Elton Britt - Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain [ORIGINAL] - [1946].

[Written by Fred Rose].
1st. Recorded 1945 by Roy Acuff [unissued]
1st. Commercial Recording 21 May 1946 by Elton Britt
[released February 1947]
Recorded 28 January 1947 by Roy Acuff
[released August 1947]

Issued as Elton Britt and The Skytoppers
on RCA Victor 20-2145 A [Feb 1947].

Recorded 21 May 1946 - [19:30 - 24:00] -
RCA Victor Studio 2, 155 E, 24th St., Manhattan, New York City –
Elton Britt [gt/vcl solo], Anthony Gottuso [gt], Lester Braum [bass],
Chauncy Morehouse [drums], Bertram Hirsch [violin/leader],
Sam Raitz [violin], Edward South [violin], Frank Signorelli [piano],
Sal Frazalla [clarinet]...Producer: Ed Asherman, Stephen Sholes.

Born James Elton Baker in Zack ARKANSAS [1913 - 1972].
Recorded From 1933 to 1968
Recorded over 600 sides and 60 albums...CHAMPION YODELLER.
1st.Country Artist to Receive a GOLD DISC for
"There's A Star Spangled Banner Waving Somewhere"
Recorded 19 March 1942

[shazwadz]

My dad had this record. I haven't heard it in more than 50 years, thank you for the memory

[sandramarshall]

Have just listened to this song sung by Willie Nelson, and now having listened to this, I have to thank you for it - it's a much nicer version. A singer I had never heard of, it was long before my time. Thank you.

[tonygodfrey]

Still my favorite Singer of all time. So much to thank him for.

[randyrhutcheson]

Love This Version. It Was What Brought Us The Willie Nelson Rendition.Also A Great Song.

[webbtrekker]

I was 1 year old when Elton made this recording.

[devillehall]

Love Sleepy LaBeef's version with the rarely heard 'lost verse' (Willie Nelson also dropped it for a guitar solo) ...
" now my hair has turned to silver and Ive lived my life in vain. But I can see her star in heaven, blue eyes crying in the rain."

[devriebrown]

What a great recording! He has a very clear and wonderful voice, and the instruments are great. You can tell where Willie Nelson got his arrangement from. I love this version!

[theUroshman]

Wonderful voice, and an even more amazing guitar in the background!!! Thank you for uploading this historical recording of one of the best evergreen songs!!!

[warrenhuff]

A true classic! Thanks for posting it.

[margaret-dianedube]

Because I had David Forcier in my life for a few precious years, and his interest in Yodeling (David was a good singer and could yodel too), I became a big fan of Wylie Gustafson. What goes around comes around.

[geraldlowrey]

Actually, the 'original' recording was 1945, released by Roy Acuff.

[glennsprigg]

Wow... I always thought this was originally by Willie Nelson.... but NOT !!! xox

[bertsvensson]

Finns många fina inspelningar på denna Willie Nelson-låt...

[petergalloway]

Nice to hear the original but l still think Gene Vincent’s version is the best