Just a OLD JIM'S CHRISTMAS Goodness Gracious! Authorised by Philip Rush Thought Modest long term From entertainer JERRY LEE Last months article served a Bill little taste of A CUP OF LEWIS has blasted C ountry Music's current stars, COFFEE by poet Philip Northcott! insisting the modern Rush. Nashville, Tennessee scene Politicians and nappies have one ‘I Like it Like That!’ thing in common. They should both all sound the same to him. Here is an extract from his be changed regularly and for the ‘Thanks KFC for your sponsorship’ poem OLD JIM'S CHRISTMAS same reason. The GREAT BALLS OF FIRE hit maker turned his The year had been long, and the year had been dry, Dolly Parton Honoured back on rock `n' roll to With no decent rain since late in July. become a country maverick Recipients honoured at the 29th annual And now, close to Christmas, the harvest was down, in the 1960s and believes the John F. Kennedy Center for the And the grass in the paddocks was withered and brown. likes of Kenny Chesney, Performing Arts were: country singer Jim looked at his stock, they weren't sleek any more, Faith Hill and Keith Urban could all learn a lot by going and songwriter Dolly Parton ; musical theatre composer and producer The condition of most a bit forward of store. back to their roots. Old Jim wiped his brow with the back of his hand, Andrew Lloyd Webber ; conductor

Then, adjusting his hat, the horizon he scanned. Zubin Mehta ; singer, songwriter and With a true sence of sincerity Jerry says… "It's crap... It all producer Smokey Robinson ; and film On the distant blue hills, through the shimmering haze, sounds alike to me. They're not doing any down the-road director and producer Steven Was a large plume of smoke where the bush was ablaze. country music. I don't know what they're doing - I don't think Spielberg . Eddie and Friends “No threat to us here," he muttered aloud, they know what they're doin', either. As he gazed at the faraway, billowing cloud. Dolly’s creativity and spirit make her “Unless a strong northerly blows up, of course," I think it stopped being good when I left there….’ country music's outstanding Sunday January 21st international ambassador for Country He said as he patted his faithful old horse. Music. * Section omitted... can you guess what happened? Playboy’s Bowling Club Gig The northerly died, and an eerie calm As a performer Proclaimed the arrival of a smoke-filled day: she is magnetic And, to everyone's amazement, the skies were grey! and effervescent. Gleny Rae Virus As the south wind blew, and the raindrops fell, Her voice is an The exhausted men gave a thankful yell, and her Tamworth Playboys instrument of And a soot-stained Jim, with his reddened eyes, hope and joy Was greeted by the noise of his grandson's cries. Sunday 7th when it isn't

“I prayed for rain, and the south wind, too, Jan from 2pm. breaking your $8 at the door. And Santa Claus came, and so did you!" heart.

He leapt in the arms of his Grandpa Jim, Half of the Some of the best singers today, 12 Noon ‘til 4pm And his Pa shed a tear as he cuddled him. Toe Sucking including Melissa Etheridge, Shania Admission: Members Free He turned to the men and his family there, Twain and Norah Jones, have paid Cowgirls come Non Members $7: Children under 16 free This weather-beaten bloke with the snowy hair; to town tribute to her through their own music. Venue: Munno Para Bowling & Recreation Club

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But nothing like this has surprised me more. perhaps that is her greatest gift. It's easy Live Entertainment, Walk Ups, Dancing & Prizes I'm all overcome, don't know what to say, Munno Para Bowling and Recreation Club are hosting a for people around the world—no matter Lunch & Bar Facilities: 'Bout the miracle that's happened this Christmas Day. New Years Western Show in January. what language they speak or what land For Further Information But I thank you all, and the captain, too, they call home—to love this American Contact: Keith Warren (08) 8255 8920 And the very best of Christmases to each of you! Gleny Rae will arrive armed with her new album artist. Proudly Sponsored by KFC

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Phil’s swag o f excellent Australian poems are on his true Country Music internationally for website. Place an Order now. Don't miss this opportunity to swing around the dance The Committee of Gawler Country Music Club more than 50 years. http://www.philiprush.com.au/books/highcountry.htm floor to country music drawn from the 40's and 50's . wish all club members and their families a Happy New Year.

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