Only too happy to share my thoughts Gary.

I wanted to mention something else on the Jim Reeves chapter. Buddy claims that in the mid 50's, he took an acetate recording of "Four walls" to Jim's house in Madison for him to listen to. Buddy said it was a female singer. Jim was impressed and recorded it. The problem I'm having is the fact it was not released until 1957, and the royalties from the song paid Jim enough to build the house in Madison. So the time line seems a bit off. Can anyone clarify, but I think I got this right. I am thinking this is in Larry's book about the royalties.

There is also an interesting story later on in Buddy's career, which by the way lasted well into the 1990's, of his meeting and mentoring Paul McCartney of all people. Buddy invited Paul and his then wife Linda to Nashville for a seven week stay. Buddy helped Paul launch his new found band "Wings". I really felt Buddy was quite modest in this revelation. But the end result was the start of "Wings" and Paul was always appreciative for Buddy's help, especially in how to handle the band members. Paul said that he thought he knew all about the stage and recording business from his "Beatles" days but Buddy taught him the most.

Anyway folks, stay tuned I have a few more chapters to go.