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04-21-2009, 12:48 PM
Trueloves! Grand and Robinson. Two great shuffleboard tables!
View Full Version : Bars/restaurants that are sorely missed papaOU 04-21-2009, 12:48 PM Trueloves! Grand and Robinson. Two great shuffleboard tables! Bulldog 04-21-2009, 01:26 PM No, No, No these were not beer drinking dives...these were the real OKC Honky Tonks. Generals64 04-21-2009, 04:04 PM No, No, No these were not beer drinking dives...these were the real OKC Honky Tonks. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- All right, if you guys are trying to impress us how about the TG&Y Snackbar at 29th/S. May Ave...Take that.... Bulldog 04-21-2009, 04:08 PM You must not remember who worked there and then someones Dad that did not like me to come over there! Snack bar at 74th & Penn 2nd to none for really bad food. bowtieguy 04-21-2009, 06:39 PM The 80's aren't yet officially accredited as memories. Come on PP, the 80's were 30 years ago. Three decades = 1 memory. twinkles 04-21-2009, 07:39 PM No, No, No these were not beer drinking dives...these were the real OKC Honky Tonks.I always thought the Diamond and the Westerneer were the real OKC honky tonks. But I do recognize some of the names. grantgeneral78 04-21-2009, 08:47 PM I have been reading this thread with interest concerning the real music **COUNTRY** and I have heard nothing of the great ones, "Cedar Palace", Nashville South, Spurs, Cowboys, Renos.......where did all of these go? Yeah I remember those, no sweat bulldog some of the blue hairs dont remember these -LOL papaOU 04-21-2009, 09:46 PM I have been reading this thread with interest concerning the real music **COUNTRY** and I have heard nothing of the great ones, "Cedar Palace", Nashville South, Spurs, Cowboys, Renos.......where did all of these go? The Horseshoe!! 29th and Kentucky. Not sure the cross street(?). :drunk: Real classy. One night a woman found her husband and another woman together in a booth. Went out to her car and she drove right into the building. :elmer3: Bulldog 04-22-2009, 10:03 AM I always thought the Diamond and the Westerneer were the real OKC honky tonks. But I do recognize some of the names. Thanks Twinkles for memories. The Cedar Palace was really more of an after hours dance hall than a joint. We would have over 650 in there about 3:00 a.m. that were having a real good time. I have memories there that are never going to get replaced! Bulldog 04-22-2009, 10:05 AM The Horseshoe!! 29th and Kentucky. Not sure the cross street(?). :drunk: Real classy. One night a woman found her husband and another woman together in a booth. Went out to her car and she drove right into the building. :elmer3: Not quite the same as the big dance halls of the late 70's and early 80's. But have been there a few times unwanted. village idiot 04-22-2009, 01:47 PM You must not remember who worked there and then someones Dad that did not like me to come over there! Snack bar at 74th & Penn 2nd to none for really bad food. How could you tell the food was bad, Your brain cells were so focused on S.D. your tast buds didn't even work! papaOU 04-22-2009, 02:06 PM Not quite the same as the big dance halls of the late 70's and early 80's. But have been there a few times unwanted. Large dance halls of the 70's and early 80's were The Sooner Broadcast System, After the Gold Rush. Country joints were for drinking. Never heard a country song that I could dance too. Line Dancing? If I am going to dance in unison with people I want a contract and pay!!!! SOUTHSIDE GIRL 04-22-2009, 02:12 PM Then you never went to Graham's then it was Markley's then back to Grahams, or slow danced to Conway's Hello Darlin, or waltzed to Could I have this Dance by Anne Murray. OR...........the southside shuffle.. papaOU 04-22-2009, 02:24 PM Then you never went to Graham's then it was Markley's then back to Grahams, or slow danced to Conway's Hello Darlin, or waltzed to Could I have this Dance by Anne Murray. OR...........the southside shuffle.. Tried to go to Grahams once. They would not let me in because I was wearing tennis shoes. Went to Sheplers and bought a pair of spurs........They let me in no charge. Actually! When in the 70's and early 80's shoulder length hair did not fare well in cowboy (God! I hate that word; Dallas and lOSUr) places. Besides, the country I was listening to was seldom if ever played in enlarged barns. :tiphat: Hillcrest Me-Hod 04-22-2009, 04:50 PM Really getting back there, Jack's Steak House at 58th and S. Penn. Jack Cornelius Sr. had the best home made salad dressing ever! Great place! Generals64 04-22-2009, 04:58 PM Then you never went to Graham's then it was Markley's then back to Grahams, or slow danced to Conway's Hello Darlin, or waltzed to Could I have this Dance by Anne Murray. OR...........the southside shuffle.. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- The first Time Twitty sang "Hello Darlin" in public he sang it to my wife...Also lying here with Linda on my mind....He really was a good guy....I still have a bunch of his Promotional albums..... kevinpate 04-22-2009, 09:01 PM Many have sang ovcer the decades, but few better than Twitty papaOU 04-23-2009, 12:12 AM Then you never went to Graham's then it was Markley's then back to Grahams, or slow danced to Conway's Hello Darlin, or waltzed to Could I have this Dance by Anne Murray. OR...........the southside shuffle.. The White Boy's Anthem :band: (Dancin' Fool) Don't know much about dancin' That's why I got this song One of my legs is shorter than the other 'N' both my feet's too long 'Course now right along with 'em I got no natural rhythm But I go dancin' every night Hopin' one day I might get it right I'm a dancin'fool, I'm a Dancin' fool I hear that beat; I jump outa my seat But I can't compete, cause I'm a Dancin' fool, I'm a Dancin' fool The disco folks all dressed up Like they's fit to kill I walk on in 'n' see 'em there Gonna give them all a thrill When they see me comin' They all steps aside They has a fit while I commit My social suicide, I'm a Dancin' fool, I'm a Dancin' fool The beat goes on And I'm so wrong The beat goes on And I'm so wrong The beat goes on'n'I'm so wrong The beat goes on 'n' I'm so wrong The beat goes on 'n' I'm so wrong I may be totally wrong, but I'm a Dancin'fool, I'm a Dancin' fool Yowsa, yowsa, yowsa I got it all together now With my very own disco clothes, hey! My shirt's half open, t'show you my chains 'N' the spoon for up my nose I am really somethin' That's what you'd prob'ly say So smoke your little smoke Drink your little drink While I dance the night away, I'm a Dancin'fool, I'm a Dancin'fool, efc., etc. I may be totally wrong but I'm a I may be totally wrong but I'm a I may be totally wrong but I'm a FOOL-uh! Hey, darlin'... can I buyya a drink? Lookin' for Mister Goodbar? Here he is... Wait a minute... I've got it... you're an Italian! Hah? Yer Jewish? Love your nails ... you must be a Libra... Your place or mine? Redskins/General 04-27-2009, 09:14 PM The White Boy's Anthem :band: (Dancin' Fool) Don't know much about dancin' That's why I got this song One of my legs is shorter than the other 'N' both my feet's too long 'Course now right along with 'em I got no natural rhythm But I go dancin' every night Hopin' one day I might get it right I'm a dancin'fool, I'm a Dancin' fool I hear that beat; I jump outa my seat But I can't compete, cause I'm a Dancin' fool, I'm a Dancin' fool The disco folks all dressed up Like they's fit to kill I walk on in 'n' see 'em there Gonna give them all a thrill When they see me comin' They all steps aside They has a fit while I commit My social suicide, I'm a Dancin' fool, I'm a Dancin' fool The beat goes on And I'm so wrong The beat goes on And I'm so wrong The beat goes on'n'I'm so wrong The beat goes on 'n' I'm so wrong The beat goes on 'n' I'm so wrong I may be totally wrong, but I'm a Dancin'fool, I'm a Dancin' fool Yowsa, yowsa, yowsa I got it all together now With my very own disco clothes, hey! My shirt's half open, t'show you my chains 'N' the spoon for up my nose I am really somethin' That's what you'd prob'ly say So smoke your little smoke Drink your little drink While I dance the night away, I'm a Dancin'fool, I'm a Dancin'fool, efc., etc. I may be totally wrong but I'm a I may be totally wrong but I'm a I may be totally wrong but I'm a FOOL-uh! Hey, darlin'... can I buyya a drink? Lookin' for Mister Goodbar? Here he is... Wait a minute... I've got it... you're an Italian! Hah? Yer Jewish? Love your nails ... you must be a Libra... Your place or mine? I believe it was 1964 when the Beatles first appeared on Ed Sullivan!! February was the month. Well, in December of 1963 before they released this song they held my wife's hand all the way thru rehearsal, I believe it was called "I want to Hold your Hand." Then they saw me and started singing "Love love me do" etc. etc. it sure was a neat experience Gen/64!!!!!! LMAO Your eyes are brown from what did you say? gen70 08-10-2009, 09:34 AM I miss Dirty John's South that was on S.W. 89th near Shields. It was a bar before Dirty Johns (Can't remember the name) and later became Hobby Lobby. Head 08-29-2009, 09:56 AM The Rendezvous 1604 S. Midwest Blvd. (OK, technically, it's not OKC, but I still miss it.) :( zipper 08-30-2009, 09:25 PM ned's pizza on or about ww 27 and mat by the taft stadium. good and greazzzzy Generals64 08-31-2009, 06:01 PM ned's pizza on or about ww 27 and mat by the taft stadium. good and greazzzzy ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- how about Ne'd Sub Sandwich????? or Lasagna..... Prunepicker 08-31-2009, 09:32 PM ned's pizza on or about ww 27 and mat by the taft stadium. good and greazzzzy It was next door to the Golden Pheasant restaurant. Man, how have we survived? Prunepicker 08-31-2009, 09:38 PM how about Ned's Sub Sandwich? or Lasagna? I'm getting real hungry... and we just ate! zipper 08-31-2009, 09:59 PM anyone rember a place called rays i think it was around sw 55 and blackwelder by a school. was a real small place but had some of the best ribs and bar b que gen70 09-01-2009, 02:19 PM anyone rember a place called rays i think it was around sw 55 and blackwelder by a school. was a real small place but had some of the best ribs and bar b que I do! And it was some of the best BBQ I ever had. Prunepicker 09-01-2009, 03:04 PM Not sorely missed, but, Filthy McNasty's. Later it became the Jail, or vice versa. It was a great place for the police to round up 90% of all under age drinkers in one stop. That's what I was told, ahem... USG '60 09-01-2009, 03:17 PM Not sorely missed, but, Filthy McNasty's. Later it became the Jail, or vice versa. It was a great place for the police to round up 90% of all under age drinkers in one stop. That's what I was told, ahem...Yeah, if I hadn't wasted time looking for a lost stash bag I would have been rounded up (While it was the White Light) I was NOT, however, underaged. mark t 09-01-2009, 03:25 PM EBM Star Seven Diskotek or does anyone know bout dat! skyrick 09-01-2009, 08:53 PM I miss Dirty John's South that was on S.W. 89th near Shields. It was a bar before Dirty Johns (Can't remember the name) and later became Hobby Lobby. Wasn't it Filthy McNasty's? Rick gen70 09-01-2009, 09:18 PM Yeah, if I hadn't wasted time looking for a lost stash bag I would have been rounded up (While it was the White Light) I was NOT, however, underaged. I went to that place alot under two of those names. There was also a Jail West out on Council (not sure of location) that I went to. Prunepicker 09-01-2009, 09:36 PM I went to that place a lot under two of those names. There was also a Jail West out on Council (not sure of location) that I went to. Cactus Jack's is where the Jail West used to be. It's about N.W. 11th & N. Council on the west side of the street. Jack's is a teenager hangout. Video games and the like. papaOU 09-01-2009, 10:30 PM Cactus Jack's is where the Jail West used to be. It's about N.W. 11th & N. Council on the west side of the street. Jack's is a teenager hangout. Video games and the like. It was the Sooner Broadcast System as well was it not? There was also a bar on N.W. 23 and Penn. Sat on the east side of Penn and around the corner of 23rd. I mean right around the corner. Lot's of youngsters there and as far as I know the police never came in. I had altered my draft card. Worked as far as getting into places but I'm not sure if the PD would have bought it. Prunepicker 09-02-2009, 12:29 AM There was also a bar on N.W. 23 and Penn. Sat on the east side of Penn and around the corner of 23rd. I mean right around the corner. Lot's of youngsters there and as far as I know the police never came in. I believe that was the Brass Keg. It was next door to Robert's Restaurant. papaOU 09-02-2009, 01:59 AM I believe that was the Brass Keg. It was next door to Robert's Restaurant. I think you are correct.... Man! You really know your underage drinking lounges. Ever go to the Free Spirit? That place was an adventure unto itself............... gen70 09-02-2009, 06:13 AM It was the Sooner Broadcast System as well was it not? There was also a bar on N.W. 23 and Penn. Sat on the east side of Penn and around the corner of 23rd. I mean right around the corner. Lot's of youngsters there and as far as I know the police never came in. I had altered my draft card. Worked as far as getting into places but I'm not sure if the PD would have bought it. The Sooner Broadcast was in Norman. USG '60 09-02-2009, 06:35 AM I think you are correct.... Man! You really know your underage drinking lounges. Ever go to the Free Spirit? That place was an adventure unto itself...............SURE :irule: Prunepicker 09-02-2009, 11:14 AM I think you are correct... Man! You really know your underage drinking lounges. Ever go to the Free Spirit? That place was an adventure unto itself... The name of the place was too touchy feely sounding. I never was one for touchy feely. I did visit the Drunk Tank on N.W. 10th. USG '60 09-02-2009, 02:32 PM The name of the place was too touchy feely sounding. I never was one for touchy feely. I did visit the Drunk Tank on N.W. 10th.Man, Prune, the Drunk Tank was a great place to end up at the end of the night, eh? :LolLolLol Their service really sucked though. :ohno: Prunepicker 09-02-2009, 03:39 PM Man, Prune, the Drunk Tank was a great place to end up at the end of the night, eh? :LolLolLol Their service really sucked though. :ohno: But they had free breakfast... papaOU 09-02-2009, 03:39 PM The Sooner Broadcast was in Norman. During the 1970's there was a Sooner Broadcast System on Council. Four or five of us would go there regularly. In the same bldg to the north was a liquor bar. If I got tired of beer I would go next door. One night after leaving SBS our car was stopped by Bethany PD. I was not driving but was wasted. 2 cops got us out of the car and spread on the hood of the squad car. Don't know what I said or did but one of the coppers slammed the handle of his nightstick into my side breaking three ribs. They took the driver in for a breathalyzer, but would not let the rest of us stay with car telling us not to be there if a tow truck came or the coppers returned. No cash. 0200 hrs. Walked from there to the south side. It was November and cold. Ribs did not help. The driver passed his test, took him back to his car and sent him on. That is one of several memories from the Sooner Broadcast System on Council. First wife can vouch for the name and location as well. My ribs have never healed. The last time I was by the place it was some video game joint. Cactus Jack's? papaOU 09-02-2009, 03:40 PM The name of the place was too touchy feely sounding. I never was one for touchy feely. I did visit the Drunk Tank on N.W. 10th. Never had any problem at the Free Spirit.............. Elliot 01-06-2010, 01:56 PM The Free Spirit would let anyone in as long as you purchased a "membership"! I think it was $5.00 bucks. In the 70's we had "liquor by the wink" and displaying the membership card allowed you to purchase a mixed cocktail without BYOB. Also, displaying the membership card guaranteed no ID check.The Free Spirit was located on Classen, had a wonderful sound system/dance floor and was frequented by many gay folks, straight folks who were not bothered by the aforementioned and of course, all the underage folks! Elliot 01-06-2010, 01:58 PM I always enjoyed the Samurai Saki House on May Ave...Saw the Byrds there once in the late 80's! Inchiro was always so hospitible. Generals64 01-06-2010, 03:36 PM Man, you guys are way over my head...I just wish Taps Bar-B-Que was still in business.... papaOU 01-06-2010, 05:28 PM The Free Spirit would let anyone in as long as you purchased a "membership"! I think it was $5.00 bucks. In the 70's we had "liquor by the wink" and displaying the membership card allowed you to purchase a mixed cocktail without BYOB. Also, displaying the membership card guaranteed no ID check.The Free Spirit was located on Classen, had a wonderful sound system/dance floor and was frequented by many gay folks, straight folks who were not bothered by the aforementioned and of course, all the underage folks! Since at 18 you could legally go to beer bars and they closed at midnight, we found a place to get in with altered draft cards. The Free Spirit. Mixed drinks and closed at 2:00. Never had any problems with the gay patrons. gen70 01-07-2010, 10:20 AM I miss Ray's BBQ, Moore's Little Mexico and the Cloud 9. Generals64 01-07-2010, 01:29 PM I miss Ray's BBQ, Moore's Little Mexico and the Cloud 9. ================================================== =============== I still miss El Charrito's......... and, of course, Hollie's.....(the original one) papaOU 01-07-2010, 04:38 PM ================================================== =============== I still miss El Charrito's......... and, of course, Hollie's.....(the original one) The Spot. Triple Decker with cheese. Generals64 01-07-2010, 04:51 PM No Man, the Juarez with extra Jalapenos.....El Charrito on Walker off Main st. $1.89.....Could you imagine the prices being that low????but, my gosh, they were outta sight then.....Chips/Salsa???? buy a glass of Ice Tea and they were "Free".....Now in some Mexican Food places, they cost $5.99...... sam greenroyd 01-07-2010, 04:57 PM Anybody remember a doughnut shop on sw 59 & Penn called "Geralds" made some killer doughnuts especially at 4:00 AM rcjunkie 01-07-2010, 05:03 PM Anybody remember a doughnut shop on sw 59 & Penn called "Geralds" made some killer doughnuts especially at 4:00 AM It's still open, it's just N. of 59th, however, it's under new ownership, not quite the same. Prunepicker 01-07-2010, 05:52 PM I miss the Hungry Peddler at S. Meridian and W. Reno. Shorty Smalls is there, now. gen70 01-07-2010, 07:00 PM I miss the Hungry Peddler at S. Meridian and W. Reno. Shorty Smalls is there, now. The H.P. had the best prime rib around. grantgeneral78 01-08-2010, 09:20 AM I miss "Across the street restaurant" they had the best spaghetti. Yumm sam greenroyd 01-08-2010, 10:43 AM Harrigans had a really good breakfast. Loved blueberry muffins they gave ya. SOUTHSIDE GIRL 01-08-2010, 12:22 PM And now the Del Rancho at 33 and S. Western its closed Wambo36 01-08-2010, 12:50 PM Fred Gangs Meat Market. I think it was on 39th. Went there for the all you can eat king crab legs. A buddy and I would make a mountain of shell in the middle of the table and embarass the future wives with our eating prowess. Good times. Now I'd gain 20 lbs. just talking about it. Charlie40 01-11-2010, 12:01 PM And now the Del Rancho at 33 and S. Western its closed I wonder why it would close down? I thought it was one of the family owned Del Rancho's |