But lets start with a look at the book that is part of the audiovisual experience that is the complete louisiana hayride archives 19541956. Complete collection of all tracks elvis recorded for the louisiana hayride radio show between 1954 to 1956. The set also includes a 100page hard back book with informative text and many rare and new photographs of elvis at the hayride. The item youve selected was not added to your cart.
Louisiana hayride tonight revisits a smalltime show that hosted bigname stars a new 20disc box set contains over 500 performances from. 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. Louisiana hayride boxed set celebrates shreveport history. From hank williams to slim whitman to johnny cash to the one and only elvis, this recollection of country music greats is a real footstompin treat.
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. Nov 02, 2006 released by the louisiana hayride is a book on elvis performances on the legendary show. Oct 02, 2012 i forgot to remember to forget louisiana hayride, shreveport, louisiana, october, 1955 little mama. Louisiana hayride, country music show that aired over 50,000watt kwkh radio in shreveport, louisiana, from april 3, 1948, through november 1958, more than 550 straight saturday nights. The louisiana hayride years 19541956 is a spectacular chronicle of a rising career. Also included in the book is an essay on the past, present and future of the louisiana hayride written by maggie and alton warwick. Edwin edwards is one of the most investigated, reviled, and successful figures in american politics. Jan 01, 1984 edwin edwards is one of the most investigated, reviled, and successful figures in american politics.
Chris brown, an archivist at centenary college of louisiana and coauthor of the wonderful shreveport songs blog, contributed to at the louisiana hayride tonight, as well. Ships direct from amazon warehouses with prime shipping. Maggie warwick talked about the history of the louisiana hayride as she gave a tour of the shreveport municipal memorial auditorium. 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 creator of the radio show that changed the face of country music remembers the early careers of elvis, hank williams, and other legends. The complete louisiana hayride archives 1954 1956 by elvis. His insights into these two megastars, each at the very beginning of their climb to fame, are interesting, to be sure, but there was so much more to be covered. From 1948 to the late 1950s, horace hoss logan produced the louisiana hayride, a weekly country music show broadcast on the cbs radio network. 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.
Louisiana hayride was a radio and later television country music show broadcast from the. We took the time to hand inspect this book before you are about to purchase it. Elvis the louisiana hayride years 195456 welcome to the. Chris brown, an archivist at centenary college of louisiana and coauthor of the wonderful shreveport songs blog. Beginning with the successful first show on april 3, 1948, louisiana hayride ranked second only to nashvilles grand ole opry in terms of importance until abc began telecasting ozark jubilee in 1955. In this almost 20year old account, horace logan gives a firsthand look his creation, the louisiana hayride. At the louisiana hayride tonight also includes a 224page hardcover book full of rare photos. Next to the content of the book, which is described above, there is of course. It includes restored and more complete versions of many of the tracks than ever before. It was either live and caught on film, or filmed for a broadcast print, and either all color, all black and white, or in color for a season or more. The state of louisiana likely had no color tv stations, if not one or two. Its a real honor for us to get a chance to appear on the louisiana hayride. The radio show of louisiana hayride went on for eleven years, enough to justify a tv series for who knows how may seasons.
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 presley, hank williams, kitty wells and more performing on its stage. The complete louisiana hayride archives 19541956 cd book. The louisiana hayride went on the air on april 3, 1948, and was immediately popular. The complete louisiana hayride archives 19541956 cd 100 page book. 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. The louisiana hayride was a live radio show which ran from 1948 to 1960. The louisiana hayride years 195456 2005 deluxe paperback edition large format book 8. Oct 31, 2017 at the louisiana hayride tonight also includes a 224page hardcover book full of rare photos. Louisiana hayride years by horace logan, johnny cash. Follow him on his wild and hilarious campaign odyssey through the back roads of louisiana politics and past federal investigators, wardhealing preachers, nervous bodyguards, and highrolling pols and pretenders, all scrambling for a place on the last hayride. The last hayride by john maginnis goodreads share book. Apr 15, 2015 the louisiana hayride is on its way back, and in a big way.
The louisiana hayride years 19541956 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 reeves, and johnny cash appearing on the. Also the first hayride show from 1954 is much clear than ever and the last show from 1956 is now more complete and better than previously released. These 20 cds comprise over 25 hours of music captured onstage in the 1940s, 50s, and 60s at kwkhs legendary louisiana hayride radio show. 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. This year, every healthy america in a quarantined area should deliberately break quarantine on may 1st, if only just to show the overzealous, powermad local. It started the careers of hank williams, johnny cash and elvis presley. Whether shreveport will ever be the same again remains to be seen. Unreleased recording of hank williams performing im a long gone daddy on new bear family records box set at the louisiana hayride tonight cd2track3 dateline, tk for more than two decades, the louisiana hayride radio show was a saturday night staple for music lovers. Louisiana hayride american radio program britannica. Louisiana hayride compilation unearths rare gems from. Live at the louisiana hayride elvis presley allmusic. Elvis was a louisiana hayride regular 19541956 names to the faces top row.
The hayride was a larger venture than the station had previously attempted. Elvis presley the complete louisiana hayride archives 1954. In comparison the complete louisiana hayride archives features twentysix fabulous photos from this final performance. The book its self is really more of a scrap book featuring fan photos, elviss hayride contracts, concert posters, live shots and some elvis hand written letters to fans. Early years of shreveport radio radio and the louisiana hayride are in kents blood. Well, id like to say how happy we are to be out here. The complete louisiana hayride archives 19541956 rsd 2 lp. 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. It is a much expanded edition of the authors 2003 book, released through jat publishing, elvis the hayride years 5456. A sweet and up close look at one of the then many barn dance type shows of which the grand ole opry is the last man standing. Although logan was the guiding light of the show, serving as its creator and producer during its first ten years, his book focuses more on elvis and hank, than on the hayride itself.
Louisiana hayride the handbook of texas online texas state. At the louisiana hayride tonight bear family records. See more ideas about louisiana, elvis presley and young elvis. At the louisiana hayride tonight elvis club berlin e. Jan 22, 2018 also included in the book is an essay on the past, present and future of the louisiana hayride written by maggie and alton warwick.
The complete louisiana hayride archives 1954 1956, an album by elvis presley on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. 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. The 3 cds represent for the first time ever, the release of the complete collection of archival live concert recordings including rare interviews and the. I forgot to remember to forget louisiana hayride, shreveport, louisiana, october, 1955 little mama. Louisiana hayride performed by nanette fabray and the chorus in the musical film the band wagon 1953. In addition to all photos there is a lot of memorabilia. The threehour show, performed live in shreveports municipal auditorium, was created and hosted by kwkh program. Louisiana hayride jam tickets, 2020 concert tour dates. Louisiana hayride the handbook of texas online texas. Louisiana hayride elviss first trip to the louisiana hayride in shreveport was memorable.
Buy louisiana hayride jam tickets from the official site. The louisiana hayride radio program premieres on kwkham. Memories of the louisiana hayride come to life in new book. Elvis presley at louisiana hayride show, fair grounds. There is one song hearts of stone id not heard by elvis before. The complete louisiana hayride archives mrs cdbook. All in all, elvis on the hayride was a big event in several respects and a good time was had by all, maybe elvis more than anybody else. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. The complete louisiana hayride archives 19541956 cd. The complete louisiana hayride archives 19541956 cd from. Released by the louisiana hayride is a book on elvis performances on the legendary show. Also present is a letter of authenticity signed by louisiana hayride owner joey kent and radio personality frank page. At the louisiana hayride tonight hank williams, elvis presley, johnny cash, jim reeves, johnny horton, george jones, webb pierce, june carter, frankie miller, faron young, and many more. The music covers his appearances on this radio show in 1954, 1955 and 1956.
Elvis presley the complete louisiana hayride archives. Raymond franklin page, known as frank page july 16, 1925 january 9, 20, was a broadcaster from radio station kwkh in shreveport, louisiana, who on october 16, 1954 introduced elvis presley to the louisiana hayride country music program. Above all the hayride archive is very well documented, i think nothing more can be said about elvis appearances there and this book cd. Louisiana hayride elvis s first trip to the louisiana hayride in shreveport was memorable. This book is a nice pictorial display of elviss time on the hayride.
After 55 years, the louisiana hayride is coming back saving. Mar 06, 2015 louisiana hayride performed by nanette fabray and the chorus in the musical film the band wagon 1953. It is a much expanded edition of the authors 2003 book, released through jat publishing, elvis the hayride years 54. The louisiana hayride show shreveport municipal building. The set contains the complete archival live recordings of the louisiana hayride performances by elvis presley. The elvis live in the 50s the complete concert recordings 2 cd book set by memphis recording service is the ultimate tribute to elvis presley documenting his shows from the 1950s. Because most of the talented country artists who got.
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. After 55 years, the louisiana hayride is coming back. The elvis at the hayride package leverages the 50th year anniversary of elvis appearance on the hayride. Design the design of this soft cover coffee table book is very well designed. At the louisiana hayride tonight bear family records news blog. The show aired for three hours on saturday nights and was based on kwkh shows from the 1930s, including the stations variety shows and its regionally popular saturday night roundup. From hank williams to elvis presley, cradle of the stars is the story of the first american idols and their rise to fame and fortune on the kwkh louisiana hayride. Louisiana hayride tonight revisits a smalltime show. 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.
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