EXCLUSIVE: A documentary and a feature biopic are in the works about the great Lefty Frizzell, one of the most influential singer-songwriters in the history of country music. Extrovert Entertainmen…
announced a deal with Frizzell’s family to make the films about the late performer, who died 46 years ago this day–on July 19, 1975–at the age of 47. His songs include “I Love You A Thousand Ways,” “If You’ve Got the Money ”, “Saginaw, Michigan,” and “Long Black Veil,” the latter song recorded in a haunting version by Johnny Cash.
“People talked about Lefty and Hank, Hank and Lefty,” Silverstein noted. “Time has not been generous to Lefty’s name in the way it should be.” He expressed certainty that with the upcoming films, “Lefty will get his rightful place in history.” “We are so excited and honored to be working as a family to make these films happen,” said Marlon. “Lefty was one of the most influential singers you’ve never really heard of unless you were a hardcore country music fan. However, his music reached so many and influenced so many outside of the country genre, including Elvis and Roy Orbison.”
“We’re looking for the most unique stuff,” Silverstein commented, citing as one example anyone who may have footage or photographs of Frizzell performing in Saigon in March 1969 at the height of the Vietnam War. He added, “I’m hoping someone will say, ‘Hey, we do have that home video of Lefty performing at a county fair.”
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