Ripley's.....Believe It Or Not Museum

If you are in Branson, you don't want to miss at least driving by the Ripley's.....Believe It Or Not Museum. The outside alone is a great conversation piece. I enjoy taking "first timers" by it, and telling them a "little fib" about the explosion that happened. Then they see the building. Some actually buy in to my story....haha

Ripley's...Believe It Or Not Museum in Branson, MO

Anyway, as much fun as the outside is, the inside is even more entertaining.


This is the museum of the wierd, unusual, and just plain odd.

You might see a shrunken head, a 2-headed cow, or something made from match sticks. Some of it will leave you with a loss for words.

So if you have an extra hour to kill, or just get tired of the music shows, stop by and give this unique museum a look around.

F. M.

Exile

Exile was formed in 1963 while the members were still in high school. At that time they were known as “The Exiles”.

From 1965-1968, they found themselves touring with “The Dick Clark Caravan Of Stars”, opening for many of the top rock-n-roll acts of the time.

In 1976 they changed their name to simply “Exile” and had some regional hits around Kentucky. Then in 1978, they had their smash hit Kiss You All Over, which was on the charts for 23 weeks, while at number 1 for a month. Their follow up reached the top 40, but they could never match that success again as a rock band.

Give Me One More Chance Video

For the next few years, they toured with big names, and had success in Europe and South Africa both on tour and on the charts.

In the late 70’s and early 80’s, big name country stars began to score hits with Exile songs. Dave and Sugar, Alabama, Janie Fricke, The Forester Sisters and Kenny Rogers all had great success with these.

In 1983, Exile made the switch to country music and never looked back.

Their first country song that charted, was High Cost Of Leaving, which reached number 27. It was followed by 10 number 1 hits, Woke Up In Love, I Don't Want To Be A Memory, Give Me One More Chance, Crazy For Your Love, She's A Miracle, Hang On To Your Heart, I Could Get Used To You, It'll Be Me, She's Too Good To Be True, and I Can't Get Close Enough."

In the 90’s, the group grew weary of being on the road and disbanded, but after a few years, it was brought back together with a combination of old and new members.

Exile is currently touring the country. I say why don’t they move from their home base in Kentucky and plant some roots in Branson, MO. There is no doubt in my mind, that they could host their own theater and pack the house every night. What do you think???

F. M.