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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 12, 2020 19:06:32 GMT -5
I just saw on the news that Charlie Pride won the CMA Lifetime Achievement Award. No one deserves it more. I saw him in concert at the Conroe Ballroom in 1971 and he had the crowd on their feet. He is also a beautiful soul.
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Post by bonanzadriver on Nov 12, 2020 19:12:47 GMT -5
Back in the 70's I was @ Six Flags in Texas. We were out in a common area and I noticed him and his family sitting across from us.
I told my mom that it was Charley Pride.
I went over and introduced myself (I was 12 or so), and asked for an autograph.
He said sure.... It was then that I realized that I didn't have anything for him to sign....
He asked his wife for something to sign, she obliged by ripping a deposit slip out of her check book and had him sign it.
It was definitely awkward, but memorable nonetheless.
Love that man
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Post by peteguy on Nov 12, 2020 19:36:20 GMT -5
Kiss an Angel in the Morning!
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Post by Gandalf on Nov 12, 2020 19:41:20 GMT -5
I just saw on the news that Charlie Pride won the CMA Lifetime Achievement Award. No one deserves it more. I saw him in concert at the Conroe Ballroom in 1971 and he had the crowd on their feet. He is also a beautiful soul. Yes, he does deserve it. |
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Post by oldcajun123 on Nov 12, 2020 19:41:56 GMT -5
 My old Cajun Dad loved him, but didn't know he was a black man, when I told him, he was bumfuzzled but still a big fan. I loved his music too, good soul too.
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Post by taiguy66 on Nov 12, 2020 19:52:25 GMT -5
Well deserved albeit long overdue for recognizing his achievements. Congratulations Mr. Pride!
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 12, 2020 21:24:12 GMT -5
Back in the 70's I was @ Six Flags in Texas. We were out in a common area and I noticed him and his family sitting across from us. I told my mom that it was Charley Pride. I went over and introduced myself (I was 12 or so), and asked for an autograph. He said sure.... It was then that I realized that I didn't have anything for him to sign.... He asked his wife for something to sign, she obliged by ripping a deposit slip out of her check book and had him sign it. It was definitely awkward, but memorable nonetheless. Love that man Every time I think about him I feel like I don't measure up. He's the kind of man I want to be. |
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Post by puffy on Nov 12, 2020 21:54:58 GMT -5
I saw him in concert about 10 years ago.He was clowning around..Besides his singing he is very funny.
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Post by trailboss on Nov 12, 2020 23:33:30 GMT -5
My wife had a different perspective.
She was a Wendy’s manager in Sunnyvale and he was there for the grand opening and was rude to her “get me a burger”!... no niceties.
We all have bad days though, and you never know what people are dealing with at any given time, and being a celebrity I am sure comes with some stresses that we cannot comprehend.
Country music is all the better for Charlie Pride’s contributions, hearing is songs always brightens the day.
My wife still respects his talent, I think it was just a shock to her that day.
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Post by Legend Lover on Nov 13, 2020 6:25:11 GMT -5
My wife had a different perspective. She was a Wendy’s manager in Sunnyvale and he was there for the grand opening and was rude to her “get me a burger”!... no niceties. We all have bad days though, and you never know what people are dealing with at any given time, and being a celebrity I am sure comes with some stresses that we cannot comprehend. Country music is all the better for Charlie Pride’s contributions, hearing is songs always brightens the day. My wife still respects his talent, I think it was just a shock to her that day. Just goes to show how one bad day can affect the opinion of those who have come across you during that bad day. |
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Post by lizardonarock on Nov 13, 2020 9:34:16 GMT -5
I like Charlie Pride growing up his music often played on the giant Curtis Mathis record player next to Jim Reeves and the other greats.
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My old Cajun Dad loved him, but didn't know he was a black man, when I told him, he was bumfuzzled but still a big fan. I loved his music too, good soul too.
