William Smith Monroe was born to father J. B. "Buck" and
mother Malissa Vandiver on September 13, 1911, on a farm in
Jerusalem Ridge, just outside Rosine, Kentucky. His mother
played accordion, fiddle, and harmonica, while his siblings
played guitar and fiddle. After his father died when Bill
was 16, he moved in with his uncle Pendleton Vandiver
(later immortalized in the classic song "Uncle Pen"), who
taught Bill to play guitar, mandolin, and fiddle. Perhaps
because no one else in the family played it, Bill
concentrated on mastering the mandolin. By 1927, Bill
joined with his brothers Charlie, who played guitar, and
Birch, who played fiddle, to play on broadcasts. They
eventually joined with National Barn Dance as dancers. By
1930, the Monroe brothers had found s More...
Review about Bill Monroe the original "a fallen star" | Reviewer: Don Stallard
------ About the song A Fallen Star performed by Bill Monroe
A fallen star was a tune I remember back when I was a kid. 1957 I believe. My sisters and I remember singing this song, which included the last verse. " the heavens must be lonely, now that you are mine." We had to learn it from somewhere, but when I hear it from the numerous artists that recorded it, the last verse is missing. we are all now in our '60's, and we're puzzled.
thanks for listening
Don Stallard
FINALLY!! | Reviewer: Anonymous
------ About the song Body And Soul performed by Bill Monroe
SOmeone who appreciates good music FINALLY got the lyrics to this song. I haven't heard it in years, and it has always been a favorite of mine that he sang. Bill Monroe's legacy lives on through his music, and we as musicians and singers cannot let it die. The heartbreak and sorrow conveyed in this song rips at your heart if is is sung properly.
turkey in the staw | Reviewer: ken johnson
------ About the song Turkey In The Straw performed by Bill Monroe
turkey in the straw , chicken in bread pan scratching out dough granny does your dog bite? no child no !!
1.I climbed to the top of a sycamore tree to see how far I could see, The I stuck my head in a woodpecker's hole
Couldn't get him out to save my soul.
2. Oh there was an old bullfrog sittin' at the bottom of a spring, It so cold that he couldn't sing. So he tied his tail to a hickory stump, Rared and he pitched but he couldn't make a jump.
3. As I was walking down the road. I met a rabbit and I met a toad. The rabbit said toad can you whistle and sing. You should've seen the rabbit cut the pigeon wing.
We have been sitting around thinking some of these up. I was hoping that you could help me find more of these. We would really appreciate it. My Great-Grandpa used to sing these to us all the time and he just passed away in September and we were trying to think up a few of these in his memory.
Thanks,
Shayla
My 87 year old Mama remembered this song, but couldn't remember all of the words. I got them for here from your website. Thank you so much and we have loved Bill Monroe since I was a child. Thanks, Vera
bill monroe | Reviewer: Anonymous
------ About artist/band Bill Monroe
no doubt, bill monroe was one of the greatest! i also think it was a very selfish act on his part for being so against jimmy martin becoming a member of the grand ole opry. they are both in heaven now where there are no big I's and little u's i hope they are happy and singing together now. jimmy martin is still king of bluegrass!!jimmy had some tough breaks down here, but kept on with a style that can't be beaten!! sing on jimmy, we love you!! a devoted fan, Betty Wooton Hyden, ky
Many members of my family talk about Bill and Charlie Monroe being part of our family. My grandfather was Jacob Lundy Runyon and he had a sister, Rose Runyon. It is a belief in my family that Rose Runyon was the mother of Bill and Charlie Monroe. Is there any truth in that belief?
AWSOME | Reviewer: mckinnon
------ About the song Body And Soul performed by Bill Monroe
this is the only place ive found this song....and its one of the best songs ever if done right
The life and times of Bill Monroe. | Reviewer: John Wolfe
------ About artist/band Bill Monroe
I think this is an excellent biography on the life of Bill Monroe, the greatest bluegrass musician of all time!
GREAT! | Reviewer: Anonymous
------ About the song Give Me Wings performed by Bill Monroe
This is my grad song this year. I was just looking for the tune.
I have heard many of Bill Monroes songs but this is one of my all time favorites. Beyond the delightful spiritual message so often prevalent in Monroe's songs, there is a playful vocal and musical element that keeps one singing this song day after day after day. Ah'm a-gonna shine!
wings | Reviewer: Anonymous
------ About the song Give Me Wings performed by Bill Monroe
i am so glad to find this song this was my graduation song from years ago
Columbus Stockade Blues | Reviewer: Anonymous
------ About the song Columbus Stockade Blues performed by Bill Monroe
Great Song, and performed with excellence by Bill Monroe:
Larry Jackson
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