It is a very special day for a very special couple. On this date fifty years ago, Jo-Anne Davis exchanged wedding vows with Eugene Burton and they have been a shining example of what marriage should look like ever since.
This medley didn’t begin with grandiose plans. Jo-Anne had written to me recently to tell me a song I had played in a medley just happened to be the first song she and Eugene danced to at their wedding on October 25, 1974.
That got me thinking about devoting a segment of today’s medley to them, but that soon turned into a full-scale tribute to them and their devotion to each other. That resulted in this 56-minute marathon of love songs. I need to emphasize this was not a labor of love on my part. It was an act of love, dedicated to two very extraordinary people.
So why them? I have known other couples who have been married 50 years or longer. There are simple reasons why I have done this. I have known them since Jo was 12 and Eugene was 15, and even more important, I have a deep, deep respect and great admiration for them. If you’re fortunate enough to know them, I’m sure you feel the same way.
There are sixteen love songs in this medley, including of course the “first dance” song. The first and last song tie the entire medley into a circle; much like a wedding ring. Happy Anniversary, kids. I Love You. ♥️
Memories … That’s What We’re All About
Play buttons are on the left … Volume sliders are on the right
Eugene & Jo-Anne’s 50th
Noel Paul Stookey – Etta James
Percy Sledge – Temptations
Beatles – Righteous Brothers
Dan Fogelberg – Lonestar
Beatles – Commodores
Randy Travis – Kenny Rogers
Vince Gill – Anne Murray
The Beach Boys
Clint Back & Lisa Hartman Black
Crying all ready and only on the first song!!!!!💕🤗
There is a lot of love packed into this medley. I will hope the crying means they are tears of joy!❤️❤️
Happy Anniversary Gene and JoAnne!!! 🍾🥂🎊
Very nice, Jackie! ❤️
Ray what a wonderful choice of songs for a great couple! I have known them for about the same number of years and I am so happy for them!! 50 years is amazing!! Congratulations Butch and JoAnne!!
Thanks Ray love ya!!
Good morning Ray – welcome back! I hope that your days off were good to you? You do know Ray that 56 minutes is too long for me to walk, just kidding 😂 my friend! It was a beautiful Medley of love songs conveying the love that you have for that special person in your life…much work was put into this Medley, well done and thank you.Your 50th Wedding Anniversary is so very special ❤️ Much love, dedication, commitment,patience,understanding,forgiveness,communication,compermizing, and listening to one another goes into longevity of a 50 year 💑marriage! I know for my wife Jean and I have been married for 52 years. The best two words that I have ever said – I DO!! What a great Medley, Well done my friend!!! Enjoy your weekend Ray with your lovely wife…LIFE IS GOOD!!!
Happy Anniversary to the Burtons. I think we met them at Big Averill where they have a camp with the Cotes years ago.
Those were the days. Cheers to 50 years!
The McCulloughs
Part of the 50 year club♥️