Statler Bros. Random Memories
by Harold Reid, Don Reid
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Author: Don Reid, Harold ReidEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-02-12
ISBN: 0980088305
Number of pages: 288
Publisher: Yell Publishing Company
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- ISBN13: 9780980088304
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Book Review: Random Memories - buy it if you are a Statlers fan
Summary: 5 Stars
If you are a Statler Brother fan, as I am, this book is a must have. "Random Memories" is not intended as a chronology or complete history of the Statlers. It is an enjoyable collection of stories.
Written by two of the brothers, Harold and Don Reid, "Random Memories" recounts some of the people and moments they shared during their career. The brothers state that their careers allowed them to shake hands with and talk with some of their heroes. Since the Statlers are heroes to me, I was hoping this book would be my chance to meet them and learn about them as individuals throughout the pages. They somewhat disappoint in this area.
The Statlers always publicly portrayed the group as an entity, not a collection of individuals. They carefully protected the privacy and personality of the individual members, letting the "group" be the entity the public saw. In "Random Memories", Don Reid largely continues projecting and protecting the image of the group. It is Harold who shares insights into the individual members. In my opinion, because of this, Harold is the better writer. It is Harold who writes from the heart about Lew DeWitt, Phil Balsley, and Jimmy Fortune. Harold gives the personal insights that true fans have wanted to know for decades. Phil gets a little attention, as does Lew DeWitt and Jimmy Fortune. I wish as a reader and fan that more attention was given to Phil, Lew, and Jimmy. However brief, it is that display of personal feeling that makes this a worthwhile read.
They have their heroes, and they share them with us. Their loyalty to Johnny Cash is continued here as well. The great irony is that the Reids enjoyed their career so much because it opened doors for them to share time with their heroes. We, as fans and readers, view the Statlers as our heroes for their song writing and singing quality. They were consummate professionals. Their book does not open those doors to our curiosity as much as their careers opened those same doors for them.
Unfortunately for us fans, the Statlers have hidden their activities since their retirement. "Random Memories" was actually written in 2005. The Statlers' website is grossly outdated. It requires a google search to find out what they have been doing since their retirement in October, 2003, and "Random Memories" sadly offers little here.
"Random Memories" also glosses over some facts as the Statlers neared retirement. Country music had again changed to a younger, country rock sound and away from traditional fare. In the top 40 realm, the Statlers were not getting the airplay. Their audience was graying. They played shows in smaller venues. The last show of theirs I saw was in Utica N.Y. It was not sold out, and the venue was smaller.
The book offers little insight into some of the career moves they made. Why did they change from the Cowboy Symphony Orchestra to the All American Band?
Lastly, a great book leaves us wanting more. As Harold used to say at the end of each show: "Come back next time, `cause we ain't even started yet". I hope they write another book with more stories. This one was great. For those of us who wish they would sing together even one more time as a guest appearance, "Random Memories" just left me wanting more. Buy it, and read it at least twice as I did. You will enjoy it.
Summary of Statler Bros. Random Memories
The Statler Brothers came on the scene in the turbulent 60s as a backup group for Johnny Cash. Their first hit record, Flowers On The Wall, catapulted them to the top of the charts where they remained for the rest of their long, successful career. Often called the most awarded act in the history of Country Music, the Statlers have multiple Grammy Awards; stacks of gold and platinum albums; decades of standing-room-only concerts; a number one television series that ran for seven seasons; and a staggering list of hit records. The lives they have touched are in the millions and those who have touched theirs are inside this cover.Literary Books
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