Melba Montgomery RIP

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Gary Hoetker
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Melba Montgomery RIP

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What an immense and underappreciated talent, imo. Her singles and duets with George Jones on United Artists and Musicor are timeless. Many will never forget her. Jesus Bless her soul.
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Larry Dering
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Post by Larry Dering »

So sad. She was indeed a real talent. RIP Melba.
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Andy Jones
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Post by Andy Jones »

Oh no.She was one of my favorites.A beautiful lady and country to the bone.IMHO,she was great,but just didn't get the recognition she deserved.Some of these female "stars" would do well to listen to her recordings closely to hear how it's done.
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GaryL
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Melba Montgomery

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Sad. What a wonderful songwriter!
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Craig Stock
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Post by Craig Stock »

R I P Melba.

Here is a good write up on her from SavingCountryMusic.com:

https://savingcountrymusic.com/country- ... y-has-died
Regards, Craig

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Don R Brown
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Post by Don R Brown »

Craig Stock wrote:R I P Melba.

Here is a good write up on her from SavingCountryMusic.com:

https://savingcountrymusic.com/country- ... y-has-died
Thanks for the link, Craig, that's a great write-up.
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Jeff Evans
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So Country

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Her big voice is oh, so country. Here with Hal Rugg: They Bought the House Next Door.
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Rick Campbell
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Re: So Country

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Jeff Evans wrote:Her big voice is oh, so country. Here with Hal Rugg: They Bought the House Next Door.
That's always been one of my favorite songs. Hal Rugg playing real country steel guitar. Melba and George were a good combo too. RIP

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