Eddy Arnold Dies

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Tom Campbell
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Eddy Arnold Dies

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Surprised no one posted the news that Eddy Arnold died this morning. He was 89, a few days short of turning 90. Wasn't "Little" Roy Wiggins his long time steel player? Another major artist passes and time marches on.
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Tom,it was reported this morning in the Family section,In my opinion Little Roy WAS the Arnold sound in the early days,until Eddy went after the pop cross over sound,My favorite recordings of his was the EARLY stuff.DYKBC.
Hard headed, opinionated old geezer. BAMA CHARLIE. GOD BLESS AMERICA. ANIMAL RIGHTS ACTIVIST. SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC !
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Post by Scott Hiestand »

Sad news. I remember my mom listening to Eddie Arnold when I was just a little kid, and since I consider her to have influenced me greatly in getting into Country music, I guess in a roundabout way you could say he was an influence. He was certainly one of the greats.
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Post by Charley Wilder »

He and Hank Snow were the first two Country singers I can remember hearing. Eddy's radio show was listened to faithfully in our house. Little Roy was my first steel hero. RIP to both Eddy and Roy!
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Needless to say..................

Post by Ray Montee (RIP) »

EDDY ARNOLD was the primary reason I went for steel guitar and country music.

YES, it was "Little Ivan" that was the sound of EDDY ARNOLD and I enjoyed each and every release they did together. I have most of his early 78's.

Definitely another cog in history that is now lost forever. The new comers to steel guitar with so many source of music will never know HOW MUCH we struggled to learn the instrument via the likes of Eddy Arnold and Roy Wiggens.
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Post by Scott Hiestand »

Speaking of Eddy Arnold, I swear his was the first version of "Born to Lose" I ever remember hearing, but after doing a google search the only album I can find it on is "Lonely People", which doesn't seem to be available on CD! Anyone know where I can get a digital copy of this song?
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Post by Alan Rudd »

Probably one of my earliest musical influences, too. We had the Cattle Call LP at the house, so I about wore that thing out learning all those cowboy songs.
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Post by LJ Eiffert »

What a great Singer/Entertainer Mr. Eddy Aronld was and a very kind man. I'll never forget the time he gave me with his Manager Gerard Puecell here in Southern California with his son (Eddy)with him. My Memories form you Mr. Aronld.RIP. > Leo J.Eiffert,Jr.
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