I discovered that Old Shep’s real name was Hoover and he died after a neighbour poisoned him.
Whilst we’re on the subject of Red Foley next time you’re in a music shop play this and see if they get the joke.
Whilst on the subject of water, Country music before the Nashville Sound was so much more varied.
Talking of variety – Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys
Sometimes people write as if music had only become mixed up recently but the last couple of songs have elements of country, blues, folk, jazz, swing etc. with the latter channelled through the gypsy infused sound of the Hot Club de France.