So Sad To Be Shown Disrespect After The Careers They Had! December 14, 2021 @ Country Music Singer. May God bless America and South Africa. Needless to say I never doubted who could sing it like a bird. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Carl and Martha Young, Floyd and Dwella Robertson, and Roy and Anna Stacey, step-father Richard Stacey and brother Faron Robertson. Outside of Toby Keiths song, Thats Country Bro I cant recall a recent time where he has been name-dropped. Ladybell 10:45 am. Urbana and Chicago: University of Illinois Press, 2007, p.27. RIP maestro!!! Jeff Tweedy) [Video], New Shefton Kash Song Forevers Not As Long As It Used To Be, Kaitlin Butts What Else Can She Do (Official Music Video), Lainey Wilson Covers Rolling Stones You Cant Always Get What You Want, 25 Years Ago: Forgotten by Country, Faron Young Takes His Own Life, Live Fast, Love Hard: The Faron Young Story. Leslie Thomas This situation unfortunately is not unique. The Class of 89Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson, Clint Black, and Travis Trittwere setting the country music world on fire, and permanently burying the careers of guys like Faron Young. If you want to appreaciate great artists in country music please look up and enjoy ! Trigger Young began singing at an early age, imagining a career as a pop singer. is a stretch. December 10, 2021 @ Love youfaron and miss you a lot. I dont like the so called country music they put out today!!!!!! After later performing on the Louisiana Hayride himself and signing to Capitol Records, Faron Young was drafted by the Army. If they are smart they save their money while they are hot, invest well and develop other business interests once their performing days are over. 8:21 am, Loretta Twitty Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic. December 10, 2021 @ Watch. He had the capability to expand his audience, but he preferred to stay true to his fan base and his style, which is why he isnt heard of today. 8:18 am. As a minister has said at many funerals, God will judge the sum of all of our lives and not take one single act and weigh that anyone than any other shortfall. We were in the studio once when Faron Young burst in, and just stood there glaring up at Charley with his hands on his hips, Lloyd Green recalls. December 14, 2021 @ Hi Diane, thank you for writing the biography! He was 64. He just got tired of the music business as it was. !MaryLou, Dillob Dont believe anyone is celebrating suicide. June 16, 2022. December 10, 2021 @ December 11, 2021 @ 1:42 pm. Faron Young, (born Feb. 25, 1932, Shreveport, Louisiana,died Dec. 10, 1996, Nashville, Tenn.), . 3:25 pm. Ricky was a great country singer but the greatest. He was listening to Tray Young sing. December 11, 2021 @ 7:20 am. Faron was and will always be one of my most favorite country singers. Before the internet came along older country stars that no longer received terrestrial country radio play basically just disappeared. 12:29 pm, My family seen Faron in Branson Missouri very small crowd but I always loved his music and still do I think he was one of the best country stars that existed I wish his life would have ended up different then it did, Bonnie Fant I loved Faron. I often wondered if things would have turned out different if he would have received the honor while he was alive to enjoy it. Just Married; 6. Love Country Music. I just watched Faron Young and Marty Robbins on utube the other day and realized how much i loved hearing the songs they sang. Let Me Love The Leavin' From Your Mind Faron Young. Drafted, he was assigned to performing for the troops, working with a young actor and announcer named Leonard Nimoy. December 11, 2021 @ He was an awesome country guy, real country! He had faults no doubt. Hello Walls. December 11, 2021 @ 5:35 am. 3:53 pm, How sad. I think your criticism is harsh and narrow minded. "Goodbye daddy. I went there for the FM station that played hard rock but fell in love with the country music that was played on the AM station. Knowing when to leave the stage is a critical attribute for a performer to have. I like my oldies. Did Vern Gosdin Really Try to Murder His Producer? December 10, 2021 @ Its a damn shame he wasnt around to see the drawing power of independent music especially in Texas and Oklahoma. But God says that neither life nor death will separate his love for children from the kingdom of heaven. It frustrates me that people perpetuate untrue information about him. December 11, 2021 @ 10:38 pm. All of this was mentioned in detail. Its not up to the industry to remember the artist. I have am album to prove it. Songs worth listening to and spending your money on..im 68 and like it all, Nan 5:14 pm. 6:48 pm. He along with Ferlin Husky were guests on my grandfathers radio show (spade Cooley) back in the 1940s (dont have exact year on hand). December 11, 2021 @ So, how much is Faron Young worth at the age of 64 years old? When singers are as good as good as he is it becomes a personal opinion whether they are the best. Tina My mom had a crush on him back in the day. Stream ad-free or purchase CD's and MP3s now on Amazon.com. At our break he showed off a huge diamond ring he wore. And Minne Pearl called him the most vulgar man she knew. I was raised this way If you kill yourself you dont go to heavenyou may not go down there Most likely in limbo.. Young died on Dec. 10, 1996, at Columbia Summit Medical Center in Nashville, surrounded by all four of his children. December 10, 2021 @ Shame on your. Big Tex I did a phone interview with your dad, and I still remember him telling me some of those stories. 7:10 pm. Its kind of baffling, but in some ways it also makes perfect sense. Im sure he would have loved that honor. Faron Young (February 25, 1932 December 10, 1996) was an American country music producer, musician, and songwriter from the early 1950s into the mid-1980s. Live Fast Love Hard Die Young. Please note what I put in parentheses, by modern standards; I stand by that. The article did not offer further details about specific individuals he felt abdomen or pushed aside by such as managers, booking agents, venue owners, producers, promoters. December 11, 2021 @ The man with me had played in Faron Youngs Band for many years. He was very nice. Traveler 3:12 am, He was true country.NOW.country music is no longer country.Its dead too, Patty Stone Elmo Im so sorry for so many. Judi 12:22 am. CountryKnight December 10, 2021 @ But perhaps no story of country musics ageism is more tragic than that of Faron Young, who was the man who made Willie Nelsons Hello Walls a country standard, minted five total #1 songs starting with his hit Live Fast, Love Hard, Die Young in 1955, and ultimately amassed a pretty astonishing 36 Top 10 singles throughout the heart of his popular career that spanned well into the mid 70s. But this isnt the 70s. We need the sound of Faron Young and the real country back. December 10, 2021 @ I loved the song Waterloo when I was a kid. His health and the music business were possible contributing factors, as was his alienation from his family. 9:24 am. Mommy! I think in the same way that is what happened to Carl & Pearl Butler, Justin Tubb. 7:14 pm. A lot younger than I would have guessed. Corrie Steyn One of the most famous stories from the peak of Faron Youngs career comes from steel guitar player Lloyd Green, who remembers when Charley Pride first showed up in Nashville. I think the bigger story here is the depression many elderly people feel as they progress into the final phases of their life. I just read this article on Faron Youngs death. He was also Charles Schultz favorite country singer and that is how Faron the cat got his name. I was thinking about him while I was reading the comments and surprised no one had mentioned him. Like someone mentioned, country music is quick to put aside someone in favor of cashing in on the latest flavor of the month. Thats in part why I respect and love guys like Dwight, Alan, King George, Jamey Johnson that base their sound on the greats of the past. Just Married / I Hardly Know It Was You: 12/1953: SP CAPITOL F2690 (US). December 13, 2021 @ As Solomon said vanity, vanity all is vanity. It was a short-lived romance, with Hank passing away on January 1st, 1953 from heart failure at the age of 29. 10. wanda k harris Dixie These Artists Were Some Of The Greatest Traditional Country Artists Ever! Have I Waited Too Long: Faron Young: 24. Today, tell me, WHO is COUNTRY? We inducted Ray Charles!?!? As a kid my folks and I on Saturday night would go listen to the different bands and us kids waited on intermission so we could run and slide on the floors. Sure miss them. [2], Faron Young's son Robyn followed him into the country music business starting in 1975. Kem Barnes December 11, 2021 @ He just stayed home and didnt do much of anything. Faron Young was not considered a model citizen. Chris Martz But he was awful to his wife Hilda who used to bowl with my mother. 4:36 pm. 12:38 pm. Farons friend and booking agent Jim Case said at the time, It made me sad to see him quit (the business) but, legends like him just dont get any attention. He was one my favorites. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. December 10, 2021 @ I loved the album he made with Ray Price, Memories That Last Flipboard. The story of Faron Young being forgotten resonates deeply with a lot of folks. 10:10 am. Its up to the artist to keep relevant to the topic; and to know how to move on in life when you out grow a thing. February 9, 2022 @ 0. [2] By February 1952, he was signed to Capitol Records, where he recorded for the next ten years. Smoking and alcohol/substance abuse usually contribute to eventual vocal problems (especially smoking) Few acts back in the day worked out, ate healthy foods or generally took good care of themselves. [citation needed], In 1952, while Young was stationed at Fort McPherson, he met his future wife Hilda Macon, the daughter of an Army master sergeant and the great-granddaughter of Uncle Dave Macon. Trigger December 10, 2021 @ R.I.P. Birthplace. 7:37 pm, Every genre of music passes by those who have already been stars and pays more attention to the up and coming.. He died on December 10, 1996 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. You ask and I tell, Faron and theres a ton more that Ill never forget. David Throughout the late 50s and 60s, he was one of country musics biggest stars. Trigger Others who benefited from Young's encouragement included the country star Johnny Paycheck, whom he employed as a bass guitarist, the singer, songwriter and actor Kris Kristofferson, and Roger Miller, who had been working as a Nashville bell-hop until Young took him on as a drummer. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. Shes 31 now, and she could have hung out 40 years ago. Ive been reading this site for a decade or more, and dont recall ever seeing this kind of interaction with an article about a deceased classic act. I saw Faron at Lockburne AFB too! 9:12 am, Tyler Pappas (Hint: He died about 7 years after Faron did. I am the narrater for Diane Diekmans enthralling biography of Faron Young, Live Fast, Love Hard: The Faron Young Story. If you would like a free promo code that will allow you to download a free copy of the audiobook, you can email me at Frank@FrankGerardVoice.com. His suicide and what led up to it was well documented at the time. 12:09 am. So handsome he was. It was my dads club. Just Married by Faron Young : 2:26 : $0.99: 13. But its the realities one should understand when entering the field of music. December 11, 2021 @ Hits including "If You Ain't Lovin' (You Ain't Livin')" and "Live Fast, Love Hard, Die Young" marked him as a honky-tonk singer . December 9, 2021 @ And please dont say:. December 10, 2021 @ Its not fair. 0 Comments Like . Would you feel the same way if you were treated that way in your job? Sales. I was shocked and saddened by it then, and it still saddens me today. 10:26 am. December 10, 2021 @ December 11, 2021 @ The guy with me was spell bound. May god have mercy on his soul, You have confused Faron Young with Sonny James. Ten-4, Tyler. December 23, 2022 @ Just another site. But he also had a heart of gold. 186 Comments, Much has been said and written about the inherent ageism in country music that has persisted throughout the years. December 10, 2021 @ We dont choose depression but people can control how they respond to it. I still hv the belt I was wearing that night he signed for me. I did not know the circumstances of his death, but I am very sorry to read this. Marty Terrible story. 4:22 am. He filled in. I dont listin to the so called Country Music that is broadcast today. 2:08 pm. December 10, 2021 @ Following his discharge a year later he returned to Nashville and rapidly established himself as one of the major hitmakers of the era, scoring with, among others: "If You Ain't Lovin' (You Ain't Livin')" (1954), "Live Fast, Love Hard and Die Young" (1955), "I Miss You Already" (1957), "Alone With You" (1958) and "Backtrack" (1961). Gary Baecker ARENT YOU CHECKING UP WITH THEM??? But even if an artist maintains their vocal ability if they do not continue to generate new fans they will tend to fade away. Heartbreaking, Im so grateful that my folks played A LOT of the older country and really gave me a love for old time country IT WAS ALMOST A DISASTER, AS I TRIPPED ON AN ELECTRIC CORD, WHILE GOING TO HIM TO SIGN THE ALBUM, THAT INCLUDED THIS LITTLE GIRL OF MINE AND I FELL INTO HIM AND CHIPPED HIS FOREHEAD WITH MY FINGERNAILHE WAS VERY SWEET AND ME AND MY NEWBORN LITTLE GIRL, JODIE, ENJOYED HIS SINGING FOR MANY MANY TIMES TOGETHERGOD REST HIS SOULAMEN, Alvin Gjustrum Did you accidentally stumble onto a silent fan base, or were you expecting this? As one of the top 10 all-time charting artists in country music, he's had dang near 100 singles on Billboard's C & W charts; 42 have placed in the top 10. Alex was an important contributor to Farons biography. Faron Young was one of country music's greatest vocalists, if perhaps an occasionally underrated one. 12:23 am. Faron was and still is one of my favorite country singers. December 12, 2021 @ This is gone into very specifically in this article, including how this has happened in country music, and why it is argued about more than any other genre. Ralph Slavey Linda Kyle I have kept the faith and also been treated by therapists and psychiatrist since 2005. Luckyoldsun 6) Faron Young committed suicide in December of 1996 at the age of 64. Faron Young, country singer, actor and songwriter: born Shreveport, Louisiana 25 February 1932; married (four children; marriage dissolved); died Nashville, Tennessee 10 December 1996 . December 11, 2021 @ December 11, 2021 @ He asked her to marry him as he took a ring off and put it on her finger and yes we have a picture of that. I saw him one night at the grand ol opera when porter Waggoner got sick. Its 4 In The Morning. Eddie Little Ive added this context to the story, as well as a link to your book. Faron is a classic. December 10, 2021 @ Please know that your coment is so stupid depression is not on us we dont choose to have it back then people couldnt reconize that it is a sickness lt is not on him a lot of people today love his voice and his music no matter old fashion or not!! December 10, 2021 @ Its tragic about Faron Young; sadly I think cancer, and declining health from cancer was probably much more of a factor than being forgotten. December 12, 2021 @ December 12, 2021 @ I bought a ticket to see, I thought, Ricky Van Shelton. 1:15 pm. Such as: life after fame. His health and the music business were possible contributing factors, as was his alienation from his family.One of the worst details of the Faron Young suicide is that he initially survived. Faron was not forgotten. I think others feel the same. 4:02 pm, One of the best songs ever written. These factors are the true enemy, and are almost entirely to blame for killing the true sounds of Country Music. I played with many from Jerry Lee Lewis, Connie Smith, MoBambi. It peaked at No. Born in a 7 room hospital in Monterey, Tn. Unless of course youre talking about someone like Hank lll. His band, the Country Deputies, was one of country music's top bands and they toured for many years. 6:43 pm, For a GREAT story about Faron Young, as told by the great Merle Kilgore, I urge everyone to click on this link, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqYJK79KY5g, Traveler God Bless Faron Young! Joseph Zillmer Stand by a guy who could have easily killed you? It was, however, his work in the former that was to give him his nickname: "The Singing Sheriff". It is, but Ive know men who took several decades before turning yellow. Jerry! 9:37 am. I like Farons music but his inability to accept the expiration of his popularity is on him. And without my faith in God I wouldnt have survived. December 11, 2021 @ I listen to the great artist of the 60s, 50s & 40s. 7:27 pm. Jun 09, 2022. how many times was faron young married I grew up in Texas and all I knew was country until well into me teens. Time Stream; 1 : They Made Me Fall in Love With You. I always loved Faron Young and since they called him the singing sheriff I said he could arrest me any time as long as he set there and sang to me all day. Faron took her up on stage and sat heron her lap and sang her a song. Yes. I love you," Robin Young said Saturday night at the end of the song.The 1961 tune was the signature song of Faron Young, who died last Tuesday after shooting himself in . A show that my family will never forget, especially my baby sister. susie Moxley Mel Street and Gary Stewart also came to mind after reading this article and like Faron were some of the most underrated vocalists in country music, Helen Terry That richly deserved honour cannot now be far off. AMEN! Dwell on the happy memories, stay healthy because once the health gives out, game over. 12:58 pm. That is the biggest issue facing it today. But he is right in that Faron never accepted that trends change. December 10, 2021 @ 2:43 pm. I wouldnt classify Faron Young as obscure as he had a lot of hits back in the day and a good number of those still get spins on classic country terrestrial radio stations, satellite radio & classic country music streaming services. Roy Shores Faron saw how ability (his ability) had less and less to do with popularity and money. Ill reach out about the promo codes. Patrick Dwyer If you havent heard of agesim until now, thats on you. Services will be held on Wednesday, July 25 at CCV East Valley campus 1330 S. Crismon Rd Mesa AZ 85209. 5:21 am, James Heredia Lifelong depression is incapacitating for many, preventing normal lives and careers, suffering in silence. December 10, 2021 @ I Can't Wait (For The Sun To Go Down) Faron Young: 23. He performed at the local Optimist Club and was discovered by Webb Pierce, who brought him to star on the Hayride in 1951, then broadcast on KWKH-AM. Hes not obscure by my definition Ken. I would listen to him all day he had an angelic face . 7:39 am, Alan Jackson and George Straight would agree with ya, Fran Keith December 10, 2021 @ December 10, 2021 @ The devil went to Georgia says a lot. Corncaster Faron Young was a country music star from the late 1950s to the 1980s, a honky-tonk singer and entertainer in the mold of Hank Williams. Trivia. REAL COUNTRY DIED. Back in those days a lot of men knew that if you got cancer, it was a death sentence. The juggernaut viral video platform announced major changes for under-18 users on Wednesday, with a one-hour daily screen . This reeks of bullshit and trying to make money off of a long ago and unfortunate suicide. . I saw Ray Price in his 80s draw somewhere between 2 and 3 thousand fans at the legendary Floores Country Store North of San Antonio. ), Fauxorb Hello wall was my favorite of all the songs he did and he did it better than anybody no matter who wrote it. Ideas and material objects passed on from one generation to the next in a society, which provide guidelines for action and interaction Includes knowledge, beliefs, values, rules and laws, language, customs, symbols, and material products Culture is not natural MATERIAL CULTUFlE NONMATEFIIAL CULTURE . Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Racey - Not Too Young To Get Married - Used Vinyl Record 7 - E8100A at the best online prices at eBay! It was back stage at the Hodag Country Music Festival in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. I think the important thing to note here was that Faron Young wasnt necessarily mad that he no longer had hit singles on the radio, its that he felt like country music had forgotten about him entirely. Faron Young wrote Wine Me Up, Goin' Steady and Alone with You. I asked for his autograph and he politely obliged. Sonny James had the 1957 number one country hit Young Love., Trigger Johnny died . "Goin' Steady" hit the Billboard country charts while Young was in basic training. 1:44 pm. Anna Jorgensen But that doesnt mean that we should not continue to fight the battles. I always honor it on the 9th. Merry Christmas. 12:33 pm, Yes, he was a good singer She was and still is prettiest little red head alive, other than Reba McIntire of course. Ive read it through the comments. Randy Who had the real voice of Faron Young??? Thats how a site like Saving Country Music is able to exist. Janice Brooks CountryKnight Ive always said theres a huge group of country fans who still care about the old music, and theyre being completely ignored by the mainstream. I agree also with your comment. I find it to be more of a crossover of Country/soul, Country/r&b, or Country/rap. But unfortunately some people lose the battle. History Just Married / I Hardly Know It Was You . 6:27 am. Faron Young She Went a Little Bit Father PICTURE SLEEVE ONLY 45 7" Country. Young was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, the youngest of six children of Harlan and Doris Young. A good friend who attended the services for Faron at Johnny Cashs house told me that Faron managed to make that ceremony memorable. December 10, 2021 @ Its mostly Google and search engines recommending it to readers, and its resonating deeply with folks. American singer, one of the most popular country music performers of the 1950s, 60s, and early 70s. Aaron Kinser One song that rings so true is ( The Day Country Music Died ). 4:58 pm. He placed all his self-esteem on societal status. Michael Phillips 8:34 pm, Without country music there wouldnt be no rock and roll no hip-hop no Blues country is where it all started. The. Faron Young, a honky-tonk singer who became a pillar of Nashville country music, died yesterday at Columbia Summit Medical Center in Nashville, said Melanie Lamb, a hospital spokeswoman. TT-31 Im 58 years old and live in Alvarado, Tx I remembered as a kid growing up , listening to all the old country standards I never thought about it much are just didnt know what happened to Faron Young after reading the story ,what a tragic ending to such a great country artist .I really liked his music but,and this is just my opinion,I liked Willies version better.
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