Tex Ritter's Ranch Party (1957) - Johnny Cash, Bobby Helms & Patsy Cline

[@shawnscott125]

I am a 49 year old black man who knows nothing about country music but I know about Patsy Cline....the best of the best!

[@russboatright2360]

The Queen of Winchester, Virginia!

[@Elvis2TheMax]

But if you're a football fan & happened to watch Monday Night Football (esp. when on ABC) you probably know their opening theme by Hank Williams, Jr.😁

[@johnnyproctor]

Patsy is the best! You have great taste, Shawn!

[@b_uppy]

Think the Collins boy is a pretty talented entertainer...

[@danaanderson1560]

❤LAFFIN. EEEZ HAPPY FUR U.❤ LMAO

[@markstaggs7342]

My grandmother was married to Bobby Helms dad,And I was really good friends with some of Bobby's kids,Used to go to his house in Martinsville Indiana quite a bit when I was in my twenties, Bobby and Dori his wife was really very nice people I loved visiting with them,My Grandmother had no children by Bobby's dad but we're married a few years.My wife and daughter just love Bobby's singing and songs and always going through the house singing my special angel and neither one is big country music fans until they head Bobby and then they go nuts over him Lol, Rest in Peace Bobby I miss you.

[@scottbradbury7562]

Real country!

[@roylung4108]

Enjoyed - thank you & may God bless you.

[@kathrynyell2982]

Today's country music is not like it used to be way back then I miss the old country music we will never get it back again so I play it quite often thanks to you KZbin

[@robertnovoa341]

True, I didn't exist back then but I love that old country music, after hearing that I can't listen to today's music, ❤ Ray Price(for the good times) Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, three of my favorites. I love to get up in the morning and start my day with their music, including gospel music_ thanks to KZbin, with Roku Smart TV.

[@johngee6700]

I just found this. What a treat for an old hick like myself. If you are still out there, thank you for the memories. 🍻

[@donaldfitzgerald8950]

Born in the city, raised in a cave, I'm a mid-seventies guy who grew up on both country western music, rhythm/blues, early R&R and motown thanks to 45 records and 50s TV when we could finally buy one..I consider myself very fortunate to have lived in a time from, crying in your beer music, to the hip-shaking of the king, and the blues of the south....this new generation just don't know!... 🤠

[@johnmcdonald5055]

No matter what song Patsy sings, you can feel the depth of character in how she sings it. She was a real vocal artist. She's my favorite singer. Also, there is some attractive quality in Patsy herself.. someone who would be nice to hang out with.

[@grendalnewgod]

Country and Western music was so magical during this era.

[@pampam696969]

Country when country was real I love these classics above and beyond all country music

[@haydendavies4583]

THIS IS PURE 50s AMERICANA WHICH IS ADMIRED ALL AROUND THE WORLD, JUST FANTASTIC. 👌👍❤🙂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@jb2wheeler]

Wuw, it sure is startling to see Patsy Cline and Johnny Cash at such a tender age. Makes my 79 years apparent to me. JB

[@donaldharrill6265]

You're so right

[@karlbillinger9945]

Collins kids we’re and are Hot property, well ahead of their time.

[@genejackson3451]

Jime Robert s ,.o lddlje Play Timmy Rodger's old blue yellow from the thirties

[@carolcraine5129]

Brings back memories

[@Jim-h3z]

My grandmother died in 57 and I'm pushing 80

[@lynndvorak9236]

This is the music I grew up with. I'm 72.

[@Dstrbrdgrnd]

Same here👍👍🤠

[@donnavaughn9409]

I used to get so tired of this music that my mother loved, she had a massive record collection, at bowling at home in the car, and I liked rock and roll, now it helps me to reconnect to my parents when I hear it.

[@petersweeney3238]

Priceless, television in it infancy, perfectly priceless, thank you very very much

[@j.hudson7282]

I forgot about the kid playing the double neck guitar. I was about 8 years old, but I remember watching and enjoying these shows. Thank you.

[@b_uppy]

Never saw a young, handsome Johnny Cash. Love his contribution.

[@victormagness9970]

Wow time is just a place can’t believe I found this thank you. I think I was 10 years old. Bless you thank KZbin.

[@mcraig1969]

Patsy could have been an Academy Award winning actress as well as the greatest female country artist. She put herself into a song like no other! Her facial expressions and purity of raw feelings are beyond belief! Her early departure from this life was tragic but we must thank God for the time she did have to touch us all and to leave a mark on country musics, a high mark that very few have ever come close to reach. Thanks for posting this treasure! All of the performances were excellent! I loved the hymn as well! This young lady nailed it as well!

[@andymarge]

Listen to life's like a mountain railroad (Lifes Railway to Heaven) kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKTShXmnm5mJlZI

[@danielslovak747]

What a treat from the m apical year of1957 to see and hear such wonderful talented performers

[@kfazzfarrell5973]

Wonderful! The smooth and bluesy Patsy Cline, Bobby Helms, Jingle bell rock immortality, The sweet,soulful balad "Special Angel " soars. Johnny Cash young and pure. All talented, having fun. Thankyou 😊

[@woodrowfaust1904]

Fav Christmas song! Brings back the most wonderful memories!!!

[@andreamasone4616]

Dimples or Dumplin's....a timeless quandry that fella's are lamenting to this day.

[@darleneaitken1620]

I always dress like that when I cook.

[@billbright1755]

Winchester Virginia. 9-8-32 the amazing Patsy Cline 3-5-63. Be gone for nearly 60 years now and that lady can still bring a tear to ones eye. Instantly recognizable and never equaled her delivery and inflection and unique beauty. Well it leaves me awestruck.

[@karynsuepohlmeier2109]

@Sharon Cinna Me too!!

[@jwills8606]

My brother and I drove from West Virginia to visit her grave. Her voice had a ringing quality that I've never heard in any white singer. Just lovely. Unique in the true meaning of unique. Plane crash: Piper Comanche, N7000P. Patsy Cline, Hawkshaw Hawkins, Cowboy Copas, Randy Hughes. Hughes was Patsy's manager and the pilot. Not instrument-rated. He was concerned about the weather and stopped to call his wife, who told him the sun was shining in Nashville, so he pressed on in the face of bad weather. Without instrument competency, he lost control in the clouds and crashed, killing everyone.

[@mrlaw711]

Very eloquently stated. Ms. Cline nearly impossible to match or compare with.

[@KroovyMonsoon]

Wow ! What a dream line-up ! Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, The Collins Kids & Bobby Helms all in one show. The other performers were fantastic as well. A true treasure I hope it's never taken down !

[@jameskonners8304]

RIP Patsy Cline....What a friggin’ voice! One of the best.....

[@williamsparks1036]

I remember going to see the show in 1955 and it was just like this one. I loved it. We would ride the bus up to Compton from the Navy Base in San Diego. Those were wonderful carefree days.

[@richardstubbert988]

The show was held every Saturday night live at a building called the Town Hall, carried live by TV station KTTV. Across the street was Jerry's BBQ restaurant you where would see some of the entertainers after the show.

[@howardmanley3388]

I’m 75 now in 2020 when see Tex Ritter it remind me of his son John Ritter of the show threes company ....

[@jayham____fromgeorgia]

He made that show the classic that it is.. Still airing in 2020.. And, John Ritter was pretty awesome in everything he did.. His dark turn in ' bride of chucky ', and the episode of buffy, titled ' ted '.. problem child 1 & 2!!

[@mjrocks4062]

Pasty no one close.. I am still amazed listening to her songs....love and lost timeless.....

[@sallyclay1974]

Patsy Cline was the queen of the lovelorn blues. What a voice ,She wrote so many songs in such a short lifetime.RIP. She is an icon, like Marilyn Monroe now.

[@llllllllllll878]

Marilyn Monroe is a disgrace to the female sex! Pasty Cline, on the other hand, every inch the real Queen.

[@rebeccafrankenstein5808]

Idk if she wrote her songs? That wouldn't at all take away from how amazing she was, I'm just curious I guess, cuz I wasn't aware she actually wrote any of her songs?

[@davidpanzer1166]

@@rebeccafrankenstein5808 she didn’t

[@ronalds.658]

I was in the 4th grade with Larry Collins. I never saw his sister, but he was a good kid. My parents tooks us to several of these shows. Great fun. My parents went to see one of the shows with Johnny Cash, so I always look at the audience to see if I can find my deceased parents.

[@mrlaw711]

Cash was a good looking young man. He made some bad decisions, but then he turned it all around and had a wonderful impact on many people.

[@Pseudo_Boethius]

Wow! All five forms of music on this show: Country, Western, Bluegrass, Rockabilly, and Gospel.

[@chriswhite2151]

Who is still watching this in 2019??? Those Collins kids were pretty good! They were rock n roll. I'm a little dissappointed Tex didn't sing on this show. But it was still pretty good, can't complain about Johnny and Patsy!

[@patriciajrs46]

I'm still watching! Glad they shared it.

[@infomax4572]

watching in December... this is music as it was and should be still in 2020 and forever, we can only wish and pray it comes back one day.

[@beatle9239]

They sure were all great.

[@MsLaurN]

I don't think music from this era will ever come back, but it's so right to put some of it on your playlist.

[@infomax4572]

@@MsLaurN I do agree!

[@debrabenoist1596]

I’m 67 and I remember watching some country shows with my Dad, I loved it 😊

[@larrybill2661]

Hello Debra how are you doing!!

[@blancamiranda7424]

I'm watching November 2020....love vintage video clips 🍁🍂🌾

[@tigerboy245]

I don't think I've ever seen anyone quite like Patsy Cline. She was an amazing talent.

[@Alanoffer]

Patsy cline and Johnny cash in 1957 Perfect

[@robertcochran3883]

“Just a Closer Walk With Thee” was my Mom’s favorite.... that little lady could sing. !!!

[@greasylimpet5357]

She should have become a star! The way she held the notes was wonderful. The whole show was great!

[@greasylimpet5357]

@Charles Taylor yes, some people seem to have a wonderful gift for singing from a young age, don't they? I know it can be taught, but having the natural ability is a great advantage. It was a treat to see the video, I'm in Australia, and just loved it! 🙂

[@pampam696969]

A beautiful song sang by a beautiful lady and a favorite to most all ladies with strong Christian faith

[@davidells6760]

Cool Hand Luke …

[@james5460]

Before my time, but this is the country I like - classic, pure vocals, no theatrics.

[@keoki82]

Agreed. Thanks for watching :)

[@carolhoffman8915]

+James YUP

[@musmick1]

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[@musmick1]

Carol Hoffman

[@wayneblackman6407]

Such a great loss to all music fans. The great late Patsy Cline. God bless Patsy.

[@timburr4453]

30 years old. An absolute unspeakable tragedy

[@VeganWithAraygun]

😭🙏

[@mr.warmth1511]

your most welome MR WARMTH likes to share

[@corneliadenninger5395]

There are lots of tragedys in the music business. Buddy Holly, Johnny Horton, John Denver and others more. /CD

[@hml3672]

What a beautiful, clear voice. Patsy was my wife's favorite singer; Hank Williams was mine.

[@mrlaw711]

Back in the day. We'll never see anything like this again.

[@gloriarider9688]

Now this is good *down home country music* that will NEVER EVER die!!

[@gloriarider9688]

*"Dorothy Wright!"*-- like a breath of fresh air- hearing this BEAUTIFUL young lady sing- *"Just A Closer Walk With Thee!!"*

[@SCS10000]

Amazing!!!! pure and clear ...

[@henrypaulpierce4160]

One time in the mid 60s on Sundays we'd go to the NCO Club at Ft Belvoir, Va..it was a special by Tex Ritter & his band..my Da who was into Country music was especially looking forward to seeing Tex Ritter. Well he brought his family And all the kids of families there hooked up with his 2 sons, one being John Ritter ...we played and walked around the NCO club doing what young kids do, talking and mostly being entertained by John who became the leader of us kids that day. ..great memories

[@tangobango9653]

What a wonderful find this old ‘Tex Ritter Country’ clip is...they are all so very young! It’s great to see Ol’ Johnny Cash at the start of his fabulous career. The little guy jumpin’ around at the beginning is fun and of course, Patsy Cline is as moving as always. Thanks for posting.

[@joemelton3891]

How this is real country. Sure wish some radio station would play these.

[@davidj.wilcox6053]

I never saw this program growing up but sure enjoyed it 50 years later. Thanks!

[@robertcochran3883]

Wow !!! The talent of these people was real !! Not manufactured in some computer program !! They could sing !!

[@fabricatedreality8218]

Stylish, beautiful, talented, can sing so effortlessly yet so powerfully. Patsy Cline.

[@gloriarider9688]

*" Patsy Cline"* has ALWAYS been & ALWAYS will be my *favorite* singer EVER!!!

[@demichael5815]

I think you're *crazy*...for Patsy Cline, that is. ;)

[@jameskonners8304]

I absolutely ADORE her and her voice!! Btw, I listen to mostly Rock n Roll/ Hip Hop. RIP Patsy Cline.....

[@tomkis5313]

Mine To All Ways And For Ever.....

[@mrlaw711]

She almost had talent which could not be measured.

[@alvinglenn458]

I met her once, in 1959 or '60 when she came to a HFD Benefit program .. . I met so very Many there over the Years from Many Genres .. .

[@KenR208]

Wow-what a lineup! Johnny Cash in his prime with one of his very best songs! and Patsy was King (sorry Queen!)

[@kathrynyell2982]

Beautiful love that music love all the older singers wish we had that kind of country music again God bless you all the one says gone play too soon rest in peace we miss you

[@larrybill2661]

Hello Kathryn how are you doing!!

[@petergrandahl2386]

They're all very talented but Patsy Cline? She's on a whole other level. No one can sing like her. Probably the best vocalist in country, folk, rock, pop, soul, R&B, even opera. The way she puts soooo much feeling in her voice. Here and there a slight cry, slight yodel, slight pause, all perfectly timed. No one can duplicate that.

[@davidpanzer1166]

Absolutely true!

[@davidpanzer1166]

It’s hard to believe she is singing live here! It’s almost otherworldly

[@dsrtflwr6093]

Perfect instinct for musical phrasing. I bet she never planned or knew what she'd do out there during a performance. Although she was obviously completely in control.

[@cindysherry3911]

Amen

[@BegoneJonah]

"...even opera..." Uh, look, I love Patsy Cline, too, but the demands that opera places upon singers is absolutely unreal. Add to that the requirement for being in costume (sometimes extremely elaborate with period stays, corsets, etc.) and acting and being on the stage for hours.

[@eottoe2001]

Patsy can take a medium okay song and make it sound like heaven.

[@packratbuggs6853]

Patsy Cline, the absolute best country singer of all time.

[@bobdoubter2977]

Yes. She's ever on my mind.

[@iowafarmhandonajohndeere5902]

packrat Buggs I agree but Johnny cash is right there with her

[@bobdoubter2977]

@Stephanie Wish we all could have heard her do that.

[@zororosario]

My guitars seem to agree with her voice better than others, especially my Gibsons"

[@davidbarnett9312]

I was around 13 at the time this aired, but here I am at 76 mesmerized by Patsy Cline and that fabulous voice.

[@BaltoJoey]

Patsy, you left us too soon. May you rest in peace. You and your music will NEVER be forgotten!!

[@rogerbritton6264]

Again i have to thank You Tube for preserving the Country classics 5 stars!

[@Friebefilms]

Roger Britton geJa und dann nein

[@russellcrawford7453]

Don't think KZbin they don't have anything to do with preserving this stuff oh, thank the guy who downloaded it for us

[@TVmadethemdoit]

Dont thank those fascist nazi pigs. They hate freedom. Thank the actual human with a soul.... the uploader.

[@jerrybrownell3633]

The guy in the white cowboy hat playing banjo and the double neck guitar behind Bobby Helms is Joe Maphis who was known as the "King of The Strings". He was lead guitar player for Ricky Nelson before Ricky hired James Burton. It is Maphis playing on Nelson's early hits "BeBop Baby", "Waitin' In School" and "Stood Up" among others.

[@michaelcraig9449]

Patsy Cline was considered to be the best over all singer in country music, as far as pure skill and technique is concerned, and that is still true to this day. Not saying she is everyone's favorite, everyone has their own favorite songs. I am just saying what many music teachers and musicians have said, about her skill level and technique.

[@davidstout6051]

Michael Craig Actually she is my favorite female country singer of all time as well as being all the things you mention.

[@PatsyClinesDaughter]

110% the best *singer* in the world.

[@robertbrawley5048]

She is my favorite not for her singing but for here popularity still among history buffs in the Winchester Va area

[@garyball6986]

Patsy Cline and I tell you what I go to the lady and borrow say hey man I got Patsy Cline records at the house and she's come right on over and we have a good old time I'll just let you know the music of Patsy Cline really brought the girls back to my place I was always always love Patsy Cline just to let you know that and this is 25-30 years ago and I'm 67 now and I ain't got no records of Patsy Cline but I'm sure as heck trying

[@jameskonners8304]

Patsy Cline- THE best....all anyone needs to do is take a listen! R.I.P. from CT.

[@SueSnellLives]

So rare to find good live recordings of Cline -- thank you!!!

[@ChrisBarnette-zk8iy]

That's what I've been searching for.

[@MelissaToombs-o6l]

I was. Ten when this was. Made love them then. Love too here those songs. Now bless those who come and gone

[@penney304]

Wish TV still had shows like this...

[@shannonburns6724]

Too white

[@jean-pierrelanhingkwong7852]

A PURE CRYSTAL harmonious voice with the guitars & violins in the background , that is what I truely consider, the genuine Country-Folk songs & music coming from the USA. JOhnny Cash in the 1957 singing the this version of I WALK THE LINE, a heavenly delight. Thanks. jpier.

[@gigismith1362]

This music. Is of the west United States. And Folk music and country originated in the South United States.

[@tonyrobinson2683]

Outstanding! Brought back many old memories. Just don't have programs like this anymore.

[@davidkoehler136]

nothing but garbage now

[@johnoboyce3422]

Johnny cash looking good & young in this old video.

[@rockindaddy6535]

WOW fantastic, ROCKABILLY will never die !! ❤❤

[@crazysingingchick]

My mom kinda sings like Patsy. Hearing Patsy sing makes me think of my mommy singing me to sleep when I was little. ❤️

[@alfiebear2647]

Wow, that is a wish come true.🧸💙

[@douglasday4424]

I know your mom, she sings like a bullfrog

[@bobbifoci8214]

As an 80's baby this is amazing to see this amazing music being sung by the actual artist live , I grew up on the "real" country music and to me it's the best in the world and brings back a lot of good memories of my grandparents, don't get me wrong country music is country music but the older stuff just has the realest feeling in the lyrics and the music sounded so good and pure . God bless Texas I sure do miss you Beaumont.

[@leonawilson9618]

Real music. I grew up listening to these songs. Love that Patsy.

[@ronpease8985]

I was 5 years old when this was on, and CW music is still my choice today in 2022. Keep playing all...

[@garywilson5733]

Wow the Collins Kids were so talented. I’d forgotten all about them. The vintage Patsy Cline piece is vibrant and shows her stage presence. Her voice control and phrasing is mesmerizing . 💕. Of course seeing a youthful Johnny Cash before he became the “Man in Black” is the frosting on the cake.

[@marijooneill8015]

I was in eighth grade, and we all loved this music, Patsy Cline, wow fantastic .

[@tammyhollandsworth6783]

Johnny cash was so young here! What a voice and talent.

[@tjcmiscou]

Johnny cash was a shit he treated Luther like a slave ,and that rhyme was Luthers not johns , don't you see how he looks at Johnny all the time and he died of an allsore ,Johnny burning in hell.

[@jrnumex9286]

pretty sure Everyone is young there

[@Glee_Anna]

I just learned today that my good friends great uncle was Bobby Helms! So cool to watch this!

[@stephenjulien1563]

A great piece of western musical history.

[@georgeplagianos6487]

Yes l really enjoyed all this music.. thanks very much for posting this nice memorable music

[@JJJBRICE]

I like the way Ms. Patsy strolls nonchalantly to and from the mike in that Dale Evans cowboy outfit !

[@patsydinkins372]

Johnny Cash with my baby Larry love to hear him say he's gone now now I can't help but listen to every one of his oh how I love

[@MrEdsTheRef]

Really enjoyed most of that prog especially Johnny Cash which we used to play on the jukebox namely " a boy name sue" back when i was a skin'ead 1968/69. At 71 now really appriciate all the C&W stuff from back in the 50s😊

[@jeromeknasinski3862]

Oh my god...never saw the Tex Ritter show...but listened to it on WLS out of Chicago... it was a battery operated radio. What talent they had.

[@echospaw899]

I don't remember this show, but, that kid was outrageous... I hope he went on to BIGGER things for his talent. Johnny Cash, what can I say(?). Still !! 3:)

[@AndySaenz]

I love Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline! 2 of the best country artists of all time.

[@leslieisaacs3080]

Two of the best musical artists of all time, country or anything else.

[@AndySaenz]

@@leslieisaacs3080Yes, and she was a beautiful lady too. What a doll. 😍😘❤️🌹🌹🌹

[@alphaomega8373]

@@leslieisaacs3080 A bridge too far, lets just keep it country.

[@Catman7442]

Great arrangement and easy, distinctive singing style of Patsy Cline on I've Loved and Lost Again. Thanks for posting, a great program.

[@carl77242]

I was born in 1942 i saw this on TELEVISION back in my days great show ❤

[@janedc5ch319]

I remember this show (almost) loved Johnny Cash all my life . I'm 77 years old .

[@yes350yes]

What a rare vid this is with Patsy Cline , a rarety of rareties.

[@lynnlobliner3933]

Having been raised in the L.A. Basin in the 50s, I was never attracted to country music, other than artists who crossed over to R&R (and they weren't called crossovers then). So I knew of Patsy Cline with her hit Crazy. Knew of Johnny from I Walk the Line and Ring of Fire. But I didn't learn about the Collins Kids until I was watching Ozzie & Harriet shows about 10 years ago when it was on YT and saw Rick singing with Laurie Collins. I went looking for her and found the Collins Kids. So for me this is an all-star show.

[@simonegad]

patsy cline-a huge favorite of mine. and johnny cash. love the collins kids too. a great program-so lucky we have the tex ritter show

[@eltonbowles1392]

Meade Vlog channel inun

[@roslynweidemann9487]

Hank Williams Snr singing the old country church, I grew up in Lilydale Australia, born in '63, I love Hank's songs, but the old country church tugs at my heart, I can hear all the saddest and happiness in his voice. Long live Hank Williams Snr, a true legend.

[@plalelal]

Linda Rondstat and Patsy were amazing singers!

[@fredsalter1915]

Priceless footage! God bless for uploading! EDIT: "Dimples or Dumplings" fucking fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@alisonbell3561]

I love dimples or dumplings as well. Fantastic performance by Carrot Top Anderson. Such a cute song, charming!

[@bugcommander1078]

I was a babe in mothers arms when this was recorded ..... but I knew about this .... my parents were great ..... still a fan of this fun music

[@terrellbird4789]

They sure don't make em like that any more. I loved it!

[@gloriarider9688]

Terrell Bird --*"SO TRUE!!"*

[@parttysetzer6247]

Love these old country singers and performers I weather old country like this the new country new country sounds like rock and roll ..old county music 🎶 is yhe best

[@sudy1418]

A young handsome Johnny Cash. I had never seen Patsy Cline perform. It's easy to see why she was so popular. Patsy also comes across as a strong woman.

[@jazzfusionary]

What an amazing show! I love Tex Ritter but I never heard of Ranch Party. Great to see Patsy, Johnny Cash and all the unsurpassed talent.

[@sonnysoldies5288]

Just found this...Beautiful, that's when country was country...thanks for posting this.

[@Doctorhamfat]

We were all kids at one point, and this proves that. What a variety show Tex puts on for incredible young talent! Priceless history, actually.

[@joycepino9749]

Tex Ritter was John Ritter's father. John starred on Three's Company

[@alisonbell3561]

How awesome is this??? Fantastic!!!! That kid playing the double neck guitar is amazing.

[@jimsouthern1398]

Back in my radio DJ days, I had the thrill of having a cup of coffee with Tex Ritter and Waylon Jennings just before one their concerts. Waylon was griping that Chet Atkins wouldn't let him record what he wanted and Tex was giving him the wise council of his many years in show biz to relax and enjoy blossoming career! A favorite memory of my young radio DJ days!

[@josephkressley7417]

Larry Collins on Double Neck was an incredibly talented kid! Ranch Party was an awesome show featuring many great guests of the time. We had a few 16mm films when I was a boy. And of course, Tex Ritter.

[@BrettSonicBluBlumfieldVideos]

+Joseph Kressley Don't forget Johnny Bond, Fiddlin' Kate, Skeets McDonald, and the king of the strings (Larry Collin's instructor) Joe Maphis. Les "Carrot Top" Anderson and Sons of the Pioneers were always great too. This whole show featured amazing performers...though I wasn't too wild on the Hoosier Hotshots when they showed up.

[@josephkressley7417]

+Brett “SonicBlu” Blumfield Couldn't agree more! Johnny Cash and the Tennessee Two guest starred as well.

[@beatle9239]

I thought that was Johnny Bond singing at the beginning. Am I correct?

[@borderlord]

Absolutely...what a talent!

[@woodrowfaust1904]

Why wasn't Larry more main stream popular?? IHe seems to have Elvis calibar charisma and talent!

[@spiritwolfbro]

A wonderful look at the past with some awesome musical artists.

[@OToole2.0]

Great video! How I wish these films could be preserved and restored. I loved Tex Ritter and that little Collins boy, wow!

[@larrybill2661]

Hello Gail how are you doing!!

[@jameskilcreasesr523]

Great Show. Thanks.

[@gloriarider9688]

*"DID you notice on the "Tex Ritter" show- EVERY song that HAS BEEN performed--you can understand EACH & EVERY word that HAS BEEN sung??"*

[@robertcochran3883]

And the singers had actual talent !!

[@davidsniff3209]

@@robertcochran3883 'll

[@yochevedbrachasimon4979]

this seemingly comes from another universe, but good music is good music and we enjoyed it. Great mid 20th century Americana

[@EPA18]

It is a travesty that the Collins Kids are overlooked in the history of rock and roll. Larry Collins, as a kid, was a top-notch guitarist.

[@jsigur157]

what happened to him?

[@packingten]

@@jsigur157 He died they were huge stars back when actually bigger than Johnny Cash....please don't start on me I LOVED JC...

[@mikerca]

Larry is still alive. 75 years old. His sister Laurie died in 2018 after complications from a fall in her home. Look up “My window faces south” with George Morgan. You will see them both in their 20’s as well as a young Glenn Campbell !

[@Margaret1448]

Jimmy Page had nothin' on him! :D

[@woodrowfaust1904]

Larry could have been Elvis if born 12 years earlier!