He penned a suicide note specifically enumerating his health and the decline in his career, and how he felt abandoned and forgotten by country music as one of the causes, and shot himself. This reeks of bullshit and trying to make money off of a long ago and unfortunate suicide. One of the first ever viral articles I wrote was back in 2013 when Blake Shelton referred to classic country fans as Old Farts and Jackasses. I thought it might be an interesting article, but it completely shocked me when Ray Price rebroadcasted it, Dale Watson read it and wrote a song about the situation, and Blake Shelton was forced to publicly apologize. Faron was not forgotten. Thanks, Trig, I sure never knew that this is how Faron died. December 10, 2021 @ 5:35 am. 11:25 pm. As the hits began to dry up, Young concentrated increasingly upon his extensive business interests, including publishing houses, a talent agency and the Nashville country music magazine Music City News. December 10, 2021 @ His first Capitol single appeared that spring. Known as 'The Hillbilly Heartthrob' he is probably best remembered for his song Hello Walls (1961) penned by the legendary Willie Nelson, that rose to No. 6:47 pm. If you want to appreaciate great artists in country music please look up and enjoy ! Way back in the late 60s or so, my husband, Mother and baby sister who was about 5 or 6 at the time , and myself attended one of Faron Youngs shows at the Tucson Gardens. December 11, 2021 @ People could not stand to die a slow painful death, according to them. Just Married Faron Young. I love you," Robin Young said Saturday night at the end of the song.The 1961 tune was the signature song of Faron Young, who died last Tuesday after shooting himself in . Which one? I Can't Wait (For The Sun To Go Down) Faron Young: 23. December 10, 2021 @ CountryKnight Dec - 9 -1996." Faron had fired two rounds with a 38-caliber pistol. 7:13 pm, Very tragic. I grew up in Texas and all I knew was country until well into me teens. 11:42 am. Michael Phillips Capitol Records signed him to a contract and his future looked assured until the Korean War intervened. Yes, I am sure the ancient crowd knows who he is but his popularity isnt anywhere close to Hank, Waylon, Cash, and other frequently acknowledged singers. But he also had a heart of gold. I saw him once at a small city festival and he was great. Sonny James had the 1957 number one country hit Young Love., Trigger Drafted, he was assigned to performing for the troops, working with a young actor and announcer named Leonard Nimoy. His biography was recently issued as an audiobook, and I still have a few free promo codes (USA and UK) I could give to your readers to let them download the book. Different people have different coping skills, support systems and critical thinking skills. Diekman, Diane. My research for Farons biography, Live Fast, Love Hard: The Faron Young Story, convinced me he suffered from life-long depression, which was responsible for his suicide. 4:09 pm. 5:37 am. Young was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, the youngest of six children of Harlan and Doris Young. Roselyn The two would divorce after 32 years of marriage two years later. I loved Farons music and singing!! Dont even have to see it coming. After the Army, Faron Young relocated to Nashville full time, where along with making it big in country music, Faron had his idol Hank Williams steal his girlfriend Billie Jean Jones from him (Hank and Billie Jean later married). He along with Ferlin Husky were guests on my grandfathers radio show (spade Cooley) back in the 1940s (dont have exact year on hand). BUT A GREAT COWBOY AN AMAZING. Trivia. Many of whom required effects for their inadequate intonation. Just Married Jim Reeves feat. Big love and respect for Mr Young Ive added this context to the story, as well as a link to your book. December 10, 2021 @ Consequences to older artist dont matter. Wow. He was an actor, known for Country Style, U.S.A. (1957), The Spectacular Now (2013) and Walk the Line (2005). For years Ive believed that there is a HUGE underserved audience for classic/traditional country acts & vintage country music. December 16, 2021 @ 25 February 1932, Shreveport, Louisiana, USA, d. 10 December 1996, Nashville, Tennessee, USA. Contribute to chinapedia/wikipedia.en development by creating an account on GitHub. Im pretty sure late-30s is middle-aged by most peoples definitions, except millennials and Gen-Zers, who define middle-aged by when their parents die, forcing them into the workforce. Having built up a local following Young was asked to join the show's cast and found himself working as a featured vocalist with the honky-tonk star Webb Pierce. Cant even get the trailblazers like Johnny Rodriguez into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Ken Caldwell 5:58 pm. Today, new singer every week. Prefer old Country. Songs worth listening to and spending your money on..im 68 and like it all, Nan Faron Young was one of country music's greatest vocalists, if perhaps an occasionally underrated one. Rest in piece Sir, and thank you for sharing your talent with the world. Hmmmmmn.something doesnt seem quite right there. December 10, 2021 @ Three years ago, when Willie Nelson was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, he made a plea for Faron Young to soon follow. Its mostly Google and search engines recommending it to readers, and its resonating deeply with folks. 4. I also moved to a small town where classic country is still tops and the old greats still live on. Too bad he isnt name-dropped by todays hacks. And his songs were good. Alone With You. I always will remember that night. One country singer that I have not seen mentioned, and is still living, is Leroy VanDyke. 9:24 am. You all might think of me of being an idiot ,but, thats just the way i was brought up.. Cant celebrate suicidal deaths, Troy Gipson Not sure what ageism had to do with it. One of the most famous stories from the peak of Faron Youngs career comes from steel guitar player Lloyd Green, who remembers when Charley Pride first showed up in Nashville. . December 11, 2021 @ The main reason I started writing his biography was because I didnt want him to be forgotten, and it seemed to already be happening in 1999. Good thing David Allan Coe doesnt expect a tribute at the CMA Awards every year then! 1:15 pm. December 10, 2021 @ He was a fantastic uncle to me and my identical twin girls whom he called his little monkeys. December 10, 2021 @ I just thought of Mel and Gary immediately after reading mainly due to me knowing they committed suicide unfortunately and typed my comment. Happy Christmas everyone. [2] By February 1952, he was signed to Capitol Records, where he recorded for the next ten years. 8:29 am. Insulting Trigger just makes you look foolish especially when he is trying to help Farons legacy. The Blazing Zoos' song "Still Up at Five", on their album "Chocks Away" is a sequel/homage to "It's Four in the Morning". December 14, 2021 @ He was a major player back in the 50s, 60s and early 70s. A Long Time Ago by Faron Young : 2:37 : $0.99: 18. Country radio is ways quick to try to find the new artist so they can get those young fans. [6] His ashes were spread by his family over Old Hickory Lake outside Nashville at Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash's home while the Cashes were away.[7]. Trigger should research this and fill in the blanks if possible in a nice investigative piece. Faron Young didnt die until the next day, December 10th, at 1:07 p.m. at Nashvilles Summit Medical Center. Were so unhappy and bitter that they were forgotten and their careers were mostly fogotten. Dr. Duke He always told him when he got well enough to drive he would give him the car. He is from USA. Vintage The All Time Great Hits Of Faron Young Vinyl LP Record. I disagree on comparing Faron to those two, when considering what led to the depression of each of them. The Best of Faron Young. 5:45 am. I live in East TN and we still have some fine small towns and rural areas left here. December 10, 2021 @ Jimminy Christmas, Bev. 12:48 pm. Just Married / I Hardly Know It Was You . He was posthumously inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2000. 3 Likes, 2 Comments - Benny Epp | Affiliate Marketer (@bennyepp_earn) on Instagram: "How many times have you missed the opportunity that could change your life? I loved the album he made with Ray Price, Memories That Last The good ol days were not so good. Today, tell me, WHO is COUNTRY? Mark Coffey,.Aman among men a Friend a cowboy a brother . December 11, 2021 @ He is also an actor. His band, the Country Deputies, was one of country music's top bands and they toured for many years. RIP to both. I like Sharons comments. I miss him still. Chris Country Music is a genre, a product, and a market. She wisely called the cops and he was arrested. Aaron Kinser 2:04 pm. Life after earning the big money. December 10, 2021 @ February 9, 2022 @ Ive been playing guitar in and out of bands now ever since. Just another site. Faron Young: 02:27 Ralph Emery regularly booked veteran acts on his Nashville Now show along with the newcomers. His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. Please know that your coment is so stupid depression is not on us we dont choose to have it back then people couldnt reconize that it is a sickness lt is not on him a lot of people today love his voice and his music no matter old fashion or not!! Its a damn shame that the love of money ruined Country music and forgot those like Faron who made Country music great. Later in 2012, Real Gone Music released a similar compilation which combined Young's first six albums with key singles. During that time he championed many of the genre's most important songwriters, "discovered" the likes of Roger Miller and Kris Kristofferson and became one of Nashville's most memorable characters. I have read both of Johnny Cashs autobiographies, however, and the second one has some good information about Cashs friendship with Horton. 6:56 pm. Mary E Winkle Do your homework next time. An incident in 1972 when he was accused of spanking a girl in the audience of a Clarksburg, West Virginia concert caused a public stir. The examples of this generational turnover are present throughout the genres history, whether it was the oldtimers like Roy Acuff and Ernest Tubb giving way to the likes of Merle Haggard and George Jones, who later were displaced when Garth Brooks and Alan Jackson showed up, who ultimately would be edged out themselves when Bro-Country acts like Florida Georgia Line appeared. He had his moments, certainly, as we all do, but his were mostly public and in the news. Ricky I love you. Flashy headline without the substance in the article to back it up. 11:07 am. December 9, 2021 @ 12:58 pm. Trigger Find them now! February 27, 2023 By scottish gaelic translator By scottish gaelic translator Back in those days a lot of men knew that if you got cancer, it was a death sentence. The world changes times change but people with morals and vaulues dont chage dont be a follower be true to yourself, CountryKnight Unless of course youre talking about someone like Hank lll. I still listen to him on cds. James Simpson Ralph Slavey December 10, 2021 @ Lets not forget the most career damaging perps the corporate morons at Clear Channel Radio. Nice to see you on this site and to know youre still kicking. 8:28 pm, Faron Young was my all time favorite country singer!! Roselyn ), Fauxorb Peter Lyster December 11, 2021 @ December 9, 2021 @ One night I took a friend of mine to hear another favorite singer if mine. Big disappointment. December 14, 2021 @ I have not heard of any from you since them, is there one Im missing? Ricky van Shelton is the greatest country singer ever, I leave this world loving you. Just four days after Faron Young died, Robyn Young took the stage at the Grand Ole Opry and performed "Hello Walls," the song his father made famous. In 2012, the UK-based Jasmine Records released a budget-minded 2-CD box set entitled Live Fast, Love Hard, Die Young: The Early Album Collection. Luckyoldsun stellar He was also Charles Schultz favorite country singer and that is how Faron the cat got his name. 2:54 pm. He had one of country musics best voices but unfortunately he could be his own worst enemy on the occasions when his extreme behavior alienated others. David Anna Cladakis, John Daly's Fiancee: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know. 8:26 am. Willie Nelson hit 88 this year and is still sounding great. Diane Diekman The hits continued with "You'll Drive Me Back (Into Her Arms Again)" (1963), "Walk Tall" (1965) and the Kristofferson song, "Your Time's Coming" (1969). After later performing on the Louisiana Hayride himself and signing to Capitol Records, Faron Young was drafted by the Army. Faron Young, a honky-tonk singer who became a pillar of Nashville country music, died yesterday at Columbia Summit Medical Center in Nashville, said Melanie Lamb, a hospital spokeswoman. Its up to the artist to keep relevant to the topic; and to know how to move on in life when you out grow a thing. Trigger, But none are as tragic as the one about Faron Young. He had the capability to expand his audience, but he preferred to stay true to his fan base and his style, which is why he isnt heard of today. So Sad To Be Shown Disrespect After The Careers They Had! 10:45 am. I was raised this way If you kill yourself you dont go to heavenyou may not go down there Most likely in limbo.. They had four children, sons Damion, Robyn and Kevin, and a daughter Alana. In some cases their vocal ability diminishes and its so sad to watch a beloved singer attempt to keep their dream alive when father time has taken his toll. He was very nice. I found other venues of finding my beloved country music to play and now with the lastest technology I can find and play all the old greats like Faron Young again. Merry Christmas to you and yours. Most famous was "Hello Walls", a Willie Nelson song Young turned into a crossover hit in 1961. December 10, 2021 @ Your email address will not be published. Stand by a guy who could have easily killed you? All of us have careers that will end and finding meaning after that career is difficult for a lot of people. Roy Shores Faron was and still is one of my favorite country singers. However, after he joined some friends watching Hank Williams perform with nine encores on the Louisiana Hayride, Young switched to country music instead. Miss the Real Country singers like Ernest Tubb, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Merle Haggard, Buck Owns, Waylon, Connie Smith & Loretta Lynn. Really pay attention when that song is played on Willies Roadhouse, Rosie B Hunt Love you Ricky and all the old, true country singers of long ago. 3:15 am. [5] On the night of December 4, 1984, Young fired a pistol into the kitchen ceiling of his Harbor Island home. I dont listin to the so called Country Music that is broadcast today. Hate it!!! December 11, 2021 @ 12:40 pm, So sad..l remember hearing him on the radio when I was a little girl.RIP Caron, George I always loved Faron Young and since they called him the singing sheriff I said he could arrest me any time as long as he set there and sang to me all day. December 10, 2021 @ had Farron in the audience, he did come up and sing two songs..it was surreal. Just Out Of Reach: Faron Young: 22. If truth comes out I wonder just how often depression comes into play with so many Complete song listing of Faron Young on OLDIES.com. But she'd still drop five Top 5 singles and cut nine more albums before calling . 6:08 am. He began performing whilst still in his teens and was inevitably drawn to the area's most important radio show, the KWKH Louisiana Hayride. He died on December 10, 1996 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. Faron Young was born on February 25, 1932 in Shreveport, United States (64 years old). In a statement, they said the singer had "left his family, friends and fans to . 7:45 pm. The Opry was their biggest platform if they could get a slot. Ray Price continued performing well into his late 80s and still sounded excellent. Linda Kyle Over the years he weathered alcoholism, marital problems and several brushes with the law - he was famously convicted of assaulting a minor in 1972 - yet few could have anticipated his suicide. Young had a fine ear for quality songwriting and, in addition to recording numbers by veterans like Ted Daffan ("I've Got Five Dollars and It's Saturday Night"), was among the first to cut songs by the likes of Roy Drusky ("Country Girl"), Bill Anderson ("Riverboat"), Don Gibson and Willie Nelson. Leslie Thomas Like the article says, its a young persons game. December 11, 2021 @ Young and Nelson remained friends and in 1985 cut a fine duet album together, Funny How Time Slips Away. Country Music Singer. Clifford Anyone interested in knowing more about Farons life should check out Diane Diekmans book Live Fast Love Hard The Faron Young Story. Many fascinating stories about his life and career and the demons that plagued him. Following his discharge a year later he returned to Nashville and rapidly established himself as one of the major hitmakers of the era, scoring with, among others: "If You Ain't Lovin' (You Ain't Livin')" (1954), "Live Fast, Love Hard and Die Young" (1955), "I Miss You Already" (1957), "Alone With You" (1958) and "Backtrack" (1961). The article did not offer further details about specific individuals he felt abdomen or pushed aside by such as managers, booking agents, venue owners, producers, promoters. Just Out of Reach Of My Two Open Arms . Let Me Love The Leavin' From Your Mind Faron Young. Fisher December 10, 2021 @ 4:30 pm, Didnt mean for it to look like I was comparing those 3 artists or their respected careers and what caused them to take their life. Being alone and depressed, feeling abandoned is not something you would appreciate pal! THEIR LIVES MATTER, just ad much as yours!!! Better to have some career like faron did rather than be a shooting star. Faron is pretty forgotten when considering the ranks of country music legends. [1] Young is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. 2:17 pm, I mate Faron Young When I was 17 In talsa OK he was back stage with Ernest tub they had the door open it was a hot summer far I just got off wk I talked to them I just lv them both Faron asked me to go to dinner with him I refursed but now I wished I had hone my fa song wsz hallo walls rip my friend, Kevin L December 11, 2021 @ So sad. I know my mother loved him.She loved country music, and so I grew up hearing it.I love the older country not what they call country now.It isnt bad music, but not what I call country.The country music I grew up on was for every mood.Cheating, drinking, heartache, you name it.People go through alot in their lives so there was a song to suit it. This fellow was a touring musician with reliable information, so I tend to think its really true. December 12, 2021 @ 9:05 am. 8:42 am. We went to see him everywhere. 00:33. But its the realities one should understand when entering the field of music. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. IT WAS ALMOST A DISASTER, AS I TRIPPED ON AN ELECTRIC CORD, WHILE GOING TO HIM TO SIGN THE ALBUM, THAT INCLUDED THIS LITTLE GIRL OF MINE AND I FELL INTO HIM AND CHIPPED HIS FOREHEAD WITH MY FINGERNAILHE WAS VERY SWEET AND ME AND MY NEWBORN LITTLE GIRL, JODIE, ENJOYED HIS SINGING FOR MANY MANY TIMES TOGETHERGOD REST HIS SOULAMEN, Alvin Gjustrum Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. December 10, 2021 @ ARENT YOU CHECKING UP WITH THEM??? Its a damn shame he wasnt around to see the drawing power of independent music especially in Texas and Oklahoma. Gary Baecker Im 63 years old and grew up listening to all the greats like Faron Young, its sad he committed suicide. As a minister has said at many funerals, God will judge the sum of all of our lives and not take one single act and weigh that anyone than any other shortfall. Patrick Stanley Well, its a good thing waylon never thought like that,,,, hell go on forever. When about 7,Ernest Tubb, The Wilburn Bros, Faron Young and others played on a horse drawn wagon bed for a stage at our lumber yard. Thats how a site like Saving Country Music is able to exist. But our society has learned so much about depression and its disease just like cancer or heart. The same year, Young switched to Mercury Records and drifted musically, but by the end of the decade he had returned to his sound including "Wine Me Up". All Time Greatest Hits Capitol DT-2037 This Is Faron Mercury SR-60785 Aims at the West: 11 Mercury SR-60840 . Faron Young's Greatest Hits. Faron Young had serious issues in his personal life, including alcohol abuse and spousal abuse. December 10, 2021 @ A show that my family will never forget, especially my baby sister. Faron Young was a great true country singer. Does Faron Young Dead or Alive? January 5, 2022 @ Check out The Faron Young Collection 1951-62 by Faron Young on Amazon Music. View the 644 full and accurate lyrics we have for "Faron Young" on LyricsBox.com. Time Stream; 1 : They Made Me Fall in Love With You. I have kept the faith and also been treated by therapists and psychiatrist since 2005. 24 hours and 150 miles of Faron Youngs birth? December 10, 2021 @ He is the son of Willis Harold Ragsdale (father) and Frances Stephens Ragsdale (mother). On Mercury Records; This Is Faron. He died in Nashville the following day and was cremated. Lifelong depression is incapacitating for many, preventing normal lives and careers, suffering in silence. Ticktock time could be running out for the teens of TikTok. He was battling emphysema, and had undergone prostate surgery for Cancer. Luckyoldsun [4], Young signed with MCA Records in 1979; the association lasted two years.
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