Today is the aniversary of the death of Jim and Dean. The worst day in the history of music, imo.

Yes, sad day. I reached for my Special Collection album,played it in remembrance. My all time favorite will always be "Before You Came Along."
I doubt the Opry will give him a Saturday night tribute during its 100 year remembrances. He will always be my favorite.

Jim will always be remembered, no matter how many years go by. Greatness never dies...

I agree. You hear today of teenagers with mental health issues. This is nothing new. As a youngster I had many dark days, but at the end of each one it was Jim's matchless voice that soothed, and helped me eventually to recover.

I will always be grateful, and remember him as the greatest balladeer of them all.

Martin

When computers first came to the fore, the very first posting I ever made on the internet was to a website about Jim Reeves.

I don't remember the site but I posted how Jim Reeves music got me through the hard times growing up.

I did not suffer mental issues, just the sad and hard times we all encounter.

I understand that everything posted on the internet lives forever, so it is probably still out there somewhere.

Some time later, I was involved routing out corruption in the police department I was a member of.

Naturally, I made enemies with the "bad guys" in the police department, one of whom found my posting about Jim's music comforting me, and used it for ridicule.

So somebody found it.

I completely agree, and identify with Martin.

Bob

I guess at this time of year, we all start to recall and realize exactly what this date means and how it has impacted our lives.

People are drawn to Jim's sense of commitment, honesty and calm. He had the ability in his voice to slow down our busy minds. Also to reflect on our own lives when we miss those special places or people that was once part of our growing years.

I guess above all, I would say Jim with clear diction and timing could tell a story in any song he recorded and NEVER lose the message. We would be automatically drawn to this style, something non existent in this 'hurry up' world we now bare witness to.

Thank you Jim for being the bright star in the dark sky of our sometimes troubled lives. Never again will we witness such unique and lasting talent. Just happy for all of us we were here to enjoy and something we all became part of.

Thank you to all the contributors here on this Forum...Roy

Of the many tribute albums to Jim, by prominent artists, Ronnie Millsap's "Out Where The Bright Lights Are Glowing" signature song puts our combined experiences best I submit.

There are a couple other moving songs about Jim on "The Jim Reeves Connection "album, with two versions of "Gentleman Jim".

These songs kind of express what we all have experienced in life and how we currently feel.

The World need this type of music desperately, and I try to promote it as best I can.

Bob