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I was just looking at a lot of pictures and I came a Cross one with Cliffie Stone & I. It hit me and I statred to wondering how many Musicians & Songwriter-Artist that Cliffie Stone help in their career in the likes like Bobby Bare,Jimmy Bryant,Larry Settle,Dorsey Burnette,Jack Tucker,Molly Bee,Johnny Angel and so on.How many of you are still out there that Cliffie Helped in this TOPIC? > > Leo J.Eiffert,Jr.

Wasn't the Newhall record label Cliffie Stone's label? Jack Tucker, Eddie Drake, Smiley Monroe, the Leightons all recorded on that label.

Hello Scott,that's was Cliffie's record Company and those Artist were on his Label.A few others like Lou Martin,Jimmy Pruett,Don Lee,Billy Liebert and more.Thanks> Leo J.Eiffert,Jr.

Now,I know at lease a 1000 more of you out there that Mr.Cliffie Stone Has helped with work on your Steel Guitar,Drums,Lead Guitar,Bass Guitar,Piano,Fiddle and so on as well as songwriters & Artist.I could name all of you,but,I know that would be un-comfortable. Indeed it would pencil the proudness of what I know why I miss Cliffie.I don't see any fingers jumping for joy.I'm begainning to understand why the steel guitar forum pros sit back and write nothing until it hits their name. RIP Mr.Cliffie Stone your true loyal friend, Leo J.Eiffert,jr.

Wasn't Clifie's Tv show called Hometwn Jamboree? He had Jimmy and Speedy and a host of other great players and entertainers. I also think thats where Tenn. Ernie got his start as well. Speedy told one time that Cliffie played string bass on most of his and Jimmy's recordings. Cliffie was an icon in country music. Bobby

Cliffie Stone deserves all the accolades he gets, and then some. Curtis too.

Barry,You got that right about Cliffie.I left Steve out of this Topic because,Steve deserves his own just like his Dad.Both of them did a great job at Capitol Records in Hollywood,California.Both of them are and will always be dear frineds to me.I know Curtis & Linda very well too,but,more then they know me. Leo J.Eiffert,Jr.

Come on down! we can't let Cliffie name sleep just because he's in heaven with all his hillbilly friends.Hal Southern,Tex Williams,Eddie Dean,Roy Rogers,Johnny Bond,Patsy Montana,Tex Ritter,Tennessee Ernie Ford,Roy Acuff,Buck Owens,Charlie Rich,Don Rich,Richie Nelson,Roger Miller,Biff Collie,Dick Haynes,Jerry Inman,Dorsey Burnette,Ron Martin,Bill Boyd,Gene Weed & Nudie and so many more I know you brothers & sisters know.> > Leo J.Eiffert,Jr.

LJ, did you ever catch Cal Worthington's TV show? Did Cliffie have anything to do with that?
I wasn't old enuf to watch TV when he was putting good music to work. He was just hawking cars with those classic corn commercials when we got a TV.
I still remember him strolling into Chris and Pitts for dinner. Rather tall dude.

Hello Ron,Old Cal is a Twin! So,are you sure it was him you scene at Chris & Pitts? I know Cliffie did help Cal with some shows!The main man was Sammy Masters.Sammy is the voice that sings, " If you want a better deal go see cal", That commercial to sell Cal's Cars. Leo J.Eiffert,Jr.

What can I say? It looked like Cal and he acted like Cal. And I certainly was surprised to see him hit the door looking so big time in such a homey restaurant, even tho it was his stomping grounds (and the food was great). But that's a great bit of 'I did not know that' info you ventured, LJ, thanx!

Hey Ron,That cool about " Cal " for you,because more then likely it was him.This is apart of my(Leo) mission to get it right about the History as to how big Country Music was in Southern California and who was the real players that's hard earned money help build the The Neighborhood Night Club Scene & the ACW&M that today in the world is knows as the ACM.Leo J.Eiffert,Jr.And his Crawfish Band with Pigeons.

Now that's a mission I can applaude and get behind. What a rich musical history the South/East area of Los Angeles has from the post war era. Just the Bigsby/Travis/Western swing perspective is incredibly worthy of an epic bio of some sort to document the unique people and circumsatnces.
I grew up in that neighbor hood and would have loved to have been part of that scene, but I was only ten when Bigsby died, in '65.
Thankfully, we have the likes of Deke Dickerson and his small cadre of practicioneers that are carrying on the style and tradition in grand form.
So, LJ, I wish you the utmost success in your endeavours, and I for one urge you to expound on your 'been there, done that' experiences and your mission to a further extent. .

Hey Ron,thanks for your kind words of support.I have an old buddy over in your neck of woods.Have you heard of Linsey Linsey? That's the Artist Name he goes by. Jay Dee Maness and I played on this Album for Elm Records in mid 70's. Leo J.Eiffert,Jr.

On Ebay, there is a seller - rockabillydj - that sells CDs of old 50/60s radio shows, and has Cliffie Stone and the Cowboy Hit Parade Show, from 1/9/49 up right now, cheap.

Thanks Ron for the info on Cliffie Show.Know Linsey Linsey? Leo!

No, LJ, never heard of him.
Hook me up, I'd like to meet him if he's a good friend of your's.

Hello Ron,Linsey moved and I don't know what Island he's on.I was thinking maybe you knew him or heard of him in so club or hotel in your Neighborhood.Thanks your friend,Leo J.Eiffert,Jr. PS: Drop me a line at my P.O. Box 5412,Buena Park,Calif. 90620 & I'll send you my new CD Album.

Well, thank you. What a fine way to send off a wonderful day. I could deffinitely use a new CD of good music.

T'aint no hotels or clubs in my neighborhoods, but I'll pass the unique name around to McGarett and see what 5-0 comes up with.

Thanks Ron,I've been busy lately with so many things going on in my life.As soon as I get your little letter that CD will be in the Mail to you. Your friend,Leo J.Eiffert,Jr. & Pigeons Band.