Who is the gal singing with Patsy in the version of "Lonely Street" which is included in the 1993 reissue of the 3-CD LaserLight set?

Lots of names get tossed around, but Patsy's daughter Julie (the authority on the subject) said that it really was just a tape that was played around with in a studio, and was not authorized by the estate for release to the public.  One name that gets tossed around frequently is that of Millie Kirkham, who sometimes sang with the Jordanaires, but Julie said it was not Millie.  However, due to legal "stuff," she was not at liberty to say who the girl is.

According to the film "Sweet Dreams," Patsy loved yellow roses; but I read in a biography that she loved RED roses.  Which is true?

There's a little dispute on this.  Some of Patsy's friends and family are telling me that Patsy preferred RED roses, some of them swear that she preferred YELLOW roses.  For example, here is a mail I received from Patsy's friend Jackie Burns:

Patsy loved yellow roses! In the movie she talks about someday having a house with a white picket fence and yellow roses climbing on it. IT'S TRUE! When she came to Vegas to play the Mint, she had a stack of snapshots of her new house. We sat and looked at them. She was sooooo jazzed. She had new furniture and it was beautiful. She commented how her dream had come true and that she was going to plant the yellow roses when she got home to Goodlettsville. I don't think she ever got them in...? SO I don't care what others claim, I know for a fact she liked yellow!

Patsifan Mark Willix has corroborating photo evidence from Patsy's Nella Drive home.  The homeowner confirms that there are original yellow rosebushes in the backyard which Patsy did manage to plant before she died.

My gut feeling is that Patsy loved roses, period.  I believe that if she'd had the chance, she would've planted red rosebushes to go with the yellow ones, and maybe even planted pink ones, too!

I keep reading that Patsy's car wreck in 1961 was the second tragedy in her life. What was the first? Have I missed something here?

There's been alot of dispute about what Patsy meant when she said, "Honey, I've been in two bad ones. The third one will be a charm, or it'll kill me!" Some people think the "first one" she's referring to is when she had a serious throat infection as a child. She was placed in an oxygen tent, and her heart even stopped beating.

In my opinion, though, considering the context in which she is speaking, Patsy's referring to a serious car accident she was involved in BEFORE the really bad one in June 1961. I can't remember the exact date, but it was down in Mississippi. She was really hush-hush about it, but did stay in the hospital briefly for observation. Her mom and June Carter knew about it, and according to her mom, Patsy was in terrible shape and it nearly killed her. It has been speculated that perhaps Patsy was quiet about it because she may have been at fault!  We'll never know, we can only wonder.  Then after Patsy's really bad one in 1961, she was afraid to ride in cars thereafter. When Dottie West begged Patsy in March 1963 to ride back from Kansas City in the car with her, Patsy preferred to take her chances in the airplane, unfortunately.

Why don't we see more about Patsy's family at your website?

Probably the main reason you don't see much of anything about Patsy's family (other than generic info, and a few articles here) is because it's the way Patsy would've wanted it.  What is family should remain family, and I imagine that is hard to do when the public pries into everything for 40 years.  Patsy was a public figure because she chose to be, but her family didn't choose to be.  I don't mean to put words into anyone's mouth, but I imagine that's something to at least think about.  I'm not sure how I'd feel about seeing my personal life splashed onto a movie screen, or seeing my mom's stuff sold all over eBay.  I think it's only right that we haven't seen every single photo from their personal albums, and that we haven't heard every single little story about Patsy.  We should try really hard to let the family have their own, you know what I mean?

I'm will say that both of Patsy's children are happy, healthy adults living in the Nashville area and taking care of Patsy's estate, along with Patsy's husband.  Daughter Julie is a busy homemaker, often seen at Patsy-related events.

And no, Julie doesn't sing professionally, but if the requests in my email box are any indication, perhaps she should?!

Why don't you post information about the Patsy tribute shows at your website?

I've had a long-standing policy of not posting info about the various shows at my site, for fear that their freshness, activity and sheer number may come to overshadow and overwhelm my efforts to keep the site focused on Patsy. I truly wish all of you well with your shows, because the shows do create more fans. But I simply am compelled to look after Patsy and Patsy alone at my site. I hope you can understand this, and that it won't hamper your enjoyment of Patsified!

I'm doing a paper on Patsy Cline for school; will you help me with my homework?

No. And don't try to rephrase this question a zillion different ways to try to get me to answer your teacher's questions or write your essay for you! While I am truly flattered that you care about my little ole opinion about the great Patsy Cline, it sounds like your teacher is much more interested in YOUR opinion!

Why don't you have Patsy Cline mp3 files to share?

When people download Patsy's music for free, it's like taking money out of her pocket. I make my own mp3s for my own personal enjoyment from Patsy's music that I've already purchased, but I'd never dream of giving them away at my website! If you find any websites that offer mp3s of Patsy's, I hope you'll refuse to patronize them.

There's a rumor going around that Patsy's gold booties are hanging on a music memorabilia wall at a McDonald's in Wisconsin!   What's the truth?

I had to go to the tip-top for the answer to this one:  Patsy's daughter, Julie.  Here is what she had to say:

"There is no absolute answer to this.  Mom's things were sent to her mom, my grandmother, after she died.  I am pretty sure that her gold booties, if they were around, were sent there, too.  I do remember seeing a newspaper picture showing one of the booties, but am not sure if this was the only pair.  There may have been a silver set.  It is also possible there was maybe more than one gold set.  That is not a fact, but Dad couldn't remember if maybe she had another pair.  This type of question comes up now and then.  Dad has seen a pair of boots that seem to be hers, but we thought they had also been sent to my grandmother.  I cannot image my grandmother parting with anything like that, and neither can anyone else.  Grannie has been known to give things away, but they were usually something like one glove, not a pair.  There was also a lady recently that had an ad in a traders type of paper.  She had a 'coat' that had either been given to her by, or had been bought for her by 'Patsy'.  This lady said she had toured with Patsy in Germany.  Well, as I am sure you are thinking... no, Mom was never in Germany.  It is very hard to know some things, but others are pretty obvious.  But, back to the shoes... if they are hers, I don't know how they would have come to be there.  The mystery continues...."

On a recent showing of A&E's biography on Patsy, you can hear her singing "Have I Told You Lately (That I Love You)" in the background at the beginning of the show.  I can't find a recording listed on any album releases, but I know what I'm hearing.

Your ears are correct:  it is indeed Patsy singing the song!  The recording has not been released to the public.  The video was produced by Patsy's family, so they opted to include it.  When I discussed this with Bill Cox, he reminded me that the video also includes portions of the Cimarron Ballroom tape 4+ years before the CD was released to the public, so perhaps someday "Have I Told You Lately" also will be!

What's the story behind the song "Blue?"

Texas DJ Bill Mack wrote the song in the early 60s with Patsy in mind, and he was *just* about to present it to her when she was killed.  Per Jonsson sends this info from The All Music Guide:

"After Mack arranged a record contract for (LeAnn) Rimes with Curb Records, the label sent out a release with the single of 'Blue' that claimed the DJ had been waiting over 30 years to find the right vocalist to sing 'Blue.'  The story was an exaggeration:  'Blue' had been recorded by no less than three different artists, including Bill Mack and Kenny Roberts, who both released versions on Starday in the '60s, and in 1993, Kathryn Pitt released the record as a single in her native Australia.  Nevertheless, the story was repeated throughout the country and mainstream music press, adding to the growing myth that Rimes was the successor to Cline's tradition.  'Blue' and its accompanying album of the same name became a major hit in the summer of 1996."

But what I wouldn't give to have heard Patsy's version!

How can I find Patsy's grave in Winchester, Virginia?

Thanks to Bill Cox for the following *perfect* directions: 

The grave is at Shenandoah Memorial Park in Winchester, Virginia.  Take I-81 to Exit #313, US Hwy. 50.  If you're coming from the south, turn right; from the north, turn left.  You will immediately encounter the intersection with US 522 (there is a Texas Steakhouse and a Travelodge on the right).  Turn right on 522 (the Patsy Cline Memorial Hwy.) and head south approximately 1 mile.  Shenandoah Memorial Park is on the right.  Enter the cemetery at the north gate and turn right on the first driveway.  At the top of a small hill, next to a bench, is a simple, flat, bronze headmarker that reads:

Virginia H. (Patsy Cline) Dick
1932-1963
Death Can Not Kill What Never Dies
Love

Both the north and south entrance gates contain a plaque dedicating them in Patsy's memory.  A 55 ft. bell tower, erected in Patsy's honor, is close to the south gate.

A funeral home has been constructed next to the north gate, directly in front of Patsy's grave.  You can park in the funeral home parking lot and walk up a stairway to the gravesite.

How can I find the crash site near Camden, Tennessee?

Thanks to Reid Bell at WFWL-AM for providing the following:

From Interstate 40, running between Nashville & Memphis, we are 85 miles west of Nashville & 126 east of Memphis.  Visitors should take Exit 126 and travel north on Hwy. 641 for approximately 15 miles.  They will come to the intersection of Hwy. 641 and Hwy. 70 in Camden, the heart of the "Magic Valley."  There will be a Burger King & a McDonald's at this intersection.  Visitors should cross the intersection and immediately turn left in front of McDonald's on Mt. Carmel Rd. (there is a sign on Hwy. 641 saying "turn here" or something to that effect).  After turning left on Mt. Carmel Rd., it is approximately 3 miles to the crash site and is well marked.

Reid wants to remind folks to sign the guestbook at the site ~ it's in the "mailbox."

Did Patsy record "Stand by Your Man," "Who's Sorry Now?", "I Can't Do That Anymore," "Blue Bayou," "Chi-Baba, Chi-Baba," "Right or Wrong," "Blame It On Your Heart," "I'm Sorry," "Release Me," "Love Me," "Can't Help Lovin Dat Man of Mine," "These Boots Are Made for Walking," "Dream a Little Dream of Me," "Roses Will Bloom Again," "River Road," "The Three Bells," "Unchained Melody," "Walk Through This World With Me," "Nobody," "Help Me Make it Through the Night," "Shade Tree Mechanic," or "Adobe Hacienda," or "Cincinnati, Ohio?"

No.

I loved hearing Patsy sing "Blue Christmas" in the film, "Sweet Dreams."  Where can I get the Patsy Cline Christmas album?

Surprise!  It's not really Patsy singing "Blue Christmas" in the movie, it is the voice of a singer named Jamey Ryan who did some filler-type songs for the movie.  She also performed that snippet of "Bill Bailey" which you hear in the film, and added her voice to the group-sing of "Rolling in My Sweet Baby's Arms."  These songs are not included on the "Sweet Dreams" soundtrack because only Patsy's songs are on the soundtrack.  Incidentally, Jamey was married to Patsy's husband for awhile after Patsy's death.

Bottom line is, Patsy never recorded this wonderful Christmas song, or a Christmas album, but we sure wish she had!

What are some good ideas for Patsy songs for my wedding?

While it's true that so many of Patsy's songs are about heartache, there are also some wonderful love songs of hers that you should consider:   "True Love," "Always," "You Made Me Love You," "That's My Desire," "You Belong to Me," and "I Love You So Much It Hurts Me."

I had fun at your website, but I am not currently a Patsifan.  I have none of her music.  What do you recommend for starters?

Oh, you poor thang!  My personal recommendation is that you start out with either Patsy's 12 Greatest Hits or, even better, The Patsy Cline Story.  These contain the big ones, and are certain to leave you begging for more.  You will then wish to follow up with The Patsy Cline Collection, which is a 4-CD boxed set.  At this point, you will think that you now have all of Patsy's sessioned songs, but you will be wrong, there are 12 missing, and as you go search for them, it will be too late... you will be Patsified!

Hold it, there are some songs missing from the boxed set?  Which ones?

Hidin Out (06-01-55)
I Cried All the Way to the Altar (01-05-56)
Dear God (04-22-56)
He Will Do for You (04-22-56)
Fingerprints (04-24-57)
A Stranger in My Arms (04-24-57)
I Don't Wanna (05-23-57 remake)
Ain't No Wheels on This Ship (05-23-57)
Stop the World (12-13-57)
Walking Dream (12-13-57)
Cry Not for Me (12-13-57)
Come On In (02-13-58 remake)