I would add, And plan accordingly. 6:56 pm. Totally missing from comments (and the article) is that the careers of those with great voices and pens, and the ability to entertain even in their twilight years, were intentionally snuffed-out by the star machines and most recording labels. He performed at the local Optimist Club and was discovered by Webb Pierce, who brought him to star on the Hayride in 1951, then broadcast on KWKH-AM. Whilst on leave, Young went into the recording studio and cut "Goin' Steady", a No 2 hit in 1953. December 11, 2021 @ I fell in love with Hello Walls off my Gramas 45 when l was 8 yrs old in 1961. He had retired several years earlier. "Goodbye daddy. June 16, 2022. Not sure what ageism had to do with it. But the audience for that tends to be older and terrestrial radio only wants folks under 50 (or better yet under 40) to listen so they can sell their advertising to the agencies and direct advertisers that generally do not care about 50+ consumers. Georgia A Wise Had a picture on Ernests knee with Teddy Wilburn standing behind. Well whats gonna happen to todays aging country music stars.will we ignore them too? Linda Kyle Nice to see you on this site and to know youre still kicking. I published my third memoir in 2020. I agree also with your comment. The time is 11:40. 9:11 pm. 1:30 pm. Ladybell This article quotes Faron Youngs close friend and booking agent Jim Case. 2:40 am. I saw him once at a small city festival and he was great. 10:45 am. This article is absurd on its face. August 14, 2022 @ Diane Diekman Middle-age isnt a specific number; its an era of your life, that is commonly defined as being from 35 to 59(sometimes 64). I am a young married" Its a damn shame that the love of money ruined Country music and forgot those like Faron who made Country music great. We need the sound of Faron Young and the real country back. Faron Young would have been 64 years old at the time of death or 83 years old today. The article did not offer further details about specific individuals he felt abdomen or pushed aside by such as managers, booking agents, venue owners, producers, promoters. The world changes times change but people with morals and vaulues dont chage dont be a follower be true to yourself, CountryKnight His suicide and what led up to it was well documented at the time. Hits including "If You Ain't Lovin' (You Ain't Livin')" and "Live Fast, Love Hard, Die Young" marked him as a honky-tonk singer in sound and personal style; and his chart-topping singles "Hello Walls" and "It's Four in the Morning . Frank Gerard Gibson's classic "Sweet Dreams" charted for Young in 1956, and five years later he took Nelson's "Hello Walls" all the way to No 1. He was 64. Shawn Whitmore RIP GREAT TALENT HE WAS A GREAT VOICE AND LOVED MUCH! He was previously married to Hilda Margo Macon. Faron Young She Went a Little Bit Father PICTURE SLEEVE ONLY 45 7" Country. As the young of six, Faron had a challenge standing out from his brothers and sisters. Diane Diekman Mark Coffey,.Aman among men a Friend a cowboy a brother . Aaron Kinser 12. Roy Shores December 12, 2021 @ He is greatly missed and his music will live on forever. Capitol Records signed him to a contract and his future looked assured until the Korean War intervened. 4:52 pm. Faron's parents are Harlan and Doris, and they operated a dairy farm just outside of the city. 11:19 am, Farron killed himself because he was ate up with cancer..his best friend was with him just before suicide..he told me that faron couldnt take the pain any longer..he was his lead guitar player I knew him in memphis, Aimee Kubik As Alan Jackson sings Where have You Gone? That's the Way It's Gotta Be by Faron Young . Faron is obscure by modern standards. King Honky Of Crackershire (Merry Christmas!) Hey Diane, thanks for chiming in. CountryKnight March 12, 2022 @ Just Married; 6. Then on December 9th, 1996, with his career forgotten and his health failing, Faron Young decided to end his own life. Sad. Heres What Not to Miss, John Prines Son Tommy Prine to Release Debut Album. "Just Married" This Is Faron Young: 1954 "They Made Me Fall in Love with You" singles only Janice Brooks That terms been used on this site for 13 years. Ray Price Lorreta Lynn i will never forget any of those great people . His health and the music business were possible contributing factors, as was his alienation from his family. Merry Christmas to you and yours. December 11, 2021 @ I see what youre saying. Its very good, has alot of stuff on Johnny Horton, and its hard to find info on the Singing Fisherman. Young had a fine ear for quality songwriting and, in addition to recording numbers by veterans like Ted Daffan ("I've Got Five Dollars and It's Saturday Night"), was among the first to cut songs by the likes of Roy Drusky ("Country Girl"), Bill Anderson ("Riverboat"), Don Gibson and Willie Nelson. 1:14 pm. Janis L Young Yes, our Country music is pretty much dead. He was posthumously inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2000. Hello, Walls. He had the capability to expand his audience, but he preferred to stay true to his fan base and his style, which is why he isnt heard of today. But age can take its toll. 9:22 am. 12:22 am. Love Keith Whitley and praise the Lord. December 11, 2021 @ December 9, 2021 @ BUT A GREAT COWBOY AN AMAZING. December 10, 2021 @ But, i do believe what i believe and nobody will take that away And yes i meant what i wrote. Sad ending to the life of a great performer, but certainly not the Country Music establishments fault. The Best Of Faron Young Vol . When about 7,Ernest Tubb, The Wilburn Bros, Faron Young and others played on a horse drawn wagon bed for a stage at our lumber yard. So sad. Ralph Emery regularly booked veteran acts on his Nashville Now show along with the newcomers. And Ill bet that Trigger is not surprised either. If truth comes out I wonder just how often depression comes into play with so many Ricky I love you. Shreveport, Louisiana. I do not understand why they treated Ricky so Badly . Stonewall Jackson did address the Opry about forgotten older country artists during the early 2000s. December 11, 2021 @ 8:19 am. Instead of telling someone they need to just accept it, you should encourage them to find another avenue for their talent. Faron saw how ability (his ability) had less and less to do with popularity and money. December 10, 2021 @ I grew up in Texas and all I knew was country until well into me teens. Cant figure if he is no longer allowed to sing some of his greatest. I loved the album he made with Ray Price, Memories That Last 5:49 am. You ask and I tell, Faron and theres a ton more that Ill never forget. Today the internet has taken the opportunity for older acts to be heard again worldwide. Hate it!!! December 10, 2021 @ Sure miss them. 11:27 pm. 2:54 pm. 3 Likes, 2 Comments - Benny Epp | Affiliate Marketer (@bennyepp_earn) on Instagram: "How many times have you missed the opportunity that could change your life? December 10, 2021 @ 5:52 am. 3:25 pm. Theres still some counting to do, but this will very likely go down as the most read article Ive ever posted in 13+ years and over 7,000 articles, at least in the first 48-72 hours after an article was posted. Im truly amazed at the amount of interaction with this article, considering the topic is an obscure(by modern standards) and deceased 50s star. December 15, 2021 @ I do have some older articles that were big when they were posted and have received a slow trickle of traffic over the years that ultimately might have been read more, but its very close. He was an actor, known for Country Style, U.S.A. (1957), The Spectacular Now (2013) and Walk the Line (2005). 9:37 am. December 12, 2021 @ 9:22 am, Oh boy! I did not know the circumstances of his death, but I am very sorry to read this. Good to hear from you, Gina. I couldnt have been happier. (Getty) Although he has had a rough time with his love life, he managed to have three children among . 11:43 pm, Van Dyne Last, in 2014, he appeared in the action-comedy, Campin' Buddies as Rayford. Most of what is played today is nothing pure CRAP!!!! Roselyn His health and the music business were possible contributing factors, as was his alienation from his family.One of the worst details of the Faron Young suicide is that he initially survived. I remember him well 6:17 am. Young was cremated, and his ashes were spread by Farons family over Old Hickory Lake at the house of Johnny and June Cash. Faron Young wrote Wine Me Up, Goin' Steady and Alone with You. Eddie Little December 10, 2021 @ December 10, 2021 @ 0 Comments Like . Theres one county song that says it all and its called murder on music Row. Have a wonderful Christmas everyone Bye bye. Im in the process of researching and writing the biography of Randy Travis. LOL, P Lamont Cant even get the trailblazers like Johnny Rodriguez into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Back in those days a lot of men knew that if you got cancer, it was a death sentence. Ray Price continued performing well into his late 80s and still sounded excellent. All the yelling and screaming they do today is awful!!! Hits including "If You Ain't Lovin' (You Ain't Livin')" and "Live Fast, Love Hard, Die Young" marked him as a honky-tonk singer in sound and personal style; and his chart-topping singles "Hello Walls" and "It's Four in the Morning" showed his versatility as a vocalist. One country singer that I have not seen mentioned, and is still living, is Leroy VanDyke. . 1:29 pm, Mark Coffey He was one my favorites. 5) Some people probably know that Faron married a lady named Hilda Macon back in the early 1950's. But did you know Hilda was the Great Granddaughter of one of the earliest legendary names in Country/Western/Hillbilly Music, Uncle Dave Macon? One night I took a friend of mine to hear another favorite singer if mine. Thanks. FARON, WAS AN EXCEPTIONAL ARTIST IN THE COUNTRY MUSIC WORLD. Frizzell and Sinatra had the same fate. This is more about finding whats next in your life and pursuing it. All Time Greatest Hits Capitol DT-2037 This Is Faron Mercury SR-60785 Aims at the West: 11 Mercury SR-60840 . .felt an ever-evolving market didnt chose to value his product. December 12, 2021 @ These Great mid 20th Century Country Music Artists are/ were the real deal folks. Karen story WHY didnt/dont the Country Music Association help out out country singers that have fallen on hard times??? Complete song listing of Faron Young on OLDIES.com. I found other venues of finding my beloved country music to play and now with the lastest technology I can find and play all the old greats like Faron Young again. Birthplace. Faron was and still is one of my favorite country singers. 6:48 pm. Heartbreaking, Im so grateful that my folks played A LOT of the older country and really gave me a love for old time country Later in 2012, Real Gone Music released a similar compilation which combined Young's first six albums with key singles. The Sheriff had major problems in his life leading up to his suicide. So sad. Big disappointment. Find out Faron Youngnet worth 2020, salary 2020 detail bellow. All of us have careers that will end and finding meaning after that career is difficult for a lot of people. December 11, 2021 @ P. Lamont 4:48 pm. Because they dont let societys value determine what they are worth as a person. But thats life in the music business. 12:33 pm, Yes, he was a good singer I Can't Wait (For The Sun To Go Down) Faron Young: 23. Known as 'The Hillbilly Heartthrob' he is probably best remembered for his song Hello Walls (1961) penned by the legendary Willie Nelson, that rose to No. Its mostly Google and search engines recommending it to readers, and its resonating deeply with folks. Linda Kyle Middle age for me was 28, when our daughter was born. [citation needed], Young briefly dated Billie Jean Jones before she became the second wife of country music superstar Hank Williams. By how many american ships were sunk in ww2. 2, and the US Army Band took Young to replace Eddie Fisher on toursits first country music singerjust as "If You Ain't Lovin'" was hitting the charts. Find them now! Country History X: Did Vern Gosdin Really Try to Murder His Producer? December 14, 2021 @ Faron Young net worth is $16 Million Faron Young Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family . He wasnt forgotten. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. I love you," Robin Young said Saturday night at the end of the song.The 1961 tune was the signature song of Faron Young, who died last Tuesday after shooting himself in . The main reason I started writing his biography was because I didnt want him to be forgotten, and it seemed to already be happening in 1999. And without my faith in God I wouldnt have survived. Today, new singer every week. Dance Favorites. But our society has learned so much about depression and its disease just like cancer or heart. Music business is hard.. And like most of people whether in or out of music if we cannot adapt, keep changing, reinventing, finding new ways of doing.