Podcast appearances and mentions of Don Schlitz

Randy Hamilton has brought so much to The Flood's table in the past dozen years. As the late Joe Dobbs used to say, Randy's bass is “the heartbeat of the band.”In addition, Randy's vocals — whether harmonizing or taking the lead — have become a definitive ingredient in The Flood's sound. And nothing demonstrates that better than a tune from this week's rehearsal, captured in this video by band manager Pamela Bowen.About the SongAs reported earlier, “When You Say Nothing at All,” the 1988 composition by Paul Overstreet and Don Schlitz, has been a hit for no fewer than four times.— Keith Whitley was first to take it to the top of the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in late 1988. — Then seven years later, Allison Krauss's version was her first solo Top-10 country hit. — A year after that, Irish singer Francis Black made the song her third Irish Top 10 single. — And that brought the song to the attention of Irish pop singer Ronan Keating, whose 1999 version was his first solo single and a No. 1 hit in the United Kingdom, Ireland and New Zealand.But to this day, “When You Say Nothing at All” is always associated first with Keith Whitley. The Ashland, Ky., native's recording entered the Hot Country Singles chart on Sep. 17, 1988, at a modest No. 61. Then it gradually rose to the top, where it stayed for two weeks at the end of the year. “Keith did a great job singin' that song," co-composer Schlitz told author Tom Roland. "He truly sang it from the heart.”When Krauss covered the song with her group Union Station in 1995, it was for a tribute album to Whitley, and suddenly the Overstreet-Schlitz composition was topping the charts again. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 1937flood.substack.com

Pinkie Sings  "When You Say Nothing at All "Written by Paul Overstreet & Don Schlitz 1988Producer Renee plays her rendition on Piano/Guitar/Chimeshttp://PinkieThePigPodcast.com

Book Vs. Movie: The GamblerThe 1978 Song & Kenny Rogers as The Gambler TV MovieYee ha!The Margos' latest episode is all about the Kenny Rogers classic "The Gambler." The song was written in 1976 by Don Schlitz, who was only 26 years old at the time. It took two years before Rogers made it a number 1 hit. The song's lyrics tell the story of a chance encounter on a train between the narrator and a seasoned gambler. The gambler imparts his wisdom about life and gambling to the narrator, offering advice including the famous lines: "You've got to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em, know when to walk away, and know when to run. You never count your money when you're sittin' at the table; there'll be time enough for countin' when the dealin's done."The song was so popular that it became the basis for several top-rated TV movies. The first one, "The Gambler" (1980), introduced the character of Brady Hawkes. In this film, Brady meets a young orphan named Billy Montana and takes him under his wing as they travel together.In their latest episode, the Margos discuss both the song and the TV movie and share their thoughts on which they liked more between the 1978 song and the first TV movie. Give it a listen to find out!In this ep, the Margos discuss:The origins of the song and the AMAZING Kenny RogersCountry music hits of the late 1970s and early 1980sTV Movie culture of the 1980sThe cast of the 1980 film: Kenny Rogers (Brady Hawkes,) Bruce Boxleitner (Billy Montana,) Christine Belford (Eliza,) Harold Gould (Arthur Stobridge,) Clu Gulager (Rufe Bennett,) Lance LeGault (Doc Palmer,) Lee Purcell (Jennie Reed,) Ronnie Scribner (Jeremiah,) Noble Willingham (Conductor,) Bruce M. Fischer (Tabor,) and Borah Silver as Botkin.Clips used:Kenny Rogers on The Muppet Show in 1979The Gambler TV trailerGeico Kenny Rogers Ad1991 TV adGrady meets Billy“Dear Pa” letterJennie is “asked” to join Mr. StobridgeRufe Bennett is a creep!Grady and Eliza say “goodbye.”Music: The First Edition “What Condition What My Condition Was In”Book Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page “Book Vs. Movie podcast”You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast GroupFollow us on Twitter @bookversusmovieInstagram: Book Versus Movie https://www.instagram.com/bookversusmovie/Email us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D. Twitter @BrooklynMargo Margo D's Blog www.brooklynfitchick.com Margo D's Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick”Margo D's TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@margodonohuebrooklynfitchick@gmail.comYou can buy your copy of Filmed in Brooklyn here! Margo P. Twitter @ShesNachoMamaMargo P's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shesnachomama/Margo P's Blog https://coloniabook.weebly.com/ Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5406542/advertisement

Book Vs. Movie: The GamblerThe 1978 Song & Kenny Rogers as The Gambler TV MovieYee ha!The Margos' latest episode is all about the Kenny Rogers classic "The Gambler." The song was written in 1976 by Don Schlitz, who was only 26 years old at the time. It took two years before Rogers made it a number 1 hit. The song's lyrics tell the story of a chance encounter on a train between the narrator and a seasoned gambler. The gambler imparts his wisdom about life and gambling to the narrator, offering advice including the famous lines: "You've got to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em, know when to walk away, and know when to run. You never count your money when you're sittin' at the table; there'll be time enough for countin' when the dealin's done."The song was so popular that it became the basis for several top-rated TV movies. The first one, "The Gambler" (1980), introduced the character of Brady Hawkes. In this film, Brady meets a young orphan named Billy Montana and takes him under his wing as they travel together.In their latest episode, the Margos discuss both the song and the TV movie and share their thoughts on which they liked more between the 1978 song and the first TV movie. Give it a listen to find out!In this ep, the Margos discuss:The origins of the song and the AMAZING Kenny RogersCountry music hits of the late 1970s and early 1980sTV Movie culture of the 1980sThe cast of the 1980 film: Kenny Rogers (Brady Hawkes,) Bruce Boxleitner (Billy Montana,) Christine Belford (Eliza,) Harold Gould (Arthur Stobridge,) Clu Gulager (Rufe Bennett,) Lance LeGault (Doc Palmer,) Lee Purcell (Jennie Reed,) Ronnie Scribner (Jeremiah,) Noble Willingham (Conductor,) Bruce M. Fischer (Tabor,) and Borah Silver as Botkin.Clips used:Kenny Rogers on The Muppet Show in 1979The Gambler TV trailerGeico Kenny Rogers Ad1991 TV adGrady meets Billy“Dear Pa” letterJennie is “asked” to join Mr. StobridgeRufe Bennett is a creep!Grady and Eliza say “goodbye.”Music: The First Edition “What Condition What My Condition Was In”Book Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page “Book Vs. Movie podcast”You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast GroupFollow us on Twitter @bookversusmovieInstagram: Book Versus Movie https://www.instagram.com/bookversusmovie/Email us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D. Twitter @BrooklynMargo Margo D's Blog www.brooklynfitchick.com Margo D's Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick”Margo D's TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@margodonohuebrooklynfitchick@gmail.comYou can buy your copy of Filmed in Brooklyn here! Margo P. Twitter @ShesNachoMamaMargo P's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shesnachomama/Margo P's Blog https://coloniabook.weebly.com/ Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine

Date: October 11, 2023Name of podcast: Backstage Pass RadioEpisode title and number:  S5: E8 - Dave Roe (Johnny Cash, Dwight Yoakum, John Mellencamp, Jerry Reed, Chet Atkins) - The Legacy Lives OnBIO:Born David Roe Rorick, bassist/vocalist/songwriter Dave Roe grew up in Hawaii and started playing bass in funk and R&B bands in the late '60s and '70s. After moving to Nashville in the early '80s, he joined Jerry Reed's band.  Over the next several years Dave toured the world with several country artists including Mel Tillis, Vern Gosdin, Charlie Louvin, Dottie West, Chet Atkins, Vince Gill, and others.In the early '90s,  Johnny Cash hired Dave to play in his band the Tennessee Three.  Dave has said ‘That started my love affair with the upright bass, and slap bass in particular, that lingers till this day.'  Dave worked with Cash for eleven years, and toward the end, he played bass on most of the American Recordings sessions produced by Rick Rubin.After Cash passed away,  Dave toured and recorded for five years with Dwight Yoakam. He got off the road after that, since his recording session work had picked up substantially. Coinciding with this, he was a member of the Don Kelley Band for 13 years, considered one of America's best honky-tonk bands.With over 500 album credits, including numerous platinum, gold, and Grammy-winning records, over the years Dave has worked with such diverse artists as John Mellencamp, Sturgill Simpson, Chrissie Hynde, Taj Majal, Loretta Lynn,  Merle Haggard, Kris Kristofferson, Ian Hunter, Brian Setzer, Dan Auerbach, CeeLo Green, Kurt Vile, Yola, John Anderson, Carrie Underwood, Marcus King, Malcolm Holcombe, Brandy Clark, Joe Ely, Gretchen Peters, Ray LaMontagne, Jake Bugg, Richard Lloyd, Don Schlitz, Faith Hill, Duane Eddy, Kathy Mattea, Rodney Crowell and others.These days, Dave continues to work sessions and play live regionally with a few artists.  He has his own band, the SloBeats, formed with guitar great from Marty Stuart's band Kenny Vaughan, and drummer Pete Abbott from the Average White Band. Dave also regularly books sessions in his own studio, Seven Deadly Sins, located right outside Nashville in Goodlettsville, TN. He is a life member of AFM Local 257 in Nashville, TN.Sponsor Link:WWW.ECOTRIC.COMWWW.SIGNAD.COMWWW.RUNWAYAUDIO.COMBackstage Pass Radio Social Media Handles:Facebook - @backstagepassradiopodcast @randyhulseymusicInstagram - @Backstagepassradio @randyhulseymusicTwitter - @backstagepassPC @rhulseymusicWebsite - backstagepassradio.com and randyhulsey.comArtist(s) Web Pagewww.daveroe.comCall to actionWe ask our listeners to like, share, and subscribe to the show and the artist's social media pages. This enables us to continue pushing great content to the consumer. Thank you for being a part of Backstage Pass RadioYour Host,Randy Hulsey 

Instrumental Only "When You Say Nothing at All" written by Paul Overstreet and Don Schlitz , 1988. Producer Renee plays Piano + Guitar + Percussion InstrumentsSING ALONG ! Here are the lyrics:It's amazing how you can speak right to my heart,Without saying a word you can light up the dark,Try as I may I could never explain,What I hear when you don't say a thing,The smile on your face lets me know that you need me,There's a truth in your eyes saying you'll never leave me,The touch of your hand says you'll catch me if ever I fall,You say it best when you say nothing at all,All day long I can hear people talking out loud,But when you hold me near, you drown out the crowd,Old Mr. Webster could never define,What's being said between your heart and mine,The smile on your face lets me know that you need me,There's a truth in your eyes saying you'll never leave me,The touch in your hand says you'll catch me if ever I fall,You say it best when you say nothing at all.........

Pinkie Sings "When You Say Nothing at All" written by Paul Overstreet and Don Schlitz , 1988. Producer Renee plays Piano + Guitar + Percussion Instruments

It's always a pleasure to sit across from a friend and chat about your favorite music, let alone a Grammy Award-winning songwriter. Walk down memory lane with Brett James as he shares stories from his past and brings appreciation to the icons of the music industry who have paved the way for future singers and songwriters.In this episode:Thoughts on the CMA'sMed School drop-out twice!The difficulties of writing a hit songThe benefits and challenges of co-writingCo-writing with Don Schlitz & other favorite artistsThe impact of Garth Brooks on the country music industryWhich artists belong on the “Mount Rushmore” of the music industry?This episode is sponsored by: Habana CubaAbout Brett:For over a decade, Grammy Award-winning songwriter and producer Brett James has been one of the most prolific and versatile songwriters in Nashville, having had more than three hundred of his songs recorded by major label recording artists. James has become a fixture on the Billboard Country chart with thirteen #1 songs and scores of top 20 singles to his credit.In 2009, Brett achieved the Music Row “Triple Play,” an award for three #1 songs in a single chart year, not once, but twice! These six #1‘s; ‘It's America,' by Rodney Atkins, ‘Out Last Night,' by Kenny Chesney, ‘Cowboy Cassanova,' by Carrie Underwood, ‘Summer Nights,' by Rascal Flatts, ‘The Truth' by Jason Aldean, and ‘The Man I Want To Be' Chris Young earned James ASCAP Songwriter of the Year for the second time in October 2010.A native of Oklahoma City, Brett attended Baylor University, where he completed two years of medical school before moving to Nashville to pursue his dream of becoming a country star. In 1995, Brett James was signed to the Arista subsidiary Career Records and subsequently released his self-titled debut album. Career Records was later dissolved in consolidation, and with it, James's recording artist aspirations. Brett persevered as a writer at Patrick Joseph Publishing which fostered the relationships that destined him for success.In the year 2000, James received his first major album cut with the song ‘Love Is A Sweet Thing,' recorded by Faith Hill, followed by a top 20 single ‘You Won't Be Lonely Now,' with Billy Ray Cyrus. It wasn't long before Brett reached the benchmark that all songwriters and artists alike strive for, the coveted #1 song. In April of 2001, then-break-out artist Jessica Andrews landed James his first #1 with the song ‘Who I Am.' He returned to the top of the chart in 2002, this time with country superstar Martina McBride and the song ‘Blessed.'As his chart success continued, Brett appeared on Billboard Magazine's top-ten country songwriters list for five consecutive years, the only writer to do so, and in 2006 reached yet another musical milestone winning ASCAP Songwriter of the Year. In 2007, Brett received the music industry's highest honor winning the Grammy Award for Best Country Song ‘Jesus Take The Wheel,' recorded by Carrie Underwood.The list of artists that have recorded songs penned by Brett James resembles a who's who in the country music list but also straddles genre lines into American and world pop music. Some notable pop artists to record James' songs include Kelly Clarkson, Jon Bon Jovi, Daughtry, The Backstreet Boys, Chicago, and Leona Lewis. Brett has also scored #1 songs in Europe and a worldwide top 5 Latin hit with the song ‘Todo Mi Amor' recorded by Paulina Rubio. Outside the writer's room, Brett's talents have earned production credits that include Taylor Swift, Jessica Simpson, Josh Gracin, and MCA recording artist Kip Moore whose single “Somethin' ‘Bout a Truck” was a breakthrough smash in 2012!https://www.facebook.com/BrettJamesSongswww.GaryScottThomas.com

It had been an unproductive day for songwriters Paul Overstreet and Don Schlitz, and this pair was unaccustomed to dry spells. After all, together and individually, Overstreet and Schlitz had written dozens of Top 10 hits, had won multiple Grammys and each frequently had been named country music's Songwriter of the Year.Still, this day in 1988 was frustrating. Hours of guitar strumming had produced zero new ideas."Then, as we tried to find another way to say nothing, we came up with this song," Overstreet later told author Ace Collins. Soon came the line that would lead to the title: “You say it best when you say nothing at all.”It was something, this particular nothing. Initially, though, Overstreet said, they thought the song was OK, but just… well, nothing special.But that was before the late Keith Whitley heard it. Keith loved it, and, moreover, he was not going to let it get away. Not like the last time. Earlier, Whiley had recorded a different Overstreet-Schlitz creation — “On the Other Hand” — only to watch it become a No. 1 hit for a competing artist, singer Randy Travis. Whitley said he was determined not to let "When You Say Nothing at All" meet the same fate. And it didn't. In fact, to date, “When You Say Nothing at All” has been a hit for four different performers. Whitley, of course, was first to take it to the top of the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in late 1988. Then seven years later, Allison Krauss's version was her first solo Top-10 country hit. A year after that, Irish singer Francis Black made the song her third Irish Top 10 single. And that brought the song to the attention of Irish pop singer Ronan Keating, whose 1999 version was his first solo single and a No. 1 hit in the United Kingdom, Ireland and New Zealand.But to this day, “When You Say Nothing at All” is always associated first with Whitley. The Ashland, Ky., native's recording entered the Hot Country Singles chart on Sep. 17, 1988, at a modest No. 61. Then it gradually rose to the top, where it stayed for two weeks at the end of the year. “Keith did a great job singin' that song," co-composer Schlitz told author Tom Roland. "He truly sang it from the heart.”When Krauss covered the song with her group Union Station in 1995, it was for a tribute album to Whitley, and suddenly the Overstreet-Schlitz composition was topping the charts again. "It's a freak thing," Krauss told The Los Angeles Times in March 1995. "It's kinda ticklin' us all. We haven't had anything really chart before. At all. Isn't it funny, though? We didn't know what's goin' on.... The office said, 'Hey, it's charting,' and we're like, 'Huh?'" The recording was named the Country Music Association's Single of the Year and even hit the big screen when the rendition was used in the 1999 movie “The Other Sister.”(By the way, during the time when Krauss' version was on the charts, Mike Cromwell, production director at Milwaukee's WMIL-FM, concocted a duet merging elements of her version with Whitley's original. This post-mortem "duet" garnered national attention, though it was never released commercially.)Our Take on the TuneDanny and Randy brought us this song just a couple of weeks ago, and in no time it became a rehearsal night favorite. Here's our latest take on the tune, with Randy doing the honors on the vocals and everybody taking turns on the solos.Meanwhile….If this has got you in the mood for more Floody goodness, you can take a spin through other tunes that have visited the band's rehearsal space lately. Listen to the Year 2022 Channel on our free Radio Floodango music streaming feature. Click here to turn us on! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 1937flood.substack.com

Legendary songwriter Don Schlitz has penned famous tunes such as "The Gambler", "When You Say Nothing At All", and "I Feel Lucky"...among many other chart-toppers for a variety of artists. He's a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Country Music Hall of Fame...and, on August 30, 2022, he became the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry. That morning, Don joined Bill, Kelly and Charlie on Coffee, Country & Cody to discuss the honor. Don Schlitz returns to the Grand Ole Opry for his first performance as a member on Saturday, September 3, 2022. Get your tickets now and experience the Opry live and in person!

In the 1985 Western Silverado, Sheriff John Langston (played by British actor John Cleese) obligingly led a posse after two brothers following the breakout of one from the town jail. While chasing the men (whose crimes were questionable), the posse rounded a bend to unexpected gunfire from one of the brothers' companions. As his deputy urged them to push on by yelling, "… they're almost out of our jurisdiction," a bullet clipped the sheriff's hat and sent it flying.  Turning his horse around, Cleese states in his wonderfully clipped British accent, "Today, my jurisdiction ends here!" Returning to town, Sheriff Langston lived to fight another day.  Sometimes, our jurisdiction as caregivers requires reassessing. Many can recall feeling pressure (either from others or ourselves) to "right a wrong," seek satisfaction or try to force an issue. Yet that pressure can lead us outside our scope of responsibility. Leaving our territory can easily result in unpleasant circumstances – for us, our loved ones, and others. At times, the temptation to chase after the "…ones that got away" can feel compulsory. In those moments, we serve ourselves well by asking, "How important is this?'  Addressing that question helps reestablish our jurisdiction – and can allow us to fight another day. “You got to know when to hold 'em, Know when to fold 'em, Know when to walk away, And know when to run.” – The Gambler, Don Schlitz

Gifted Overexcitabilities with John Hall “There's so much to be said about the power of music, storytelling, and connecting.” — Dianne A. Allen (24:02-24:09) Are you wondering what it’s like to grow up in an environment with different influences? In this episode, we’re going to talk about gifted overexcitabilities with John Hall, a multi-talented musician, singer, and songwriter. He’s well-known both in the music and political world.  Part One of ‘Gifted Overexcitabilities with John Hall’ John and his brothers were expected to excel at whatever they did. He was exposed to music lessons from a young age, and that’s how he got involved in music. From his piano lessons at age 5 to his medal-winning French horn performance at the Ithaca College Music Festival, from his folk days of singing Weavers, Peter Paul and Mary, and Bob Dylan songs, from his obsession with the Ventures, Beach Boys, Beatles, and Jimi Hendrix, John Hall learned three things: Play, Write, Listen.  Now that he's finished serving two terms as the Congressman from New York's 19th District, John is writing songs again, performing solo and with Orleans, and continuing with his environmental activism. In early 1972, John's local jam band in Woodstock turned into Orleans when first Wells Kelly and then Larry Hoppen joined the ensemble. Later that year, Lance Hoppen joined on bass, freeing Larry to play guitar and keyboard. Orleans recorded four albums in the seventies, scoring radio hits with 'Still The One' and 'Dance With Me'. “As a culture and humanity, we've evolved.” – Dianne A. Allen (26:45-26:47) John left Orleans in 1978 and made two solo records, "John Hall" and "Power." The latter featured the anti-nuclear anthem, which later became the theme of the No Nukes concerts, recorded by the Doobie Brothers with James Taylor. Then followed two John Hall Band albums, and the AOR and MTV hit "Crazy (Keep On Falling)." After Wells Kelly's death in 1984, John reunited with Larry and Lance Hoppen, and they were recruited by Tony Brown of MCA Nashville to record there. The result was 1986's "Grownup Children." Since then, John has alternated between recording and touring with Orleans and doing solo projects, including "Recovered," "On A Distant Star," and "Love Doesn't Ask." Part Two of ‘Gifted Overexcitabilities with John Hall’ Along the way, environmental and political concerns have kept John moving in and out of direct community involvement. He was elected to the Ulster County Legislature in 1989 and served one term in 1990 and '91. In the late 1990s, he was elected twice as trustee of the Saugerties NY Board of Education, where his fellow trustees elected him president. He also served as a volunteer member of the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater's board of directors before running successfully for Congress in 2006. “Live life in a way that's manageable, with structure and support.” – Dianne A. Allen (43:21-43:23) John Hall’s story is empowering because it teaches us that you can be interested in many different things and still be successful regardless of how others perceive you.  There’s always more to someone than meets the eye. That’s why we must never judge a book by its cover.  John learned how to ski in his forties to be a chaperone with her daughter’s school group. He didn’t just learn it; he mastered it and became the instructor of the year at Hunter Mountain, just south of the village of Hunter, in Greene County, New York, United States.  So, if you’re afraid to step into your authenticity zone, don’t get intimidated by people telling you how hard it is. Take the time to explore, follow your inner desire and keep learning. Step into your higher calling, and live in the moment.  About John Hall From his piano lessons at age 5 to his medal-winning french horn performance at the Ithaca College Music Festival, from his folk days of singing Weavers, Peter Paul and Mary, and Bob Dylan songs, from his obsession with the Ventures, Beach Boys, Beatles and Jimi Hendrix, John Hall learned to play, write, and listen. As John honed his bass and guitar skills as part of the band Kangaroo, James Taylor was gigging around the corner at the Night Owl with the Flying Machine and Jimi was backing up John Hammond at Village Gate as Jimi James and the Blue Flames. Kangaroo alternated sets for a time with a band called the Castilles, whose lead singer was Bruce Springsteen. During this time, he wrote and directed the music for the Broadway show "Morning, Noon and Night," and 1969's Obie-winning "Honest to God Schnozzola." From the another off-Broadway score came a guitar lick that became the underpinning for "Half Moon," recorded by Janis Joplin on "Pearl." John later penned songs for Bonnie Raitt, Linda Ronstadt, Ricky Skaggs, Steve Wariner and many more. After moving to Woodstock, John worked as a studio guitarist for Seals and Crofts, John Simon, and Little Feat, produced Bonnie Raitt’s third album, and toured with Taj Mahal, recording the double album "The Real Thing" at the Fillmore East and West. In early 1972, John's local jam band in Woodstock turned into Orleans when first Wells Kelly and then Larry Hoppen joined the ensemble. Later that year, Lance Hoppen joined on bass, freeing Larry to play guitar and keyboard. Orleans recorded four albums in the seventies, scoring radio hits with 'Still The One' and 'Dance With Me' (both certified over six million airplays in the US, and hundreds of millions of streams). John left Orleans in 1978 and made two solo records, "John Hall" and "Power". The latter featured the anti-nuclear anthem which later became the theme of the No Nukes concerts (organized by Jackson Browne, Raitt, Graham Nash and Hall) and recorded there by the Doobie Brothers with James Taylor. Then followed two John Hall Band albums (with John Troy, Bob Leinbach and Eric Parker), and the AOR and MTV hit "Crazy (Keep On Falling)". After Wells Kelly's death in 1984, John reunited with Larry and Lance Hoppen and they were recruited by Tony Brown of MCA Nashville to record there. The result was 1986's "Grownup Children." Since then John has alternated between recording and touring with Orleans, and doing solo projects including "Recovered," "On A Distant Star," and "Love Doesn't Ask," “Rock Me On the Water.” Along the way, environmental and political concerns have kept John moving in and out of direct community involvement. He was elected to the Ulster County Legislature in 1989 and served one term in 1990 and '91. Having learned to ski in his 40s, John became a certified PSIA Level 2 instructor, named 1997 Instructor of the Year by Hunter Mountain in the Catskills. He is also a lifelong sailor and has written for Cruising World Magazine. In the late 1990's, he was elected twice as trustee of the Saugerties NY Board of Education, where his fellow trustees elected him president. He also served as a volunteer member of the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater's board of directors before running successfully for Congress in 2006. He was re-elected in 2008. Congressman John Hall represented New York's 19th district until 2011, when he returned to private life, and a life of music. After the Fukushima meltdowns in March 2011, he wrote and recorded the song "I Told You So," which he recorded and later performed with Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne and others as part of a MUSE/No Nukes concert in Mountainville CA. Since reuniting with Orleans in August 2013, John has crossed the country half a dozen times, sharing the stage with artists including Christopher Cross, Poco, Firefall, Leo Sayer, Al Stewart, Player, Robbie Dupree, Gary Wright, and Ambrosia A live recording of John with Jonell Mosser has just been released. Drawn from a 1994 performance at the Bearsville Theater in Woodstock NY, the record shows Jonell and John as a combustible duo, her vocals and his guitar rocking the house. Since the pandemic caused all concerts to be canceled or postponed, John has been working on recordings and videos with Orleans, the latest song “Home” having been written with Johanna Hall and Don Schlitz.  He is also finishing recording and mixing tracks for his forthcoming solo album “Reclaiming My Time” which will be released this winter Since reuniting with Orleans in August 2013, John has crossed the country half a dozen times, sharing the stage with artists including Christopher Cross, Firefall, Al Stewart, Player, Robbie Dupree, Gary Wright, and Ambrosia. A book detailing his journey from rocker to representative, "Still the One: A Rock'n'Roll Journey to Congress and Back," is available here from Amazon. How to Connect with Dianne A. Allen You have a vision inside to create something bigger than you. What you need are a community and a mentor. The 6-month Visionary Leader Program will move you forward. You will grow, transform, and connect. http://bit.ly/DianneAAllen Join our Facebook Group Someone Gets Me Follow our Dianne’s Facebook Page: Dianne A. Allen Email contact: dianne@visionsapplied.com Dianne’s Mentoring Services: msdianneallen.com Website: www.visionsapplied.com Be sure to take a second and subscribe to the show and share it with anyone you think will benefit. Until next time, remember the world needs your special gift, so let your light shine!

On this week's episode of Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ Bart talks with Thom Schuyler. Thom shares his fascinating stories of all he's accomplished throughout the years. Tune in and enjoy this week's podcast! You will not be disappointed! In this episode, you’ll hearThom along with Don Schlitz and a couple other guys invented in the round writers nights at the Famous Bluebird cafe in 1985. He took over as head of RCA Records in '92 which is where I was introduced to him.For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/thomschuyler If you like what you hear make sure you leave us a rate and a review! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Don Schlitz joins Coffee, Country & Cody via phone on March 23, 2020. Don called in to discuss the passing & life of his friend, the incredible Kenny Rogers. 

A dramatic reading of "The Gambler," a little ditty by Don Schlitz made famous by one Kenny Rogers.

Bonus Episode today a memorial of Kenny Rogers. The guys go over a bit of his history, of course the song was "The Gambler" written by Don Schlitz. A bit of history of how Don Schlitz's wife helped Sal get his job at The Bluebird Cafe.   Follow the show and guys on social media: @CoverSongSunday @andrew_shaver_guitarist @SalGMusic  Thank you all for joining our livestreams and all the donations Email the show with questions/request at: CoverSongSunday03@gmail.com   Subscribe to our YouTube page https://bit.ly/2uf1klC  

318 - Don Schlitz Ladies and gentlemen it's with great pleasure we present an interview with Don Schlitz who has been called one of the greatest songwriters ever. His song "The Gambler," recorded by Kenny Rogers was selected to be preserved in the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress for being culturally, historically or artistically significant. A singer, performer and recording artist, he is an inductee in the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and our national Songwriters Hall of Fame. Countless artists from Kenny Rogers, Alabama, Randy Travis, George Strait, Garth Brooks, Mary Chapin Carpenter and Reba McEntire have recorded his songs. It's the much anticipated Don Schlitz interview. We are honored to present his story to you. Since October 2003 The Paul Leslie Hour has made all content available to everyone. If you've ever gotten enjoyment or inspiration from The Paul Leslie Hour, consider becoming a patron. Simply go to https://www.patreon.com/thepaullesliehour

Malcolm Gladwell talks to three songwriters who helped transform country music in the 1970s. Gone were cowboy hats, train whistles and church suppers. In came songs about desperation, loss, changes, and regret that changed how Nashville made music and spoke to a new generation of audiences. Bobby Braddock, Don Schlitz and Don Henry talk about their influences, trade stories, and play acoustic versions of their classic hits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Wills offers Al Strickland a job, Carl Perkins wrecks his Caddy, Jim Reeves starts a run at number one from beyond the grave, three nitwits plot to steal Elvis, Johnny Rodriguez has a really rough night, and Miranda to the rescue! Also, happy birthday to songwriter Don Schlitz! That and more in today's podcast! Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes, Google, and Spotify. Or, "Hey Siri, play the podcast today in country music history."

This week we're featuring the follow-up to one of the biggest selling albums of the 80s: Randy Travis' "Old 8x10" (1988). It was of course the answer to "Always & Forever", which sold five million copies and hatched four number ones - it was always going to be a hard act to follow. However, "Old 8x10" certainly did well.. three number ones and two million in sales - Randy got a pay day, don't worry about that. There was a continuation of style too - lots of pedal steel, dobro and fiddle all sit wonderfully around Randy Travis' most unique of vocals. Paul Overstreet and Don Schlitz (the duo that brought us "Forever And Ever, Amen") are back with country's answer to "River Deep, Mountain High" in "Deeper Than The Holler"; "Written In Stone" must've been considered at thousands of weddings; the playful "Is It Still Over?" and "We Ain't Out Of Love Yet" add some pace, but the real gem for this reviewer is the stripped-back final track of the album. "Promises" is reduced to almost just a guitar and that smooth baritone and remains one of the most emotional entries in Travis' back-catalogue. Sensational album.

This week we're featuring the follow-up to one of the biggest selling albums of the 80s: Randy Travis' "Old 8x10" (1988). It was of course the answer to "Always & Forever", which sold five million copies and hatched four number ones - it was always going to be a hard act to follow. However, "Old 8x10" certainly did well.. three number ones and two million in sales - Randy got a pay day, don't worry about that. There was a continuation of style too - lots of pedal steel, dobro and fiddle all sit wonderfully around Randy Travis' most unique of vocals. Paul Overstreet and Don Schlitz (the duo that brought us "Forever And Ever, Amen") are back with country's answer to "River Deep, Mountain High" in "Deeper Than The Holler"; "Written In Stone" must've been considered at thousands of weddings; the playful "Is It Still Over?" and "We Ain't Out Of Love Yet" add some pace, but the real gem for this reviewer is the stripped-back final track of the album. "Promises" is reduced to almost just a guitar and that smooth baritone and remains one of the most emotional entries in Travis’ back-catalogue. Sensational album.

Nothing can ever keep Karen and Zachary apart — as long as their favorite song is playing…Also featuring a musical performance by Susan O’Dea accompanied by Jason Yeager: “A Lover’s Concerto” written by Sandy Linzer & Denny Randell.Recorded live at The Slipper Room as part of our show, “An Ear for Music,” on Sunday, April 30th 2017.Featured in the cast:Ali Silva as KarenEirik Davey-Gislason as BenJames Rieser as ZacharyBill Heidrich as the wedding DJMary Murphy as the news anchorKacie LaForest as the reporterAnnabelle Rollison as the radio DJDaniel Graves as paramedic #1Michael Pate as paramedic #2Additional music:"Forever and Ever, Amen” written by Paul Overstreet and Don Schlitz performed and recorded by The John Gill BandOriginal story and radioplay by Courtenay Gillean CholovichDirected by Holly Payne-StrangePodcast production by Ali Silva & Daniel GravesMusical score improvised by Steve BlancoTheme music by Jason GravesSound designer & engineer Joe JungTechnical director Johnny GoddardProduction coordinator Dalia MoraliProduced by Gustavo Rodriguez, Ali Silva, Daniel Graves & Rebecca Graves for Fireside Mystery ProductionsCopyright 2017 Fireside Mystery Productionshttp://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com@firesidemystery

Charlie Mattos with Don Schlitz recorded January 3rd, 2014 at WSM in Nashville.  Bill Cody was on vacation and Don, a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, stopped by to Guest Host !   Follow Don on Twitter @don4adollar and on the web at: www.donschlitz.com

Oscar, Emmy and five-time American Theatre Wing Tony Award winner, Peter Stone (Tony Awards for 1776, Woman of the Year and Titanic) moderates this discussion with lyricist Susan Birkenhead (Triumph of Love, Jelly's Last Jam), composers/lyricists John Kander and Fred Ebb (Tony Award winner for Best Original Score in 1967 for Cabaret, 1981 for Woman of the Year and 1993 for Kiss of the Spider-Woman), composer Marvin Hamlisch (A Chorus Line, for which he won a Tony, They're Playing Our Song, Sweet Smell of Success), and award-winning country songwriter/composer Don Schlitz (The Adventures of Tom Sawyer). The panel talks about the process of musical songwriting, collaboration with other writers, writing songs in conjunction with the book, learning from influential composers, through-composed shows compared to book musicals, pros and cons of workshops, their backgrounds, and their first shows.

Oscar, Emmy and five-time American Theatre Wing Tony Award winner, Peter Stone moderates this discussion with lyricist Susan Birkenhead ("Triumph of Love", "Jelly's Last Jam"), composers/lyricists John Kander and Fred Ebb ("Cabaret", "Chicago", "Woman of the Year", "Steel Pier", "The Act"), composer Marvin Hamlisch ("A Chorus Line", "They're Playing Our Song", "The Sweet Smell of Success"), and award-winning country songwriter/composer Don Schlitz ("The Adventures of Tom Sawyer"). The panel talks about the process of musical songwriting, collaboration with other writers, writing songs in conjunction with the book, learning from influential composers, through-composed shows compared to book musicals, pros and cons of workshops, their backgrounds, and their first shows.