RIP Bill Carlisle

Janice Brooks · Post by **Janice Brooks** » 17 Mar 2003 3:23 pm

New sources indicate he died at home earlier today 3/17

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Leigh Howell · Post by **Leigh Howell** » 17 Mar 2003 3:48 pm

Another legend is gone. And another part of my life. Thank God, and Bill for the memories!!!

Leigh[This message was edited by Leigh Howell on 17 March 2003 at 03:50 PM.]

Pat Jenkins · Post by **Pat Jenkins** » 17 Mar 2003 3:55 pm

Bill was one of the Opry stalwarts. I always enjoyed he and his brother, Cliff. Glad Bill was inducted into the hall before he passed. I believe Eddie Stubbs is going to be doing a 5 hour tribute to him tomorrow night. Rest in peace, Bill.

Stephen Gambrell · Post by **Stephen Gambrell** » 17 Mar 2003 5:42 pm

One of my favorite lines came from Bill Carlisle, on the Ralph Emery show. Ralph asked,"How long you been in show business, Bill?"
And Bill replied,"Ever since they come out with it!"
RIP, Bill.

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 17 Mar 2003 5:48 pm

I understand that Bill was a champion high jumper. I remember him doing a tune and jumping up in the air with both legs straight out. What a performer. I think the song I associate with him most is "Do you need any help, do you need any help, no! I can handle this job all by myself!"

Smiley Roberts · Post by **Smiley Roberts** » 17 Mar 2003 6:03 pm

Erv,
That song was entitled,"No Help Wanted". I first met Bill,back in the late 50's/early 60's,when he played the NCO club at Westover AFB,in my hometown of Springfield,Ma. He had Buck Trent,on guitar & banjo,& Zane Beck on steel. Can't seem to remember the bass player. Just a few short years ago,I found an old 78 rpm in an antique store. It was by the Carlisle Bros. I think I paid .75 cents for it. I bought a frame,a piece of red velvet remnant for a background,& had a little brass "nameplate" made for it. I presented it to Bill,& you'd think he just received an induction to a HOF. These will be my fondest memories of Bill Carlisle,an ENTERTAINER,in the truest sense of the word, to the end. I will,of course,attend his services.

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VERNON PRIDDY · Post by **VERNON PRIDDY** » 17 Mar 2003 6:07 pm

Bill We Will Miss You Old Friend . SONNY.

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Butch Foster · Post by **Butch Foster** » 17 Mar 2003 7:06 pm

"What kind of deal is That"
Same ole tale"
"Rusty Ole Halo"
One of Bill's great songs "Gone Home"- describes so many of the great artists of our music-we won't see their like again.

Kenny Dail · Post by **Kenny Dail** » 17 Mar 2003 7:16 pm

"I can jump as high as ever, problem is, I just can't stay up as long!"

A real entertainer....R.I.P.

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Wayne Morgan · Post by **Wayne Morgan** » 17 Mar 2003 8:29 pm

R.I.P Hot Shot Elmer

Wayne

Post by **Brad Bechtel** » 17 Mar 2003 8:30 pm

I was lucky enough to see Mr. Carlisle perform on the Grand Ole Opry back around 1985 or so. He was quite a jumper and had a couple of great tunes. May he rest in peace.

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Joe Casey · Post by **Joe Casey** » 18 Mar 2003 4:31 am

I first met Bill at a house Party I believe it was around 78-79. One night Smiley said we were going over to T.R.'s house for a few beers and Fun. Bill happened to be there cracking everyone up with his jokes and great warm personality. This man was genuine down to earth and I will always remember what this man meant to Country music and what it meant to him.God Bless Bill Carlilse and thank you Smiley.

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Chris Bauer · Post by **Chris Bauer** » 18 Mar 2003 5:47 am

Any details on the services?

Donny Hinson · Post by **Donny Hinson** » 18 Mar 2003 6:34 pm

Bill was a classic, one of the true "originals" of country music, and he will be forever remembered for his first hit record "Too Old To Cut The Mustard". Yep, Bill wrote that one, too!

Smiley Roberts · Post by **Smiley Roberts** » 18 Mar 2003 10:10 pm

Chris,
Visitation will be at Cole & Garrett in Goodletsville,from 6 pm to 9 pm,on Wed.
Memorial service will be Thur. at 2 pm.

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Chris Bauer · Post by **Chris Bauer** » 19 Mar 2003 4:36 am

Smiley,

Thanks.

George Kimery · Post by **George Kimery** » 19 Mar 2003 7:11 pm

I heard Bill make the comment on a TV interview once that he could "jump as high as ever, but couldn't stay up as long." I know the feeling.