Ronnie Self Born:  July 5, 1938 Died:  August 28, 1981

About The Artist Ronnie Self was only 18 years old when he was picked to be a part of the Philip Morris Country Music Show that toured the United States, playing free concerts and of course, promoting the sponsor's products. Others that were a part of that tour included Carl Smith, Goldie Hill, Red Sovine, Gordon Terry and Biff Collie, who was the emcee for the show. Though it was mainly a country show, Ronnie later became more known for his rockabilly styles. The Springfield, Missouri native auditioned with ABC-Paramount for a recording contract and within 24 hours, the label had him signed. His first release was "Three Hearts Later" b/w "Pretty Bad Blues". But even before that single was released, he was invited for a guest appearance on the famed WSM Grand Ole Opry and got a rousing reception from the audience. A country music publication noted in 1957 his start in music wasn't without some pitfalls or bumps in the road. He tried songwriting at the tender age of seven, but found rhyming and meter a bit too challenging at that time. His musical interest stayed with him though and at the age of 15, he auditioned for a radio show, but got told his style was "too weird". Credits & Sources Folk and Country Songs Vol. II NO. 3; May 1957; American Folk Publications, Inc.; Derby, CT Country & Western Jamboree; January 1957; Maher Publications; Chicago, IL

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Recordings (78rpm/45rpm)   Kapp Rec. No. Side Song Title   546 A Houdini   546 B Bless My Broken Heart