August 16, 2024

sweet, soft, southern thrill


We got married in June 1984. We spent the first night at the Hilton in downtown Indianapolis and then went to Gatlinburg for our honeymoon. If I remember right we were only there five days because that’s all the money we had. We stayed at the Holiday Inn up on the hill. I am pretty sure it is still there. 

In those barely post dinosaur days, most venues had a live band as opposed to a DJ. There was a good band that served as the house band, at least that week. They played around the oool in the afternoons and in the club at night. One of the songs they routinely played in their set was this one:

 

I have always had a nostalgic feeling for the tune ever since.

7 comments:

  1. Happy anniversary, Joe.

    I was just starting high school then.

    And, awww. The video reminds me of one of my brothers (lost him in 2017). He had a great (really low) voice and loved to sing. Also played a pretty mean tuba. Alabama, The Oak Ridge Boys, The Statler Brothers. Some of his favorites.

    Can still hear him singing along.

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  2. Not starting school in June... You know what I meant.


    Freddie

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  3. August is our Anniversary month too. We have 3 years on y'all. 8-)
    At least y'all had a honeymoon.....Happy Anniversary!!!

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  4. Thanks. And congrats to you (and sluggy) too

    Joe

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  5. Coming home this was on radio.

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