Producer Shelby Singleton Tells the Story of Harper Valley PTA, Meeting the Beatles and Cavern Club 

Yeah but he obviously worked his ass off

I like his low-key demeanor. Additionally, he didn't waste time by glorifying anyone. Strictly business.

Definitely a poker face. He's got it.

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Shelby worked the road and the air.. as he said ‘a multi track mind’ pivotal figure. Looking for acts new and old. A Man who was a people person, ultimately with an instinct for a hit record. I initially knew of him through his Jerry Lee Lewis association.’They don’t make them like that anymore’. Thanks for posting.

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Hi 2pack... yes you’re right... Shelby remembered everything... I really liked Shelby... he was a mover. He made things happen. Merry Christmas to you and family... Joe

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Completely agree, and well phrased. While I knew of Shelby, I was not aware of how extensive his activity in the music business was. Until Joe Chambers let the world know. Looking forward to part 2.

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Ms. Vaughn was WAY before my time and clearly before hers, but the first time I heard her sing "Lullaby at Birdland," I do believe Clifford Brown is featured on the song as well as the album(?) In any event, her voice is akin to what I can only assume would be akin to listening to Niccolò Paganini playing his Stradivarius. Her instrument's depth and her pure love for the journey of sound she was willing to go through will always make her in a class all her own. When a vocalist can masterfully change the tonic of a song as she could, it truly is astounding. Great interview, Joe. P.S. Y'all never did get back to me about that "bang for the buck" question ;)

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Hi Joe... I have Jerry’s dobro used on these records in the museum. By the way... its a round neck and he bent the strings .... not using a slide. Best...Joe

@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum Hi Joe--- thanks for replying. He "bent the strings"? Well you are far more informed than me and I am not challenging you, but I don't see how it is possible to get that sound without a slide. I'm truly blown away to read your comment. I have listened to those solos so many times and still can't get over what you are telling me.

Hi Joe.... yeah it’s amazing how good Jerry played that dobro on Harper Valley. Jerry and family are close friends and I promise you he bent the strings. Its a easy to play round neck dobro. I’m pretty sure Jerry has never used a slide on anything. I did a interview with Jerry in 2004 at Shelby’s studio. I haven’t seen it for years but I’m about to edit it and put it up on our Vault Series. He might talk about recording Harper on that interview. Joe

@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum Hey Joe--- sure look forward to whatever Jerry Kennedy has to say. I hope you don't get bugged by all my comments, but I am a huge fan of country music. (And all kinds of music in general). Those gifted session musician virtuosos who played on so many of those classic recordings continue to inspire me, not to mention all those amazing songwriters who wrote all those wonderful songs, and those genius producers who ran the sessions. I have visited Nashville once but I hope to go back someday once the world has returned to normal. Would love to visit your Museum. Thanks for all your great interviews because they are so important to preserving the history. Merry Christmas to you and family. PS--- I was real sad to hear about the passing of Charlie Pride, whom I have revered since he first became known.

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Hi Blue.... yeah.... kinda.... I can see that. Glad you enjoyed it... Best, Joe

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he also did a fav of mine Don't It Make You Want To Go Home and helped play the opening guitar riff on Chain Of Fools

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Sorry, but what does that mean?

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@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum Isn't it funny how you sometimes don't know you want to know about something, until someone takes the time to tell you about something you didn't know ? Have a Great night Joe.

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@@c.blakerockhart1128 what a great way to explain what you were thinking. I had to read it a couple of times, but, then I thought, perfect 🤔🌝👍

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Hi 232..... your right ... Part two is coming... best....Joe

I agree completely! One of the best I’ve ever heard, many of the names I’ve recognized! Just stunning., I’ve loved music since a kid and picked up the guitar because of Elvis n the Beatles! I’m 71 and it is amazing how time flies! What a treat, I would LOVE to hear the 2nd part !!!!!

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Johnny Adams “Reconsider me” has some tasty guitar licks probably played by Jerry Kennedy. This was a huge soul country style hit from 1969

Hi Joe I would like to see you interview Bob Holmes arranger/producer He did work on soul singer Paul Kelly for Buddy Killen Ernie Winfrey was the engineer on a lot of his work Paul Kelly had several lps on Warner Brothers in the early 70s

“Reconsider me” was written by Myra smith & Margaret Lewis

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Hi Jimmie.... I went to Columbus High from 1969 through 1972. Lived there from 1954 until moving permanently to Nashville in 1978. Best, Joe

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He was excited:) Thanks for watching Mike...Joe

Shelby Singleton is a giant.

I was on the East Coast late summer '68 . WABC in NYC was playing 5 songs over and over in rotation: "Hey Jude", "Journey to the Center of Your Mind", "Born to Be Wild", "I Just Want to Get A Message to You" and "Harper Valley PTA". That was all they played.

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