Featuring 15 tracks of the historic classic 50s hits performed by the legends. The louisiana hayride is on its way back, and in a big way. Listen free to johnny cash the louisiana hayride archives ballad of a teenage queen, big river and more. The first nine tracks here are drawn from her debut appearance on the hayride in 1960, and they perfectly illustrate her live act, which was part comedy. Apr 01, 2020 the louisiana hayride was the brainchild of horace lee logan, who first became a radio host on shreveports kwkham in 1932 at the age of 16.
Nevertheless, judy was a comedian with perfect timing, although totally country in the movie louisiana hayride, which has its ups and downs with some questionable movie producers who are trying to make a fast buck on bumpkin judy who has been given some lease money on her land that is producing oil. Bill hillman outside shreveports municipal auditorium with the statues of elvis and guitar great, shreveports james burton interior hallway lined with portraits of country music greats by artist jerry harris. Louisiana history new orleans louisiana shreveport louisiana elvis presley backstage rock and roll memphis tennessee young elvis graceland. A naive farm girl is duped by con men who promise her movie stardom in exchange for her savings. Cajun musicians and country musicians have exchanged musical ideas at least as early as the late 1920s, when records by both first became widely available. President, the american people understand what youve done for them, and this effort to destroy trump no matter the cost of the country is getting a bit old and its. The louisiana hayride collection documents radio history in shreveport, louisiana, with emphasis on the louisiana hayride country music program.
Arguably the 2nd most iconic and influential music program in country music history, only rivaled in stature by the grand ole opry, its been an effort that has lasted over 20 years and seen a major renovation of the radio programs original home of the municipal auditorium in shreveport, louisiana that has put organizers on the. At the louisiana hayride tonight vintage guitar magazine. A pair of songs i recognized immediately were shortnin bread and put your arms around me, honey, which probably tells you more about me than you want to know. Louisiana hayride performed by nanette fabray and the chorus in the musical film the band wagon 1953. After 55 years, the louisiana hayride is coming back. On a saturday night in 1948, hank williams stepped onto the stage of the louisiana hayride and sang lovesick blues. Various artists at the louisiana hayride tonight various. Louisiana hayride was one of three major liveaudience country music radio shows during the 1940s. The films art direction was by lionel banks and walter holscher. In comparison the complete louisiana hayride archives features twentysix fabulous photos from this final performance. Henderson, and legendary performances from the louisiana hayride program, which was broadcast live from the shreveport. Apr 15, 2015 the louisiana hayride is on its way back, and in a big way. Louisiana music hall of fame the louisiana hayride 2009. Cd0009 featuring 15 tracks of the historic classic 50s hits performed by the legends.
Louisiana hayride 1944 louisiana hayride 1944 user. In hopes of becoming a movie star, a country girl follows two con men to hollywood. The complete louisiana hayride archives mrs cdbook. Because most of the talented country artists who got. Find similar and related movies for louisiana hayride 1944 charles. The others were the national barn dance out of chicago and grand ole opry from nashville. A country bumpkin judy canova outsmarts two con men trying to sell her share in a hollywood film. The louisian hayride became one of the major live hillbilly music radio shows during the hillbilly music era.
This is the story of the sowing of the wind, but the major part of the book is devoted to the reaping of the whirlwind. Elvis was a louisiana hayride regular 19541956 names to the faces top row. Thanks to bear family records, music aficionados now have the chance to hear a little bit of history with the release of the expansive 20cd set titled at the louisiana hayride tonight. Elvis presley the complete louisiana hayride archives. China lied, americans died, and a booming economy was fried. The louisiana hayride show shreveport municipal building.
Inside the municipal auditorium in shreveport louisiana louisiana hayride by richard crofts. Find similar and related movies for louisiana hayride 1944 charles barton on allmovie. The auditorium was the home of this radio and later television. He left memphis on a friday night, october 15, 1954, after a gig at the eagles nest, driving all night with sam phillips, scotty moore and bill black.
The louisiana hayride was a radio show that gave fresh talent a chance to perfect their distinct performance styles before a weekly live audience. There are also photographs of hosts horace logan, frank page, and norm bale. Major topics include the earliest radio broadcasts in shreveport, the founding and growth of kwkh radio under ownerbroadcaster w. Louisiana hayride elviss first trip to the louisiana hayride in shreveport was memorable. The set contains the complete archival live recordings of the louisiana hayride performances by elvis presley. From 1948 to 1960, the louisiana hayride served as a launching pad for many of the greatest stars in country music, with artists such as hank williams, jim. Louisiana hayride variety old time radio downloads.
Louisiana hayride was a radio and later television country music show broadcast from the shreveport municipal memorial auditorium in shreveport, louisiana, that during its heyday from 1948 to 1960 helped to launch the careers of some of the greatest names in american country and western music. Judy canova, ross hunter, richard lane, matt willis, and betty jane graham in louisiana hayride 1944. Louisiana hayride 1944 charles barton related allmovie. The louisiana hayride was the brainchild of horace lee logan, who first became a radio host on shreveports kwkham in 1932 at the age of 16. Overview of louisiana hayride, 1944, directed by charles barton, with judy canova, ross hunter, richard lane, at turner classic movies. It was made by columbia pictures rather than republic, with whom canova mostly worked during the decade. It started the careers of hank williams, johnny cash and elvis presley. It helped launch the careers of hank williams, webb pierce, kitty wells, slim whitman, elvis presley, johnny cash and many others. Apr 23, 2009 in spite of her incessant mugging for the cameras, canova really did have a good singing voice, which is on display to great advantage several times in louisiana hayride.
No videos, backdrops or posters have been added to louisiana hayride. Wayne walker the louisiana hayride stars now is the time for love chess 4860. Id like to do a motion picture about the louisiana hayride to share the history again of the hayride because not many people know that if you went there, say new years eve december 31st 1955, and if you paid your 60 cents admission to the louisiana hayride you got to see a show with elvis presley, johnny cash, george jones, jim reeves, johnny. With judy canova, ross hunter, richard lane, lloyd bridges.
Louisiana hayride 1944 07 1944 us 1h 7m user score. Louisiana hayride the handbook of texas online texas. Live on the louisiana hayride remastered 1950s recordings. Louisiana hayride american radio program britannica.
The louisiana hayride hirsch youth center, louisiana fairgrounds, shreveport, louisiana the now legendary fraise elvis has left the building was. Overview full credits full synopsis notes music screenplay info. Henderson, and legendary performances from the louisiana hayride program, which was broadcast live from the. Explore releases from louisiana hayride band at discogs. The box contains a staggering 559 cuts, with many rarities, including. Louisiana hayride the handbook of texas online texas state. It includes restored and more complete versions of many of the tracks than ever before. Louisiana hayride is a 1944 american comedy film directed by charles barton and starring judy canova, ross hunter and richard lane. Arguably the 2nd most influential music program in country music history, only rivaled in stature by the grand ole opry, its been an effort that has lasted over 20 years and seen a major renovation of the radio programs original home of the municipal auditorium in shreveport that has put organizers on the brink of bringing the show.
I havent seen the others, but suspect they were in the same vein. Mar 06, 2015 louisiana hayride performed by nanette fabray and the chorus in the musical film the band wagon 1953. An unreleased recording of hank williams performing im a long gone daddy. During its heyday, between 19481958 the hayride rivaled even nashvilles famed grand ole opry in the number of country music careers that it spawned. Two con men dupe a country bumpkin into giving them all of her. I was once on a hayride in louisiana, but canova didnt show up. The louisiana hayride radio program premieres on kwkham. The louisiana hayride show, held in the shreveport municipal auditorium, is arguably one of the most influential stages in music history with musicians like elvis. Elvis presley the complete louisiana hayride archives 1954. It ranked right up there with the wls national barn dance, the wsm grand ole opry and other shows. The louisiana hayride was a live radio show which ran from 1948 to 1960. Nevertheless, judy was a comedian with perfect timing, although totally country in the movie louisiana hayride, which has its ups and downs with some questionable movie producers who are trying to make a fast buck on bumpkin judy who has been given some lease money on. From the forward by sam houston jones governor, 1940 1944.
Shop for vinyl, cds and more from louisiana hayride band at the discogs marketplace. Up to that point, williamss yodeling style had been pigeonholed as hillbilly music, cutting him off from the mainstream of popular music. After 55 years, the louisiana hayride is coming back saving. Elvis presley performed on the radio version of the program in 1954 and made his first television. The threehour show, performed live in shreveports municipal auditorium, was created and hosted by kwkh program. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Between 1948 and 1958, the louisiana hayride was one of the most popular radio shows in the southern part of usa. While elvis final hayride concert was first featured in the excellent young man with the big beat the book only had three photos to represent this important concert. Our international sites tcm spain with tcm uk featuring tcm france along with tcm latin america turner entertainment sites with featuring along with and. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. See more ideas about louisiana, elvis presley and young elvis. Imagine having the opportunity to experienceupcloseandpersonalunforgettable 1950s live performances by elvis presley, johnny cash, johnny horton, bob luman and hank williams from the historic stage of the louisiana hayride. Maggie warwick talked about the history of the louisiana hayride as she gave a tour of the shreveport municipal memorial auditorium.