Boy, does this ever bring back memories for me.
My mom had the Old Pea Picker cranked up on the record player. She had several albums, if memory serves.
At 75, I'm not ashamed to say that,yes I made myself a pea picker carrier.
My folks put in about half an acre of garden and many rows were peas. She canned more food than anyone else I've ever seen.
Tennessee Erny Ford showed us all how to make a pea carry case consisting of a half gallon paper milk carton with the folded top cut off and a piece of grocery string run from a hole near the top on one side to the same on the other. Perfect way to carry your picked peas.
He was such a warm person on TV and this tribute to him warmed me inside. That I never thought he'd be struggling with alcohol.
I think at one time he had his own variety show. I recall watching it often.
Those who enjoyed his music and comedy will remember that he referred to members of the opposite sex as "heffers".
Did you catch George Jones in the audience? In my opinion, among the top 5 greatest singers.
I once worked with a DJ at a local country radio station and one day at work I requested his incredible recording of "He stopped loving her tiday" but instead he pulled out one I'd never heard. "Just a Few of My Favorite Lies"
What an incredible voice!