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Bobby Bowman
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Cypress, Texas, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 5 Dec 2003 11:17 am |
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Does anyone out there remember this song. I think it was by Red Foley. I was just a kid and my oldest brother would play guitar and sing it for me. It was a very special song for me. I had a big ol' dog through my childhood and early teens and his name was Shep.
If you know the words or where I might find them, I'd appreciate an Email. I can remember some of the words, but not all of them.
Thanks,
BB
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Eric West
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Portland, Oregon, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 5 Dec 2003 12:47 pm
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When I was a lad
And Old Shep was a pup ...
Over hills and meadows we'd stray.
Just a boy and his dog,
We were both full of fun.
We grew up together that way.
I remember the time
at the old swimmin' hole,
When I would have drowned
beyond doubt.
Shep was right there
To the rescue he came
He jumped in
and then pulled me out.
As the years fast did roll,
Old Shep he grew old.
His eyes were fast growing dim.
And one day the doctor
looked at me and said,
"I can do no more for him, Jim."
With hands that were trembling,
I picked up my gun
And aimed it at Shep's faithful head.
I just couldn't do it,
I wanted to run.
I wish
they would shoot me instead.
He came to my side,
And looked up at me.
And laid his old head on my knee
I stroked the best friend
That a man ever had,
I cried so I scarcely could see.
Old Shep
he knew he was going to go,
For he reached out
and licked at my hand.
He looked up at me
just as much as to say,
We're parting,
but you understand.
Old Shep he has gone
Where the good doggies go,
And no more with Old Shep will I roam.
But if dogs have a heaven,
There's one thing I know ...
Old Shep has a wonderful home.
This was posted without my reading of it to avoid the tears...
Another one that "does it" is James Taylor's version of "Old Blue".
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EJL |
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GaryHoetker
From:
Bakersfield, CA, USA
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Posted 5 Dec 2003 2:25 pm
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| I remember Elvis's rendition in '56 or '57. It was a tear-jerker for sure. |
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David Wright
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Pilot Point ,Tx USA.
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Bobby Bowman
From:
Cypress, Texas, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 5 Dec 2003 5:12 pm
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My thanks to you all and also to all the emails. It means more than I know how to say.
David,,,,,yea,,,,I just an old softie. 
BB
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If you play 'em, play 'em good!
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Lawrence Sullivan
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Granite City, Illinois, USA
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Posted 5 Dec 2003 5:23 pm
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You can find the song Old Shep on a Hank Snow album I think is titled , Songs Of Tragedy
Respectfully Larry |
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Ray Montee
From:
Portland, Oregon (deceased)
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Posted 5 Dec 2003 8:21 pm
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My wife has a CD of "OLD" Red Foley tunes. Among them, is this song about which you post. If you'd like more info', let me know.
NICE JOB there Eric, what a memory!! |
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Bobby Bowman
From:
Cypress, Texas, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 5 Dec 2003 11:20 pm
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Thanks again to all you guys.
Happy Holidays to all.
BB
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If you play 'em, play 'em good!
If you build 'em, build 'em good!
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Donna Dodd
From:
Acworth, Georgia, USA
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Posted 12 Dec 2003 5:23 pm
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Bob Hoffnar
From:
Austin, Tx
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Posted 12 Dec 2003 8:56 pm
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I think it was Mark Twain who said
" If there is a heaven they let dogs in first"
Bob |
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Donna Dodd
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Acworth, Georgia, USA
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Posted 13 Dec 2003 6:17 am
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I can't help to believe that I will someday again hold Blackie, Spook, Bones, Muffy, Daisy, Henretta - all the wonderful canine loves I've had over my lifetime. Actually, Henretta was a hen, but hung out with the dogs and cats. THE JOY THEY BRING IS AWESOME!
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Rob Parker
From:
Paducah, Kentucky, R.I.P.
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Posted 19 Dec 2003 6:34 pm
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Bobby,
Just saw your post regards 'Old Shep'..I used to work at the Renfro Valley Barndance. that was started by Red Foley and others...I think I have a copy somewhere of that song..Did you want a copy for your files????
email me..
Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year...
RP ...'come on in'[This message was edited by ROB PARKER on 19 December 2003 at 06:45 PM.] |
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Ed Naylor
From:
portsmouth.ohio usa, R.I.P.
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Posted 20 Dec 2003 1:41 pm
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| At a Record show some time back I found the RED FOLEY "Old Shep" album.I think Billy Robinson played Steel on this record. I love animals and this would be a good tribute songto animal lovers. Ed Naylor Steel Guitar Works |
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John Bechtel
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Nashville, Tennessee, R.I.P.
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Posted 20 Dec 2003 8:53 pm
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I had an old Reddish Unbreakable (Quaker Label) recording of Old Shep, out of Phila. Pa. by Mac MacQuire, that was released back in the '50's. I had it all these years, but; it finally got away from me just a few years ago, when I cleaned out a little! I was always fond of that song too, because; I am also an animal (Dog) lover. It's one of the first songs that I learned, when I first got interested in music seriously. I just looked through my collection to find and save it for you, when I realized; it is gone! Sorry, Bobby! “Big John” N.T.S.G.A., Nashville, Tn.
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http://community.webtv.net/KeoniNui/BigJohnBechtels
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Bobby Bowman
From:
Cypress, Texas, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 20 Dec 2003 9:45 pm
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Thanks Big J,
Your thought is as good as if you had actually gotten the copy to me.
Thanks to so many friends and Forum members, I now have a copy of the orignal Red Foley version.
Hope to see ya at one of the future "Super Jams" next year.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
May God bless,
BB
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If you play 'em, play 'em good!
If you build 'em, build 'em good!
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Bob Carlson
From:
Surprise AZ.
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Posted 23 Dec 2003 12:57 pm
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Wish I had a nickel for every time my Momma would make me sing that song when company would come. There were others, "When the Works All Done This Fall", Little Joe The Wrangler", "That Little Shirt My Mother Made For Me" etc,etc.
But then i'll bet i'm not the only one that got to do that either. I always looked forward to it but I couldn't let them know that then. It wasn't til years later that I understood.
Bob[This message was edited by Bob Carlson on 23 December 2003 at 01:00 PM.] [This message was edited by Bob Carlson on 23 December 2003 at 01:03 PM.] |
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Roger Edgington
From:
San Antonio, Texas USA
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Posted 25 Dec 2003 8:22 pm
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When I first started seeing my wife in 1961 (She was 15 and I was 16) I use to sing this song when I was playing bass on shows. It made her cry because it was so sad s I stopped singing it. Every once in a while when I'm a litle irritated at her 'll start to sing it. She gives me a real sad look and shut up real quick.
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