"Little Did We Know" genre: Country General
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	New remastered version 2002. The ballad of Stringbean and Estelle Akeman. Stringbean was the popular banjo pickin', singing comedian at the Grand Ole Opry for many years and later on Hee Haw. He wore overalls and always had the letter from home right next to his heart. He and Estelle were killed by burglars one night right after they arrived home from the Opry. This recording was made and released by Gary Revel in 1976 as a tribute to them both. Publishing is by Milene Music Inc. ASCAP, An Acuff-Rose Music Publishing Company.
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	Story Behind the Song Stringbean was the popular banjo pickin', singing comedian at the Grand Ole Opry for many years and the hit television program Hee Haw. He wore overalls and always had the letter from home right next to his heart. He and Estelle were killed by burglars one night right after they arrived home from the Grand Ole Opry. Gary Revel and Mary Noel wrote this tribute to Stringbean and Estelle then Gary recorded it and released it as a single in 1976. Gary worked closely with Wesley Rose and Roy Acuff as well as his producer John Erdelyan at Acuff-Rose Studio while recording this song. Stringbean and his wife was well- liked by them all. Lyrics Little Did We Know Little Did We Know Little Did We Know Little did his Mother know When first she cuddled him What lands he was to travel o'er What death would come to him Little did his brother know When last he spoke with him What fate would come to murder them What death would be so grim Little Did We Know How soon they would go Before the morning train could blow Little Did We Know Little did his old hill friends know What money he had his Little did they know of that But others there were that did As he went up the Opry stair His heel caught on the tread And long before the night had passed Estelle and String were dead Little Did We Know How soon they would go Written by Gary Revel and Mary Noel Copyright 1976 by Milene Music Inc. ASCAP An Acuff-Rose Music Publishing Company All Rights Reserved

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