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Jim Reeves 1975 Posted by Geoff Simons on July 11, 2007, 6:31 pm 203.59.152.54 I don't have the album "Jim Reeves 1975" but I have listened to it when it was first released. I didn't buy it at the time because all the tracks had been released previously and were now presented with new overdubbed backing. However, I was particularly impressed with the new backing for "Roses". I could be wrong, but I believe that the beautiful female voice is that of Janie Fricke. Does anybody know? Regards, Geoff Simons  Post a Response

Re: Jim Reeves 1975 Posted by John Walker on July 12, 2007, 1:30 pm, in reply to "Jim Reeves 1975" 195.93.21.71 Hi Geoff, If you are referring to the album Nashville 78 then you could well be right. I seem to recall that she did a lot of session work at one time and a Jim Reeves album was one that she worked on. That album was an excellent production,i cannot for the life of me underestand why they have never re released it on CD format. John.  Post a Response

Re: Jim Reeves 1975 Posted by Geoff Simons on July 12, 2007, 5:57 pm, in reply to "Re: Jim Reeves 1975" 203.59.152.54 Hi John, You're right: It was "Nashville 78". Thanks for the correction. I haven't particularly gone out of my way to buy the overdubs (except for the Voicemaster CDs; I have all their JR CDs), because I usually prefer the original recordings. However, the overdub work done on "Roses" on "Nashville 78" was outstanding. Wouldn't it have been great if Jim had recorded an album of duets with Anita Kerr? Maybe some of the old pop standards like "Once In A While", "To Each His Own" and "Just One More Chance". Also, another album of gospel songs like "How Great Thou Art", "What A Friend We Have In Jesus", "The Old Rugged Cross" and Leon Payne's glorious "Gentle Hands". Ah well, we can only dream! Regards, Geoff  Post a Response

Re: Jim Reeves 1975 Posted by Bob Robyn on July 12, 2007, 7:16 pm, in reply to "Re: Jim Reeves 1975" 24.152.207.185 I always wondered why the never matched him with Skeeter Davis.  Post a Response

Re: Jim Reeves 1975 Posted by John Walker on July 13, 2007, 4:52 am, in reply to "Re: Jim Reeves 1975" 195.93.21.71 Now here's a thought for you,did Jim and Skeeter Davis ever perform on stage together, i would imagine that their paths would have crossed at some point,after all they were pretty much from the same era were they not. John.  Post a Response

Re: Jim Reeves 1975 Posted by Mike Slater on July 13, 2007, 12:55 pm, in reply to "Re: Jim Reeves 1975" 152.163.100.203 I'm not sure if Jim and Skeeter were ever on the same bill or not...I've never read anything anywhere...but she has played in shows with Eddy Arnold. I know this because I was lucky enough to see them back in 1966, not far from where I live. George Hamilton IV was there as well.  Post a Response

Re: Jim Reeves 1975 Posted by John Walker on July 13, 2007, 1:52 pm, in reply to "Re: Jim Reeves 1975" 195.93.21.71 Hi Mike, You are indeed a lucky guy to get to see them both, the only time i ever got to see Skeeter was way back in 1993 when she did a spot on the Grand ole Opry and of course George Hamilton IV was there too. If memory serves, he showcased his son that night and a fine performer he is too. As to whether Jim and Skeeter ever appeared on the same bill like you i could not say but it's quite possible that they knew each other offstage as it were. Were either one of those guys still with us the tales they could tell us about those early days. John  Post a Response

Re: Jim Reeves 1975 Posted by Larry Jordan on July 13, 2007, 2:27 pm, in reply to "Re: Jim Reeves 1975" 69.66.111.56 Jim and Skeeter knew each other; in fact, I have a photo that Jim autographed to the Davis Sisters early in his career. I interviewed Skeeter on two occasions and she was a dear woman, though not the greatest singer in the world. Jim did NOT like doing duets, but made an exception when it came to Dottie West because he admired her talent so much. Before she moved to Nashville, Dottie gave Skeeter some songs that Ms. Davis proceeded to play for Jim and Chet one Sunday afternoon. Reeves heard one he really loved, but deferred to Skeeter, who had chosen to record it. Skeeter was also at the Reeves home over the weekend following Jim's plane crash. Though she was eccentric and rather outspoken, I always found Skeeter Davis to be a very honest and down to earth woman without pretention.  Post a Response

Re: Jim Reeves 1975 Posted by Bob Robyn on July 13, 2007, 4:53 pm, in reply to "Re: Jim Reeves 1975" 24.152.207.185 I have always liked Skeeter, although I have to admit she was more a impressive vocalist because of studio production. I got to meet her one time at the Garden State Arts Center in 1969. She was very gracious. Bob  Post a Response

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