The Blazing Zoos' song "Still Up at Five", on their album "Chocks Away" is a sequel/homage to "It's Four in the Morning". December 11, 2021 @ He was a good singer but not a complete package like Haggard or Elvis. 10:40 pm, I think Farons consecutive singles or Wine Me Up and Your Times Coming in 1969 was as good a 1-2 honkytonk punch as any artist has ever had, this side of Swinging Doors and Tonight, the Bottle Let Me Down., BTW, what OTHER H-o-F country artist was born within approx. December 11, 2021 @ An incident in 1972 when he was accused of spanking a girl in the audience of a Clarksburg, West Virginia concert caused a public stir. December 12, 2021 @ If they are smart they save their money while they are hot, invest well and develop other business interests once their performing days are over. I often tell people to give him a spin. Faron Young. It will be out in 3-4 years. Really pay attention when that song is played on Willies Roadhouse, Rosie B Hunt I would listen to him all day he had an angelic face . Discover The Classic Years 1952-62 by Faron Young released in 1992. 1:46 pm. had Farron in the audience, he did come up and sing two songs..it was surreal. This was a total waste of a wonderful country singer!!! Seriously!?!? You ask and I tell, Faron and theres a ton more that Ill never forget. Thanks for asking. In the mid-70s, Young was the spokesman for BC Powder. Visually this disk may have light-visible wear, marks, and or hairlines. Faron Young, a honky-tonk singer who became a pillar of Nashville country music, died yesterday at Columbia Summit Medical Center in Nashville, said Melanie Lamb, a hospital spokeswoman. December 10, 2021 @ 8:31 am. 4:45 am. Sadly he is missed by his real country music fans. Stream ad-free or purchase CD's and MP3s now on Amazon.com. It used to be pop or rock but they have been better at honoring their older stars though its still minimal. Explore. And that is simply not true. He asked her to marry him as he took a ring off and put it on her finger and yes we have a picture of that. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic. Love Country Music. ?..Answer No one as of Yet,and it dont look promising,as Merle Haggard said,Classic Country Music as it once was is like A Snowball headed for Hell,and its not far from its Final destination., Anna Judi He was true country and Ricky had Bettye, his family and God to keep him strong. Best of Faron . Prefer old Country. Like Faron Ricky Van Shelton was an amazing singer. I saw Faron at Lockburne AFB too! From the early 1950s through the mid-1970s, Faron Young ranked among the top stars and most colorful personalities of country music. 12:40 pm, So sad..l remember hearing him on the radio when I was a little girl.RIP Caron, George Vintage The All Time Great Hits Of Faron Young Vinyl LP Record. 9:51 am. 1:06 pm, Janie The Best of Faron Young. He was known as the "Young Sheriff," which he later changed to the "Singing Sheriff"; his band was the Country Deputies. (Hint: He died about 7 years after Faron did. December 9, 2021 @ Why dont we hear any of his music anymore? Songs of Mountains and Valleys. The story of Faron Young being forgotten resonates deeply with a lot of folks. Just Married by Faron Young : 2:26 : $0.99: 13. Man that was a tough article to read. . [citation needed], A combination of feeling he had been abandoned by country music and despondency over his deteriorating health were cited as possible reasons that Young shot himself on December 9, 1996. And his songs were good. 2:43 am. 5:48 am. Faron Young (February 25, 1932 December 10, 1996) was an American country music producer, musician, and songwriter from the early 1950s into the mid-1980s. December 12, 2021 @ [2] He was discharged in November 1954. I loved the album he made with Ray Price, Memories That Last December 12, 2021 @ If you want to appreaciate great artists in country music please look up and enjoy ! 5:55 am. Then on December 9th, 1996, with his career forgotten and his health failing, Faron Young decided to end his own life. Trigger Songs worth listening to and spending your money on..im 68 and like it all, Nan Turns out it was for Blake Shelton. December 10, 2021 @ I loved Farons music and singing!! Country radio is ways quick to try to find the new artist so they can get those young fans. 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. Hello Walls. Faron Young was born on February 25, 1932, in Shreveport, Louisiana. December 10, 2021 @ Trigger A good friend who attended the services for Faron at Johnny Cashs house told me that Faron managed to make that ceremony memorable. I have absolutely no idea why this happened, except to say that youre probably right, NOBODY is talking about Faron Young, and this was a very important (and sad) anniversary. December 11, 2021 @ I was raised this way If you kill yourself you dont go to heavenyou may not go down there Most likely in limbo.. Stellar Elmo Good thing David Allan Coe doesnt expect a tribute at the CMA Awards every year then! As Solomon said vanity, vanity all is vanity. Later I got a shock my self. Ken Caldwell 2:08 pm. Faron Young was a great true country singer. 7:20 am. 9:16 am. They Made Me Fall in Love with You; 7. December 16, 2021 @ His first Capitol single appeared that spring. American singer, one of the most popular country music performers of the 1950s, 60s, and early 70s. Faron Young Biography. Believe me depression is something that nobody would ever want to struggle with as the emotional pain can sometimes be worse than physical. Suicides. Yes, I am sure the ancient crowd knows who he is but his popularity isnt anywhere close to Hank, Waylon, Cash, and other frequently acknowledged singers. December 10, 2021 @ Faron Young (February 25, 1932 - December 10, . Ive read it through the comments. From 1954 to 1962, Young recorded many honky-tonk songs for Capitol, including the first hit version of Don Gibson's "Sweet Dreams". He captured my heart from day one. Following his discharge a year later he returned to Nashville and rapidly established himself as one of the major hitmakers of the era, scoring with, among others: "If You Ain't Lovin' (You Ain't Livin')" (1954), "Live Fast, Love Hard and Die Young" (1955), "I Miss You Already" (1957), "Alone With You" (1958) and "Backtrack" (1961). My dad, Ray Emmett (misspelled last name in your article), went over to Farons to surprise him and him to lunch, hopefully cheer him up, as he had told dad that not one of his kids was coming home for Christmas, and after his most recent divorce, he was living alone, and was really lonely! Bill The world changes times change but people with morals and vaulues dont chage dont be a follower be true to yourself, CountryKnight December 11, 2021 @ 2:40 am. 7:14 pm. . Weve seen plenty of entertainers in multiple genres overcome this with smart marketing, venues, and adjustments. Capitol Records signed him to a contract and his future looked assured until the Korean War intervened. 12:16 pm. Faron Young specifically cited the abandonment of country music in his suicide letter. Im 63 years old and grew up listening to all the greats like Faron Young, its sad he committed suicide. 9:49 pm. He had a big heart though!! December 11, 2021 @ 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 . 5:37 am. December 10, 2021 @ 4:43 am, Ricky Van Shelton wow such a gift from God. December 11, 2021 @ 9:22 am. Needless to say I never doubted who could sing it like a bird. This is gone into very specifically in this article, including how this has happened in country music, and why it is argued about more than any other genre. December 10, 2021 @ He was a fantastic uncle to me and my identical twin girls whom he called his little monkeys. Faron Young will NEVER be forgotten by a few of us TRUE country fans!!! All of us have careers that will end and finding meaning after that career is difficult for a lot of people. December 10, 2021 @ Ive been reading this site for a decade or more, and dont recall ever seeing this kind of interaction with an article about a deceased classic act. Great article. This article show up somewhere that was full of older fans who arent normally in the comments here? I do not, I repeat DO NOT like country music today!!! So we went to a small bar in the Goodletsville area. December 11, 2021 @ No one would say a word, so he grabbed Charley and kissed him on the lips, saying,I love you, Charley Pride. It was anepiphanous moment because oncehe did that, Nashville accepted Charley. Today the internet has taken the opportunity for older acts to be heard again worldwide. December 10, 2021 @ December 10, 2021 @ Yes, you must answer to the lord A man that I have thought of from time to time A SON Of a HELL OF A MAN. 2:45 am. He had retired several years earlier. 1:42 pm. It was my dads club. December 10, 2021 @ May god have mercy on his soul, You have confused Faron Young with Sonny James. December 12, 2021 @ What they call country now is rock&roll NOT COUNTRY!!! Jul 3, 2016 - Faron Young & wife, Hilda on their Wedding Day--Jul 3, 2016 - Faron Young & wife, Hilda on their Wedding Day--Jul 3, 2016 - Faron Young & wife, Hilda on their Wedding Day--Pinterest. Sales. Times change and so do musical tastes. Trivia. Faron Young wrote Wine Me Up, Goin' Steady and Alone with You. I still listen to him on cds. After later performing on the Louisiana Hayride himself and signing to Capitol Records, Faron Young was drafted by the Army. Faron Young was born on February 25, 1932 and died on December 10, 1996. Faron Young Sings the Best of Faron Young, I Miss You Already (And You're Not Even Gone), "Got a Headache? As a minister has said at many funerals, God will judge the sum of all of our lives and not take one single act and weigh that anyone than any other shortfall. Di Harris Rest in piece Sir, and thank you for sharing your talent with the world. 9:01 am. December 12, 2021 @ Unlike some other older legends, his career wasnt being celebrated. What a great, talented and crazy bunch of guys. 4:02 pm, One of the best songs ever written. They had four children. However hip hop has nothing to do with country. ZU VERKAUFEN! 24 hours and 150 miles of Faron Youngs birth? Whilst on leave, Young went into the recording studio and cut "Goin' Steady", a No 2 hit in 1953. I never listened to faron much when he was alive, but now I know how great he was, too bad he couldnt do like Conway did, changing styles as the Times changed! . December 10, 2021 @ The singing sheriff, Faron Young, performing on stage in Nashville at one of his many concerts. Trigger Today, new singer every week. Ticktock time could be running out for the teens of TikTok. Had a picture on Ernests knee with Teddy Wilburn standing behind. 1:44 pm, A lot of the new country music isnt what I call good country but dont get stuck in the past theres A lot of good new artists out now with. 2:10 pm, Pam Rasmussen Andy Valdez Hate it!!! I saw him once at a small city festival and he was great. Faron Young. Thank you for mentioning Randy Travis. 6:08 am. He was not treated like he should have been. December 9, 2021 @ In 2012, the UK-based Jasmine Records released a budget-minded 2-CD box set entitled Live Fast, Love Hard, Die Young: The Early Album Collection. It is, but Ive know men who took several decades before turning yellow. I disagree on comparing Faron to those two, when considering what led to the depression of each of them. Beverly Dean I was fortunate to have met him a couple years before he passed away. I remember him well December 11, 2021 @ Shes 31 now, and she could have hung out 40 years ago. I had a brother who was handicapped from a car accident and Faron had an old model T Ford. Ricky I love you. Back in those days a lot of men knew that if you got cancer, it was a death sentence. Mel was a middle-aged man when he rose to fame, and reportedly couldnt handle the pressure. It's Four in the Morning - Faron Young, Chesnut, Jerry; . He Has Three Children. December 10, 2021 @ Hello wall was my favorite of all the songs he did and he did it better than anybody no matter who wrote it. Remember the old Tex Ritter song Hillbilly Heaven. I always loved Faron Young, pull him up on You Tube all the time. Faron Young is a Country Singer, zodiac sign: Pisces. Black artists usually do not get the same accolades as their white counterparts and history often ignores their contributions. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 0. No bringing anyone back, Schweet Haaawt! Then those two had a 2 hour gab fest. December 11, 2021 @ Sad ending to the life of a great performer, but certainly not the Country Music establishments fault. 5:04 pm. Your email address will not be published. Pride recalls his early days as a newcomer to Nashville in the mid-'60s and being introduced for the first time to Faron Young, the superstar who recorded the 1961 classic "Hello Walls." 1:39 am. 6:48 pm. Tina History He looked about 70 in 1984(?) She wisely called the cops and he was arrested. I HAVE NEVER UNDERSTOOD WHY THE UPCOMERS, DO NOT INCLUDE THEM IN THEIR VENUE. Honky Tonk Song - Faron Young Play left me all alone. The one we love in front of us is da final destination.Caz we live on thu there eyes. 3:00 pm. December 10, 2021 @ Donnell Cooley I loved Faron. 2:04 pm, FARON YOUNG WILL ALWAYS BE ONE OF MY COUNTRY MUSIC HEROES. RIP to both. My goodness he was handsome! Roy Shores 1:49 pm. Like someone mentioned, country music is quick to put aside someone in favor of cashing in on the latest flavor of the month. Thats in part why I respect and love guys like Dwight, Alan, King George, Jamey Johnson that base their sound on the greats of the past. One country singer that I have not seen mentioned, and is still living, is Leroy VanDyke. Chris Stonewall Jackson did address the Opry about forgotten older country artists during the early 2000s. Faron is a classic. I could not agree more about them all three being so under appreciated, particularly Mel, who I consider to be on par with Jones in terms of ability to convey emotion. Insulting Trigger just makes you look foolish especially when he is trying to help Farons legacy. Martha Jackson December 11, 2021 @ . Get a clue! Born February 25, 1932 in Shreveport, Louisiana, USA; died December 10, 1996 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. These Artists Were Some Of The Greatest Traditional Country Artists Ever! I still love Faron. December 11, 2021 @ Frank Gerard Unfortunately with each passing decade they all started to fade away and someone else took their place and the country and western music changed more and more till where it is now pop and rap. 9:14 am. Always was a great entertainer. He was an awesome country guy, real country! The couple married two years later in November 1954 after Young was discharged from the Army. Jeff Tweedy) [Video], New Shefton Kash Song Forevers Not As Long As It Used To Be, Kaitlin Butts What Else Can She Do (Official Music Video), Lainey Wilson Covers Rolling Stones You Cant Always Get What You Want, 25 Years Ago: Forgotten by Country, Faron Young Takes His Own Life, Live Fast, Love Hard: The Faron Young Story. To feel so left out and lonely is just awful! December 13, 2021 @ He was posthumously inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2000. Christene Bennett I was fortunate to know Faron before he became a legend. Dance Favorites. Luckyoldsun Corncaster Despondent over the way his legendary career was being overlooked, and the rabid commercialization on the genre he once worked to keep honest and true, Faron Young withdrew from the public eye completely. Hyrule is also split into different provinces (lanayru province, faron, etc.). "The last thing a sh would ever notice would be water." Linton (1956) What is Culture? December 10, 2021 @ Ive always said theres a huge group of country fans who still care about the old music, and theyre being completely ignored by the mainstream. That is necessary for any genre of music to progress and survive. 7:44 am, I love Ricky van Shelton singing a bridge I didnt burn I play that 20 times a day so sorry he guit there is no more country today he is a real. Watch Me is my story of adopting two little girls at age fifty. December 9, 2021 @ No one said that just because a performer is older they cannot sing well. Drafted, he was assigned to performing for the troops, working with a young actor and announcer named Leonard Nimoy. 7:23 pm. He was a major player back in the 50s, 60s and early 70s. A show that my family will never forget, especially my baby sister. A year or so later, my wife and I met BR549 at the same music festival. It was invented so that people who could not sing could still become performers. Young died on Dec. 10, 1996, at Columbia Summit Medical Center in Nashville, surrounded by all four of his children. 8:18 pm. Spousal abuse that got to the point of him angrily shooting a pistol he owned during an argument with her into the ceiling of the home he and his ex wife shared at the time with his wife present at the time. I am a young married" American country music singer, guitarist and songwriter from the early 1950s into the mid-1980s. Time Stream; 1 : They Made Me Fall in Love With You. 12:00 pm. Tommy Miss the Real Country singers like Ernest Tubb, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Merle Haggard, Buck Owns, Waylon, Connie Smith & Loretta Lynn. I see what youre saying. Known as the Hillbilly Heartthrob, and following a singing cowboy film role as the Young Sheriff, Young's singles charted for more than 30 years. Primary Menu. December 10, 2021 @ Your point of depression in the aging population is a good one and a valid one. 3. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Things Mr. Young maybe didnt think about much. Both divorced their spouses in 1966 and they were finally married in 1968, remaining together on stage and off until they died. 8:34 pm, Without country music there wouldnt be no rock and roll no hip-hop no Blues country is where it all started. Wow. As it came time for his ashes to be scattered on the lake, a good gust of wind came up and the bits of Faron that went into the lake were not as many as the ones that ended up all over the attendees and their cars parked in Johnnys driveway. 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. Sure miss them. Terrible story. Just another site. Slowly but surely, he became all but forgotten, and began suffering health problems as well, trying to take care of himself since he lived alone. And without my faith in God I wouldnt have survived. He then signed with MCA Records in 1979 in a deal that only lasted two years and two albums before he was let go again. what happened to maverick on k102; meritain health timely filing limit 2020 Faron Young was one of country music's greatest vocalists, if perhaps an occasionally underrated one. One of the most famous stories from the peak of Faron Youngs career comes from steel guitar player Lloyd Green, who remembers when Charley Pride first showed up in Nashville. .felt an ever-evolving market didnt chose to value his product. Jun 09, 2022. how many times was faron young married December 13, 2021 @ 10:31 pm. (Getty) Although he has had a rough time with his love life, he managed to have three children among . Play music while he was in high school. 7:39 am, Alan Jackson and George Straight would agree with ya, Fran Keith December 10, 2021 @ Ive added this context to the story, as well as a link to your book. December 10, 2021 @ Find out Faron Youngnet worth 2020, salary 2020 detail bellow. Loved Faron Young the first time I saw him on TV. That is the biggest issue facing it today. Touch device users, explore by . Young was cremated, and his ashes were spread by Farons family over Old Hickory Lake at the house of Johnny and June Cash. I think in the same way that is what happened to Carl & Pearl Butler, Justin Tubb. wayne Kem Barnes Its kind of baffling, but in some ways it also makes perfect sense. Ralph Slavey One of the saddest parts of life is that as you age, as experienced in this Country, you enter a period of being forgotten by many, even your own children. I just read this article on Faron Youngs death. Farons name shows up in my Google search on the anniversary of his death and sometimes in reference to Willie Nelson or other singers, but thats about it. One song that rings so true is ( The Day Country Music Died ). He might have been called The Hillbilly Heartthrob, but his attitude towards women at times was less than gentlemanly. 5:31 am. Corncaster As Faron was working his way through basic training in 1952, his song Goin Steady was at #2 in the charts. Rock & Roll definitely traces some of its roots to country music. Tommy Collins. Ricky is awesome. Heartbreaking, Im so grateful that my folks played A LOT of the older country and really gave me a love for old time country A Long Time Ago by Faron Young : 2:37 : $0.99: 18. Teresa Schiller It has always tugged on my heart when I heard his music and others. 4:10 pm. Big disappointment. I saw Ray Price in his 80s draw somewhere between 2 and 3 thousand fans at the legendary Floores Country Store North of San Antonio. 1:57 pm. As a kid my folks and I on Saturday night would go listen to the different bands and us kids waited on intermission so we could run and slide on the floors. ARENT YOU CHECKING UP WITH THEM??? David So, how much is Faron Young worth at the age of 64 years old? There are many stories of country entertainers being unceremoniously brushed aside in country. 2. So long Faron and thanks. Country legand, Barron Pilgrim December 11, 2021 @ Cant even get the trailblazers like Johnny Rodriguez into the Country Music Hall of Fame. My mom had a crush on him back in the day. 5:35 am. I think the bigger story here is the depression many elderly people feel as they progress into the final phases of their life. Johnny Bond King Honky Of Crackershire (Merry Christmas!) Diekman, Diane. December 10, 1996. They Made Me Fall in Love with You by Faron Young : 2:27 : . We recently lost Stonewall and I sincerely hope his later years of retirement were happy years. Faron Young could cause a lot of problems back then, and sometimes did, so once he accepted Charley everyone else kind of had to, too. But as Faron Youngs career reached the 70s, his behavior started eating into his own reputation in town. During the mid-1950s, Young starred in four low-budget films: Hidden Guns, Daniel Boone, Trail Blazer, Raiders of Old California and Country Music Holiday. susie Moxley Two years before Young's death, the German independent record label Bear Family Records released a box set entitled The Classic Years 19521962, which showcased Young's early recordings for Capitol. 9:05 am. Trigger should research this and fill in the blanks if possible in a nice investigative piece. Just Married / I Hardly Know It Was You: 12/1953: SP CAPITOL F2690 (US). Get the best deals on Faron Young Vinyl Records when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. Im in the process of researching and writing the biography of Randy Travis. Yes, our Country music is pretty much dead. 9:19 am. 4:17 am. 7:10 pm. 11:27 pm. I have am album to prove it. Stand by a guy who could have easily killed you? Actor Fred Parker Jr. portrayed Young in the biopic I Saw the Light, released on March 25, 2016.[10]. I think others feel the same. 2:13 pm, If someone has already mentioned this, apologies. Frizzell and Sinatra had the same fate. Dimmer Then on December 9th, 1996, with his career forgotten and his health failing, Faron Young decided to end his own life. I told him how much I loved his music. He was 64. He was absolutely awesome. 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. 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. 12. Shortly after the shot, one of Youngs long time friends and band members, Ray Emmett, came to check on him, and found him lying in his bed, still alive. Back in 1981 he played at Cowboys and fell off a chair on stage because he was so drunk. Arthur H Wilson It is a shame that the industry treated him like they did. December 10, 2021 @ 9:11 pm. His voice is so soothing . Many performers abused themselves for many years. 11:08 pm, Front young was a fabulous singer and it was a shame he had to take his own life to open country music,s eyes that they apparently did not want any thing to do with him or his music I see alot of what happened to him by country music letting him go to other country Stars just cause they are older does not mean they can not sing any more all of you who just thrower him out like trash should be ashamed of your self I loved his music and miss him each and everyday so stop and think would he of done this to you hell no. 6:27 am. He had his moments, certainly, as we all do, but his were mostly public and in the news. I loved Farron Young and during his day a lot of people loved him and his music. I went there for the FM station that played hard rock but fell in love with the country music that was played on the AM station. 8:42 am. 1:30 pm. December 10, 2021 @ CountryKnight 8:29 am. I agree with your response my dad looked so much like Faron Young 2:43 pm. December 11, 2021 @ Young on his own exhibited behavior that caused a stir; he reportedly spanked an audience member at a West Virginia concert, claiming she had first spat at him.He was also prone to drinking and, as an established country star, liked to gatekeep the genre and dictate who . 5:45 am, Go to Duran Michael on you tube and you will here true country he writes, Mary E Winkle ME FOR MY SLACK EYE.N JUDEGEMENT. Faron Youngs biographer Diane Diekman was also quoted, and also commented on the article. They were human, and they were damn good. Fred On . Over a nearly 50-year career Young enjoyed a string of hits, some 42 of them making it into the country Top Ten. That was COUNTRY Music. The good ol days were not so good. Be greatful for the success you had and find other joy in life. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. The Zoras and Goron's seem to have relative self rule, but default to human leadership in times of crises. That will be my third biography. The couple divorced after 32 years of marriage in 1986. I agree there is a large underserved audience out there for classic country music. Linda Kyle December 12, 2021 @ 12:09 am. December 11, 2021 @ It isnt possible for those things to abandon someone or hurt there feelings. I went looking for more info on Faron a while back and was happy that someone had done a book. December 12, 2021 @ [citation needed], Young's later life was plagued with bouts of depression and alcoholism. After that, Faron Youngs career was mostly over. December 10, 2021 @ His success is a testament to strong will and work ethic. Merry Christmas. Faron did try one last crack at revitalizing his career by signing to Step One Records in 1988 and releasing a handful of records, including a Christmas album, and a duet album with another aging country legend, Ray Price. She was married to Herman Louque, and they were together until Hermans death on June 24, 1989 in Lutcher, St. James Parish County. If you have money, they will stay around until the money runs out. This author is full of shit. Are you the Jerry that lived in the Hammock waaay back? Just like Ricky Van Shelton that the industry treated crummy and he was the greatest. He is also an actor. How old is Faron Young? We owe him a deep debt of gratitude for that if nothing else. Hey Diane, thanks for chiming in. Even I had complications but my desire to raise my daughter was essential. After the Army, Faron Young relocated to Nashville full time, where along with making it big in country music, Faron had his idol Hank Williams steal his girlfriend Billie Jean Jones from him (Hank and Billie Jean later married). Heartbreaking and painful to hear one of my favorite singers struggle when their best days are clearly in the rear view mirror. You made country music great. He had retired several years earlier. We got in this guy was up in stage singing. 6:39 pm. I sure am not talking about Robin!!! ), King Honky Of Crackershire (Merry Christmas!) Faron was the last of six children, finding himself the youngest of his many siblings. The same year, Young switched to Mercury Records and drifted musically, but by the end of the decade he had returned to his sound including "Wine Me Up". !MaryLou, Dillob December 11, 2021 @ Thanks. I always had an affinity for your comments, even though the feeling was far from mutual. Bonnie Fant I often wondered if things would have turned out different if he would have received the honor while he was alive to enjoy it. The Opry was their biggest platform if they could get a slot. 4:36 pm. December 11, 2021 @ Anyone interested in knowing more about Farons life should check out Diane Diekmans book Live Fast Love Hard The Faron Young Story. Many fascinating stories about his life and career and the demons that plagued him.