When I was going to school at the University of Nebraska back in the late 80’s, we lived next door to a little widow who claimed that she and her husband would go to some lake with Mel Tillis and he would sit on the bank and write songs. Apparently, Mel and this lady’s husband were in the Air Force together and would hang out during off duty.
About 10 years ago, I got an email address for Mel and I asked him if this was a true story. He answered back and said yes.
MFO
A Springfield Missouri TV station carried an interview with Mel’s pal Mickey Gilley last night.
It was a moving tribute...