Obit: Yodeling Slim Clark July 2000

Subject: sad news
From: kendall
Date: 06 Jul 00 - 10:35 AM

It makes me very sad to report that Yodeling Slim Clark died last night.He was a good friend for 50 years and will be missed by many. He was a member of the Cowboy Hall of Fame, and was recently honored to have a spot on the Walk of Fame in Nashville Tenn. He won many awards for his yodeling. He was also an artist who painted very realistic pictures of wildlife.In 50 years I never heard a bad word about this man.

Subject: RE: sad news
From: catspaw49
Date: 06 Jul 00 - 12:13 PM

Thanks Kendall......He used to do a few appearances on Emery's early AM show when I lived in Nashvillle. Saw him once on the show with Ranger Doug from Riders in the Sky who had that kind of worship look on his face.

Here's a little info page - CLICK HERE

Spaw

Subject: RE: sad news
From: BeauDangles
Date: 06 Jul 00 - 12:16 PM

Kendall,

Sad news indeed. You have my heartfelt condolences. What an incredible blessing, though, to have had someone in your life for 50 years. Let the light of that blessing guide your through your grieving until you can celebrate his memory. And let us all remember not to take our friends for granted.

BeauD

Subject: RE: sad news
From: kendall
Date: 06 Jul 00 - 12:32 PM

thanks guys, definition of time..Just one damn thing after another.

Subject: RE: sad news
From: M. Ted (inactive)
Date: 06 Jul 00 - 12:58 PM

I discovered him in a cutout bin, when I was in college--I loved his voice, both yodelling(which I diligently copied) and not, and adopted a lot from his guitar style, because it really fit well with the music that I was playing at the time, which, in addition to his stuff, included other traditional cowboy and similar tradtional stuff.

For years he was a just a name on a record label, and, a few years back, I was delighted to find that he was still around and still making music--he was on my list of people that I wanted to meet thank--

Subject: RE: sad news
From: SINSULL
Date: 06 Jul 00 - 01:13 PM

Kendall, I am sorry you lost a good friend. I am even sorrier that this has come at a time when you are having some health problems yourself.

Celebrate his life and his accomplishments. Not many of us earn a look of "worship" for our talent. Smile when you remember that you had the privilege of knowing him.

Time is "just one damn thing after another". I for one am counting on you to help provide good times.

SS

Subject: RE: sad news
From: Amergin
Date: 06 Jul 00 - 01:16 PM

Kendall, I'd like to offer my condolences to you, but take heart that one day, you'll meet up with him again.

Subject: RE: sad news
From: katlaughing
Date: 06 Jul 00 - 02:03 PM

But not yet, Amergin!**BG**

Sorry, Kendall, I know this kind of loss hits hard, esp. after so many years of friendship. I am sure your friend wouldn't want you being too blue and lonesome right now, because he'd like you to stay healthy, so keep focused on your heath and let the grief come slow, after you are better.

luvyakat

Subject: RE: sad news
From: kendall
Date: 06 Jul 00 - 04:46 PM

The other shoe just dropped..now I'm told his funeral is the same day as my pre op, and he lived 2 and1/2 hours from me.

Subject: RE: sad news
From: M. Ted (inactive)
Date: 06 Jul 00 - 06:25 PM

Let them know about the problem you have--sometimes they can change things, sometimes they can't but it is worth a try. When it rains. people through cliches at you. Hang in there, and remember we are all thinking about you...(in a good way)

Subject: RE: sad news
From: Crowhugger
Date: 06 Jul 00 - 06:35 PM

Kendall, a deep loss indeed. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Grieve whenever and however you must.

CH.

Subject: RE: sad news
From: kendall
Date: 06 Jul 00 - 10:23 PM

50 years is a long time. But, I'm grateful to have known this man. I've never known a finer human being.

Subject: RE: sad news
From: SINSULL
Date: 06 Jul 00 - 10:41 PM

Kendall,
I don't know you very well but I do know that many here feel the same way about you. Take a few deep breaths and figure out what you need to do. If you have to be at the funeral, make that decision and go.
For myself, I wish you would keep your medical appointments and put at least one stressful event behind you. Your friend's family will appreciate your support a week from now possibly even more than today. In a few weeks the real mourning begins and by then others will have moved on.
Feel free to tell me to mind my own business.
SS

Subject: RE: sad news
From: Seamus Kennedy
Date: 07 Jul 00 - 12:49 AM

Kendall, it gets heaped on sometimes, doesn't it? Sorry for the loss of your friend. As a yodeler of sorts myself, I was familiar with his yodeling and also that of Montana Slim, Bill Staines, Elton Britt, Ranger Doug, Roy Rogers and Rex Allen, not forgetting Rosalie Allen or Patsy Montana. There was a fellow from New England I believe called Roberts - I've lost his first name - who was a great yodeler too.Your friend's passing leaves a big hole, but he's now with the other greats in that Yodeling Pantheon. All the best. Seamus

Subject: RE: sad news
From: kendall
Date: 07 Jul 00 - 09:19 AM

I believe his first name was Paul

Subject: RE: sad news
From: kendall
Date: 07 Jul 00 - 09:21 AM

SS I could never tell someone who is trying to help to mind their own business. Who do you think I am? 'Spaw?

Subject: RE: sad news
From: alison
Date: 07 Jul 00 - 09:50 AM

sorry to hear about your friend Kendall...... tell the hospital.. they can rearrange things.. see if they can move you to later in the day

but if you can't... Slim would understand, and I'm sure he'd have wanted what is best for you....

love

alison

Subject: RE: sad news
From: SINSULL
Date: 07 Jul 00 - 09:58 AM

Kendall,
I have always found that helpful people giving me advice are a pain in the ass. Mainly because they are not advising but telling. And for all your protesting, I believe you and Spaw are clones of each other! Semi-lovable curmudgeons.
SS
Running for cover.

Subject: RE: sad news
From: kendall
Date: 07 Jul 00 - 02:00 PM

But, I'M not fixated on gonads!!

Subject: RE: sad news
From: Rick Fielding
Date: 07 Jul 00 - 04:56 PM

Sorry to hear that Kendall. He was a great singer and sounds like a good friend. I'm gonna dig an old album out while I have my lunch.

Rick

Subject: RE: sad news
From: SINSULL
Date: 07 Jul 00 - 05:00 PM

bAD nEWS kENDALL. tHERE IS A "sEANCE tHREAD" PROVING JUST THE OPPOSITE. aT LEAST WE'VE MADE YOU SMILE!

Subject: RE: sad news
From: kendall
Date: 07 Jul 00 - 06:20 PM

sure, but, I do wish you guys would get off the subject on my John Thomas.

Subject: RE: sad news
From: kendall
Date: 07 Jul 00 - 06:23 PM

Can you believe that the death of this nationaly known Maine icon is not even mentioned in the local news broadcasts? If it had been some drugged out, head banging raucus and roll geek, it would have been all over the damn tv.

Subject: RE: sad news
From: bbelle
Date: 07 Jul 00 - 07:35 PM

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Subject: RE: sad news
From: Karolina
Date: 07 Jul 00 - 09:00 PM

Kendall, we do not know each other yet as I'm sort of a newbie to the Mudcat. Still, please accept the warmest and kindest feelings I'm sending to you now. You've got so many friends here. Take comfort in them whenever possible. And let me be your friend, too. Karolina (Poland)

Subject: RE: sad news
From: bflat
Date: 07 Jul 00 - 09:56 PM

Kendall, I'm sorry for your loss. I did hear an announcement yesterday on NPR. They provided a brief but glowing tribute of his stature.

Subject: RE: sad news
From: kendall
Date: 07 Jul 00 - 10:32 PM

welcome to my circle of friends Karolina

Subject: RE: sad news
From: GUEST,Marymac, sans cookie
Date: 08 Jul 00 - 12:40 AM

Kendall,

Please accept my support re: your health problems, and my condolences on the loss of your friend and fellow Maine-residing singer. I'm glad I got to meet and spend time with you at Old Songs.

I would have to pretty much agree with Sinsull that you and Spaw are much alike-only i would say you are both TOTALLY LOVABLE curmudgeons!

However, I don't think I can let you get away with saying you're above all that "gonads" stuff, either! After all, who was ably filling Max's shoes as sexy ribber at Old Songs? And you know I have a thread of yours bookmarked, where you talked about exactly what you were seeking in a traveling companion, and it wasn't knowledge about art history!!! Face it, you're as human as the rest of us!!!

I hope you can feel that the support of all of Mudcatdom is there for you, in both your grief and in your healing. Stay in touch.

Love,

Marymac

Subject: RE: sad news
From: kendall
Date: 08 Jul 00 - 08:34 AM

What did I say?

Subject: RE: sad news
From: kendall
Date: 08 Jul 00 - 09:26 PM

I called Slims widow today. We had a good blubber, and agreed that we are both honored to have known him

Subject: RE: sad news
From: SINSULL
Date: 08 Jul 00 - 10:37 PM

Good Kendall,
Some grief, some anger, some confusion. Go with it and you'll be fine.
SS

Subject: RE: Obit: Yodeling Slim Clark July 2000
From: katlaughing
Date: 26 Nov 11 - 11:09 AM

Always loved this song, esp. with Slim singing it: Mockingbird Hill.