Wednesday, 8 April 2015

THE A TO Z CHALLENGE 2015: H IS FOR HERE AT THE GRAND OLE OPRY:

 WELCOME TO THE EIGHTH LETTER
IN THE A TO Z CHALLENGE 2015:
I CHOOSE A SONG TITLE
THEN WRITE A POEM:
H IS FOR HERE AT THE GRAND
OLE OPRY.
RECORDED BY DANIEL O DONNELL
FROM THE ALBUM
LIVE FROM NASHVILLE:
 I went to Nashville TN,
Some years ago.
To see Daniel at The Ryman Auditorium
How I loved it so.

We stayed at Gaylords Hotel,
Excellent place to stay.
I would love to return there
Even though it's a long, long way.

We visited The Grand Ole Opry,
Where tourists were shown around.
The "Green Room" was shown to us
Also dressing rooms on the ground.

We then stood at "Centre Stage"
Where  so many greats have stood.
Then the guide told us to sing a song
Just as if we would.

Eventually he persuaded us,
To sing"You Are My Sunshine"
To think we sang at The Grand Ole Opry,
Did our hearts just fine.

It was a lovely day,
Full of memories I recall.
Singing there on Centre Stage,
We really had a ball
Me on Centre Stage
Copyright Yvonne Lewis.
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34 comments:

  1. Alex J. Cavanaugh8 April 2015 at 15:27

    You got the royal treatment!

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  2. Lauren Farrow8 April 2015 at 15:38

    Ha, ha! That is a great story! Nice photo.
    I have never been to the Grand Ole Opry, however, I did go to Second City in Chicago. That was fun. I was underage at the time and wanted to try to see if I could sneak by and get an alcoholic beverage because my friends were making it work... so I ordered the only drink I could think of because I didn't know many alcoholic beverages. I ordered a Shirley Temple and was shocked when the waitress got it for me with no problem!!
    It was really good, but not very strong.... ;-(

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    1. nashvillecats29 April 2015 at 00:12

      Thanks for the comment, I bet that was good fun in chicargo. Never been there. But fancy underage drinking?????? lol.

      Yvonne.

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    2. Lauren Farrow9 April 2015 at 07:49

      The funny part of the story is that I did not know it as a teenager but Shirley Temples are nonalcoholic! So of course the waitress had no problem bringing it to me!

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    3. nashvillecats29 April 2015 at 10:04

      Oh dear! so you didn't get one over on the bar staff then?

      Yvonne.

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  3. L. Diane Wolfe8 April 2015 at 17:44

    What a wonderful opportunity for you.

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    1. nashvillecats29 April 2015 at 00:13

      It was was a great day Diane, one to remember,
      Thanks for the visit.

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  4. Ann Bennett8 April 2015 at 18:21

    That was special. I've been to the Grand Ole Opry for a performance but did not get a tour. It is always a thrill to stand on a stage.

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    1. nashvillecats29 April 2015 at 00:14

      It was awesome Ann to stand on that stage.
      Many thanks for coming by, appreciated it greatly.

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  5. Stephen Tremp8 April 2015 at 19:31

    Yvonne, I've always wanted to stand on that historic circle of oak wood. Very cool pic!

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    1. nashvillecats29 April 2015 at 00:15

      Thanks for the comment Stephen, it was really good standing on that sircle of oak wood.

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  6. Dixie@dcrelief8 April 2015 at 20:03

    Wow! Lucky you!!

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    1. nashvillecats29 April 2015 at 00:15

      Hi Dixie, yes it was an experience, a good day all round.

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  7. Unknown8 April 2015 at 21:46

    Applause! :)

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    1. nashvillecats29 April 2015 at 00:16

      I take my bow Serline, Thanks for the visit much appreciated.

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  8. Empty Nest Insider9 April 2015 at 01:17

    What a wonderful experience! Great photo, Yvonne!

    Julie

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    1. nashvillecats29 April 2015 at 02:07

      Thanks Julie for lovely comment.
      Have a nice day.


      Yvonne.

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  9. Suzanne Furness9 April 2015 at 05:40

    That is certainly a trip to remember :)

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    1. nashvillecats29 April 2015 at 10:01

      Yes Suzanne it was a great day.
      Thanks for the comment.

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  10. Chrys Fey9 April 2015 at 05:59

    Sounds like a great experience. I've never even been to Tennessee.

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    1. nashvillecats29 April 2015 at 10:02

      It was a great experience and one I shall remember,
      Many thanks for calling in.
      Yvonne.

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  11. Pat Hatt9 April 2015 at 06:36

    That was sure an experience I bet indeed

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  12. cleemckenzie9 April 2015 at 07:37

    You actually stood on that stage! What a high that had to be for you.

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  13. nashvillecats29 April 2015 at 10:03

    Yes, it certainly was a great day indeed.
    Many thanks for the visit.
    Yvonne.

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  14. Sharon Himsl9 April 2015 at 10:43

    Yvonne, you look happy singing on stage :) Not sure I could have done that!
    I saw Tammy Wynette perform in Nashville, not at Grand Ole Opera, but outdoors at a popular hotel. Can't remember name, but it had beautiful gardens and walkways, and lots of tourists. It was such a treat seeing her, because she was ill and died a short time later.

    Inventions by Women A-Z
    Shells–Tales–Sails

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    1. nashvillecats29 April 2015 at 14:04

      It was great fun, I think the hotel you saw Tammy Wynette was Gaylords, I stayed there and there was lots of glass roofs and gardens also shops.
      Thanks for the comment.

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  15. Beverly Stowe McClure9 April 2015 at 11:42

    Singing at the Grand Old Opry. What fun. You look great on the stage. Such pleasant memories.

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    1. nashvillecats29 April 2015 at 14:08

      I love a bit of fun, In Ireland I got on stage with Mick Flavin an Irish singer, I and my friends played our tambourines.......rather badly but it was great fun.

      Thanks for your comment Beverly.

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  16. Donna McDine9 April 2015 at 14:54

    I'd love to visit the Grand Ole Opera some day! Lovely poem as always!

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  17. nashvillecats29 April 2015 at 15:05

    If you got a chance then go, it's an experience.
    Thanks Donna for the comment.

    Yvonne.

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  18. Gregg Metcalf10 April 2015 at 14:15

    Isn't that a great place? I am glad you had a great time. (Another Daniel song... :)

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    1. nashvillecats210 April 2015 at 14:59

      Thanks Gregg for your kind comment. (I haven't written about Daniel)

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