Another Recording from Days Past

A while back I talked about the country music albums that I treasure. I've got a comedy record that I loved to hear when I was younger. It was already old by the time I got to hear it. It was my grandpa's, and he had a great sense of humor.

I guess It's In the Book is the main side and it's by Johnny Standley and was recorded sometime in the 1950s. Standley is in the guise of an old country preacher, somewhere between Andy Griffith and a tent revival, and discusses the story of Little Bo Peep very literally. It was so amusing to hear, and safe for all audiences, of course.

The best part to me is the second side, the song Grandma's Lye Soap. It's a hoot! I played this record so much while I was growing up that I can still recite every word. Unfortunately, my copy is a 78 and it broke. Thank God someone posted a recording of the record on YouTube. Now you all can hear it, too. Have fun! Grandma's Lye Soap starts about halfway in, so wait for it.