Billy & the Hillbillies' 10,000th Disneyland Show |
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Thursday, February 6, 2003, 1:15 PMWho would have believed that the biggest Hillbilly party in a year would turn out to be in the middle of a work day? There were lots of sick (at least that's what they'd told their bosses) Hillbilly fans at the Golden Horseshoe to view and celebrate the 10,000th Billy and the Hillbillies show at Disneyland. |
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Clark had the best tribute,
with lyrics he distributed, and to which we had a sing-along while the
Hillbillies celebrated backstage with Management, and with his permission, we
present:
ODE TO BILLY HILL
(sung to the tune of "Ode To Billy Joe")
words by Clark Weyenberg
It was the 6th of Feb, another sleepy, dusty, Disney day-ay-ay.
I was sitting there, anxiously, waiting for the boys to play-ay-ay.
The minute hand was slowly creeping, on it's way to 1:15-ee-een.
The 'Shoe was so crowded, not an empty chair could be se-ee-een.
The lights went down, the announcer spoke, the curtains parted -
What do you know-ow-ow?
Billy and The Hillbillies were starting their 10,000th show.
They started with "A Small World." We laughed and cheered and carried o-o-on.
The boys were glad to see us. We all knew there'd be lots of fu-u-un.
We've seen each bit a 1,000 times; but, we'll see them a 1,000 mo-oo-ore.
And, when the show is over, don't expect us to go out the do-oo-oor.
We'll stand and cheer and whistle. We won't stop.
We want the world to kno-oo-ow.
That Billy and The Hillbillies have play-yed their 10,000th show.
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Crazy
John & Chris How come Crazy John is always with the ladies while his wife (KAT) is behind the camera? |
It's
Official
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Banner
made by Billy Bass's namesake DA brought this banner. Curious as to who made it? Check out the closeup. Remember to close the closeup's window when you're finished. |
Sarah & Deborah
Dear Feeling old? We remember when Sarah was a "little girl" of 12. |
Billy Tell
Overture Mandolin Billy enjoys a rousing ovation and acknowledges it delightedly calling out "My People!" |
Robert,
Jimmy Many of the fans came dressed in Billy & the Hillbilly shirts. |
Mouse
Overture  Wish I had a sound byte of this. It sounded like a trap sprung, followed by a mouse squeal . Then, in Billy's best Mickey Mouse voice, "Billy, you're fired." |
Stacey,
Sharon & Lisa (aka "Scarlett")  Scarlett made her great-looking Hillbilly shirt. Stacey's family came from afar. BTW, if you're a DBC member not pictured here, it's probably because the picture I took was so unflattering you wouldn't want it shown. Yup, I got a lot of those. |
Mountain
Dew What's wrong with this picture? (Answer above) |
Train Ride Elvis Medley  No, they're not "Elvis", but they sure look cool in those shades. |
Orange Blossom Special There was a tremendous amount of love, and Billy thought he could beat his speed fiddling record. The pressure of Management in the room proved too much for him. 36 mph. |
This has happened
10,000 times! The painfully enlarged nostril we've come to love and expect. |
Josh & Gloria We hear a PC may soon be added to Gloria's household. Perhaps she'll finally see herself online. |
DA,
Layne, Rosalie & Claudia The Shelleys came in from Utah. Amber, not pictured, was here from Washington. And of course DA was there with camera in hand. |
Charlene & Crazy
John Crazy John with a lady, as usual. "Crazy like a fox", I guess. |
| Congratulations to the Hillbillies on their well-deserved longevity. Thanks for all the fun. We hope it lasts for many years to come. | ||
