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Guitarist Homer and Mandolin Player Jethro were just a couple of traveling Knoxville musicians in 1938. Then they "got to kiddin' around," and did a parody of Over the Rainbow (to the tune of John Henry). Later, a recording of it sold more than 100,000 copies. After that...
I'd Rather Die Young (Gisele MacKenzie; Capitol). A hillbilly tear-jerker which darkly affirms the futility of life without love. MacKenzie, in her clear, bold voice, makes a good case for her side. A candidate for success with beer-parlor jukeboxes and losing lovers.
Round Three. Snead, who had tried twelve times and failed to win the Open, jubilantly figured he had plumbed Oakmont's secret. In his best hillbilly drawl, Sam explained: "You gotta sneak up on these holes. Effen you clamber and clank up on 'em, they're liable...
Born. To Judy Canova, 36, hillbilly screen and radio (The Judy Canova Show) comedienne, and Philip Rivero, 39, wealthy Cuban importer: their first child, a daughter. Name: Diana. Weight: 8 Ibs. 14½ oz.
Kaw-Liga (Dolores Gray; Decca). A tongue-in-cheek hillbilly ditty about a cigar-store Indian in love. A perky tune and some pleasingly professional singing.