POP Goes The Country No 114
POP Goes The Country Ep 114 - Promo
Pop Goes the Country host Ralph Emory cuts a promo, has Connie Smith, Bonnie Owens and Merle Haggard introduce themselves; Merle plays fiddle, leads band into segue out.
POP Goes The Country Ep 114 - Open
Program host Ralph Emory introduces show, conducts studio audience in uttering the show's title. Cut to edited intro with jingle: the word POP in lights on stage; young white couple smiles into camera (diffusion filter on lens); Marty Robbins plays miniature piano; JERRY REED plays with toy airplane; Chet Atkins; young blond woman turns to face camera; man playing acoustic guitar.
POP Goes The Country Ep 114 - Merle Haggard "Working Man Blues"
Host Ralph Emory introduces guest Connie Smith and Merle Haggard. MERLE HAGGARD performs the blue collar classic "Working Man Blues"; Mr. Haggard sings and plays acoustic guitar; C/As backing band, all dressed in similar suits, performing (electric guitar, saxophone, piano solos); C/As studio audience applauding.
POP Goes The Country Ep 114 - Bonnie Owens, Merle Haggard Interview
Host Ralph Emory introduces Bonnie Owens, aka Mrs. Merle Haggard, and her husband, Merle Haggard. They chat about where they live (Bakersfield, California), and anniversaries. Mr. Emory then introduces Connie Smith.
POP Goes The Country Ep114 - Connie Smith "I Got My Baby On My Mind"
CONNIE SMITH performs "I've Got My Baby on My Mind". Ends w/ C/A older white audience applauding; member of Merle Haggard performs fiddle solo.
POP Goes The Country Ep 114 - Merle Haggard "Had A Little Mule"
MERLE HAGGARD and JOHNNY GIMBLE duet on the ragtime song, "Had A Little Mule"; both men play fiddles, Merle Haggard sings, lead band in call and response verse; piano solo; Johnny Gimble solos on fiddle; Ralph Emery on set with Connie Smith, thanks Merle Haggard.
POP Goes The Country Ep 114 - Connie Smith "Louisiana Man"
Ralph Emory introduces Connie Smith. CONNIE SMITH performs the cajun / zydeco classic "Louisiana Man"; MERLE HAGGARD and JOHNNY GIMBLE provide fiddle accompaniment.
POP Goes The Country Ep 114 - Merle Haggard "Holding Things Together"
Ralph Emory chats with Merle Haggard about the Hag fan club; Ralph sports the long-sleeve dress shirt he received from the club; Mr. Haggard makes a joke about the emblazoned logo. MERLE HAGGARD performs the ballad "Holding Things Together"; wife BONNIE OWENS sings back-up. Ends with panning C/A of older white studio audience applauding.
POP Goes The Country Ep 114 - Merle Haggard Medley
MCU acoustic guitar on stage; Merle Haggard picks it up. MERLE HAGGARD performs a medley: "If We Make It Through December" / "Old Man from the Mountain" / "Everybody Sings the Blues" / "Okie From Muskogee". [Note: The original lyrics seem to be "Everybody's Had the Blues" which Merle returns to after the first line.] Wife BONNIE OWENS watches, provides back-up vocals. Ends with C/A of audience applauding.
POP Goes The Country Ep 114 - Merle Haggard "Mama Tried" - Show Close
Ralph Emory thanks Merle Haggard, Bonnie Owens, and Connie Smith, all sitting on stools facing the audience. MERLE HAGGARD performs "Mama Tried", Connie Smith and Bonnie Owens singing backup. Midway through first chorus, credits roll. FO.