In 1971 i flew from Valdosta Georgia to Atlanta, we walked up the back of the plane. There were 20 seats a curtain separated the cabin from the pilot. Our first stop was in Albany, the pine trees were wing high. our second stop was in Columbus. A man got on with a crate of chickens. Our next stop was in Macon where thank the Lord the man got off with his chicken. Our final stop was Atlanta. They dropped us off on the tarmac and pointed to the terminal. Oh yes i had to carry a 9 month old child,his stuff and my luggage. Crazy trip. And my first time flying.
A crate of chickens was allowed on that plane? Wow! Talk about relaxed standards! As for the Chicken: I'll just take a couple of drumsticks, and a thigh, please. Just grill 'er on up. That'll do just fine for me! And please: Don't forget the Cole Slaw, and the Biscuits! 😊😊😊!
This is far closer to reality than you may realize. In 1966, I was a passenger on an old twin piston engine airliner flying out of Atlanta, Georgia, headed for Dothan, Alabama. I was looking out the windows and saw that we were flying above a layer of clouds, very close to Dothan, when all of a sudden there was a clear patch in the clouds, and the dang'ed plane dived, banked hard right and fell, through the hole, and came out underneath. Still had plenty of ground clearance, but it was murky down there. Finally circled around a bit, and landed in Dothan. Only in the South. Only in the South.
Glad ya made it through alright. Didja have anybody like Miss Minnie Pearl on your flight with ya? Just curious...but with what you described, concerning your flight, If'n I'd of been on that flight, I'd of been wishin' for a sweet little lady to help me keep my mind off of the way that that flight went! That sounds like it was way too close for comfort!!!
@@ronaldshank7589 At that time I already had my private pilot's license, Cesnna 150's, and 172's, that sort of thing. I don't know - it's kind of subliminal, but I got the feeling that the flight crew had done this before, perhaps on a regular basis. There was no hesitation - they just whooped the dang thing over and down we went. I'm 77 now, but back then I was young and stupid. Youth is immortal, you know. If it happened today, I'd probably be screaming or something. Still, at the time it was fun. No, there was no Minnie Pearl, heck there weren't even any stewardesses I could cling to, praying for help, or whatever. Back then any excuse to cling to a stewardess was OK with me. It was a hillbilly connecting flight in the old time deep south. They'd probably play Dixie over the PA system just before we crashed - lots of fun!
I know the feeling. At least we had a great ride on that merry-go-round of life. These days I take great pleasure watching my young grandsons starting their turn. Take care my friend.
My married name is southern and had from okla. ,I'm from Texas. You noticed I capitalized TEXAS. HA no offense to Okla. Some are good people. My grand parents were born in Alabama,Missippi Arkansas . Country folks all the way.
My dad and I use to listen to this song. We both loved Ray Stevens laughed every time we heard him and Jerry Clower . My dad is gone to heaven. I still listen to Ray and Jerry brings back old memories of my dad and me thanks so much for the video. God bless
3 of the BEST Performers to ever share a stage. RIP JERRY & MINNIE, You are sorely missed. Ray You just keep on doing what You do best, making Great moments in time.
Listening to the storyline in this song, you could TELL that Little Miss Minnie Pearl got the SWEETS on Ol' Brother Ray here! She ain't wantin' to let go anytime soon, either! Ol' Brother Ray, though, he wasn't wantin' her to be a'doin' all that special payin' attention to him...but what's a feller to do?!? Meanwhile, it might be awhile 'fore they land. Uncle Versie's gotta get them Hookers and Milkers (Bulls & Cows), off'n the Ol' Runway. I shore hope them brand new Mud-Gripper tires work. Because-If they don't-Well, they might just skid all the way down the runway! WOOOOOOOOO!!! SHOOT THIS THANG!
I've seen a Ford Trimotor, both in the air and on the ground. One used to come to the local airport and give rides. They are LOUD, and look like they're just barely moving when viewed from the ground!
Not sure about Miss Minnie Pearl, but Brother Jerry Cliwer was a very devout Christian. He was one of them Deep-Water Baptists, from what I remember. Good feller. One of my favorite stories from Jerry Cliwer, was Ol' Slant-Face. Remember that one?
Another Great Production. Toooo Damnnn Funny for Words. The modern version of the antique aircraft barn stormers were selling rides here two years ago. I watched them fly over my house 3 to 5 times a day over a 3 1/2 day period. Those were state of the art aircraft when my parents were little kids !
Being where Jerry Clower was born.That,s cool ! I lived 3 years in Lauderdale County,MS. (USNavy) Great time in the early 70's. Married a local and still having fun but turned back into one of those @#%^&! yankees again. :)
On one of his first albums, he mentioned when he and Homerline met as kids. When he mentioned her name, the audience laughed, thought it was part of the joke, but her name actually WAS Homerline Wells. They both now lay side by side in the East Fork cemetery. RIP forever.........
These three are the funniest people of all time when put together it is like a laugh bomb has exploded makes you laugh so hard you feel like your sides are gonna bust I enjoy ray Steven's he is hilarious by himself but that was triple hilarious. Thanks for the video
Yes, I remember Southern Airways. I grew up in Huntsville, AL and flew Southern Airways several times when I was in the military but that was after they were brought out and became Republic Airways.
And Flying Tigers Delivery got started by some of the original Flying Tigers who were flying mercenaries in China during the Japanese invasion of China. Bought out by Federal Express in the early 80s
ooooooooooooooo have mercy !! this song even beats going anywhere on greyhound / indian trailways most of the time !! i bet your amenities work on this airline . cuz u gotta be real lucky on a bus to have your stuff work
I was driving a cab in Paducah Ky & my collateral duties took me to Alben Barkley Regional Airfield to get a delivery for a local trucking firm. The plane was delayed because of deer on the runway so they asked me to take the van out onto the runway to scare them off so the plane could land. I really wanted to go get my rifle & deer permit but they wouldn't give me the time to do it so there I was,swerving all over the runway,honking the horn and flashing the highbeams to clear the runway.
Man, that brings back memories!!! December 28, 1970, as an inexperienced 18-year-old pilot flying a rented airplane from Fort Wayne back to my Navy base in Memphis. Thought had to get back or die trying. Whew, almost did. With the fog, could only see straight down north of Paducah. And that wasn't very far either! Ended up finding the Metropolis Airport just 6 miles to the north. The only way I knew about where I was is when the ground went from white (snow) to brown (river). Made a 180 turn, went outbound on the 10 degree VOR radial. The ground went from brown to white and BOOM, there was the Metropolis Airport runway straight below and then disappeared at 80MPH. Another 180 and landed. Never in my life been so glad to be on the ground. After I'd composed myself and went to the ops building, the old-timers sitting around a wood-burning pot-bellied stove gave me the dickens. Didn't care at all as I had it coming. Got back to the base by bus one day late. The base Captain knew I.d learned my lesson and only fined me $10.
@@Scharpy1 I'm from Memphis. One time,my towboat crew was flying from New Orleans to Paducah via St Louis. Delayed in STL gave me the chance to jump ship because the pilot had miscalculated the weight. A later flight was to carry us to Paducah but weather passing from St Louis forced us to land in Metropolis.
If you want to fly in one check out: th-cam.com/video/yWPMoHHtEmg/w-d-xo.html. Sounds cool !!!
In 1971 i flew from Valdosta Georgia to Atlanta, we walked up the back of the plane. There were 20 seats a curtain separated the cabin from the pilot. Our first stop was in Albany, the pine trees were wing high. our second stop was in Columbus. A man got on with a crate of chickens. Our next stop was in Macon where thank the Lord the man got off with his chicken. Our final stop was Atlanta. They dropped us off on the tarmac and pointed to the terminal. Oh yes i had to carry a 9 month old child,his stuff and my luggage. Crazy trip. And my first time flying.
A crate of chickens was allowed on that plane? Wow! Talk about relaxed standards!
As for the Chicken: I'll just take a couple of drumsticks, and a thigh, please. Just grill 'er on up. That'll do just fine for me! And please: Don't forget the Cole Slaw, and the Biscuits! 😊😊😊!
If you ain't smiling by the end of the song, check yourself for a funny bone!
I remember a time when Marcel, Claudale, Raynele, Udale, Clovis and Newgene were all Hangin' off the side of that truck! LOL
So funny. My great grandmother was a Clower. Jerry is in our family tree. I love his stuff. Good clean comedy
Jerry Clower is and always will be the greatest story teller of all time
Agreed.
Three of Country Music's greatest comedians! Funny without being offensive or full of filth.
Three comedy legends! Humor without racial or cursing in it.
Love this sounds like they recorded this live. What a hoot it would have been to see these three legendary country comics doing this song together!
This is far closer to reality than you may realize. In 1966, I was a passenger on an old twin piston engine airliner flying out of Atlanta, Georgia, headed for Dothan, Alabama. I was looking out the windows and saw that we were flying above a layer of clouds, very close to Dothan, when all of a sudden there was a clear patch in the clouds, and the dang'ed plane dived, banked hard right and fell, through the hole, and came out underneath. Still had plenty of ground clearance, but it was murky down there. Finally circled around a bit, and landed in Dothan. Only in the South. Only in the South.
Glad ya made it through alright. Didja have anybody like Miss Minnie Pearl on your flight with ya?
Just curious...but with what you described, concerning your flight, If'n I'd of been on that flight, I'd of been wishin' for a sweet little lady to help me keep my mind off of the way that that flight went! That sounds like it was way too close for comfort!!!
@@ronaldshank7589 At that time I already had my private pilot's license, Cesnna 150's, and 172's, that sort of thing. I don't know - it's kind of subliminal, but I got the feeling that the flight crew had done this before, perhaps on a regular basis. There was no hesitation - they just whooped the dang thing over and down we went. I'm 77 now, but back then I was young and stupid. Youth is immortal, you know. If it happened today, I'd probably be screaming or something. Still, at the time it was fun. No, there was no Minnie Pearl, heck there weren't even any stewardesses I could cling to, praying for help, or whatever. Back then any excuse to cling to a stewardess was OK with me. It was a hillbilly connecting flight in the old time deep south. They'd probably play Dixie over the PA system just before we crashed - lots of fun!
I miss Jerry and Minnie Pearl. At least for a while we have Ray. When he goes the last of my youth will be gone.
I know the feeling. At least we had a great ride on that merry-go-round of life. These days I take great pleasure watching my young grandsons starting their turn. Take care my friend.
The only thing missing here was the frequent flyer Beauregard Alloisius Isadore Boudreaux Melancon Jr.
Adorable
I used to fly Southern Airways DC3 from Gulfport to Laurel, MS. Pretty close to this song. Love Ray Stevens
Cool! I received my commercial pilot license in Laurel, MS December 2,1972. Gosh, where did the time go?
My married name is southern and had from okla. ,I'm from Texas. You noticed I capitalized TEXAS. HA no offense to Okla. Some are good people. My grand parents were born in Alabama,Missippi Arkansas . Country folks all the way.
Yo brother....
Been there done that....loo
My dad and I use to listen to this song. We both loved Ray Stevens laughed every time we heard him and Jerry Clower . My dad is gone to heaven. I still listen to Ray and Jerry brings back old memories of my dad and me thanks so much for the video. God bless
He is so funny from Dixie myself God bless Robert E LEE. THANK God American by birth Southern by the Grace Of God
Hell yeah
AMEN, SAME HERE.
3 of the BEST Performers to ever share a stage. RIP JERRY & MINNIE, You are sorely missed.
Ray You just keep on doing what You do best, making Great moments in time.
Listening to the storyline in this song, you could TELL that Little Miss Minnie Pearl got the SWEETS on Ol' Brother Ray here! She ain't wantin' to let go anytime soon, either! Ol' Brother Ray, though, he wasn't wantin' her to be a'doin' all that special payin' attention to him...but what's a feller to do?!?
Meanwhile, it might be awhile 'fore they land. Uncle Versie's gotta get them Hookers and Milkers (Bulls & Cows), off'n the Ol' Runway.
I shore hope them brand new Mud-Gripper tires work. Because-If they don't-Well, they might just skid all the way down the runway!
WOOOOOOOOO!!! SHOOT THIS THANG!
Also known as "Willie MakeitAirlines. "
When I was 6 years old , I thought Minni Pearl was REALY my cousin !!! 😁
She wasn't all our's cousin?
@@doughesson
Don't tell me that.
I've seen a Ford Trimotor, both in the air and on the ground. One used to come to the local airport and give rides. They are LOUD, and look like they're just barely moving when viewed from the ground!
Simply loved it. Jerry Clowers and Minnie Pearl, Lord have mercy.
Not sure about Miss Minnie Pearl, but Brother Jerry Cliwer was a very devout Christian. He was one of them Deep-Water Baptists, from what I remember. Good feller.
One of my favorite stories from Jerry Cliwer, was Ol' Slant-Face. Remember that one?
Making home made ice cream on a plane! 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Another Great Production. Toooo Damnnn Funny for Words.
The modern version of the antique aircraft barn stormers were selling rides here two years ago. I watched them fly over my house 3 to 5 times a day over a 3 1/2 day period.
Those were state of the art aircraft when my parents were little kids !
I miss jerry clower, his comedy was clean and wholesome
I vote this video best on TH-cam!!
Robert Heath ÷have we met some where you know .Scotty
Haven't heard old Ray Stevens in years ~ so funny ~ great video too Scharpy!
He has his own You Tube Channel and updates every so often. He also is building a new building in Branson, MO for his live shows.
TekReviews his new Theatre will be in Nashville.
Howdie
If they're flying from Hahira to Yazoo City, I don't think they're going to be flying past Stone Mountain.
Good point. Must have been a huge weather diversion.
That song is so funny.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂Southern Airlines!!😂
Rofl! Y’all come back now ya heah
How I've never heard this until now is BEYOND me !! I LIVE in Amite county !!
Being where Jerry Clower was born.That,s cool ! I lived 3 years in Lauderdale County,MS. (USNavy) Great time in the early 70's. Married a local and still having fun but turned back into one of those @#%^&! yankees again. :)
Meridian? Jerry's widow, Homerline, passed recently. They lived in East Fork, I am near the west fork of the Amite River
Yes. Did not know about Mrs. Clower.
On one of his first albums, he mentioned when he and Homerline met as kids. When he mentioned her name, the audience laughed, thought it was part of the joke, but her name actually WAS Homerline Wells. They both now lay side by side in the East Fork cemetery. RIP forever.........
That was so fun, the cows on the runway thing was funny
I always wear new clothes and hats with the tags attached. That and a HOWDYYYYY! Like Minnie Pearl.
@2:55 Yes, peach ice cream from a hand-cranked ice cream maker!
HOWDEEEEEEEEEEE !!!!! Minnie Pearl.
These three are the funniest people of all time when put together it is like a laugh bomb has exploded makes you laugh so hard you feel like your sides are gonna bust I enjoy ray Steven's he is hilarious by himself but that was triple hilarious. Thanks for the video
Southern started in Monroe, La... from crop dusters, parent airline of Delta .. true
Yes, I remember Southern Airways. I grew up in Huntsville, AL and flew Southern Airways several times when I was in the military but that was after they were brought out and became Republic Airways.
And Flying Tigers Delivery got started by some of the original Flying Tigers who were flying mercenaries in China during the Japanese invasion of China.
Bought out by Federal Express in the early 80s
I honestly thought they were made up for this song
Good Song for a Good Laugh.
First time hearing this song and seeing the video. Loved it!
ooooooooooooooo have mercy !! this song even beats going anywhere on greyhound / indian trailways most of the time !! i bet your amenities work on this airline . cuz u gotta be real lucky on a bus to have your stuff work
Best ride to be found, no music or film ya couldn't hear anything anyway...
Trimotor is LOUD as Hell when seen from the ground flying overhead. I can only imagine what it must be like on board!
I love all three of these country legends
Funny, I have lived close to stone mountain, yazoo city and lived in Enterprise AL...
Hmmm...nobody is that fortunate.
In Minnesota we have deer’s on our runways just one shot for those who can’t tell a cow from a deer.
@1:15 That'll discourage potential hijackers!
Don't fly
Miss you ant Pearl
I love Jerry clower!
Lol,Bringing Inspiration to millions over many generations,simply Magical
Excellent fun - thank you!
One of the funniest country men of all time
I was driving a cab in Paducah Ky & my collateral duties took me to Alben Barkley Regional Airfield to get a delivery for a local trucking firm.
The plane was delayed because of deer on the runway so they asked me to take the van out onto the runway to scare them off so the plane could land.
I really wanted to go get my rifle & deer permit but they wouldn't give me the time to do it so there I was,swerving all over the runway,honking the horn and flashing the highbeams to clear the runway.
Man, that brings back memories!!! December 28, 1970, as an inexperienced 18-year-old pilot flying a rented airplane from Fort Wayne back to my Navy base in Memphis. Thought had to get back or die trying. Whew, almost did. With the fog, could only see straight down north of Paducah. And that wasn't very far either! Ended up finding the Metropolis Airport just 6 miles to the north. The only way I knew about where I was is when the ground went from white (snow) to brown (river). Made a 180 turn, went outbound on the 10 degree VOR radial. The ground went from brown to white and BOOM, there was the Metropolis Airport runway straight below and then disappeared at 80MPH. Another 180 and landed. Never in my life been so glad to be on the ground. After I'd composed myself and went to the ops building, the old-timers sitting around a wood-burning pot-bellied stove gave me the dickens. Didn't care at all as I had it coming. Got back to the base by bus one day late. The base Captain knew I.d learned my lesson and only fined me $10.
@@Scharpy1 I'm from Memphis.
One time,my towboat crew was flying from New Orleans to Paducah via St Louis.
Delayed in STL gave me the chance to jump ship because the pilot had miscalculated the weight.
A later flight was to carry us to Paducah but weather passing from St Louis forced us to land in Metropolis.
The duck flew out the screen door
Wait....hollup
😂🤣🤣
I got to fly in one like this in Nam.
Great song
Two of My,Favorite Artists. Minnie Pearl,Is And Always Will be My favorite Female Artist. 😊 ❤. Ty for Sharing 😊
I LOVE Jerry Clower ♥️
Ray Steven's has an imagination that's out of this world
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I'd fly Southern Air, and I'm from Michigan!
Reminds me of The Streak.
Danelswter But
Don't knock 'em: S.A. serves a niche market under-served by TTA, TWA, Eastern & Twat Air.
MY DAD WAS FROM YAZOO CITY MS. WOW
Right on!
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