As we join Gary he is talking to country music performer and writer, Tommy Dee in Nashville, Tennessee who wrote the song “Leave our American Rose Alone”.
Gary plays a copy of the song.
It is a song about baseball hero, Pete Rose.
Gary asks Tommy about his professional country music career. Then Gary and Tommy talk about how to write a country song. Gary and Tommy discuss the country music industry. Gary tells a story of his experiences in The San Joaquin Valley and at KUZZ radio in Bakersfield. Gary mentions Buck Owens and Merle Haggard. Seems that Gary and Tommy both worked at KUZZ radio. Gary and Tommy reflect on the whole Bakersfield scene back then.
Gary takes calls from several listeners.
A traffic break is next, but first the traffic reporter girl, Chris James (sp?) asks Gary just how many radio stations has he been fired from? Gary answers with such a quick wit and with humor that can only come from a master of radio entertainment.
And then back to some of Gary’s crazy callers. Gary continues the interview with Tommy Dee.
Gary and Tommy talk about The Maddox Brothers and Rose.
Gary thanks Tommy and continues his show with a Buck Owens song, then a few more of his crazy callers.
End of Tape.
