The Honkytonk Jukebox Show

Today, we've got a fantastic lineup of fierce females who weren't afraid to sing their truth, from heartfelt ballads to sassy anthems.We're kicking things off with some real powerhouses. Imagine Rose Maddox taking a bold leap with "Take A Gamble On Me," a testament to her gutsy style. Then we've got Kay Adams pouring out her soul with "Honky Tonk Heartache," a tune that'll resonate with anyone who's ever had their heart bruised. And don't forget Cathy Cass with her straightforward demand, "Wanted, A Man With A Plan"—we've all been there, right? We'll also hear Roxanne Waggoner's relatable "Average Woman" and Donna Darlene's playful "I Don't Know You From Adam."Next up,. Alvadean Coker brings us "Insufficient Love," a classic that highlights her backwoods vocal delivery. And of course, we can't forget the pioneering spirit of Wanda Jackson with "Cryin Through The Night"—she always brought that rockabilly edge to her country sound. Goldie Hill delivers the timeless "Baby Blue," a track that perfectly captures a certain kind of wistful melancholy. And then there are two queens of heartache: Patsy Cline with her iconic rendition of "Heartaches" and Kitty Wells reminding us of the dangers of love with "Poison In Your Heart." These women truly defined an era with their emotional depth.Finally, we'll wrap up with some more captivating voices that deserve a spotlight. Lois Williams offers a clever take on relationships with "From Miss To Mistake," a song that's both witty and poignant. Connie Hall brings us "Back To Loneliness," a tune that perfectly encapsulates that feeling of returning to solitude. Barbara Clawson tells us to "Turn Your Love Around," a powerful message of taking control. And get ready for Lynda K Lance with "Fool Of The Year" and Wanda Conklin's "You Didn't Stop To Say Hello," both showcasing stories of love's often-unseen complications.And to round out this incredible set, we've got Linda Cassidy delivers not a cover of "Jolene," but her take on a classic tale of pleading for love. Carolyn Duncan explores the depths of infatuation with "What A Fool In Love Will Do." Betty Amos with Judy & Jean offer a cautionary tale with "Gotta Be Careful." And finally, Oneda Harding brings us "Love In The First Degree," while Debbie Dickey beautifully captures the feeling of being "Lost Bewildered And Confused."What a fantastic journey through the voices of these extraordinary women! Each of these tracks tells a unique story and adds another layer to the rich tapestry of country music. Which of these songs resonated most with you? Let us know in the comments below!Rose Maddox - Take A Gamble On Me ( Columbia )Kay Adams - Honky Tonk Heartache ( Tower )Cathy Cass - Wanted, A Man With A Plan ( Wayside )Roxanne Waggoner - Average Woman ( Lemco )Donna Darlene - I Don't Know You From Adam ( Columbia )Alvadean Coker - Insufficient Love ( Decca )Wanda Jackson - Cryin Through The Night ( Capitol )Goldie Hill - Baby Blue ( Decca )Patsy Cline - Heartaches ( Decca )Kitty Wells - Poison In Your Heart ( Decca )Lois Williams - From Miss To Mistake ( Starday )Connie Hall - Back To Loneliness ( Decca )Barbara Clawson - Turn Your Love Around ( Stop )Lynda K Lance - Fool Of The Year ( Wayside )Wanda Conklin - You Didn't Stop To Say Hello ( Metro Country )Linda Cassidy - Jolene ( Door Knob )Carolyn Duncan - What A Fool In Love Will Do ( K Ark )Betty Amos with Judy & Jean - Gotta Be Careful ( Starday )Oneda Harding - Love In The First Degree ( TRC )Debbie Dickey - Lost Bewildered And Confused ( Penn )

Country Classics and ObscuritiesWe dust off forgotten gems and revisit timeless tunes from country music's rich history. Today, we're taking a spin through a mix of tracks, from legendary voices to lesser-known artists, all released on a variety of labels.We kick things off with the iconic George Jones and his track "Don't Think I Don't" on Musicor. You can always count on Possum for a classic country lament. Following that, we've got Lois Williams with "You Low Down Son Of A Gun" on Starday – a title that promises some feisty country storytelling! And from Columbia, it's Carl Smith telling us to "Pull My String And Wind Me Up."Shifting gears slightly, we find Tiny Cochart with "Turn Back The Years" on Sara, and a fantastic duet from Kitty Wells & Webb Pierce on Decca with "When I'm With You."Moving into our next set of tunes, we've got Eddie McDuff showing off his "Ace Card Up" on TNT, followed by Tony Douglas exploring loneliness on Paula with "Driven By Loneliness." Bill Wesley brings us "So Sure Of You" from the Great label, and the legendary Warren Smith offers up "Big City Ways" on Liberty. Rounding out this segment is Kenny Valeck with "Happy Go Lucky" on KSS.Our journey continues with a truly unique title from Johnny Bond: "Hot Rod Surfin Hootlebeatnanny" on Starday. You know we love a good novelty song here! Then, Bobby Austin reminds us that "Some Of Us Never Learn" on Capitol. We've also got Randy Wade with "Walk Out Backwards" on Busch Country, and Gene Allen revealing a "Secret Love Affair" on Tokalon. And for a truly evocative title, we have Cousin Bob Nicholson with "I Saw The Gold In The Moon Turn To Gray" on Music Mill.Finally, we wrap up with some more familiar names and powerful themes. The smooth voice of Eddy Arnold brings us "A Little Heartache" on RCA Victor. Carl Butler delivers a classic country sentiment with "I Know What It Means To Be Lonesome" on Columbia. Faron Young shares "Some Of Your Memories" on Mercury, and Bobby Barnett proclaims "There's Nothing Like A Woman" on Bannister. We close out our set with Charlie Gore and the poignant "All My Love Up And Died" on King. We hope you enjoyed this deep dive. Join us next time for more honky-tonk treasures!George Jones - Don't Think I Don't ( Musicor )Lois Williams - You Low Down Son Of A Gun ( Starday )Carl Smith - Pull My String And Wind Me Up ( Columbia )Tiny Cochart - Turn Back The Years ( Sara )Kitty Wells & Webb Pierce - When I'm With You ( Decca )Eddie McDuff - Ace Card Up ( TNT )Tony Douglas - Driven By Loneliness ( Paula )Bill Wesley - So Sure Of You ( Great )Warren Smith - Big City Ways ( Liberty )Kenny Valeck - Happy Go Lucky ( KSS )Johnny Bond - Hot Rod Surfin Hootlebeatnanny ( Starday )Bobby Austin - Some Of Us Never Learn ( Capitol )Randy Wade - Walk Out Backwards ( Busch Country )Gene Allen - Secret Love Affair ( Tokalon )Cousin Bob Nicholson - I Saw The Gold In The Moon Turn To Gray ( Music Mill )Eddy Arnold - A Little Heartache ( RCA Victor )Carl Butler - I Know What It Means To Be Lonesome ( Columbia )Faron Young - Some Of Your Memories ( Mercury )Bobby Barnett - There's Nothing Like A Woman ( Bannister )Charlie Gore - All My Love Up And Died ( King )

Welcome, honky-tonk heroes and jukebox queens, to a very special milestone – the 150th episode of The Honkytonk Jukebox! We're celebrating with 100% pure honkytonk, hitting all the classic notes from Lattie Moore to Jimmy Work.Get ready for deep cuts and anthems with legends like Stonewall Jackson and Hank Penny. We'll reflect on "The Great Neon Cross" with Bobby Pierce, find solace "Beneath A Neon Star In A Honky Tonk" with Tommy Duncan, and dive deep into the heart of country with Faron Young and Sonny Miller.As we wind down, we'll journey with Jim Owen, face "Satan's Bell" with Lawton Williams, and feel every bit of it with Red Sovine and Johnny Paycheck. Crank it up, because this 150th episode is packed with the real country music you love. Thanks for being with us!Lattie Moore - Juke Box Johnnie ( Arc )Tex Thurman - Close Up The Honky Tonks ( Gold Standard )George Kent - 100% Pure Lonesome ( Starday )Al Horn - Relief Is Just A Swallow Away ( BTR )Stonewall Jackson - Alcohol Of Fame ( Little Darlin )Hank Penny - Catch Em Young, Treat Em Rough, Tell Em Nothin ( RCA Victor )Eddie McDuff - Give A Little ( Starday )Jimmy Work - That's What Makes The Juke Box Play ( Dot )Jack Tucker - It's Gone Too Far ( Toppa )Benny Barnes - Poor Man's Riches ( Starday )Bobby Pierce - The Great Neon Cross ( Stop )Tommy Duncan - Beneath A Neon Star In A Honky Tonk ( Intro ).mp3Faron Young - Nothing Left To Lose ( Starday )Sonny Miller - Tears, Heartaches And Pain ( Bar Clay )Skeets McDonald - Where You Go ( Columbia )Jim Owen - Take Me Where I Can Cry ( Big Howdy )Lawton Williams - Satan's Bell ( D )Billy Todd - Please Drop Me Gently ( Starday )Red Sovine - How Do You Think I Feel ( Decca )Johnny Paycheck - Heartbreak Tennessee ( Hilltop )

This episode is a journey through classic country, featuring legends like Justin Tubb, Stonewall Jackson, and Faron Young alongside hidden gems. You'll hear honky-tonk heartbreak from Tony Douglas and rockabilly energy from Jimmy Dawson. The show continues with heartfelt tunes from Jim Owen and Wynn Stewart, a tribute to Hank Williams, a unique duet from George Jones & Gene Pitney, and Johnny Horton's quirky storytelling. The second half delivers more country goodness from artists like Tony Booth and the Wilburn Brothers, exploring themes of love, loss, and life's challenges.Justin Tubb - One Eyed Red ( Starday )Stonewall Jackson - Trouble And Me ( Columbia )Faron Young - We're Talking It Over ( Capitol )Tony Douglas - Pore Little Darling ( Sims )Jimmy Dawson - Mean Woman Blues ( K Ark )Jim Owen - I'll Try Not To Cry ( Owe Man )Wynn Stewart - Built In Love ( Capitol )Ronnie Root - Ode To Hank ( Sundial )George Jones & Gene Pitney - Big Job ( Musicor )Johnny Horton - The Electrified Donkey ( Columbia )Tony Booth - It's Alright ( K Ark )Jimmy Work - I Never Thought I Have The Blues ( All )Howard Crockett - I've Got You Worried Too ( Manco )Mickey Martin - Hellbent On A Heartache ( TMW )Billy Joe Burnette - Just Outside The Door ( Gold Standard )Wilburn Brothers - Cry Baby Cry ( Decca )Lee Harman - You Had A Call ( Stop )Larry Brasso - You're Gonna Get What's Coming To You ( One Way )Bobby Barnett - Hold My Hurt For Awhile ( Sims )Thomas Mitchell - Floor Walking ( Flash )

"Welcome back to the show, folks! We've got a real diverse lineup for you today, diving deep into the heart of classic country. We're kicking things off with the lively western swing of Bob Wills and his 'All Night Long,' setting a toe-tapping, dance-hall vibe. Then, we pivot to the raw emotion of Tommy Collins' 'Don't Wipe The Tears That You Cry For Him,' a real tearjerker.We'll hear Johnnie Lee Wills' melancholic 'Your Love For Me Is Losing Light,' followed by the classic country duet of Carl Butler and Pearl with 'Punish Me Tomorrow.' Leon Rausch gives us 'Heart Of A Clown,' another dose of soulful storytelling.Moving on, Perk Williams brings us 'I'm That Fool,' and Cal Smith hits us with the lonesome sound in 'That's What It's Like To Be Lonesome.' We've got Jimmie Skinner's take on 'Dark Hollow,' followed by Connie Hill's 'Mark On My Finger' and Norma Jean's powerful 'Put Your Arms Around Her.'Then, Bobby Barnett asks 'If I Was Me,' and Slim Willet reminds us 'Don't Let The Stars.' Carl Wayne delivers the bluesy 'What Makes A Broken Heart Blue,' and Linda Cassidy explores 'Legal Rights.' Kenny Valeck sings 'She's Helping Me Get Over You,' a song about moving on.Finally, we wrap things up with Billy Thompson's 'The Nearest Thing To You,' Rocky Topp's 'Did I Come Home Too Late,' Johnny Dollar's 'I've Got To Stay High,' Jerry Abbott's 'Did It Say Where It Was Going,' and Lynda K. Lance's 'Now That It's Over.'From western swing to heartbreak ballads, this playlist showcases the breadth and depth of classic country music. You'll hear stories of love, loss, and everything in between. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy this journey through some timeless tunes."Bob Wills - All Night Long ( Longhorn )Tommy Collins - Don't Wipe The Tears That You Cry For Him ( Columbia )Johnnie Lee Wills - Your Love For Me Is Losing Light ( Sims )Carl Butler And Pearl - Punish Me Tomorrow ( Columbia )Leon Rausch - Heart Of A Clown ( Sims )Perk Williams - I'm That Fool ( Allstar )Cal Smith - That's What It's Like To Be Lonesome ( Decca )Jimmie Skinner - Dark Hollow ( Starday )Connie Hill - Mark On My Finger ( Decca )Norma Jean - Put Your Arms Around Her ( RCA )Bobby Barnett - If I Was Me ( Sims )Slim Willet - Don't Let The Stars ( 4 Star )Carl Wayne - What Makes A Broken Heart Blue ( Wind )Linda Cassidy - Legal Rights ( Wizard )Kenny Valeck - She's Helping Me Get Over You ( KSS )Billy Thompson - The Nearest Thing To You ( Zak Tone )Rocky Topp - Did I Come Home Too Late ( Capitol )Johnny Dollar - I've Got To Stay High ( Chart )Jerry Abbott - Did It Say Where It Was Going ( Stop )Lynda K Lance - Now That It's Over ( Wayside )

Dale Turner - Happy Honkin Honky Tonkin Truck Drivin Man ( Willex )Rusty And Doug Kershaw - Going Down The Road ( Hickory )Bob Eidson - Truck Drivers Life ( Dalton Junction )Del Reeves - Truckers Paradise ( United Artists )The Kendalls - Diesel Gypsy ( United Artists )CW McCall - I've Trucked All Over This Land ( MGM )Ray Pillow - Roll On Truckers ( ABC Dot )Johnny Dollar - Big Rig Rollin Man ( Chart )Merle Travis - The Super Highway ( Capitol )Bobby Sykes - Diesel Smoke, Dangerous Curves ( Starday )Mojo Nixon - UFO's, Big Rigs & BBQ ( Diesel Only )Charlie Moore & Bill Napier - Truck Driver's Queen ( King )Johnny Russell - I'm A Trucker ( RCA )David Price - Jack Knife ( Hickory )Coleman Wilson - Radar Blues Pt 1 ( King )George Jones - It's A 10-33 Let's Get Jesus On The Line ( Epic )Charlie Collins - I've Been On The Road Too Much ( Starday )Norma Jean - Truck Drivin Woman ( RCA )Rain Beau - Daddy Was A Truck Drivin Man ( Starr )Country Bob Nicholson - Truck Drivers Mediation ( Music Mill )

Tony Hoda - Just Like That ( Magnolia )The Clossey Brothers - House For Sale ( K Ark )Bobby Barnett - End Of The Lyin ( Columbia )Red Sovine - You Used To Be My Baby ( Decca )Norma Jean - The Kind Of Needin I Need ( RCA )Rose Maddox - The Bigger The Pride ( Starday )Jimmy Work - Don't Give Me A Reason To Wonder Why ( Dot )Skeets McDonald - Think Of Me ( Columbia )Thomas Mitchell - If It Had Not Been For You ( Flash )Buck Owens - You Left Her Lonely Too Long ( Capitol )Perk Williams - One Sweet Touch ( Allstar )Tony Douglas - Empty Crowded Room ( Sims )The Country Playboys - I'm Not Free ( Meteor )Tommy Collins - High On A Hilltop ( Columbia) Maxine House - Two Wedding Bands Apart ( Lincoln Land )Carl Butler & Pearl - Can I Draw The Line ( Columbia )Sonny Miller - What's Your Reason ( Bar Clay )Tommy Faile - Not Guilty ( Chart )Norro Wilson - State Line Daddy ( Mercury )Bill Nettles - Old Age Pension Blues ( Nett )