Porter Wagoner: 1927-2007
November 9th, 2007
Country music legend Porter Wagoner died last week at the age of 80. He had a career that spanned five decades with many hit songs and a successful TV show. He also launched the career of Dolly Parton and was famous for his flashy Nudie suits named after the designer Nudie Cohn. Some of his best songs are “Satisfied Mind”, “Carol County Accident”, “Green Green Grass of Home”, and the classic “Rubber Room”.
Joey Ahlbum
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On November 9th, 2007 at 12:00 am
Even though I’m a New Yorker who always looked sideways at Nudie suits (did I love them or was I afraid of them?) I always thought Porter was the classiest guy on the country scene.
On November 10th, 2007 at 12:00 am
Porter Wagoner was a great one. “Carroll County Accident” was one of those story songs that painted a picture in your head, long before music videos and MTV. He’ll be missed.
On November 13th, 2007 at 12:00 am
Fred’s right, those Nudie suits can be a bit overwhelming.
Floyd’s right too. I love thet part of the song where he finds the wedding ring in the matchbox wrapped in a rubber band… Very visual.