From a Shrum family history. Legend has it that Floyd Cramer was introduced to a Mr. Lindell Frederick Shrum, who was promoting Barricini Candies at a function. Mr. Cramer was so struck with the name "Shrum" that he then wrote the tune. Lindell's son, Fred, states that his family was given 10 promotional copies of the recording.
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From a Shrum family history. Legend has it that Floyd Cramer was introduced to a Mr. Lindell Frederick Shrum, who was promoting Barricini Candies at… read more
From a Shrum family history. Legend has it that Floyd Cramer was introduced to a Mr. Lindell Frederick Shrum, who was promoting Barricini Candies at a function. Mr. Cramer was so struck… read more
Floyd Cramer (October 27, 1933 – December 31, 1997) was an American Hall of Fame pianist who was one of the architects of the "Nashville Sound." Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, Cramer grew up in the small town of Huttig, Arkansas, teaching himself to play the piano. After finishing high school, he returned to Shreveport, where he worked as a pianist for the Louisiana Hayride radio show. In 1952, he made his way to Nashville at a time when the use of piano accompanists in country music was growing in popularity. Before long, Cramer would become one of the busiest studio musi… read more
Floyd Cramer (October 27, 1933 – December 31, 1997) was an American Hall of Fame pianist who was one of the architects of the "Nashville Sound." Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, Cra… read more
Floyd Cramer (October 27, 1933 – December 31, 1997) was an American Hall of Fame pianist who was one of the architects of the "Nashville Sound." Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, Cramer grew up in the small town of Huttig, Arkan… read more