Smiley Roberts

Tony Davis · Post by **Tony Davis** » 1 Jun 2002 8:08 pm

Smiley and I have been best of friends for a while now and never miss the oportunity to pull each others legs.....but just for once...and I mean only once I would like to say something nice about him.
Friday....I recieved two C.D.s from him.....after much cajoling,begging,pleading and threatening to move in next door to him......as I already have a tape of his studio work with Chubby Checker and his own Gospel stuff on the other side..I already new how fantastic his steel playing was...but still the C.D of his studio work behind various artists was well worth all my threats and pleas....Marvelous!
But the biggest suprise was the one of him singing....BLOODY AWESOME !!!!!
I seriously think....and I have told him.......that if he had been nice and learned how to kiss the rear end of some of those 'suits' in Gnashville he could have forgotten about being a sideman and would have given a few people like Ray Price a run for their money!
OK thats me finished.....I hearby declare the national "Be Nice To Smiley' day closed!
Tony

Ernie Renn · Post by **Ernie Renn** » 2 Jun 2002 12:25 am

I missed out on the "Be Nice to Smiley Day"... Rats! I know I could have thought of something nice to say, if I would have only known it was coming up so soon. I'll think some more about it and save it for next year. Guess now it's back to poking a little fun at our mustacheoed friend.

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Ernie

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CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 2 Jun 2002 5:24 am

i"m in too !
Smiley was kind enough to have sent me a CD of his Musik and i really enjoy listenin' to it.
(he also sent me a nice Bday coyote call)
it's "Be nice to Smiley every day" fo' me !
"why is everybody always Pickin' on me ?"
(Charlie Brown . the Coasters)
Steel lookin' round for him...

[This message was edited by CrowBear Schmitt on 02 June 2002 at 06:25 AM.]

Bill Crook · Post by **Bill Crook** » 2 Jun 2002 6:59 am

Boy...... You guy's have really started something now. The guy with the shorts is gonna get the big head now !!

Seriously tho,I too,have heard Smiley play and agree that he takes a back seat to no one. A super guy and a real "Pro" when it comes to his music. Would give you the shirt off his back (but not the Smiley shorts),willin' to help out in whatever he can.

Glad to say "he's a friend of mine."

(O.K. .... Smiley, pay me the $10.00 you promised for printing all this.)

Love ye' Dude.
Keep on being yourself !!

Jody Carver · Post by **Jody Carver** » 2 Jun 2002 7:32 am

They dont come any better than ole Smiley....
Bill,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Im waiting for my $10.00 as well,,,,,get on line there are many others as well

Anne Marie O Keeffe · Post by **Anne Marie O Keeffe** » 2 Jun 2002 9:26 am

I've met some great people through this Forum and made some wonderful friends here, the first being Tony who started this thread and it was he who "introduced" me to Smiley. When John and I went to St Louis a couple of years ago we met Smiley and when we travlled to Nashville after the St Louis show Smiley took us under his wing and showed us around, took us to a show and generally put himself at our disposal. It was terrific to have a tour guide but the best part was having such a friendly, cheerful person with us all the time. Smiley, you may come across on here as a complete nut with a crzy take on life but those who know you know that you are a really genuine man and a true friend.

Now seeing as Tony Davis declared "Be Nice to Smiley Day" open and shut all in one go I am here to declare it re-opened as he was going by his time zone which is as screwed up as himself (sorry Tony, I just couldn't resist that). It's a public holiday here tomorrow so I think we should carry it on until the early hours of Tuesday at the very least.

pdl20 · Post by **pdl20** » 2 Jun 2002 10:12 am

I see ole Smiley is gonna pick at the steel convention this year(move over Emmons)this boy can pick

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Rudy

Jody Carver · Post by **Jody Carver** » 2 Jun 2002 11:44 am

Thats a total of $70.00 dollars he owes out
so far. Hi Anne Marie

Hi Tony,,,,when I was a kid we used to call a kid Tony Baloney,

I dont mean anything personal,,,,,just a joke
aint that funny???

But off the record.do you like "baloney"? I do...and Im full of it sometimes as well........

Mike Weirauch · Post by **Mike Weirauch** » 2 Jun 2002 12:17 pm

I just got off the phone with the Smiles man and he hadn't seen this thread yet but it won't be long until he does. I spent yesterday afternoon and evening with this national phenomenon and my sides are still hurting from laughing with AND AT him! He is a "one man show" anywhere he goes but the funniest part is he is totally innocent in his actions and thinking. THAT is what helps make him so damn funny. He finally sat down last night beside my wife and within 3 minutes, was sound asleep (says alot about my wife doesn't it?). Hal Rugg saw this Kodak moment in the making and tried to find a marker and paper to make a sign and lay across his chest saying "Will Work for Food" but couldn't get the job done before he came back to life. Hal did ammend his previous statement saying in Smilie's case, the sign would read "Will Work For Steak, Medium Well"! After all, he's the only guy I know that spent 40 minutes trying to show Ernest Tubb a chord change during one of his sessions afterwhich ET turned and told the band "all right boys, play it just like Smiley said to do it" totally changing what the band had already worked up! (a funny story from Lynn Owsley)

Happy Smiley Day, Smiley!!!!!!!

Leigh Howell · Post by **Leigh Howell** » 2 Jun 2002 12:52 pm

Having had a chance to hear Smiley sing in person, and on tape. I agree that if he had chosen to be up front, he would have been very successful! My wife, and I have also had the Nashville tour, with Smiley as our guide. As have many, many others. We feel very fortunate for our friendship with him. He'll be at the Mass Bash Sept. 29th. Let's go up there, and see if we can get him to sing a song, or two!!!

Leigh

Smiley Roberts · Post by **Smiley Roberts** » 2 Jun 2002 6:44 pm

Man,you guys (& gal) have done it again. Left me TOTALLY SPEECHLESS!! It's not too often that I'm at a total loss for words,but this is one of those times. All I can say is,a BIG THANKS!!

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Jody Carver · Post by **Jody Carver** » 2 Jun 2002 6:51 pm

Hey Smiley
With all those $10.00 bills you gave out,,can you afford a real computer?,,,that,,
or get a bigger mail box.

Dont act so modest,,,,,you rehearsed all of this with all
of us,,

thats "Show Biz". Is my check in
the mail?

I really dont think youre so hot
anyway.But money is money...be well and dont
get married,,,at least not yet.

Change your
shorts ,,,summer is here.

Tony Davis · Post by **Tony Davis** » 3 Jun 2002 4:41 am

Hey Jody!.....I have never tried Baloney...dont even know what it looks like...but I have sure read a lot of it on this forum.....but I like a very varied diet...you know.Steak and Chips (Fries)...or Chips (Fries) and Steak.....just cant take anything with spices or all those foriegn flavours.....I have been told that I am the most boring diner ever......food for me is just to stop the sides of my stomache rubbing together.....just to stoke the fire
Tony

Billy Johnson · Post by **Billy Johnson** » 3 Jun 2002 7:08 am

I'm trying to think of something nice to say.

Geoff Cole · Post by **Geoff Cole** » 3 Jun 2002 7:43 pm

Billy, don't bother old son, just join the rest of us .

Joe Casey · Post by **Joe Casey** » 4 Jun 2002 1:25 pm

OK I'll say somethings nice about Smiley,He once gave me shovel,free of charge. I wonder if there was any meaning to it? we once did a duet at Krogers in Hendersonville over the cashiers mike.Thats the first time I heard him sing.Well in the shape we were in I can't say as to if I heard him or not.As far as Smiley falling asleep at the drop of a hat, drive with him sometime?

But if anyone is ever down and hurting the man outdoes himself to be there.Look up the word friend in the dictionary it's

FRIEND

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CJC

[This message was edited by Joe Casey on 04 June 2002 at 02:33 PM.]

Mike Weirauch · Post by **Mike Weirauch** » 4 Jun 2002 5:53 pm

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Yes, that's the Internationally World Famous Smiley Roberts asleep at the wheel, steel or whatever. That's my wife's arm in the picture. Obviously she didn't excite the Smilesman!

The photo was taken by mine and Smiley's good friend, Bob Knight. [This message was edited by Mike Weirauch on 04 June 2002 at 06:55 PM.]

Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 4 Jun 2002 6:29 pm

I just had the pleasure of meeting both Smiley and Mike this past weekend in Nashville. Both very gracious people. Great to meet and talk with you both guys.

Bob Hayes · Post by **Bob Hayes** » 4 Jun 2002 6:52 pm

MMMMM. Smiley's (or Smiles) Tours.
See Gnashburge or what's left of it With Smiley..; The Singin'- Pickin'Tour Guide,,
(Let's see $10 +$10+ $10 =..
See you in Chicopee..If not before Smiley
Grouchyvet

Smiley Roberts · Post by **Smiley Roberts** » 4 Jun 2002 7:11 pm

This,"goin' to bed at 6:45 am,& gettin' up at quarter to seven am",is startin' to get to me.
Well,if y'all noticed,I didn't spill a drop.

Thanx Mike. Your a true tribute to the ol' saying,"A friend in need,is a PAIN IN THE A$$!"

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[This message was edited by Smiley Roberts on 04 June 2002 at 08:14 PM.]

Bill Hamner · Post by **Bill Hamner** » 5 Jun 2002 9:51 am

Smiley,
This thread (Tribute) proves forum members can be serious and at the same time be laughing their @$$ off. Enjoy!!
Bill
PS.... The CD you DIDN'T promise me never arrived!

John Floyd · Post by **John Floyd** » 5 Jul 2002 10:16 am

Left me TOTALLY SPEECHLESS!!

Smiley TOTALLY SPEECHLESS!! Never happen.

JACK HEERN · Post by **JACK HEERN** » 5 Jul 2002 4:29 pm

Mike;
I saw that same picture on a birth control poster.

Mark van Allen · Post by **Mark van Allen** » 14 Jul 2002 9:11 am

Smiley RAWKS, no doubt. Love ya, Man!