His first band, The Blue Ridge Boys, performed on radio station KWPM from a butcher shop in his native West Plains, Missouri where Wagoner cut meat. Wagoner's big break came in 1951, when he was hired as a performer by station KWTO in Springfield, Missouri. This led to a contract with RCA Records. With lagging sales, Wagoner and his trio played schoolhouses for the gate proceeds.
In 1953, his song entitled "Trademark" became a hit for Carl Smith, followed by a few hits of his own on RCA. He was a featured performer on ABC's Ozark Jubilee and moved to Nashville and joined the Grand Ole Opry in 1957.
Wagoner was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2002. His 81 charted records include "Satisfied Mind" (#1, 1955), “Misery Loves Company” (#1, 1962), “I've Enjoyed As Much of This As I Can Stand” (#7, 1962–1963), “Sorrow on the Rocks” (#5, 1964), “Green, Green Grass of Home” (#4, 1965), “Skid Row Joe” (#3, 1965–1966), “The Cold Hard Facts of Life” (#2, 1967), and “The Carroll County Accident” (#2, 1968–1969). Among his hit duets with Dolly Parton were a cover of Tom Paxton's "The Last Thing on My Mind" (1967), "We'll Get Ahead Someday" (1968), "Just Someone I Used To Know" (1969), "Better Move it on Home" (1971), "Please Don't Stop Loving Me" (#1, 1974) and "Making Plans" (#2, 1980). He also won three Grammy Awards for gospel recordings.
The Porter Wagoner Show ran on syndicated television from 1960 to 1981. There were 686 thirty minute episodes filmed, the first 104 being shot in black and white, the remainder in color. At its peak, it was featured in over 100 markets, with an average viewership of over three million. Reruns of the program currently air on the rural cable network RFD-TV.
Wagoner brought James Brown to the Grand Ole Opry, produced a rhythm & blues album for Joe Simon, and appeared in the Clint Eastwood film Honkytonk Man. [1] During the mid 1980s, Wagoner formed an all girl group called The Right Combination which was named after one of Porter and Dolly Parton's hit records. He also hosted "Opry Backstage" during the 1990s on The Nashville Network where he interviewed guests. Though Parton's departure caused some animosity on both sides, the two reconciled in the late 1980s and have appeared together a number of times in the years since; Parton inducted Wagoner into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2002.
Wagoner made a guest appearance on the HBO comedy series Da Ali G Show, being interviewed by the fictional character Borat, in its second season.
On July 14, 2006, Wagoner was hospitalized and underwent surgery for an abdominal aneurysm.
Wagoner was honored on May 19, 2007 at the Grand Ole Opry for both his fifty years of membership and his 80th birthday. This was telecast on GAC's Grand Ole Opry Live that day with artists such as Stuart, Parton, and Patty Loveless. Grand Ole Opry Live host Nan Kelley was part of the birthday celebration as well.
On June 05, 2007, Wagoner released his final album called Wagonmaster. The album was produced by Marty Stuart for the Anti-label. This album received the best reviews ever in Porter's career and briefly charted on the country charts.
Wagoner also toured during the summer of 2007 to promote the album. One of these was opening for the rock group The White Stripes at a sold-out concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Wagoner's publicist Darlene Bieber announced on October 19, 2007 that the singer had been hospitalized and was in very serious condition. WSMV-TV reported that Wagoner was admitted earlier that week for observation from an illness. Bieber gave no further information but said that the country star was asking for prayers from his family and fans.
On October 21, 2007, his publicist confirmed that Wagoner had been diagnosed with lung cancer.
On October 26, 2007, Porter was released into hospice care. He died two days later in Nashville, Tennessee. Wagoner's funeral was held on November 1, 2007 at the Grand Ole Opry House followed by interrment at the Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Nashville.
Up until his illness and death, he appeared regularly on the Grand Ole Opry and toured actively.
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I've Enjoyed as Much of This as I Can Stand
Porter Wagoner Lyrics
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You look lovelier tonight than I remember
I'm so glad I got to see you once again
I've enjoyed just sitting down and reminiscing
But I've enjoyed as much of this as I can stand
So you say you're happy now, you've found a new love
No, I don't think I'll have time to see his picture
I've enjoyed as much of this as I can stand
There's so much more between us than this table
All those years, all those dreams, all those plans
Guess you know without me saying I still love you
But I've enjoyed as much of this as I can stand
There's so much more between us than this table
All those years, all those dreams, all those plans
Guess you know without me saying I still love you
But I've enjoyed as much of this as I can stand
The song "I've Enjoyed as Much of This as I Can Stand" by Porter Wagoner is about a man meeting with his former lover and realizing that while he still loves her, he can't handle being around her anymore. The lyrics are filled with bittersweet memories of their past, as he acknowledges the depth of their relationship and the love that still remains between them. Yet he also recognizes that it's time to move on, and that he can't keep dwelling on what he can't have.
The first verse sets the scene, with the singer noting how lovely his former lover looks and expressing gratitude for the chance to see her again. He goes on to say that he's enjoyed reminiscing about their past together, but that he's reached his limit and can't handle any more. The second verse shows the man grappling with the fact that his former lover has moved on and found someone else. He wishes her well but can't bring himself to look at photos of her new partner.
The recurring stanza, "There's so much more between us than this table / All those years, all those dreams, all those plans / Guess you know without me saying I still love you / But I've enjoyed as much of this as I can stand," encapsulates the essence of the song. The man recognizes the complexity of their shared history but ultimately decides that he has to walk away, regardless of how much he may still care for her.
Overall, the lyrics of "I've Enjoyed as Much of This as I Can Stand" convey a sense of nostalgia and longing, tinged with the sense of resignation that comes with accepting that a relationship has come to an end.
Line by Line Meaning
I've enjoyed as much of this as I can stand
I have enjoyed this reunion as much as I am able to emotionally handle
You look lovelier tonight than I remember
I am pleased to see that your appearance has not changed much since I last saw you
I'm so glad I got to see you once again
I am happy that we were able to reconnect and spend time together once more
I've enjoyed just sitting down and reminiscing
I have found pleasure in recalling our past memories and experiences together
So you say you're happy now, you've found a new love
I hear that you have moved on and are content with a new partner in your life
Tell him I said he's a lucky, lucky man
Please pass on the message that I believe your new partner is fortunate to have you
No, I don't think I'll have time to see his picture
I don't need to see a picture of your new partner as it won't change the situation or how I feel
There's so much more between us than this table
There is so much history and emotion between us that cannot be expressed or contained in this current physical setting
Guess you know without me saying I still love you
I believe you are aware of my continued affection for you, even without me explicitly stating it
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bill Anderson
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Phil Holloway
Porter was, is, and always will be THE MAN!!!! RIP Porter 💔😢 🙏
Elizabeth Frederick
Beautiful meaningful song, just blew my heart away, never get tired of listening, without me saying I love Mr. Porter's I enjoy his songs everyday. God's richest blessings to you Sir.
mosrite60
Porter and Wagon Masters one of the greatest country bands ever. Period. Hard to surpass this singing.
Shirley Hughes
there will never be another voice like Porter's- loved his singing
Robbie Frantz
A fabulous song lyric, start to finish and Porter was just the one to put it across.
Boxing with Bason
To me Porter is the greatest country music singer ever.I love listening to him singing.
Barry Faulkner
I might not say best ever... but he’s a good’in
earl slot
i agree, one of the best, and most remembered
Michael Terry
Always gave great performances and enjoyed his Fans
larry english
What about the possim ?