Tim Mensy?

Uwe Haegg · Post by **Uwe Haegg** » 4 Nov 2002 12:21 am

Anybody on the Forum who knows or knows of
an extremely talented singer by the name
of Tim Mensy?
I have only been able to obtain two CD`s with the guy and that required some hard work. I know he has made a third CD named "Stone by Stone" which is absolutely
impossible to come by.
How come this man with a God given voice
has not made more CD`s ?
Any clues?
If Daryl Singletary is so popular, Tim Mensy
should have been Superstar long ago.

DJ Sillito · Post by **DJ Sillito** » 4 Nov 2002 7:53 am

Uwe,
Although I don't have any CD's of Tim's I have to agree with you on his talent. In the 80's - 90's he did a song called "That's Love" (I think?) Anyways it was kind of a bluesy type song. I was impressed then with his singing talent and always wondered what became of him. I do know that I have seen his name on several other artist's CD's. He does a lot of song writing apparently. If I happen to come across his CD I will let you know.
Good luck

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Michael Holland · Post by **Michael Holland** » 4 Nov 2002 11:09 am

Tim is a very talented songwriter who wrote several songs for Doug , including one of my favorites from his second album, "I Thought it Was You". Click on the link below to go to Tim's website.

http://www.timmensy.com/

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Theresa Galbraith · Post by **Theresa Galbraith** » 4 Nov 2002 12:39 pm

Tim is awesome! He's also humble and down to earth! He always brings a smile

Theresa

David Pennybaker · Post by **David Pennybaker** » 4 Nov 2002 2:24 pm

Tim's a great songwriter, singer, and just a great guy.

I had the pleasure of meeting him at Tin Pan South this year. I asked if he'd be singing "That Ain't The Granpda That I Know", and he managed to work it into the set for me.

His only real successful song that he recorded (back in the early 90's) was "That's Good".

I've no idea why he didn't "make it". An awesome talent.

Stephen Gambrell · Post by **Stephen Gambrell** » 4 Nov 2002 2:35 pm

and a real good guitar player, too! I hate to say this, and I'm not trying to insult ANYBODY here, but it seems like all Tim has is talent. Playing, singing, AND writing. But as I recall from the video for "That's Good," he ain't the prettiest thing out there. Now, neither is Ray Price, but Ray made it pre-video. Ernest Tubb with a pierced navel?
But Tim's great anyway.

Chris Bauer · Post by **Chris Bauer** » 4 Nov 2002 8:05 pm

One of my favorites. And, his song about his grandfather has long deserved to be heard by more folks! In the Nashville tradition, a lot of his best stuff has never been cut but, if you get to see him live, you can sure hear some mighty amazing songs.

Uwe Haegg · Post by **Uwe Haegg** » 4 Nov 2002 9:56 pm

Thanks for all the info, that was what I was hoping for.
DJ, please do.
MH, thanks for the link.

Man, I wish the "bizz" would drop the "looks" obsession. I don`t believe people
really are that shallow.

David Pennybaker · Post by **David Pennybaker** » 5 Nov 2002 8:35 am

And, his song about his grandfather has long deserved to be heard by more folks!

Agreed. Good news, though. I noticed (on his site) that the song has been cut by Joe Diffie on his latest album. Maybe it'll be a single. One can hope.

Not one of the 'purty boys? Well, I wouldn't know.

That reminds me of a song by Tommy Alverson (a local guy out of the Dallas area) called "Where'd All Them 'Purty Boys Come From Anyway?". I'll have to post the lyrics . . . I have his permission to do so.

David Pennybaker · Post by **David Pennybaker** » 5 Nov 2002 8:37 am

By the way, his latest album can be bought here:
http://www.timmensy.com/music.html

There are also clips from the songs available to listen to.

frank rogers · Post by **frank rogers** » 5 Nov 2002 12:57 pm

Tim Mensy is quite possibly, IMHO, one of the most talented artists ever! His song writing is superb, (Mama Knows for Shenandoah or Don't Cross Your Heart for Shelby Lynne) for example. He is an accomplished guitarist and in fact was the guitarist with Capitol recording artists, Bandana. His vocal style, for my taste, is unequalled. A "gumbo" of Bluegrass, Country, and R&B, spiced with great vocal "chops". BTW, His two early albums featured the great Jim Vest on steel and dobro. The "Stone by Stone" project, I think, was his best recorded work so far. Find it if you can.

David Pennybaker · Post by **David Pennybaker** » 6 Nov 2002 7:31 am

And, his song about his grandfather has long deserved to be heard by more folks!

A few lines from that song:

They played a pretty organ number
Said it was his favorite tune
But I know he'd prefer a fiddle
Playing "Caroll County Blues"

They got him laying there in pinstripes
How'd they get him in that suit?
I guess the Lord will recognize him
Without his overalls and mule

They all say he looks so natural
But all I see's a cold, dark hole
I won't commit this day to memory
That ain't the grandpa that I know

Stephen Gregory · Post by **Stephen Gregory** » 3 Mar 2007 9:32 pm

Yep, one of the VERY best!!!!

Fred Jack · Post by **Fred Jack** » 4 Mar 2007 6:05 am

Unfortunately many people buy for looks and appearances and not for talent.Why not just go buy a pinup of the "pierced navels and good looks" and leave the talent for others.

Marlin Smoot · Post by **Marlin Smoot** » 4 Mar 2007 1:24 pm

I could be wrong, I did not hear this from Tim but other industry insiders at the time said; Tim just did not care for the 'artist business' side of things.

My understanding was he did not care for the way business was done on the promotion level to get records played on the radio and etc...

A great songwritter and singer. I feel he could of made it. I guess he felt he had to give up more than he was willing to.

Major labels have a way of turning someting good, like an art form and turning it into something cookie cutter and comericial to sell records. But that's why labels are in business, to sell records.

There are some artists who will stand up to this process and to their credit will say no while keeping their morals, visions and goals clearly in front of them.

Some artist don't 'have' to 'make it' at any cost.

Brett Day · Post by **Brett Day** » 5 Mar 2007 12:57 pm

Tim Mensy also wrote a song that my friend Michelle Poe recorded called "When Did You Know" and the song was also recorded by Australian country singer Jamie O'Neal. Brett, Emmons S-10, Morrell lapsteel, GFI Ultra D-10-aka "Redgold Beauty"

Theresa Galbraith · Post by **Theresa Galbraith** » 5 Mar 2007 3:07 pm

Tim is awesome in every since of the word!

ebb · Post by **ebb** » 5 Mar 2007 7:46 pm

well you folks who think his appearance has held him back must be really good looking. i have been playing his song "this old heart" for a least a decade regulary

Stephen Gregory · Post by **Stephen Gregory** » 3 Apr 2007 1:57 pm

Some Tim Mensy Video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cb4Xth9Uo64

Stephen Gregory · Post by **Stephen Gregory** » 3 Apr 2007 1:59 pm

Here's another http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1tVThH1m4Y

Uwe Haegg · Post by **Uwe Haegg** » 13 Apr 2007 3:50 am

Thanks a lot for the videolinks.
Great they are still on the net.

Stephen Gregory · Post by **Stephen Gregory** » 13 Apr 2007 2:34 pm

My pleasure! Tim is one of the most under- appreciated artists in the music business.

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