Jamie O'hara

Jim Pitman · Post by **Jim Pitman** » 27 Dec 2021 12:04 pm

I just learned Jamie O'hara passed earlier this year in January. He was one of my favorite singer/songwriters both as a member of the O'kanes and on his own.
George Jones had a hit with his tune "Cold Hard Truth".
I used to perform that tune with my band, It was a playground for pedal steel.
RIP Jamie.
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/to ... id=9530524

Post by **Dave Mudgett** » 27 Dec 2021 1:39 pm

Thanks for posting - this completely escaped me. I've had a hard time keeping track of everything that's gone wrong the last two years. Very sad, way too early. RIP Jamie.

Craig Stock · Post by **Craig Stock** » 31 Dec 2021 5:24 am

Jim, Here is a good obit from Savingcountrymusic.com that I saw earlier this year.

https://www.savingcountrymusic.com/coun ... -has-died/

Ben Lawson · Post by **Ben Lawson** » 31 Dec 2021 10:55 am

Thanks Jim and Craig for the reminder. It took a few minutes to remember Jamie. I remember the O'Kane's with great admiration.

Graham · Post by **Graham** » 31 Dec 2021 1:41 pm

Hard to forget these words and the name of the man who penned them and first sang the song:

50,000 Names

THERE'S TEDDY BEARS AND HIGH SCHOOL RINGS
AND OLD PHOTOGRAPHS THAT MAMA'S BRING
AND DADDIES WITH THEIR YOUNG BOYS PLAYING BALL
THERE'S COMBAT BOOTS - HE USED TO WEAR
WHEN HE WAS SENT OVER THERE
AND THERE'S 50,000 NAMES CARVED IN THE WALL

George Jones did a great version of it as well.

Tim Sergent · Post by **Tim Sergent** » 1 Jan 2022 12:40 am

George's cut of "Cold Hard Truth" is one of my favorite country songs of all time. And in my opinion it's one of George's best vocal performances as well

John McClung · Post by **John McClung** » 2 Jan 2022 12:29 am

So sorry to hear this, I really loved the O'Kanes.

Brian Hollands · Post by **Brian Hollands** » 4 Jan 2022 11:46 am

I missed this too. I bought "Rise Above It" on the strength of Cold Hard Truth as a single. Great album, not a bad song on it and I still play it a lot. He was a great song writer and a damn fine singer too.