The Honkytonk Jukebox Show

A special edition showcasing the 75th Anniversary of The Longhorn Ballroom, focusing on Dewey Groom's Longhorn Records in Dallas, Texas

Dewey Groom - Within Your Crowd ( Longhorn )

Sandy Lee Fields - Slippin Out ( Longhorn )

Ray O'Daniel - What Goes Up Always Comes Down ( Longhorn )

Clay Allen - 2 45 ( Longhorn )

Janet McBride - A Woman's Point Of View ( Longhorn )

Vern Stovall - Dallas ( Longhorn )

Bob Wills - Buffalo Twist ( Longhorn )

Tommy Duncan - Bubbles In My Beer ( Longhorn )

Curt Ryle - Mr DJ ( Longhorn )

Leon Rausch - I'm So Glad Mom Can't See Me Now ( Longhorn )

Doye O'Dell - Diesel Smoke Dangerous Curves ( Longhorn )

Charlie Phillips - The Big Ball Is In Cowtown ( Longhorn )

Eddy Ray - Once Upon A Time ( Longhorn )

Lonnie Dean - Everybody Has A Price ( Longhorn )

Curtis Leach - Slick Sam The Salesman ( Longhorn )

Janet McBride & Vern Stovall - Where Did The Other Dollar Go ( Longhorn )

Bobby Garrett - Rose City Chimes ( Longhorn )

Georgia Slim - Wednesday Night Waltz ( Longhorn )

Terry White - I'd Gladly Break The Law ( Longhorn )

Mac McCray - Shorts Crazy ( Longhorn )

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 ).mp3

Faron 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 )

Alright, honky-tonk heroes and country music fans, get ready for a trip down memory lane! We've got a fantastic lineup of classic country cuts comin' your way.

First up, we're searchin' all the honky-tonks with Charlie O'Bannon. Then, we'll be sippin' some Wine with the legendary Mel Tillis. Get ready for a little heartbreak as Jimmy Dickens laments about his Stolen Steel Guitar. Carl McDonald will have you wonderin' If You'll Miss Me, and the wonderful Leona Williams takes us Somewhere Inside.

Hang on tight, 'cause we're just gettin' started! Bob Luce and The Stardusters are bringin' the heat with Hot Shot Baby, followed by Dorval Lynn, and a tune about finally gettin' recognized with They Finally Named The Street After You. We've got a timeless classic from the one and only Bob Wills & Tommy Duncan with After All, and Jack Tucker will have you feelin' that Lonely World. Then, the smooth sounds of Lefty Frizzell with A Little Unfair.

We're switchin' gears a bit with Bocephus and his quirky Meter Reader Maid, followed by Kenny Biggs ponderin' What To Do About Today. Eddie McDuff is goin' Part Time, and Jimmy Work knows just how it feels If I Should Lose You. Get ready for a real tear-jerker from Jerry Abbott about Living On An 8x10 Picture, $85 A Week & A Memory.

And we're not done yet! We've got Jimmie Skinner tellin' the tale of Old Bill Dollar, and Bobby Barnett warnin' about those Bridges That I'll Never Cross. The great Floyd Tillman declares I'm Free From The Love I Had For You, and Al White might just have Foot In Mouth Disease. Finally, we'll be sayin' goodbye for now with Dave Dudley and This Is The Last Time.

So tune in, turn it up, and let the good times roll with this incredible collection of classic country music!

Charlie O'Bannon - Search All The Honkytonks ( Twilite )

Mel Tillis - Wine ( RIC )

Jimmy Dickens - They've Stole My Steel Guitar ( Decca )

Carl McDonald - I Wonder If You'll Miss Me ( JB )

Leona Williams - Somewhere Inside ( Hickory )

Bob Luce and The Stardusters - Hot Shot Baby ( Love Lock )

Dorval Lynn - They Finally Named The Street After You ( Avenue South )

Bob Wills & Tommy Duncan - After All ( Liberty )

Jack Tucker - Lonely World ( Toppa )

Lefty Frizzell - A Little Unfair ( Columbia )

Bocephus - Meter Reader Maid ( Verve )

Kenny Biggs - Tell Me What To Do About Today ( Tiara )

Eddie McDuff - Part Time ( Starday )

Jimmy Work - If I Should Lose You ( Capitol )

Jerry Abbott - Living On An 8x10 Picture, $85 A Week & A Memory ( Stop )

Jimmie Skinner - Old Bill Dollar ( Starday )

Bobby Barnett - Bridges That I'll Never Cross ( Marshal )

Floyd Tillman - I'm Free From The Love I Had For You ( Major )

Al White - Foot In Mouth Disease ( Chart )

Dave Dudley - This Is The Last Time ( King )

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 )

This podcast episode features a fantastic collection of classic country and western swing tunes, heavily showcasing the incredible talent of steel guitar players. You'll hear iconic instrumental tracks like Noel Boggs' "Steel Guitar Rag" and Cecil Campbell's "Twistin The Steel", alongside gems from legendary bands such as The Texas Troubadours with "Cain's Corner" and Leon McAuliff's lively "Water Baby Boogie."

The set continues with more instrumental brilliance from The Rowe Brothers' "Texas Roads," The Buckaroos' "Apple Jack," Jimmie Day's "Stetson Rag," Lloyd Green's "Speechless," and the unique "14 Fiddles In Turkey Texas" by Benny Kubiak.

The spotlight on steel guitar continues with tracks like Shot Jackson's "Fort Worth Drag," Pete Drake's "Cowtown," and Walter Haynes' "Gear Shiftin'," along with another instrumental from Jimmy Day, "Rancher's Stomp."

The episode wraps up with more performances, including The Original Driftin Cowboys' rendition of "Hey Good Lookin'," Paul Lyles' take on "Crazy Arms," Bobby Garrett's "Rose City Chimes," Spade Cooley's "Break Up Down," and Robert Herridge's "8th Of January."

Noel Boggs - Steel Guitar Rag ( Shasta )

Cecil Campbell - Twistin The Steel ( Starday )

The Texas Troubadours - Cain's Corner ( Decca )

Leon McAuliff - Water Baby Boogie ( Cimarron )

Rowe Brothers - Texas Roads ( Gal A Way )

The Country Gentlemen - Not To Be Taken Internally ( Trace )

The Buckaroos - Apple Jack ( Capitol )

Jimmie Day - Stetson Rag ( Starday )

Lloyd Green - Speechless ( King J )

Benny Kubiak - 14 Fiddles In Turkey Texas ( Seeds )

Shot Jackson - Fort Worth Drag ( Starday )

Pete Drake - Cowtown ( Starday )

Walter Haynes - Gear Shiftin ( Starday )

Jimmy Day - Rancher's Stomp ( Starday )

Hank Thompson - Weeping Willow ( Capitol )

Original Driftin Cowboys- Hey Good Lookin ( Delta )

Paul Lyles - Crazy Arms ( TAD )

Bobby Garrett - Rose City Chimes ( Longhorn )

Spade Cooley - Break Up Down ( Decca )

Robert Herridge - 8th Of January ( JMS )

"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 )

Alright, pour yourself a stiff one, folks, because this episode is a deep dive into the heart of honky-tonk heartache and hard-livin' anthems! We're serving up a potent mix of classic country tunes all about drinkin' and the barroom blues. From Earl Wayne's "24 Twelve Ounce 1 Way Bottles" to George Jones' "Brothers Of A Bottle," we're exploring the stories behind the empty glasses and the overflowing sorrows. Get ready for tales of bloodshot eyes, lonesome whiskey, and the ever-present pull of the bottle. We'll be hearing from legends like Stonewall Jackson and Hank Penny, alongside hidden gems from artists like Donnie Rohrs and Ramsey Kearney. So grab your favorite beverage, settle in, and let's raise a glass to the time-honored tradition of drinkin' songs in country music. It's gonna be a night filled with raw emotion, hard truths, and the undeniable twang of pure honky-tonk spirit.

Earl Wayne & The Swinging Strings - 24 Twelve Ounce 1 Way Bottles ( Whirl Wind )

Stonewall Jackson - The House Of Bottles And Cans ( Columbia )

George Jones - Brothers Of A Bottle ( Musicor )

Kenny Burd - Don't Hide The Bottle ( Safari )

Charlie Adams - If A Beer Bottle Had A Nipple On It( Decca )

Hank Penny - Bloodshot Eyes ( Decca )

Donnie Rohrs - I've Got Blues, Booze And Baby On My Mind ( Ad Korp )

Connie Hall - The Bottle Or Me ( Mercury )

Jim Preston - One Bottle At A Time ( LHP )

Gene Stewart - Empty Seat In The Bar Room Booth ( Decca )

Bobby Barnett - Drink Canada Dry ( Columbia )

Wade Jackson - Sippin On A Sud ( Starday )

Lee Clayton - Lonesome Whiskey ( MCA )

Rick Hanson - Bring Me Another Double ( Ric Rac )

Ramsey Kearney - Drivin Me To Drinkin ( NRS )

Howard Crockett - Last Will and Testimony ( Dot )

Johnny Bond - The Bottle's Empty ( Starday )

Chuck Wagon & The Wheels -Beer Drinkin And Hell Raisin ( Wagontracks )

Stan Hardin - Sorrow On The Rocks ( C&W Hits )

Don Cochran - It's Funny What A Barroom Will Do ( Big K )

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 )

Dewey Groom - A Pair Of Fools ( Longhorn )

Jimmy Dry - You're Changing Your Heart ( Princess )

Donnie McDuff - What About My Hurt ( Trace )

Country Johnny Mathis - Sugar Thief ( Little Darlin )

Faron Young - That's The Way It's Gotta Be ( Capitol )

Norman Wade - If That Ain't Country ( NCR )

Al Horn - Come On In Mr. Blues ( BTR )

Lefty Frizzell - Love Looks Good On You ( Columbia )

Carl Butler And Pearl - Your Way Of Life ( Columbia )

Hughie Burns - If Cheatin's A Sickness ( Bee Line )

Bobby Austin - Do Die ( Capitol )

Clay Allen -  I Can't Stop The Blues From Moving In ( Longhorn )

Jeannie Sealy - You Tied Tin Cans To My Heart ( Monument )

Jimmie Skinner - I Found My Girl In The USA ( Starday 

Bob Luce and The Stardusters - Lonely Hearts ( Love Lock )

George Jones - Money To Burn ( Mercury )

Stonewall Jackson - Lost In The Shuffle ( Columbia )

Cal Smith - The Only Girl In The Game ( Decca )

Johnnie Lee Wills - Talkin Bout You ( Flying Fish )

Dugg Collins - I Just Want To Be Alone ( Certron )

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 )