Faron Young and Marty Robbins newsletter — 19 June 2013

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FARON AND MARTY SIXTY YEARS AGO In June 1953, Faron Young and Marty Robbins were beginning to make names for themselves. They’d both debuted on the Billboard charts earlier in the year with their own songs. Marty’s “I’ll Go On Alone” went to number one, and Faron’s “Goin’ Steady” reached number two. Their second singles […]

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Faron Young and Marty Robbins newsletter — 5 June 2013

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FAREWELL TO RAY EMMETT Ray Emmett died in Nashville on June 2, 2013, at the age of 75.  He had been ill for quite awhile. Ray fronted Faron Young’s Country Deputies band and played electric bass from 1973-1980 and from 1988 until the end. He also sang harmony on Faron’s records. Ray hosted one of […]

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