Deck Of Cards by Hugsie

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Recording:	Nov 21, 2009 at 3:50 PM
Member:	Hugsie
Song:	Deck Of Cards
Artist:	Wink Martindale
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Recording information by HugsieGOLD

I am awed and humbled by this HOF nomination I have never entertained any expectation of being nominated for any song I have sung on SingSnap
I thank all who have honored me ....I am happy to have entertained you ....
Thank you all most sincerely....

I first heard this Gospel Poem, when in the service
I was told then that it was a true story ...I still believe this ....A different kind of Sunday prayer perhaps, but I think a worthy one ....
Thank you for listening....

Millions of Americans know Winston Conrad as game show host Wink Martindale. Few know that he once waxed a record, "Deck of Cards," that reached the number seven position on Billboard's Top 100 pop chart in November 1959. Martindale was born in Belle, TN, on December 4, 1934. As a teenager he realized his gift of gab, and school friends gave him the moniker Wink. He worked as a radio announcer before hosting Teenage Dance Party in Los Angeles on KHJ-TV in 1959. Randy Wood, the head of Dot Records, spotted Martindale's potential, booked studio time, and cut "Deck of Cards." The spoken word recording was a remake of a T. Texas Tyler's record that went to number 21 pop in 1948. Previously, Martindale recorded for OJ Records in 1954, so this was not his first time in the studio. Dot tried to follow the hit with other recordings but all failed; the most successful was his cover of Frankie Miller's "Black Land Farmer," which bottomed out at number 85 on the charts. While his recording career went south, Martindale became a fixture on daytime television. Since 1978 he has hosted Tic Tac Dough, Last Word, and Debt, among others. ~ Andrew Hamilton, All Music Guide

3 months ago, LisonGOLD said:

HELLO GENTLEMAN HUGSIE

3 months ago, LisonGOLD said:

WOW THIS IS SO NICE LISTENING TO YOU,, THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL MY FRIEND, A MOST ENJOYABLE LISTENING,,SO TOUCHING,,THANKS TO TAKE THE TIME TO SHARE IT WITH US,, AND THIS IS ALSO THE TRUTH,,THANKS FOR TAKING THE TIME TO SHARE THIS DEDICATION WITH US,,YOU JUST BRIGHTENED UP MY DAY,, I WISH YOU A WONDERFUL WEE-END,,GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY,,LVU ALL,,BISOUSSS

3 months ago, JetGOLD said:

Oh my..I was too busy folding my laundry...so Lise beat me to the front row!!! LOL!!!

3 months ago, JetGOLD said:

Oh Honey..I listened to the whole story before I am writing this comment!
That was so amazing....I have been playing cards with you, Bob and Linda when we were in Penn...but it never occured in my mind how the deck of the cards symbolizes all these!!!!
Whoever wrote this song that you are narrating....deserves an award and commendation!
And I love the way you told the story.....wonderful job, Honey!!
I am in awe!!!!
I love you!!!!