I am amazed that this song is so obsure. It was a beloved song from my childhood-my grandparents played their accordions, my mother her guitar and everybody sang about poor pretty Redwing. Thanks to all keeping it alive.
One of several country artists who also scored one major pop hit with “Waterloo”. Others include Bill Anderson with “Still” and Tammy Wynette with “Stand By Your Man”.
On my first Nashville visit in 1964 I saw Charlie Louvin sing this on the Friday night Opry,bought the 45 next day at ET’s,but I don’t recall hearing the Wilburn version?
I was born in Kentucky. I fell in love with this music at a very early age. I still listen to it today. Im 65 years old. This music will live forever.❤
We went see her in 1974 at the Annandale NOVA campus. What a great concert! Love her version of this song and it really takes me back to that day. WHFS was how we heard about her. Best radio station ever!
What a magnificent performer . Oh and could he sing . Yessir. Wish I could have seen him in a live performance. Draw most of the other greats live such as Ernest tubb Charlie pride Jim Reeves Don Williams eddy Arnold Waylon Jennings Bobby bare Ray price the Statlers Johnny cash . Marty was one of the greats.
He is by far the most versatile artist in the history of country music. Only now, people are beginning to realise how far ahead of his time he was. Sadly, he didn't live long enough to enjoy the long-lasting appeal of his creative work. Perhaps he is smiling down on it all from above. Roger, you were incomparable .
