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Dan Grentz
November 23, 2024
It´s not the same without you. I´m longing for the day when we can make great music together again on the other side. I wonder what the mix board will look like in heaven. I miss you George.
Steve Jobe
January 12, 2024
....There are no words I can say, George was like a kind loving Father in my life..
He will always be in my memory and live next door to me in Heaven,.
Craig
August 15, 2022
I had another Bayou dream again the other night. Sometimes we are still mixing together and baking the cookies as we get ready for another session. Other times, I keep wandering around the place because I know something is missing - but I just can´t find what it is. I go back to mixing or out into the live room to move a microphone. All the while, I know there´s something not quite right with the song. So, I keep looking. When I finally awake in the morning, I swear it´s like I was just there. But now, fully aware, I know it was you that was missing from my visit to the Bayou.
I can´t tell you the amount of times I think about that place, and the music we made together. The laughs, the coffee - the way you would say, "Shoot Craig, that sounds good." How you would answer the phone and it would sound so cool in only the way you could do it. So, I´d try to copy you (like with many other things) and sometimes, if I got it just right, after I said "Bayou," people would say, "George!" And I´d say, "Nope, it´s Craig!" and I´d love that I´d pulled it off.
Music is timeless. And sometimes it feels like we were just together - especially after a night visit. I´ve always dreamed vividly - which can make our night visits full of such happy memories and then difficult realizations. I´m married now, George. To the girl I left Nashville for. We´ve got a kid who just this very night was singing along to Get Back by The Beatles on full volume in his room, holding his guitar, stomping his feet, and waving his hair as if he was the one performing it. I quietly pretended not to watch - but was loving every second of it. And I thought of how I loved music so much - and how I was watching him love his first musical crush. And, I thought of you.
One, two, buckle my shoe.
Russ Roberts
November 7, 2021
It´s hard to believe it´s been ten years. I think of George often. Still miss his kind and gentle spirit. He was a credit to his profession and a quality guy I was honored to call friend.
Dan Grentz
November 23, 2020
It's been 9 years and I still miss you!
Rodney Brown
June 21, 2019
I sold my studio equipment to George. He was a great guy.
Rusty Gordon
September 15, 2013
Dear George.It's Rusty Gordon. Remember me? The Happy Guy. Just found out the lonesome news. We will be missing one of the best men in the world. For a moment, this "happy guy" is shedding a tear. You brought joy to my life and to all my friends who have listened to the music that you recorded over the years. The trip from San Diego to Nashville for me was always a hop, skip and a jump because I was coming to see "the man," and that's you, the man with many talents, the biggest was your heart. You may be gone, but I talk about you every day. Someday we will both be singing that song you did for me, "Long Gone," in the sky. Your friend forever-Rusty and Hope Gordon
Randy Hatchett
November 21, 2012
Thank you for the great demos, nicest person I met while in Nashville
June 4, 2012
George - I still find it hard to think of you not being here and not picking up the phone to ask you yet another question or advice or direction .. To George's family and friends who he mentored .. I feel he is always with us .. whispering in our ears .. we just need to listen ...GOD Bless you my friend .. Michelle Rae
Bob and Rosie Etherington
June 2, 2012
Our Best Man, Thanks for the smiles when remembering; Everything from your patience in mentoring to your calling with a "Hey, have you ever heard of this word?" to "I have a palindrome for you" and stories of "you can't believe the looks I got when...". And for just fine memories of a fine man, thank you. And all who had the pleasure of knowing you, have been Blessed by this friend. Your memory makes us smile...
George at Sound City in 1973
Beverly Sutton Lyle
May 23, 2012
I knew George when he worked at Sound City in Shreveport. I have lots of great memories hanging out there. I always wondered what he did after that. I know you will be missed. You were a great guy!
February 18, 2012
I just found out George passed! My heart goes out to the family, and so many friends. I was privileged to do a lot of recording with George, and am just heart broken to hear he is gone.
Heaven is rejoicing to have George there making music with the angels.
Peggy Newman
December 12, 2011
Would someone please have Joe Spivey or Jay Clinton contact me, thank you for your time.
504-214-7620 Jonas
Jonas Hotard
December 8, 2011
Also to Jay and his extended family and to all of George's friends I'am very sorry for your loss. Sincerely Jonas
jonas.hotard@gmail
Jonas Hotard
December 8, 2011
my Mentor my Friend;
Like Dino said "Rest Well, You are missed by many "and also thank you for taking me in and teaching me how a studio should be and how to record music the right way ( analog ), that is a part of you I will always cherish. See you on the other side.
Jonas Hotard
George and I having fun
Freddie Bagwell
December 6, 2011
Me and George mixing Leesa Biddy's album
Craig Johnston
December 4, 2011
George was my teacher in more ways than one. He taught me how to find the groove in a song and then how to stay out of the way. We recorded and mixed hundreds of songs together at The Bayou. You really get to know a person when you spend that amount of intimate time with them. Music is very intimate after all, very personal for all involved. We treated every song as if it was the most important song ever recorded because it always was to the writer(s) and performer(s). That was the way he worked. That was what he expected of me. I thank him for that. I thank him for the stories he would often tell me. I called it "the behind, behind the music." They were always great. I'll miss singing "Oh Baby" in rythm every chance we could while we listened to a playback. I still can't whistle, but because of George, I still try. Miss you Boss.
George and my son Shad at The Bayou
Dan Grentz
December 3, 2011
Dear George,
First of all, thank you! Thanks for being you. Mostly, thanks for being my friend. Thanks for believing in me and my music and for taking me under your publishing wing and tutelage… What an honor! Thanks for getting me together with Jerry Strickland. Not only did we become writing partners, we became good friends. Thanks for encouraging me to believe in me and to keep pursuing my dream even though we knew we'd hear “no” many times. Not only for my sake, but in your honor, will I continue to keep writing, keep making music and keep pursuing this dream relentlessly.
Thanks for having me on your caller ID and for answering my calls. Even though the miles from Michigan to Tennessee were often between us, I was thankful for the telephone that could bring us together. Man, I already miss our phone conversations. I wanted to call you the other day, but…
Thanks for being interested in the rest of my life. I loved it when you thought enough of me to call and ask me a veterinary medicine question or just a general question about Daisy. I'm thinking of her and knowing that she will miss you… but she was the luckiest dog to have you as her master. Thanks for wanting to hear my stories of farm calls and surgeries and quirky clients, etc. I loved hearing your stories of recording sessions, masterful musicians, not-so masterful musicians and quirky clients etc. Thanks for letting me bring friends and family members into the studio for recording sessions. It meant a lot to me and to them. You were always so welcoming. I'll keep coming back to town, but it just won't be the same without you there to greet me. We had many more things on our list to do together but time just ran out.
All I know is if the “angel choir” needs an engineer for their next recording, they've got one of the best on his way to help them… and that tender analog recording will be music to the ears for eternity. I bet even they will need a bit of “Bayou Magic” and will probably need to be “punched” a few times.
I can't wait to see you again!
Your friend and resident singing veterinarian,
Dr. Dan
Daisy "working" at The Bayou
"Daisy" Clinton
December 3, 2011
Ruff ruff ruff. Bark bark! Ruff ruff. Bark bark whimper. This is Great Dane for... Thanks for being my master. Thanks for choosing me and making me the pick of the litter. Thanks for loving me. I'm gonna miss you George.
Bill Tate
December 3, 2011
George was exceptional. He had that gentle, Southern manner that spoke volumes about upbringing and character. I loved working with him at Bayou, interlaced with so many entertaining stories of his experiences in life. It was always pleasant to sit back and enjoy them. George worked diligently -- he had a superb work ethic -- to give me the best recordings possible, and taught me invaluable lessons on how to produce, how to interact with musicians and singers. I was so lucky to have walked into the Bayou back in 2008, to have met my dear friend George. May he rest in peace with all the blessings he so richly deserves.
Greg Williams
December 2, 2011
MY First Experience in the recording studio was also with George and Joe at Sound City here in Shreveport. Everyone's testament to his character and demeanor expreesed here are exactly what i experienced as well. A true gentleman, great ears in the studio and a warm friend. God bless ya man and all of our best to your family from you roots town! :-)
Sid Crump
December 2, 2011
George was a great guy and also a great guy to work with. I have fond memories of recording at Sound City and Southern Star. He will be missed.
J.T. Smith (Cindi & Julie)
December 2, 2011
George was a beautiful soul - he touched many and will forever be in our hearts.
Karl Hasten
December 2, 2011
George was a priceless friend for 38 years. It was due to his encouragement, support and promotion that I moved to Nashville and had the best time ofu life at Ten Ten and made other invaluable friends. George was not only a true friend but also the consummate professional with the best 'esrs' anyone could have in the recording industry. He will be very missed but never forgotten. With love and prayers for George and his family, Karl Hasten
December 1, 2011
Sincere condolences. My first ever forays into the recording studio were directed by George and Joe. His wonderful talent will be sorely missed. God bless you.
Bob Vernon
December 1, 2011
George was a very good friend of mine and I learned so much from him about recording engineering. I'll miss you George and I'll always know you are in the Big Studio in the Sky. R.I.P. my brother. You earned it.
Hassell Teekell
December 1, 2011
George helped me and a million other people get started in the business. My first studio time was with George in Shreveport back in the 70's. When I moved to Nashville, he got me my first gig at a demo studio he was rebuilding. As an engineer,George had the best 'boardside manner' that made the most nervous musician feel like an A Team Player. As a friend, I'm honored to add George to my 'Resume of Life'. Our little S'port group, Joe, Dino and the rest of ya'll, I wish I could be there to share the great stories and memories of one of the greatest friends anybody could ever have. Thank-you George for everything you did for us. We will all miss you. My thoughts are with all that knew and loved him.
Ramon Weber
November 30, 2011
George was such a kind and talented southern gentleman and I will always fondly cherish the time spent working with him on my recordings at The Bayou. One memory which stands out from the others will always be the advice he gave me through the headphones during my first ever recording session as I nervously practiced a lick: "You only need to get it right once." :-) I will also always remember that George made me feel like we were friends. I'll miss him.
November 30, 2011
Although I haven't seen him in 36 years, I can vividly recall the calm, gentle demeanor that George carried through every session that he engineered. He was always professional, yet compassionate to all struggling artists.
I also remember the way he always made the most of the limited resources that we had to work with at the Louisiana Hayride making Joe, Dino, Larry, and the rest of our group sound good on each show.
Sadly, too many friend's candles are going out lately. George's was a bright one...I will miss him!
Ron DiIulio (Fort Worth, Texas)
Eddie Burton
November 29, 2011
I spent many hours in the studio at Fireside and Bayou with George working on everything from demos to master projects. He was one of Nashville's best.
Todd & Lucy Luster
November 29, 2011
We would like to express our deepest and heartfelt sympathies to all of George;s family and friends. May God give you serenity and keep His loving arms around all of you during this time of loss. We are so proud to say that George was our friend and feel so blessed that we got to meet him and get the opportunity to work with him in his studio. He will be missed.
David Chestnut
November 29, 2011
I really enjoyed meeting and working with George in Nashville earlier this year. We are deeply saddened to hear of his passing. Our hearts and prayers go out to the family & may God give each of you peace in your time of sorrow.
Bobby Keel
November 29, 2011
Gonna miss you old friend. You were the best I ever worked with and feel I'm a much better person by having known you.
Randy Heavin
November 28, 2011
I am extremely saddened to hear about George. My heart goes out to all of his family and friends. He was a nice person, a true professional, and he made all of my Nashville recording experiences great. He was very easy to develop a friendship with, and I am so glad we did. It was an honor, and I will miss visiting with him at the studio during my trips to Nashville.
Sincerely,
Randy Joe Heavin (Oklahoma City, OK.)
November 28, 2011
My deepest condolences for the family and many close friends. George was one of those special people that was very easy to like.
Gene Thompson (Shreveport, La.)
Joey & Cathy Bertrand
November 28, 2011
The Bertrand family wishes to express to the Clinton family and friends that our thoughts are with you at this time of grief. George was not only a loyal customer to us, but a man we were fond of beyond our business relationship. We send you our heartfelt sympathy and condolences. Joey and Cathy Bertrand, The CAR DOCTOR
Jon Weiss
November 28, 2011
"My heartfelt condolences to all of George's loved ones and friends (there are a lot of us). George was and will remain such a positive part of my songwriting experience. If you were lucky enough to record with George at the console you know what I'm talking about. He was a one man welcoming committee to us out of towners and a great introduction to Nashville. As a song man and a studio owner/ operator he was a consummate pro in every way. He made it look easy. I truly looked fwd to my trips down to Music Row because of George and I always left town a better writer because of him. I'm going to miss him.
Joan Barfield
November 28, 2011
You will be so very missed by all, prayers for your family, you were surely loved by all, Rest in Peace George!
Pat Phillips Becker
November 27, 2011
I never met a gentler, kinder soul than George. The music is a little quieter with his passing, but he leaves fond, fond memories behind. I'm honored to have known him.
Rest easy, George.
November 27, 2011
Our deepest condolences on George's passing. Fish fry with Buck and Momma Cate,George and Susan is a memory I'll keep forever. J.R Marshall and Family
Chella Kay
November 27, 2011
We are so sorry to lose such a wonderful, talented, humorous, giving man. He made the long hours recording seem effortless. He put the shimmer on the many stars he recorded. He will be greatly missed.
Dennis Zimmerman
November 27, 2011
My very dear and very long-time friend;
Rest well. You are missed by many.
Dino Zimmerman
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