Official Website of Little Jimmy Dickens
February 03, 2005
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When I was growing up, one of my memories is the country and western music that my father used to listen to. It was Hank Williams, Ernest Tubb, Roy Acuff, and more. If they were on the Grand Ole Opry, he liked to listen to them. We couldn't get that program where we lived, but their occassional personal appearances made it possible for us to see them. Well, most of the entertainers that my dad listened to have passed on. There are still a few around, however, and today's Family First Site visits with one of them.
The site we are visting to day is the Official Website of Little Jimmy Dickens. He is the oldest member of the Grand Ole Opry, and even though he is "retired", he can usually be seen every weekend hosting one of the shows segments. He is truly a legend in the country music field, having entertained all over the world, from SE Asia to Germany. In fact, he is the first country music entertainer to have completely circled the globe, which he did in 1964. He has been an entertainer for over 60 years. He joined the Grand Ole Opry in 1948, where he became close friends to the legendary Hank Williams (who gave Jimmy his nickname of "Tater"). He has performed on just about every country music television show broadcast at one time or the other.
Little Jimmy Dickens is one of the most recognized entertainers in the music business. There isn't a day that goes by that one of his songs are played on some radio station somewhere. He is fun to listen to, as my youngest daughter recently found out. Now she doesn't miss the Grand Ole Opry when he is on it.
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i am a musician, and play and sing country music. I play piano and fiddle. I would like to find for my mother-in-law, the sheet music of Little Jimmy Dickens's "Out
Behind The Barn". I'm trying to find it for her- she also plays the piano and would very much like to find a copy of it. thank you- I like your webb site and will visit it again.
I am looking for a song. (I LOVE LUCY BROWN) I think it is by jimmy dickens.Thank You
I am seeking the lyrics to "Waitress Waitress"
a Boudleaux Bryant song which JD performed in his inimitable style
I believe Little Jimmy Dickens is known for playing with Paul Howard and the Arkansas Cotton Pickers in the mid to late 1940's. I would like very much to know if Little Jimmy recalls the name of "Sonny Albright", who played a great sound on his steel guitar. I met Sunny in Waterloo, Iowa in March of 1950 at a barndance, headed by Asher Sizemore of the Grand Ole Opry, and I have never heard anything about Sonny since, and nobody I have been in contact with ever heard of him. Does anyone have any knowledge of this great musician? Sonny told me he had formerly played with Paul Howard and the Arkansas Cotton Pickers, as well as being on standby back-stage of the Grand Ole Opry, for anyone needing a steel guitar player, during the 1940's. Darlene Milbrandt, Northeast Iowa.
From what I remember they are:
Waitress, waitress – purdy little waitress
get my order right
I’ll take a a bowl of beans, side of greens,
And a date with you tonight.
You’re the prettiest thing I’ve ever seen
Your bubbling over with a charm
You should be on the cover of a magazine
Or better yet in my arms
Waitress, waitress – purdy little waitress
Tell me when you’ll be through
And no matter how late
I’ll be here a waitin
Just outside for you
Or something like that – I’m trying to remember from 25 years ago – listening to it on a 78 my grandmother had.
family question: Which event(s) put the big Ephriam and little Ephriam sides of the Dickens family at such great odds? I heard that these family sides have disowned each other.
hello, my name is james dickens jr i am from west virginia. i need to talk to little jimmy dickens i am related to him, distant related on the dickens side of my family but on my moms side, my grandma's maden name was jarrell yes the same jarrells. my grandma told me when she was little she would play with little jimmy dickens oh yea its the jarrells that is from stickney west virginia, i need to talk to him cause i was wanting to get into singing country music and he is the only person i can think of that can help me. thank u james dickens jr
p.s. email me please
Hi, I am trying to find a song for my late 80ish aunt. She says she and her sister used to listen to Asher and Little Jimmy sing it. They sang as much as they knew of it to me..They thought it was called Telephone to Heaven. I can find no telephone in heaven but without looking at the words have no idea if it is what they are looking for. Also, I am not really computer literate myself and am not sure I will ever find this again if it is posted some where. THank you for reading this.(if it ever goes anywhere...lol)
Hi, I am trying to find a song for my late 80ish aunt. She says she and her sister used to listen to Asher and Little Jimmy sing it. They sang as much as they knew of it to me..They thought it was called Telephone to Heaven. I can find no telephone in heaven but without looking at the words have no idea if it is what they are looking for. Also, I am not really computer literate myself and am not sure I will ever find this again if it is posted some where. THank you for reading this.(if it ever goes anywhere...lol)
I AM RELATED TO OKIE JONES. HE WAS AFRIEND AND BUS DRIVER FOR JIMMY DICKENS. I WAS WONDERING IF HE REMEMBERS HIM? MY GRANDFATHER WAS CECIL JONES-BROTHER TO OKIE.
THANKS SHAREE
I am a distant relative of Little Jimmy Dickens and my parents were Howard and Mary Peters of Beckley, WV formerly Naoma, WV. I have always admired Little Jimmy and I would love to meet him sometime. I was brought up in church my entire life and played the piano. I would love the opportunity to play for him sometime.
I am a distant relative of Little Jimmy Dickens and my parents were Howard and Mary Peters of Beckley, WV formerly Naoma, WV. I have always admired Little Jimmy and I would love to meet him sometime. I was brought up in church my entire life and played the piano. I would love the opportunity to play for him sometime.
i just purchased a 1959 cadillac from a car museum in helen georgia that use to belong to little jimmy dickens. this is a very nice car and it had several pictures of him with the car.
i am writing for my grand mother .she is jimmys cousin if there is any way she can contact him , or he to contact her she was from Olo ms.
i am writing for my grand mother .she is jimmys cousin if there is any way she can contact him , or he to contact her she was from Olo ms.
I am an entertainer and was stationed in Hawaii in 1962 when Little Jimmy Dickens and Tex Ritter came to do a show for the military at Ft. DeRussey on Waikiki Beach. I will never forget that show and how Little Jimmy kept the crowd roaring with his on stage antics. Tex Ritter was getting older at the time and he would go down in the audience to a table and put his boots up on the table and his big white hat over his eyes and take a nap. Jimmy kept the audience roaring with stories of "that wife of mine".
my dad jack taylor says he remembered a little boy as a kid singing little songs for candy on a stump in front of lemays store in alicia arkansas his name was jimmy dickens my dad jimmy and jimmys brother went to school together he wants to know if this is the same little jimmy dickens if he remembers this was probably in the 30's
Is it possible to order C Ds from you? If so, let me know price of the c d Songs I Love to Sing"
Thanks Chuck
Jimmy Dickens did 3 of my husbands' songs on his "May the Bird of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose" Album. Skip Graves is his name. Who was a DJ on KWOW in Calif. at the time.(That was before my time with Skip I am Skip's 2nd wife). Wondered why Jimmy doesn't sing either of the 3 on the Grand Ole Opry,? as he did a Great Job on the album and Gene Watson did 1 of the 3 on his latest CD.I do enjoy hearing these songs,just asking as we watch the Opry every Saturday night. Thanks for letting me share.
My mom adores Little Jimmy and she very much enjoys seeing him fish on tv with Bill Hall. Anyway, my moms been very sick this past year and is in need of something to cheer her up, so i am needing to learn how I can get an autographed pic of Jimmy for my mom. Someone plz help! ty
I saw Little Jimmy Dickens perform in our town in Ne. in 1957 or 58. He was with Hawkshaw Hawkens and Jean Sheppard also Pat Kelly. I enjoyed them all but I am wondering what ever happened to Pat Kelly? He came from back stage and we talked a lot. Where is he now?
i purchased a 1959 cadillac that belonged to little jimmy dickens. it has the pillow in it that he sat on to see to drive, also it has his tag on front of car. i have it for sale i have no room for it, if interested in it contact me.
Hi! I am looking for a way to communicate with Little Jimmy Dickens. 'Would like to ask about a possible booking for him in North Carolina.
LITTLE JIMMY DICKENS IS A GREAT ARTIST..HAD A CHANCE TO RIDE HOME TO NASHVILLE WITH HIM AND THE BAND, SOME YEARS AGO..HE IS AN OUTSTANDING PERSON AS WELL AS AN ARTIST
There is a 12 year old boy in Mineral Wells, Texas who's one wish in life is to meet "Little Jimmy Dickens". This boys name is Taylor and will be having a life threating surgery Jan.16,2007. He has MD and is deteriating very fast. This surgery will be very trying on his little frail body and a chance he may not make it. If there is any
way I could have some kind of correspondance from Little Jimmy Dickens to this
young man before he goes thru this ordeal, I feel part of his life dreams would be fulfilled before he
undergoes this surgery.
His email address is joshuatomerlin@yahoo.net
Thank you in advance and hopefully there will be
a response prior to his surgery date
Cathy Self
My name is Donna Slade. I am the daughter of James Laurence Slade. He was a song writer he wrote "Take an old cold Potato" When my sister Cindy was a baby..little Jimmy Dickens took her on stage and showed her off and said "Have you ever seen such a beautiful baby?". My dad who lived in Purvis and Poplarville Mississippi...and one day when we were out with my father..he saw Little Jimmy Dickens's bus and chased it down. Jimmy Dickens's got off and asked which one of your kids took on stage. My father replied "This one" pointing to my sister Cindy.Jimmy Dickens replied "She is still a beauty". I am commenting all this in hopes to ajar a memory.. My father had nine children and we remember the songs he wrote. We have the rough draft of "I saw Momma Kissing Santa" My dad would sell his songs for $10 or $30 dollars. I feel sad that I hear these songs on the radio..and I know who wrote them. For the sake of my passing dad and the truth of his life. I pray God would bestow in your heart to let me know if you remember my father.
LITTLE JIMMY DICKENS I WILL SEE YOU TOMORROW EVENING IN SPINDALE,N.C. (01-18-2007) AND I HOPE TO GET YOUR AND BILL ANDERSONS' AUTOGRAPHS. THANX VERY MUCH.
I have a guitar that once belonged to Little Jimmy Dickens. It was bought from him by Clete Carrington in Missawa Air Force Base in the mid 60s at a club that my dad managed.Dad bought it for me for my 16th birthday.It is one of my most cherished possesions.
I would like to talk to Little Jimmy Dickens. actually I have emailed him before. What is really exciting is that he's my 6th cousin.
Love Austin
Hi, I'm trying to find away to get ahold of Little Jimmy Dickens, He was a relative if my Grandmother...Lola Marie Dickens Johnson Lane. She was the daughter of Jess and Senna (Hicks) Dickens. She was rasied in Cabin Creek W.Va. Lola had a sister Eliza Dickens and Brothers, Charles, Ray and Samuel Dickens. I thought maybe he could help in my tracing back some family.
I was just going thru my moms old photographs and came across a few photos of little jimmy and her playing guitar together at a local bar here in indiana. And also 2 photographs of little jimmy that is autographed... My mother passed in 1997 and i was wondering if there was any references about little jimmy playing the Indiana bar scene around 1970 to 1974?
Can anyone please help me to get my hands on the album called "Ain't It Fun" by Little Jimmy Dickens made in 1967? I would be so greatful!! Believe me I have tried everyplace.
dear mr.Dickens, my dad has been collecting country music since he was 19. He had a collection of over 20 thousand albums most signed by the artist. but in 2004 his house burnt to the ground losing everything but the clothes on his back. I have been trying to locate any of the artist that would be so kind maybe to send him a copy of maybe on of there albums and if possible sign it, i am asking this because it would be a great honor if i could get you and some of your friends in the industry to do the same i wish i pictures on my computer to show you of what he lost, he has been trying to get some albums when he sees them but everything he finds, none of them were like his he kept his in great shape no scratches paper still over the cover the artist would sometimes sign the album cover. I am trying to do this for my dad because first of all he is the best dad in the world and second we live with him myself and my husband who is sick and my future daughter in law and granddaughter he has helped us out so much and i could never repay him for what he has done for us, but this would be the best gift i could ever think of and with the holidays comming up this would truly be a wish come true. I hope you can find it in your heart to think about maybe sending him your album, i remeber a story about one of your ablums he had and the song on it was may the bird of paradise fly up your nose.my father never would lend his albums out but a friend were my mom worked asked to borrow it and a few others well they brought the albums back but my mom was gone for the day so they left them on her desk, she worked in the insurance business but when she came in the next day this person ask her if she got the albums back and she told him no. well it was stolen, and to make this short my mom got on the phone and called every place she could find in nashville to get that album but this was original and the only thing they had was a copy of something. she finally told my dad which he was very upset about it, not with my mom but just the fact that the album was gone and he said never again will i lend them out again. so thank you for your time and i hope you get the chance to read this and able to help me out my dad has been through alot in the past few years He lost my mom who had been sick many years and he took great care of her at home and then he lost his home along with his collection and then he lost his son. I would love nothing more then to make this the best christmas for him and i cant do this alone. my email address is sexything_692000@yahoo.com feel free to email for any information you need or any information you can send me to help me out. again many thanks and we the family of john divel the mccauley family say thank you and god bless you and your family we think your wonderfull.Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Mr Dickens, I am seeking help in trying to locate or find some info. on my lost family ?Father:Kenneth Earl Galloway
(Deceased)Promotor?Nashville,Tenn.
Brother:Bobby Galloway,guitarist and bus driver for you(GRAND OLE OPRY) I,too have learned that Bobby also was with Stonewall Jackson? I too, have been told he sang under name of Bobby Rich?
Sir, I am 61yrs old and have been seeking someone that might know and reply to this request.Myself and my sister were hidden from my fathers family as infants.and later adopted.It has thus far been impossible to contact and have a reply or any info. I just contacted Suzanne Higgins(WV,she did an article on you:A conversation with Little Jimmy Dickens. Please, if you can direct me to someone,or have someone contact me with any info about my family, I would and will be gratefully indebited to you.
Thank You,
H.Howell Medford
Birthname: Hobert Howell Galloway
Oh Yes,one more thing,I saw a picture of my mother and father(Ken Galloway) with Pearl Minnie(Minnie Pearl) and her husband in Lawton, Oklahoma around 1948,please respond.
352 236 0161
medsog@myway.com
Mr. Dickens,
I saw you in person at Grand Ole Opry way back in 1987 or 1988 and I took a photo of you on stage with your guitar. I would gratefully appreciate it if I could get it autographed by you. I will send you a self-addressed stamped envelope. As you may have guessed by my e mail address, I am a rap song writer / performer. I have written over 200 original rap song lyrics in English and in Hebrew, and have had one in English recorded professionally. I didn't receive any remuneration however because it was for charity. My wife was a big country music fan, however I never made it to Nashville with her. That is because she and our daughter went to Sbarro's Pizza in Jerusalem on Aug. 9, 2001 when the arab (lower case letter on purpose--they don't deserve more) suicide bomber entered...a nail (as in hammer & nail) from the bomb cut one of her coronary arteries and she has never regained consciousness. Our daughter, who will be 10 on Oct. 9, was/ is OK, thank G-d. My wife's father also is a fan of country music. I thank you in advance for providing your mailing address, and hope to see you in concert again someday.
Respectfully,
David Nachenberg
Modi'in
Israel
Mr. Dickens,
In reference to my previous e mail today, my e mail address is: rapdaddyd@yahoo.com . I would gratefully appreciate it if you would e mail me your mailing address so I can send you that picture to sign. Thank you in advance.
Sincerely,
David Nachenberg
Modi'in
Israel
My great-grandfather Edward Gillam married Artie Hicks. Their daughter Elizabeth married Fred Dickens. Elizabeth's brother Henry is my grandfather. My dad always said that they were the Aunt Liz and Uncle Fred that Jimmy sings about. He said that when his Dad, Henry, married Minnie Crisp, her sister Liz gave her the old feather bed as a wedding gift. As a young boy I slept on that bed in my grandparent's home in Gillum Holler in Hunnewell,Kentucky.
Can anyone verify the authenticity of the relationship? I have no information as to the children of Fred and Liz, Fred's brother would have to be Jimmy's father. I would really like to know information about the family.
To whom this may concern:
I am wanting to Purchase a CD of Jimmy Dickens.
The lyrics are something like these:
If any one could ever say that their true love
was here to stay we could, we could, you and I.
When you're in my arms I know you're happy
to be there and just as long as I'm with you
I'm happy any where.
If any one could pray each night to thank the Lord
cause all is right we could, we could, you and I.
If You can sell me that CD, or direct me to where it
can be purchased, E-Mail me ASAP!
Thank You!
Sincerely.
ted johnston
Number Two.
To whom this may concern:
I am wanting to Purchase a CD of Jimmy Dickens.
The lyrics are something like these:
If any one could ever say that their true love
was here to stay we could, we could, you and I.
When you're in my arms I know you're happy
to be there and just as long as I'm with you
I'm happy any where.
If any one could pray each night to thank the Lord
cause all is right we could, we could, you and I.
If You can sell me that CD, or direct me to where it
can be purchased, E-Mail me ASAP!
Thank You!
Sincerely.
ted johnston
I'm looking for the words and music to "Bessie, the Heifer", sung by Little Jimmy Dickens, It was on his album,
Ain't it Fun?"
I would like to purchase either the song alone, or that album, or the words and music.
THANKS
Jimmy, there is a song called "Does This Train Go To Heaven" on the web that has your singing style all over it.
Can be heard on "CD Baby" web site. The CD is titled "God The Creator" www.cdbaby.com
I hope you enjoy it!
Congratulations on you accomplishment in life with the Grand Ole Opry.
Are you related in any way to the Sylvanus and Maudie Dickens who were my Great Grandparents. My Grandmother was Olive Ruth Dickens and she always said you were from her family. She is 1 of 14 children.
I have seen you at the Opry several times, but never had the courage to ask this question.
Please respond if possible.
would like to know if Mr. Dickens remembers working in Topeka Kansas. my great Uncle Kieth Naff played with him on the show that was with WREN Radio. If so would like to know what he remembers of him.
Thank you
I'm associated with a public alternative radio station, WWUH, 91.3 FM (not an NPR affiliate) in Hartford, Ct, where I produce and host a weekly three hour specialty program, Country Classics. I profile classic country music artists from the early days of the Grand Ole Opry and WSN up to the time when country music developed into other forms; mixed genre and such. Yes, I focus on country music that still has those country roots. I record interviews with some of the artists when available. I would like to request an interview with Jimmy Dickens sometime at his convenience. Some of my previous guests were; Lee Greenwood, Ray Price, Lynn Anderson, Bill Anderson, Charlie Daniels, Jack Greene, Charlie Louvin, Jean Shepard. These programs have no hidden agenda, political or otherwise. I try to keep the subject material light, informative and fun. I may be reached M-F at (860) 565-9415 or by e-mail as to his availability.
Thank You
Steve Brewer
Country Classics
WWUH, 91.3 FM
West Hartford, Ct
Dear Jimmy,
Loved the jokes tonight, you were the best host in the show, we are from Germany and dont get the humour so well, did you really get some tablets stuck in your throat? The key is to open the gullet when drinking and so provide a wider conduit for the medicine.
Hope this helps- we were very concerned, a stiff neck can really be a pain.
Loretta
i have restored a 1959 cadillac that has a plate on the front that says little jimmy dickens wondered if it was his or how i could tell was white now is black was hit in front and right rear deville emblems were moved up 1 inch from original location
DEAR JIMMY
WHAT CAN YOU TELL ME ABOUT A BANJO PLAYER HIS NAME WAS BANJO MURPHY McCLEES HE WAS MY UNCLE.MY AUNT HAS A SUITCASE UNDER HER BED WITH PHOTOS OF YOU AND HIM AND A LOT OF OTHER COUNTRY STARS. AND A PHONE BOOK FROM HIM WITH YOUR NUMBER IN IT FROM THE 60'S. I WAS A BOY WHEN HE DIED IN 1966. BUT HE AND MY AUNT ARE THE REASON I PLAY MUSIC .
I WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT HIM.
THANK YOU
DENZON
your aunt, sallie dickens maples , was my grandmother,my mother, marie, told me about you and told me about some of my grandmothers sisters. i met aunt becky. i really liked her. i wished i had known them all. my grandmother, we called her, bigmoma, she would tell us stories about her life, her sisters. i wished i had gotten to spend all my life with her.
I am searching for the musical notes of the song "Saturday night bath" for my grandpaw. He is just learning how to play a guitar-He's 78! I am so proud of him wanting to learn and Saturday night bath is a song he asked me to find for him. I was able to find the lyrics but can't find the notes anywhere. If they could be emailed to me for him I would greatly appreciate that! Thanks-Ronnye Hart
We were at the Opry October 2008.
This was the first time that We did not
see You on the Opry.
Do You make regular appearances on the Opry
or are You completely retired?
Thanks,
Ron DeJarnette in Lynchburg,Va.
Hello. My father played the steel guitar for Jimmie in the 40's and I believe the early 50's. He and Jimmie performed for live radio broadcasts in Saginaw as well. I am trying to develope a time line of my dad's music history and need to see if Jimmie or anyone can help me out. My dad was Coy Crank from Indianapolis Indiana. He passed away in 1997, and my mother is gone as well, so I have limited resources. I have some photos of the band dated 1947 and 1949, but no other dates regarding when my dad played. I appreciate any info you can give me. Best regards, and thanks Jimmie for giving me many happy memories through my dad's music.
Jimmy: Since you tell the funny about those little blue pills making your neck stiff I thought you may want to follow it up by saying " I don't need to get a doctor to give me those blue pills all I have to do is buy a can of fix a flat."
I have been missing Little Jimmy on the grand ole opry lately and want to know if he is not feeling well.
I really need the help of Jimmie or anyone else out there that might know the answer to this question. I am looking for a song that I think is entitled "You're Pretty as a Queen" or perhaps just "Pretty as a Queen". I thought it was recorded by Hank Snow or possibly Ernest Tubb but have had absolutely no luck in finding it anywhere. The lyrics are below....if anyone can give me a lead on this I would really appreciate it
You don't need lipstick on your lips
or polish on your fingertips
Your pretty as a queen
You don't need flowers in your hair
your so pretty and so fair
I'll tell the world your pretty as a queen
When we're dancing I feel so proud
to think I've got the best girl in the crowd
And when we're leaving I hear them say
they've never seen a couple quite so gay
I like the action in your walk
to mention nothing of your talk
You glide along just like a brand new limosine
Your pretty as a queen
Tomorrow night we've got a date
I'll meet you at the garden gate
I'll tell the world your pretty as a queen.
Hello Mr. Dickens. I am so glad to hear you back on the Opry. We have all missed you. Glad you are feeling better. You sound like you are back to 100% . Always enjoy listing to you on every performance every week. Been listening to you for over 40 years!! Please keep on trucking.
Hello Mr. Dickens. I am so glad to hear you back on the Opry. We have all missed you. Glad you are feeling better. You sound like you are back to 100% . Always enjoy listing to you on every performance every week. Been listening to you for over 40 years!! Please keep on trucking.
Jimmy,
Back where I grew up in the small community of Dugspur, Virginia, there was a gentleman who lived over the hill from us whose name was Charlie Worrell. I still remember him; he was about your size. I was told years later that he was a cousin of yours and that he came from West Virginia. Was he, indeed, one of your relatives?
Phyllis Eastridge
Did Jimmy do a song called "What Have You Done For Me Lately?" If yes how do we get the lyrics?
Hello my name is Brittany & i was born a Dickens!! There isnt many Dickens' left & i was wondering if there was any way of getting ahold of Little Jimmy Dickens himself? thank you!! i hope to hear back from someone!!!
Hi Jimmy,
My name is Ron Butler. I am the son of the late Buz Butler, who was inducted into the Michigan Country Music hall Of Fame in July of 1997 on the same day you received your induction into it. I have been told that he is being considered as an inductee for the Grand Ole Opry. I was wondering if you were aware of any plan for this to take place. I know you are a busy man, and cannot respond to everyone, so I'll take a cold tater and wait. Thanks for your time, and God Bless.
Hello Jimmy. I am a soon-to-be 69 year old woman who has been listening to you since I was a kid. You had a song out in the early 1950's called "Dear What About You". (I think that's the name of it.) I would love to find the words to it. Can anyone help? By the way, I am "little" like you; 4'9". I used to sing and I sang the songs "Little But Loud" and "Out Behind The Barn" a lot. Whenever my son was anywhere that I was singing he always asked me to sing "Out Behind The Barn". Your song "Raggedy Ann" always makes me cry. I guess you could call me a sentimental old fool. In my book you are the most down to earth, friendliest entertainer there is. I love you. God Bless you.
Joyce in Virginia
Hello "my little darling" its me Patricia your backstage hostess at the Marion County Fair in Ocala, Florida...the lady you wouldn't marry because I had 14 kids LOL. It was lovely visiting with you at Vegas and Fair time and I miss you and your lovely wife!. My husband, Don, passed away last year, I miss him too.Do you remember my festival blazer...the one John Cash started with signatures? You said never to sell it but if I had to sell it to someone in Nashville. Well, I have contemplated it, The NCMHF would love to have it as a donation...and I had Cristie's appraise it...but I do you have any suggestions as to who might appreciate it best?It now has 71 signatures including several deceased NCMHF members (Conway, John Cash,Thompson,Wagner, June Carter, etc...I like to send you a photo.My e-mail is laughi23@cs.com I would so love to hear from you! Love, Pat xoxox
I've been trying to get in touch with Little Jimmy to invite him to a function that I'm performing at in Nashville in October. The number I had for him has been disconnected and I wanted to let someone know that he could be expecting the invite in the mail.
Is there someone who is handling his appointments/engagements? If so, can you provide the contact information?
Thanks
Jimmy, tell your audience that your wife has begun calling you " Sweet and low."
I am also trying to contact Mr. Dickens. I am bringing the national little people conference to Nashville in July and would like to invite him and his wife to our banquet. Please contact me so I can speak to someone in order to do so.
Thank you so much.
Bonnie
I have met "Tater" Many times over the years. Beginning in 1949 in Hutchinson KS on a touring G.O.O. show and last time I n Branson MO in the early'90's. My friend, Bobby Rich was in his band in the '80s. My parents told me Jimmy used to sing live on WIBW in Topeka KS in the early '40's. They said he had to stand on a box to reac the microphone in the studio.
I have some of his old records if anyone is interested. It may be silly(But ain't it fun), What about you, They locked god outside the iron curtain, Brother do you take time to pray are just a few. libbysinyard@yahoo.com
HI LITTLE JIMMY. I JUST WANT TO THANK YOU FOR THE CHRISTMAS CARDS YOU HAVE SENT TO ME. AND ALSO SHOT GUN RED YOU SENT TO ME YEARS AGO, I HAVE IT OUT WHERE PEOPLE CAN SEE IT AT ALL TIME.MAYBE ONE DAY I CAN GO TO NASHVILLE TO SEE YOU AND YOUR WIFE. YOUR WIFE LOOKS REAL PRETTY AND SWEET, I SEND ALL OUR LOVE TO YOU AND YOUR WIFE, FROM HAZEL BOYKIN 217 COVENANT CT, ROCKY MOUNT NC. 27804 I AM THE ONE THAT SENT YOU THE BOWL OF SWEET POPOTES. WE ALL LOVE YOU AND YOUR WIFE DOWN HERE IN NORTH CAROLINA. GOD BLESS YOU BOTH, HAZEL BOYKIN
we live in n.h. and always wanted to go to the grand ole opry we finally went on 10/17/09 we went to the show and to our amazment there was little jimmy dickens he was great we cant stop talking about him and how wonderfull he still is
Howdy to you Mr. Jimmy Dickens Sr.
Saw you at the Opry you were a hoot and a half !
I have almost all of the Country Family Reunion videos.
Got them at The Ernie Tubb Shop on Broadway in Nashville.
your a wonderful entertainer'Wish you the best ....
Theres nothing like the legends of Country Music !
Always Je'Ne West
Hello. My name is Tessa Lundy. My mothers maiden name is Ferguson. Her father is Tex Ferguson, obviously makes him my grandfather. The other day me and my grandmother, you may know her as Ruth or Hazel, were watching the CMA and saw you on it and she told me that you Tex were once close. Just wanted some feedback on your memories of my grandparents. Tex died when i was 2 so i dont really remember him..my mom said he was a wonderful man. Please respond. Thanks :)
Hello. My name is Tessa Lundy. My mothers maiden name is Ferguson. Her father is Tex Ferguson, obviously makes him my grandfather. The other day me and my grandmother, you may know her as Ruth or Hazel, were watching the CMA and saw you on it and she told me that you Tex were once close. Just wanted some feedback on your memories of my grandparents. Tex died when i was 2 so i dont really remember him..my mom said he was a wonderful man. Please respond. Thanks :)
Hello. My name is Tessa Lundy. My mothers maiden name is Ferguson. Her father is Tex Ferguson, obviously makes him my grandfather. The other day me and my grandmother, you may know her as Ruth or Hazel, were watching the CMA and saw you on it and she told me that you Tex were once close. Just wanted some feedback on your memories of my grandparents. Tex died when i was 2 so i dont really remember him..my mom said he was a wonderful man. Please respond. Thanks :)
My Mom is a huge traditional country music fan and has been looking for the song "Bessy the Heifer" for years. She has written several letters to various organizations to purchase the record without success.
Any assistance would be appreciated as Mom is 84 and has been looking for many years for this record.
Thank you.
please help me! when i was a little girl, my grandmother used to make me watch hee haw, to see her high school sweetheart little jimmy dickens, and, he wrote a song about my gram and her sister, i need to know the title of the song, can anyone help? lyrics i remember are: You can bring Pearl she's a very nice girl but dont bring Lena (my mom thinks he changed Lena's name to LouLou when he recorded) thanks for any help!! :)
Mr. Dickens, I met you many years ago (70's) while i worked at Emmons Guitar Co. Ron sr. was there then and i played drums in Fred Trogden's band on week-ends. Even then what a joy to meet you and your band that day. I remember we worked on your steel player's guitar and we thoroughly enjoyed your visit. If i'm not mistaken your drummer's name was Bill Pitcock and i apllied a rubber pad to his bass drum pedal. He and i hit it off and was wondering whatever happened to Bill and how the pedal worked for him. Anyway Mr. Dickens thank you for being "Little Jimmy Dickens". What an honor to have met you and may God bless you and your family. Sorry it took me 40 some years to express my thanks to you. Sincerely, Phil Christman
Dear Mr. Dickens,..
I was reading an article from the Charleston Gazette regarding the WV Music Hall of Fame, it brought to mind that my mother played on Charleston's WCHS for years with a Cherokee Indian, "Natchy" an early morning program,.. was just wondering if you played WCHS around the 40's - 50 ?
It would be so wonderful to learn more about her music..
God bless,.. Gary
Jim.....My name is Don Willis. On November 21, 2009, I was inducted into the Kansas Country Music Hall of Fame. You being inducted in 2008, I am right under you. I was a country music DJ at WIBW in Topeka from December 15, 1967 to August 24, 1974. I had met you back in July of 1957 in Kansas City, Kansas at one of Harry "Hap" Peebles shows. I was working at KCKN in Kansas City, Kansas. During that time I played one of your Columbia records "Galvanize Washin' Tub". Do you know where I could get a copy of this? Your friend Don Willis
My Grandfather,Grat Daniels, who passed away when I was young, used to tell me stories of growing up with Jimmy. Apparently, their families had adjoining farmland in or near Bolt Mountain in WV. I was wondering how to get in touch with Mr. Dickens, e-mail or otherwise, and ask him if he remembers my Grandfather. I did not have a lot of time to get to know him, and it would be nice to hear a story or two about Grat if Mr. Dickens knows of any. Please help.
Here's the Lyrics to I love Lucy Brown By Little Jimmy Dickens:
Little Jimmy Dickens I Love Lucy Brown Lyrics:
They tell me Homer Jones was huntin' bears When a
big ole grizzly killed his favorite hound The
grapevine says a mob has plans of burning down our
town But it don't worry me cause I love Lucy Brown
I sifted many hearts before I found a perfect
pearl To hold my hand while travelin' through this
world So let the sun come up and shine or let the
sun go down It don't worry me cause I love Lucy
Brown [steel]
Received a letter from the folks today Locutus eat
the corn crops to the ground The morning paper
said that beef went up ten cents a pound But it
don't worry me cause I love Lucy Brown I sifted
many hearts before... It don't worry me cause I
love Lucy Brown
Lyrics: I Love Lucy Brown, Little Jimmy Dickens [end]
Hey, Mary Menold - Here is N0 Telephone In Heaven - Carter Family Lyrics - I hope this is what you're looking for:
No Telephone In Heaven
Now I can't wait on baby the smiling merchant said
As stooped and softly toyed with his golden curly head
I want to call up mamma came the answer full and free
Will you telephone and ask her when she's coming back to me
My child the merchant murmured as he stroked the anxious brow
No telephone connection where your mother lives at now
No telephone in heaven and a tear sprang in her eyes
I thought God had everything with him up in the sky
Tell her that I get so lonesome that I don't know what to do
And pappa cries so much I guess he must be lonesome too
Tell her to come to baby cause at night I get so 'fraid
With no one there to kiss me when the lights begin to fade
All through the day I want her since my dolly's got so sore
With the awful punching brother give it with his little sword
There aint no one to fix it since mamma's gone away
And poor little lonesome dolly's getting thinner every day
Hi, E Zilka - Here's the Lyrics to Bessie the Heifer:
(Boudleaux Bryant - Jimmy Dickens)
My daddy gave a calf to me for a Christmas present once
I picked a little heifer out 'cause both of us were runts
She never had no sense but she grew up allright somehow
And when it came to givin' milk she was an educated cow.
Chorus:
Bessie the heifer the queen of all cows
She gave more milk than any law allows
In the mornin' she gave pasteurized
At nite she gave homogenized
Bessie the heifer the queen of all the cows.
I took her to the county fair to try to win a prize
She knew what was goin' on I saw it in her eyes
The contest made her nervous she tried so hard to please
But when I tried to milk her all I got was cottage cheese.
Chorus:
Bessie the heifer the queen of all cows
She gave more milk than any law allows
In the mornin' she gave pasteurized
At nite she gave homogenized
Bessie the heifer the queen of all the cows.
I planted me a 'tater patch to earn some extra dough
To take a short vacation with some city folks I know
But no one else would milk the cow no matter how I'd nag
So pa took my vacation leavin' me to hold the bag.
Chorus:
Bessie the heifer the queen of all cows
She gave more milk than any law allows
In the mornin' she gave pasteurized
At nite she gave homogenized
Bessie the heifer the queen of all the cows...
Mr. Dickens,
I have a very important question. When my grandma was living, she stated that she lived with you and Johnny Cash in Detroit, Michigan in the mid to late 40's when you were first starting your music careers. Do you recall Doris Morgan from Heiden, Kentucky? Also, do you recall her being pregnant at the time. We have been allegedly told that Johnny Cash is our grandfather. Is there anyway you can support this? My two sisters and I were told this since we were children. My father Jimmey Ray is a spitting image of his alleged father Johnny Ray. We would like to finally resolve this issue. Your help would be truly appreciated.
Thank you
I was introduced to Little Jimmy Dickens at my fathers funeral in Houston Texas.My father is Roy Wuneburger.
Was curious how were they aquainted.Were they friends?
I am collecting history on our family,and any info would be appreciated.
Thanks