14) Night Train to Memphis (2:09) - Randall Franks

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14) Night Train to Memphis - Randall Franks (2:09)


Randall Franks
rfrankscatoosa@gmail.com
(706) 963-0016
http://www.randallfranks.com/
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Songwriter/Arranger: Owen Bradley / Marvin Hughes / Beasley Smith
Publisher - PRO: APRS/BMI
Release: 1995
Crimson

Fiddle and Lead Vocal: Randall Franks
Band - The Sand Mountain Boys:
Banjo and Vocals: Gary Waldrep
Guitar and Vocals: Wayne Crain
Lead Guitar: Kenny Townsel
Bass: Jerry Crain


The King of Country Music Roy Acuff had a tremendous impact on the musical life of Randall Franks. He recorded Night Train to Memphis in honor of the legendary performer who had influenced and encouraged his life and music.

"On one of my early trips to the Grand Ole Opry as a spectator, we were back stage and I was standing watching the show. I noticed that my father stepped into the backstage area and I started his way, then I noticed someone else headed right for him. It was Roy Acuff. I stopped and watched Roy greet him like and old friend, they talked for a while and then Roy went on his way. Before that I didn't know my dad knew Roy. But that friendship would be passed along to me and Mr. Roy, though not performing, came in to watch my first appearance for the Grand Ole Opry and supported me throughout the remainder of his years." Randall Franks