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Charlie Rich song

Posted by Gary Bryson <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/jimreeves/info/user=Gary+Bryson' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 15, 2021, 8:14 pm

I was looking around YouTube today and ran across a beautiful song written and recorded by Charlie Rich that I wish Jim had recorded called "Its All Over Now". Its a very sad song to me. Charlie recorded it with a wonderful arrangement and backed up by the Anita Kerr Singers. I think it might be Pig Robbins playing the piano beautifully, but not sure about that. Anyway, I would have loved to hear Jim sing it. But I really love how Charlie did the tune. My kind of music.

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Posted by Gary Bryson <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/jimreeves/info/user=Gary+Bryson' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 15, 2021, 10:11 pm, in reply to "Charlie Rich song"

Charlie Rich also recorded a beautiful version of a song Jim did called "I Don't See Me In Your Eyes Anymore". I love it. Very much worth listening to if you like the "Nashville Sound" as I do. Its off the same RCA album as "Its All Over Now". Highly recommended.

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Posted by Mike Slater <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/jimreeves/info/user=Mike+Slater' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 16, 2021, 2:40 am, in reply to "Re: Charlie Rich song"

Gary, thanks for letting us know about the two Charlie Rich songs. I will have to listen to them. Another song I always wished Jim had recorded is the song "Dear Heart", which I think was originally recorded by Jack Jones. I just love this song. Both the lyrics and melody are really beautiful. It would have been a perfect song for Jim to record...

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Yeah Mike, "Dear Heart" would have been a nice song for Jim. Hope you enjoy the Charlie Rich songs as much as I do. According to Wikipedia, Charlie's version of "I Don't See Me In Your Eyes Anymore" reached number 1 on the country charts in the 70's.

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Posted by Roy zinck <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/jimreeves/info/user=Roy+Zinck' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 16, 2021, 4:51 pm, in reply to "Re: Charlie Rich song"

I have always liked the balled "Mary In The Morning" and often wished Jim would have recorded it. Seems to be a perfect fit for Jim's style and manner of 'owning' a song.

Several other artists have done a great job with this song as well. Al Martino, Ed Ames, and of course Elvis. All very well done, but the one I prefer is done by Stu Phillips. His gentle style of delivering this song reminds me that Jim Reeves himself would have done an amazing recording, probably topping them all. But I am thankful for what Jim did leave us.

On the wish list as Gary and Mike mention are all something we could dream about. and the list goes on......Thank You

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Roy, if you have listened to the Charlie Rich tunes I mentioned,I'd like to know what you think of those tunes. I was never a "BIG" fan of Charlie, though I did like some of his tunes. Its only been in the last few days I discovered the songs I mentioned earlier. And those tunes made a BIG impression on me. I'd love to know what Jim's fans think of those tunes.

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Posted by Roy Zinck <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/jimreeves/info/user=Roy+Zinck' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 16, 2021, 6:04 pm, in reply to "Re: Charlie Rich song"

Hi Gary .. I have always liked most of the Charlie Rich songs. Never a huge fan but would sit up and pay attention when I heard his voice on the radio. . You are so right in pointing out "It's All Over Now' and "I Don't See You...." they are some of his best work. And I agree that the backing track on both are well done if not exceptional.

To be voted Country Musician of the year in 1974, speaks for it self. I seem to remember he was called the 'Silver Fox' during this career. A very rich voice one that is instantly recognized, a far cry from what we find today.

Just listen to "Behind Closed Doors" and "The Most Beautiful Girl"...songs of quality that will stand the test of time ...... Hope this helps Gary.

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Yes, thanks Roy. I believe Charlie recorded those songs I mentioned in 1965 under the production of Chet Atkins and at that time Chet was still using strings and the Anita Kerr singers, which along with the wonderful piano of, I think, Pig Robbins made for a sound that just knocks me out! The Anita Kerr Singers were just incredible! I am SO glad that they were in Nashville when Jim was there. Their contributions to recordings can't be overstated, imo. And I'm not leaving out all of the other musicians who played a part in those recordings. I can't mention them all, but I love what they did.

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Posted by Peter Wilkinson <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/jimreeves/info/user=peterw' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 17, 2021, 6:30 am, in reply to "Re: Charlie Rich song"

Not forgetting his tribute song 'Gentlemen Jim' from around 1965 I think.

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Yes Peter. Thanks for bringing that up. Recorded in February 1965.

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