OLE NUMBER ONE by Joe Cook by the Carter Family, (recorded back in the late 1920's, There's a story to be told From the ole book of life About a guitar he jokingly called "his first wife." Now it hung on a hook Down in Ray's music store An old antique, would it play anymore? "It's just an old junker" Steel, strings, and wood. But in the hands of this lad their souls soon blend And this old Wildwood flower would bloom again. with loving care. He needed a change, He needed a spare. This old guitar he took home To change a few things Tuned down to E-flat with some heavier strings. Recordings and such. Playing with flash to his magic touch. And his songs were of the troubles And the lifestyles that some choose This lad and his guitar brought new life to the blues! on ole Ray you could depend And a pretty white custom given to him by a friend But the guitar that was special always by his side Was old Number One, His joy and his pride. has again been put to rest. Proud to have known, It's been played by the best. No longer for sale Or to hang on the wall Perhaps awaiting a heavenly call. "It's just an old junker" Steel, strings, and wood. But in the hands of this lad Their souls soon blend And this old Wildwood flower did bloom again!! -Copyright © 2001, Joe A. Cook, All Rights Reserved. This poem came from a story about Ray Henning and his dealings with Stevie, and his "Old Number One" Fender Stratocaster. Ray Henning's "Heart of Texas" Music Store is located in Austin, Texas. |
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