Next Tennessee Williams
Next Tennessee Williams Home – Who I thought was a singer, but I have him mixed up with someone else. This gentleman was one of the greatest American playwrights. I don’t know him that well, I have heard of some of his plays, like Street Car Named Desire. But I don’t know if I have ever seen it.
He had a regular old home, nothing like the antebellum homes. But unique by itself. The most interesting thing about going into this museum, which is free, was the woman we met that was volunteering there on that day.
She was the nicest lady who has lived in Columbus for many years and knew a lot of its history. She told us stories and historical facts for quite awhile. I sure appreciated her taking the time to share all of that with us.
Also the day we were there they were celebrating the start of Cat Fish Alley Music Festival. They had a pork roast on the lawn which we sat down and enjoyed with a lot of other folks. Listened to some wonderful blues music which I will show more of next week.
Such a fun little town, with lots of history and good people.
Next Tennessee Williams
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14 Replies to “Next Tennessee Williams”
That a unique house color and how nice of them to invite you to join them, plus the hospitality of the lady at the museum. You were probably thinking of singer Tennessee Ernie Ford. I think my parents may have listened to him on the radio or has his records.
I love how colorful the house is! It’s nice that you were able to experience part of the festival as well.
Yes, we were there at the right time for sure.
Sandra, if you missed seeing any of his plays, there’s a great movie of ‘Streetcar, with Brando and others from the play. And ‘Cat On A Hot Tin Roof’ stars Paul Newman and Elisabeth Taylor. Burl Ives, singer/actor,not to be confused with the singer Tennessee Ernie Ford, plays Big Daddy.
Thank you, I will look those up. I like the older stuff. I was thinking it was Ford when I first saw the sign.
Ford was known for the song, 16 Tons, his bass voice, and calling people pea pickers.
I looked that song up, I remember him and that song. Such a cool voice.
Interesting, as I right away went to the thought that he was a country music singer!
Me to, ☺️
Saw Street car as a film starring Marlon Brando “Stella!!”
I will have to look it up, I don’t think I saw it. 😊
Puhleeeze tell me you were thinking of Tennessee Ernie Ford! I did!!
Me too
Yes, that is it.☺️