Melody
Trail
December,
2005
Hello Friends:
New Cookbook
Martha’s 5th and
final cookbook is now available Not only will it contain about 850 recipes, it
will also include Martha’s story on how we met, titled “It All Started with
Doublemint”. If you know anything about Gene Autry and his Melody Ranch Radio
Show, you might suspect the connection. The story also includes some highlights
of our 49 years together, both in our business and entertainment careers. Yes,
next August 31, 2006 will be our “Golden Wedding Anniversary”. (Hey, that sounds
old to me!)
Album Number 11
My latest recording is titled
“Old Country Songs Never Die”. It’s me and my guitar presenting some brief
introductory comments about some of the songs you have asked me to record. The
song list includes Waiting for a Train, You Are My Sunshine, Nobody’s Darling
But Mine, Old Shep, Rainbow at Midnight, Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain, Born to
Lose, When My Blue Moon Turns to Gold Again, I Love You Because, Too Old to Cut
the Mustard, Bouquet of Roses, Candy Kisses, Fraulein, Where the Roses Never
Fade, plus the title song.
Silver Dollar City
My band and I had a wonderful
time at Silver Dollar City for two weeks in October this year. And now they have
invited us back in October, 2006 for a three week run. It will be our 10th consecutive
year to work at Silver Dollar City. The dates are October 11-28, except for
Mondays and Tuesdays when the park is closed. Our engagement there is called the
Barn Dance and will be held in the Carousel Barn. It is for adults and kids
alike. Some like to dance to our music and some just sit and enjoy. We will do
44 shows and every show will be different. We take requests and have a lot of
fun. And you will not want to miss the “Chicken Dance”.
Ken Turner
Nine years ago, when my band
and I first worked Silver Dollar City in Branson, we met a wonderful couple, Ken
and Lena Turner from Bella Vista, Arkansas. They would dance and laugh and
became close friends to all of us. Lena often
brought my favorite pie, Cocoanut Meringue,
and it was sooooo good. But over the past several months, Ken’s health started
going down hill and he passed away while we were in Branson. He was a great guy
and we sure miss him. We all send our love and condolences to Lena and the
family.
New Fiddler
When I started the Silver
Lake Band some 12 years ago, J.C. Broughton was my fiddle player and continued
up until this year. But he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and has
had to retire from the band. Our new fiddler is my long time friend Jerald
Ritter from Vian, Oklahoma. Jerald worked Silver Dollar City with us in October
and did a fine job. He and Kenny sure enjoy doing our three part vocal harmony.
Thanks
The year 2005 has been a
great one for us. Of course, winning the Wrangler Award from the Cowboy Hall of
Fame for Outstanding Western Album of the Year has to be one of the highlights.
And receiving the Distinguished Service Award from Murray State College, my alma
mater, also ranks at the top of the list. By my latest count, it appears we
will end the year by having done 115 shows. And we have had the privilege of
spending time with so many old friends and meeting new friends. We thank and
appreciate every one of you. Please stay in touch. We love to hear from you.
Some of you are having some serious health challenges and you are in our
prayers. And we sure hope 2006 becomes one of your greatest years yet.
Holiday Wishes
Martha and I hope you have a
wonderful holiday season. We wish for you good health, safety and happiness, as
you and your family give thanks for your many blessings and celebrate the birth
of our Lord Jesus.
Email Addresses
If you have an email
address, please send it so we can send our newsletter by email, plus other
occasional messages.
Les
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PRODUCT INFORMATION
ALBUMS
Old COUNTRY SONGS NEVER DIE
– CD
Les and his guitar present 15
old country favorites with personal introductory comments. The list includes
Waiting for a Train, Old Shep, Rainbow at Midnight, Too Old to Cut the Mustard,
Candy Kisses, Fraulein and others.
I REMEMBER GENE
– CD
A tribute to Gene Autry
containing 12 songs including Along the Navajo Trail, Harbor Lights, Yellow Rose
of Texas, Mexicali Rose, Sioux City Sue, It’s My Lazy Day, the original title
song “I Remember Gene” and others.
IT’S TIME TO SING A SONG
– CD
This CD won the Wrangler Award
from the Cowboy Hall of Fame in 2005 for the outstanding western album. It
features 12 western classics such as Vaya Con Dios, The Wayward Wind, When the
Works All Done This Fall & originals such as The Dalton’s Last Ride & the title
song.
MY SPECIAL MEMORIES
– CD
Loaded with 15 songs and numerous personal comments. Includes San Antonio Rose,
South of the Border, Strawberry Roan, There’s a Star Spangled Banner Waving
Somewhere, The Preacher and the Bear, Happy Anniversary, When Bob Wills Comes
to Town and others.
RAILWAY TO HEAVEN
- CD
Features 15 gospel favorites including Amazing Grace, Wings of a Dove, Family
Bible, Precious Memories, Go Rest High on That Mountain, How Great Thou Art, et
al.
REFLECTIONS OF LIFE
– CD
Features a total of 15 songs including Masters Call, Man Walks Among Us,
Shenandoah, Waltz Across Texas, This Ole House, Oklahoma Hills, et al.
SOMEWHERE IN THE WEST
– CD
Includes Faded Love, Sugar Moon, I’ve Been Everywhere,
Magdalena, The Wildest Bronc Ride (Walmart), et al
WESTERN COUNTRY
– CD
Includes Silver Haired Daddy, Foolish Questions, Les’ patriotic song, What’s
Right With America., et al.
THE COWBOY HIT PARADE
– CD
The top ten all-time favorite western songs and stories behind the songs.
COOKBOOKS BY MARTHA
HOME ON THE RANGE
– The first
in the “Range Series. It is a collection of 750 recipes including many from
entertainers and friends gathered from our travels.
BACK ON THE RANGE
– This
second in the series contains over 850 recipes plus the story and photos of
Les’s hometown of Gene Autry, OK and how the town got its name.
COOKS ON THE RANGE
– The third ‘Range’ cookbook contains over 850
recipes, including recipes from the President and Governors of 1948...
TASTES ON THE RANGE
– The fourth “Range” cookbook contains over 800
recipes and interesting tidbits and stories.
LAST OF THE RANGE –
Martha’s fifth and final cookbook in the Range
Series. It contains over 800 recipes plus her own personal story of how we met
and highlights of our 49 years together. The story is titled “It all Started
with Doublemint”.
PRICES
Compact Disc…………………………..$17.00
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Cookbook.…………………………….. $12.50
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To order, please send check or money order to:
Eagle Enterprises
P.O. Box 350
Ponca City, OK 74602