Looking for Red Kirk

Subject: RE: Looking for Red Kirk
From: GUEST,Jim F.
Date: 07 Jan 11 - 06:34 PM

Red Kirk was recording country music in the late 40's and early 50's when I suppose record labels were asking the question, "Can you sell this stuff?" Well, we know the answer to that now. I worked with Red at a car dealership in KIngsport in the 90's. I feel lucky to have known him. He talked about doing barn dances in the old days with people like Archie Campbell. Red died some years ago, and he is a great loss to country music and I will always miss him.

Subject: RE: Looking for Red Kirk
From: GUEST,Piper Kirk
Date: 25 Mar 10 - 07:42 PM

Well, I was just thinking to myself, "Gee, Chris will dig seein' this website and forum!" Ain't it a blessing to read about others' interests in daddy's music??? We miss him deeply.

Subject: RE: Looking for Red Kirk
From: GUEST,chris kirk
Date: 12 May 07 - 02:09 AM

red kirk was my father. he indeed did tv spots for local chevy dlr, he(we) also had chevy stores and buick of our own in the 70;s and 80's..
he passed in may,99 after living his last yrs in kingsport , tn where my mother(ruthie) still resides. if you would like information about his music, just email me at [e-mail]
thank you,
chris kirk

Subject: RE: Looking for Red Kirk
From: GUEST,Gary
Date: 31 Jan 07 - 02:41 PM

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Subject: RE: Looking for Red Kirk
From: GUEST,Cuz
Date: 24 Jan 07 - 12:40 PM

I found additional and probably more factual info on the following sites:
RCS Artist Discography
Birthplaceof country music.org

Subject: RE: Looking for Red Kirk
From: GUEST,Cuz
Date: 24 Jan 07 - 12:49 AM

Red Kirk is my cousin. He had a fantastic voice. He was a recording arist in his early years and a DJ as well as doing TV commericals for a Cheverolet dealer in Johnson City, TN in his later years. I think he was living in Bristol TN when he passed away. His daughter Piper Kirk is following in his footsteps a singer, performer in TN. She has a web site www. Piper Kirk.homestead.com. I can't tell you much about what he wrote or recorded as he was my fathers age and he also has passed. The family can still be found in the Bristol area. Hope this is of some help...

Subject: RE: Looking for Red Kirk
From: Jeep man
Date: 27 Oct 04 - 10:15 PM

Old Timer, it is really good to hear from you. Thanks for the info. I too think Harlan is at the top of the list. Keep in touch. Jim

Subject: RE: Looking for Red Kirk
From: Gene
Date: 27 Oct 04 - 01:13 AM

Hey There Jim

"The Wall" recorded by Johnny Cash was written by
one of the greatest songwriters ever - Harlan Howard
[according to the album cover i have]

and verified by BMI.COM

Gene

Subject: RE: Looking for Red Kirk
From: Jeep man
Date: 26 Oct 04 - 10:42 PM

I think our search is getting warm. Jim

Subject: RE: Looking for Red Kirk
From: GUEST,brucie
Date: 26 Oct 04 - 10:11 PM

Message Martin Gibson. The guy has a phenomenal memory, and he just might have some stuff to add here.

Subject: RE: Looking for Red Kirk
From: Peace
Date: 26 Oct 04 - 09:54 PM

Found this, too.

"RED KIRK Cattle 115 The Voice Of The Country $13.98 16 sides from the early 50s by smooth voiced singer Kirk. Although not a great singer he is an effective, particularly on the upbeat and bluesy sides like Sugar Coated Love/ Cold Steel Blues and Can't Understand A Woman. Particularly noteworthy are the accompanying musicians including Jerry Byrd/ steel guitar, Tommy Jackson/ fiddle and Zeke Turner/ lead guitar.
RED KIRK: A Tear for Your Heart/ Can't Understand a Woman (Who Can't Understand a Man)/ Church Bells Chimed/ Cold Steel Blues/ Cry Baby Heart/ Honeymoon Waltz/ I Wasted a Nickel (Last Night)./ It's Raining in My Heart/ Lose Your Blues/ Mad at My Heart/ Never Been So Lonesome/ Sugar-coated Love/ Teardrops from My Eyes/ Three's a Crowd/ Why Do You Care/ over an Ocean of Golden Dreams"

Subject: RE: Looking for Red Kirk
From: Jeep man
Date: 26 Oct 04 - 08:59 PM

Bruce, I'll give her a try. Jim

Subject: RE: Looking for Red Kirk
From: Peace
Date: 26 Oct 04 - 08:44 PM

This was from a google search, and Red's name came up on a radio playlist. E-mail Ken Hippler, and maybe he can provide further contact info. Best of luck. Bruce M.

Red Kirk / Teardrops From My Eyes / Gravy Train / Ace-courtesy Radio Rumpus Room

[e-mail]

Good & Country welcomes your comments!. You can reach Ken Hippler by mail in care of KFAI, by e-mail to [e-mail], or by calling the studio at [phone] during musical segments of the program.

Subject: Looking for Red Kirk
From: Jeep man
Date: 26 Oct 04 - 08:35 PM

Many years ago there was a DJ in our town who was very good at playing and singing country music. He wrote a song while here and I think it was "The Wall". I seem to remember him as Red Kirk and after a while he moved on.

This song has always been one of my favorites and I have lately tried to find info on Red Kirk. Very little can I find in the Dt or Forum.
I may be wrong all the way around, but I really would like to trace him and find if he did indeed write "The Wall".

Recorded by Johhny Cash and a few others. Thanks folks. Jim