I was deeply saddened today to hear that the Tennessee Plowboy Eddy Arnold Died today. Only one week from his 90th Birthday. The man had staying power in the music business with 145 charted songs and 28 number ones (more than maria), As a child I thought his music was for my parents generation, but as I get older I can not ignore the talent this man had with his music lasting from 1945-1983, and the thing that kept him in it for so long is the total beauty of his voice. His wife of 66 years passed in March, I guess it is true what they say about couples who have been together for that long, one does not live much longer than the other.
Even if you didnt like Country or the "Nashville Sound" there is no denying his true gift. RIP Mr. Arnold...thank you for all you gave us.