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Thread #19942   Message #2528570
Posted By: GUEST
31-Dec-08 - 03:54 PM
Thread Name: Obit: Lulu Belle Wiseman (1913-1999)
Subject: RE: In Search of Lulu Belle Wiseman
Hello, Spaw, Amos and Chance. Thanks for the replies. I will have to get back to you as far as my geneology goes, but I will tell you the story that was told to me about the song, "Have I Told You Lately...". It was said that Lulu Belle was in the hospital and Scotty went to visit her and during their visit he said to her, "Honey, have I told you lately that I love you?" And she said, "Yes." And he said, "Well, could I tell you again somehow?" Afterwards, while driving home, he was reflecting on their conversation and realized that it would make a beautiful song...the rest is history. I was also told that Roy Acuff once said that this song is the prettiest song he'd ever heard.
Nevertheless, I am very proud of their accomplishments and my connections to these two wonderful people. I did not have a chance to read all the comments in this link but I printed them off. I was amazed at the other sites I found about Scotty and Lulu Belle. It turns out they are more famous than I had ever imagined. My dad says that we are related to the great "Mac" Wiseman, as well. It is really amazing how many singers and musicians there are on my dad's side of the family. I have cousins that should have been in Nashville. Well, I will write more again sometime. God Bless
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