Better arrangement not necessarily singer

Agree

They are good! I kind of stumbled across Terry but he sure played a big part in those. Thanks for watching Bill!

@@RhettyforHistory I did too! It blows my mind they are both his songs. Poor Terry.........he left us too soon. R.I.P. Terry Stafford. His songs will last forever......

You're right about that Bill!

Amarillo by Morning is my absolute favorite country song. Another song with a similar vibe to check out is Cowboys Ain't Supposed to Cry by Moe Bandy with an excellent cover by Chris Jones and the Nightdrivers, a superb Bluegrass band. Moe Bandy

Thank you for watching and filling us in more on the record industry. It's sad some of that closed. I often wonder is it more brutal now than it was then or easier. These artists don't seem to have a record company helping them out and people aren't really buying the albums like they used to. In the 70s they sure were. I do think Terry's contributions have been somewhat forgotten or just never learned by the younger generation so I wanted to try and get his story out there more. He sure had a great sound.

@@RhettyforHistory That is so great of you to do so. I know Terry would be grateful for the efforts and support of people like you, both for himself and other lesser known artists. As I have searched sites on the net where I came across you, I was impressed by the impact of utube to actually allow an artist to expand their audience, some even without having a current record label. Some artists have built such a following that they were able to springboard that fan base into a lucrative record deal. So that technological aspect nowadays is a distinct advantage. The problem for artists both "back in the day" as well as now, is that these labels can be here today and gone tomorrow, pulling the proverbial rug out from under an artist who was just gaining a foothold in the "industry". And that is what it has become, an industry run more by "music moguls" than lovers of music. I worked with many writers and artists, whose names I won't "drop", but let's just say they were the writers (and artists) of many of the all time greatest songs ever, both country and pop. If I had to chose between being in the "biz" back then or now, I far prefer the more "organic" evolution of music i was privileged to be a part of back in those earlier days. Dont get me wrong there were still the ups and downs, the giant corporations gobbling up the little guys then closing shop at the drop of a hat... I was caught in the crossfire more than once and when it happens, it's like a death in the family... the death of a dream! But the writers and artists themselves were the grounding force and artists like Willie and Waylon and Cash and Kristofferson fought hard to tip the scales back in the favor of the creativity of the creators, standing their ground for the honesty and integrity of the music and not just what was gonna be the next cookie-cutter comercial clone to garner airplay yet leave you wondering which one of a stable of young bucks was actually doing the singing!... Well I guess that's, as I sometimes say...short story long! I will try to find a great article to send you that I just came across, "down the rabbit hole", by a writer named Dan Beck who had the most interesting insider input on the whole Willie Nelson phenomenon that transpired at this same 1974 juncture in the closing of Atlantic Country and the birth of "The Redheaded Stranger/Blue Eyes Crying in The Rain" revolution. Atlantic NY, in their impatience for instant country success, which resulted in closing our Nashvile office, relinquished the biggest country album up to that time, to CBS. It is a remarkable story that I too witnessed first hand as Willie was also on Atlantic but Dan had even more insight into the inner workings of the "deal" on the LP that changed Country Music history! You seem to be interested and I think you'd enjoy it. It may take me a day to find it but I'll try not to forget. Shoot me a reminder if I do! 😉👍! And thanks again for the reply!

You're right about Willie, Waylon and Cash doing things different and outside of the system. Always seemed like Waylon was really hated for it but those guys were good. I don't think most people know about all of that happening and how it works. And even people like me don't fully understand it since we never worked in the industry. As I look at it today the change seems to have affected those that have a full band with instruments. Whether it is country or rock. Maybe it's just a change in tastes but it doesn't seem like a record label is helping them out as much. But I also think these record companies are wanting someone that came from some reality show or youtube. Almost like a test to see if they will work out. I'm not so they always do though. It's another thing for me to say I how it is since I was never in the industry back then or now.

@@RhettyforHistory Here is the article to do a search on, if you're interested...Bruce & The Red Headed Stranger--Dan Beck Writes I found it fascinating but then I was there when all this was playing out. I actually went to work with Nick Hunter who was my good friend and "boss" at Atlantic, after Atlantic Country folded. He and I, as his assistant, worked for Willie who formed his own small Austin based "Lonestar Records" with an office in Nashville. Dan Beck is a good writer and had a "twist of fate" pivotal role, along with Bill Littleton and Nick, in the chain of events that catapulted Willie into the legendary status he enjoys today.

Your kind words are heard loud and clear. Thx for the background on this man.

It's a catchy tune. I'm sure there a ft e a lot of people that sort of sing it as they are passing thru Amarillo. Thank you for watching my friend.

Haha! It is catchy!

Let me help you out....heyyyyyyy macarenaaa!!!

It has always been popular and I don't think it ever gets old!

He really was a talent in in his own right. Thank you for watching!

Thanks Buddy. I appreciate you watching.

I had no idea about him until I started researching a little bit. Thanks for watching Deb!

You're right it's a great song. Thanks for watching.

There is a ton of stuff to see and do in Amarillo my friend. I don't know how you're going to have time to squeeze it all in lol. Thanks for watching Steve.

Thank you. Terry actually graduated from the same high school I did

Thank you for watching the older videos too Marlene! I hope you have a good night as well!

Hello Nature! Thanks for watching and commenting!

Thank you Brian. I appreciate you watching.

It really was a good sized cemetery. The back part had had some really nice old ones.

I was born & raised in Amarillo & moved from there in the 60s

Thank you Colleen! I appreciate you taking the time to watch.

I was the same until I had heard the other version and started doing some research. It's certainly a great song! Thank you for watching Brenda!

@@RhettyforHistory you're welcome!

Thanks for watching Les. George Strait is the only version I had ever heard of prior to researching Terry. Were you familiar with the other version?

@@RhettyforHistory Yes, I 1st heard it on KVOO am 1170; back when KVOO was totally country and I remember hearing back in the late 1960's, but in turn, our family and Billy Parker (DJ for KVOO at night hosting the Interstate Truckers Show) were friends and my father and Billy Parker were Masons and Shriners.

That's interesting. I'm sure you listened to a lot of music out on the road!

He really did great on that one!

Thank you Jeff. I appreciate you watching and commenting.

Thank you Connie and Mike. I think of it every time go thru Amarillo.

Hi Vickie! Thanks for watching!

You're welcone and thanks for watching Mary!

Do you really? Is it a rock one or country?

Not sure mummy's I'll have to get my nephew to go up there when he stays next

Thank you Ellen!

Oh that's awesome he did that! Did he continue singing?

@@RhettyforHistory we sure do and hes coming back from north Dakota this week so we'll be singin even more

Is he a professional musician?

@@RhettyforHistory not yet but hopefully one day we'll do somethin cool

It's a good rodeo song! Thanks for watching!

@@RhettyforHistory Than You for the Red Heart and your reply! Cheers!

You're welcome

Thank you for watching!

Thanks for watching sarnveishastein1201!

No Strait's version only got to #2. Still the most famous, however I like Terry's original best. My go to song when I need to unloop a song out of my head, works every time.

Hi Mary!🙂🙂👋

I knew he had a version that I had heard since Chris was all about the rodeo and cowboy tales. I wasn't sure when it was cut.

Chris LeDoux recording is the version I remember hearing of Amarillo by Morning - Terry Stafford recordings of Suspicion and Amarillo by Morning were simply incredible!!!

I believe you are correct on that. Thank you for watching!

Definitely listen to Suspicion! It sound just like Elvis!

Holy toledo, it does

@@RhettyforHistory He is better than Elvis, who was more commercial. Elvis only did songs his handlers believed would make big money.

YES!!!! I want folks to know about Terry's original.

We say /lama/ not /llama/...

Yes. I do, and so many others do as well. He had an incredible voice and talent. Thank you for watching!

As in Land but without the d?

actually It's pronounce Yawn - O, It's a Spanish word and the double LL sounds sounds like a "Y"