Why Are They Not In Branson

Friday, April 25, 2008

New Poll

While you are visiting my site, vote in my new poll. Ah, go ahead. It is just for fun........

It ends May 31, 2008.

Saturday, March 29, 2008

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.

Friday, March 7, 2008

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.

Thursday, February 21, 2008

Ride The Ducks

Any trip to Branson would not be complete without a tour on Ride The Ducks. It is one of the most fun, and unusual experiences that you will have. From the young to "young at heart" there is no way you could be disappointed with this 60 minute tour around Branson.

Ride The Ducks Video

The part land/part water tour is very unique, using old military vehicles. Once on water, the captain allows all the little folks to "drive" for a while........I know my kiddos were a little nervous at first, but had a blast once they got behind the wheel.

Branson has more to offer than theaters and shows. This is one thing Branson has that you do not want to miss.

Go have fun and Ride The Ducks.

F. M.

Friday, February 15, 2008

Theaters Shows and Attractions

Monday, February 11, 2008

Highway 101

Highway 101 hit it big in 1987. With a unique sound created mainly by lead singer Paulette Carlson, the group has tried to maintain the sound through many incarnations.

Although I feel the group only had this sound with her in the band, they did have many hits in the ‘80s and ‘90s with and without her.

From their first top five hit in 1987, The Bed You Made for Me, then, Whiskey, If You Were a Woman, (my personal favorite), through their last top five hit Walkin', Talkin', Cryin' Barely Beatin' Broken Heart, in 1990, they had a great fan base.

Who's Lonely Now Video

Other hits include, Somewhere Tonight, Cry, Cry, Cry, (Do You Love Me) Just Say Yes, and their final number 1, Who's Lonely Now.

Highway 101 probably could not fill their own Branson Theater on a regular basis, but I am sure they could share one and be a very successful addition to Branson.

F. M.

Friday, February 1, 2008

Mel McDaniel

After honing his skills for years around Tulsa, OK, Mel McDaniel went off to Nashville, Anchorage, AK and then back to Nashville.

He wrote songs for Conway Twitty, Kenny Rogers and Bobby Goldsboro. Then in 1976 he signed a record deal with Capital.

Through the ‘70s and ‘80s he scored such hits as Louisiana Saturday Night, Big Ole Brew, Hello Daddy, Good Morning Darlin’, Take Me to the Country and I Call It Love.

Louisiana Saturday Night Video

Then in 1984, Mel McDaniel had the smash number 1 hit, Baby’s Got Her Blue Jeans On. I remember sitting in my car listening to KVOO 1170 AM from Tulsa, OK, when I heard radio legend, Billy Parker predict that the song was destined for number 1. I was thinking that I did not feel it was his best song, and if his others had not made it to the top

, that surely that song wouldn’t. Boy was I wrong. It skyrocketed to the top.

Later Mel recorded Let It Roll and Stand Up.

In 1996, Mel had a near fatal auto accident that took several years to recover from.

He did recover and now has a very busy tour schedule.

I feel that Mel McDaniel would be a major hit with a Branson theater.

F. M.

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