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That is funny Shannone. I remember that song and making my dad by me the album. I'll never complain again when Annie get's on my nerves. I begged and begged and had a meltdown to get that album. It was 1 song and the rest of the songs sucked. I listened to it over and over and over. He probably broke that thing in a million pieces. You made me realize that I too was a PITA at one time too. I wonder if C.W. McCall is still alive?

I think we were all PITA's at some point as kids. Although I don't have the memories you do of the song...I do remember watching the movie a few times on tv and I always liked it. Remember way back when the network stations showed movies on the weekend ?? I used to love the one with the Giant Ants....oh and the Killer bees too. I haven't seen those movies in years. They would probably seem really cheesy if we saw them today.
 
That is funny Shannone. I remember that song and making my dad by me the album. I'll never complain again when Annie get's on my nerves. I begged and begged and had a meltdown to get that album. It was 1 song and the rest of the songs sucked. I listened to it over and over and over. He probably broke that thing in a million pieces. You made me realize that I too was a PITA at one time too. I wonder if C.W. McCall is still alive?


You weren't banished to Montana, congrats.



C.W. McCall is the pseudonym of William Dale Fries, Jr. (born November 15, 1928 in Audubon, Iowa, U.S.).
In 1973, while working as creative director for an Omaha, Nebraska advertising firm, Bozell & Jacobs, Fries created a television campaign for the Metz Baking Company. The Clio Award-winning ads [1974] featured a truck driver named C.W. McCall, who was played by Dallas actor, Jim Finlayson. The commercial's success led to songs such as "Old Home Filler-Up an' Keep on a-Truckin' Café", "Wolf Creek Pass", and "Black Bear Road". Fries sang and wrote the lyrics, and Chip Davis, later of Mannheim Steamroller, wrote the music.

McCall is best known for the 1976 #1 hit song "Convoy", which came at the peak of the CB fad in the United States. Far from a one-hit wonder, McCall first charged the song "Wolf Creek Pass", which hit #40 on the U.S. pop top 40 in 1975. At least two other songs hit Billboard's pop Hot 100, including "Old Home Filler-Up an' Keep on a-Truckin' Cafe", as well as the environmentally-oriented "There Won't Be No Country Music (There Won't Be No Rock 'n' Roll)". A dozen McCall songs hit Billboard's country singles chart, including the sentimental "Roses For Mama" (1977).

In 1978, the movie Convoy was released, based on the C.W. McCall song. The film starred Kris Kristofferson, Ali MacGraw, Burt Young and Ernest Borgnine and was directed by Sam Peckinpah. It featured a new version of the song, written specifically for the film.

In addition to the "original six" McCall albums released between 1975 and 1979, two rare singles exist. "Kidnap America" was a politically/socially-conscious track, while "Pine Tar Wars" referred to an event that actually happened in a New York Yankees-Kansas City Royals baseball game in 1983.

In 1986, McCall (William Fries) was elected mayor of the town of Ouray, Colorado, ultimately serving three terms.

In 1990, American Gramaphone Records issued a CD containing a number of old McCall tracks re-recorded for the digital CD age, plus a new song, "Comin' Back For More", which was inspired by Alferd Packer, an alleged cannibal from the 19th century.
 
I feel like I just graduated college Pete. I forgot that Roses for Mama song. Interesting bit of information you found there. Those CB days were funny. I think Smokey & The Bandit really made them more famous. What's funny is I was my daughters age when all this was going on.
 
I'm off to the fort, sort of. I'm taking my grand dad to the Braves/Dodgers training game today. I think we're going to eat at Trails End before we go to WW of S.
 

Remind me when we see you at FW to tell you the story about the school bus and 40 cases of Coors...... I'm out good buddy.
 
Well, I think the email replys are working again :-) I got about 80+ in my inbox over night :banana:


Geez, I need a life!!!
 
Well, I think the email replys are working again :-) I got about 80+ in my inbox over night :banana:


Geez, I need a life!!!

Me too!




Did you all hear about the baby that fell through the toilet onto train tracks? The mom was "relieving" herself and unexpectedly gave birth. That is so wrong on so many fronts.
 
Me too!




Did you all hear about the baby that fell through the toilet onto train tracks? The mom was "relieving" herself and unexpectedly gave birth. That is so wrong on so many fronts.


that's the last time ill ever sleep on the train tracks.
 
Me too!




Did you all hear about the baby that fell through the toilet onto train tracks? The mom was "relieving" herself and unexpectedly gave birth. That is so wrong on so many fronts.

Smells of urban legend to me. Trains use chemical toilets.
 
for Prince Harry. It's got to be devastating for a young officer to be pulled out of his unit like that, especially when they're in a combat zone. I have a special affinity for the Cav -- served in the 3 ACR twice -- Germany & Gulf 1.
 
for Prince Harry. It's got to be devastating for a young officer to be pulled out of his unit like that, especially when they're in a combat zone. I have a special affinity for the Cav -- served in the 3 ACR twice -- Germany & Gulf 1.

there are some downside to being rich and famous.. can not do the things you want to do. your always a target to somebody...
 
for Prince Harry. It's got to be devastating for a young officer to be pulled out of his unit like that, especially when they're in a combat zone. I have a special affinity for the Cav -- served in the 3 ACR twice -- Germany & Gulf 1.

Yes, not sure I like that Drudge put the story out there. Prince Harry should have his chance to "get some". From reports available, it appears that he has served admirably.

"Scout's Out!" 2nd ACR & 1/1 Cav here! Salute. :)
 
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