enjoyed playing guitar for J.E.from 1970 to 1976.He was very opened minded about the music the band wanted to play and he really appreciated good musicians.After 8 years on the road it was time to get off that train.

The steelers that were with the band during that time period were,Hank Corwin,the longest,Jack Smith before Anderson,Mike Smith before the Gatlins,Big Jim Web,Gary Boggs before Jones and Johnny Cox right out of high school.There was a very short time when Jim ED wanted 2 steel players to imitate the string parts like on the Opry around 1971-72.

[This message was edited by Earl Erb on 13 March 2001 at 03:41 PM.]

frank rogers · From: usa

"Angel's Sunday" Great job on this one by Jim Ed.

Donny Hinson · From: Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.

Yes, Jim Ed certainly has a smooth voice. When I think of smooth country singers, he's one of the one's that come to mind. Years ago, we had Roy Drusky, Jim Reeves, and Eddy Arnold, and even Jimmy Dean. And let's not forget another guy that still has a great smooth voice...Rex Allen Jr.!

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