"This breaking news just in, Eddy Arnold is still dead."
Posted on 05/08/2008 11:49:25 AM PDT by danboski
Eddy Arnold, whose mellow baritone on songs like "Make the World Go Away" made him one of the most successful country singers in history, died Thursday morning, days short of his 90th birthday.
Arnold died at a care facility near Nashville, said Don Cusic, a professor at Belmont University and author of the biography "Eddy Arnold: I'll Hold You in My Heart." His wife of 66 years, Sally, had died in March, and in the same month, Arnold fell outside his home, injuring his hip.
Arnold's vocals on songs like the 1965 "Make the World Go Away," one of his many No. 1 country hits and a top 10 hit on the pop charts, made him one of the most successful country singers in history.
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Whether you like his music or not, there's no denying that he was a first-class guy. God bless him and his family.
Oops. That should be “listen” to his eight-tracks...
Eddy made the world go away. My grand father loved his music.
Rest in peace Eddy. Sing a tune to my Grandpa, okay?
Oh. Sorry for the repost. I’m sure I typed in Eddy Arnold, and it came up with nothing. I must have mis-spelled it as the others come up now.
My Late Father, may He rest in piece enjoyed listening to the eight tracks, especially the song, I hope I have it right: Make The World Go Away. Rest In Peace, Mr. Arnold./Just Asking - seoul62.........
Eddy’s been doing a lot of dying today.
"This breaking news just in, Eddy Arnold is still dead."
When my granddad died 'Make the World Go Away' was being played all the time on the radio. I remember being in the hospital and hearing the song on the radio. My grandddad, who was in absolute misery from leukemia, made everyone hush whenever the song came on. I took it to mean that he wanted the world to go away...to die. I was just a kid but I still remember that and it was years before I could hear that song without tearing up.
RIP Eddy Arnold. the Tennessee Plow boy was the real deal. I sttill love his music.
A very touching story. Thanks for sharing.
Bless you. I loved my Grandpa so much. He was my best advocate and I have missed him greatly. He had a little old stereo radio he would sit in a chair and listen to while he smoked his Hav-A-Tampa cigars. LOL He loved Eddy Arnold, Hee Haw, Red Skelton, Florida, and the USA!
Oh ...and he also loved his granddaughter a whole lot!
God bless Eddie. May he rest in peace. His songs entertained us for a generation.
Many times over the years I’ve thought “Make the World Go Away”.
Rest in peace, Eddy Arnold. You and your wonderful voice will always be remembered.
Brentwood, which Eddy Arnold was very involved in developing, may be one of the wealthiest suburbs in all the U.S., not just Nashville.
Never forced, but have listened to his stuff for years and from time to time I get a request for his work. He’s on my western party playlist 3 or 4 times.
I always loved his music. RIP old friend.
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