I can't believe he is gone. He died of cancer on Dec. 16th. He had so many very wonderful songs. I am posting some, so if you don't know of him..... you can see how much talent the music world lost.
Longer Than
This is my favorite song because, its about Race Horses running to win the Roses at the "Kentucky Derby".
MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL MY BLOGGING FRIENDS!
Alabama " CHRISTMAS IN DIXIE "
John Lennon
"SO THIS IS CHRISTMAS"
I am so busy right now its totally crazy around my house! I wanted to tell all of you that I am so happy to have you as my blog stream friends! Each of you have brought something good, and special into my life....Support through some sad times, Many laughs, fun, and "MAGIC" that has made my life so much better, Through out the whole year! Thanks for being here, and for being my Friend! I Pray each and everyone of you have the best Christmas, and the safest and Happiest New Year ever!!!
I hope to be able to find enough time to do another post before Christmas ! Love, Dixie
The group, originally called "The Knowbody Else", was formed in 1965 in Black Oak, Arkansas, by Jim "Dandy" Mangrum (vocals), Rickie Reynolds (guitar), Stanley Knight (guitar), Harvey Jett (guitar), Pat Daugherty (bass), and Wayne Evans (drums). Their first PA system was stolen from a local high school. Members of the group were subsequently charged in absentia with grand larceny and sentenced to 26 years at the Tucker Prison Farm (this sentence was later suspended). This led to their retreat to the hills of rural northeast Arkansas where they lived off the land and refined their musical style. Some of their influences during this time were The Beatles and The Byrds.
The Knowbody Else moved to Memphis, Tennessee in 1969 and signed a record deal with Stax Records. Their self-titled debut album, and their only album with Stax, was largely ignored by the populace. During this time the band became interested in psychedelia and Eastern spiritualism which, combined with their Southern Baptist upbringing, contributed to their sound.
After several trips to Los Angeles, California in 1970, the band was signed by Atco Records and rechristened "Black Oak Arkansas". Their self-titled debut album Black Oak Arkansas was released in 1971 while the band toured extensively, gaining a reputation as a live act. The twin album releases that followed in 1972, Keep The Faith and If An Angel Came To See You, Would You Make Her Feel At Home, expanded on the group’s eclectic musical style.
Watch out for Santas Reindeer , They may be dangerous
The video clip calls this a Reindeer but, Its really an angry Mule Deer! And he means business...Just something to remember if you are around buck deer, It does not matter if it is Reindeer, Mule deer, Whitetail deer, and so on! All males are unpredictable during what is called the Rutting season when does are ready to mate the males become very aggressive! Many have been seriously hurt, and some people killed by Bucks this time of the year, and this may surprise you but, more humans are killed by Deer in America than by Bears! So watch out for that "Red Nosed Reindeer" this Christmas!!!
This clip is interesting....It shows two Mule Deer Bucks having a little conflict....
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Dixie
