Charley Satisfaction, a Rodeo Houston staple, dead at 86

HOUSTON — State songs legend Charley Delight, who was a staple at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo for many yrs, has died from problems associated to COVID-19.

Delight, who was 86, passed absent Saturday in Dallas.

The place new music artist was greatest acknowledged for the strike songs “Kiss An Angel Very good Mornin’,” “Is Any one Goin’ to San Antone,” and “Mountain of Adore.” 

Rodeo Houston officials confirmed Pride retains the all-time report for most performances. He was showcased in 33 concert events about the system of 20 yrs, the firm mentioned.

Satisfaction was a trailblazer for the region audio marketplace as the to start with Black artist inducted into the State New music Corridor of Fame. He is also acknowledged as the first Black celebrity of the genre, with the top of his popularity spanning by way of the 70s and 80s.

The three-time Grammy winner has had a lot more than 30 No. 1 hits, but just before Pride’s songs job took off, his temporary baseball vocation did.  

Pleasure was proficient sufficient to play in the Negro Leagues but cracked his elbow in advance of he had a probability to participate in in the majors. 

Pleasure was born in Sledge, Mississippi on March 18, 1934 but afterwards relocated to Texas.

He was the father of three youngsters, five grandchildren and two terrific-grandchildren.

Final calendar year, our sister station, WFAA, profiled Charley Pride’s existence.

“We are deeply saddened to listen to the news of Charley’s passing, a member of our Star Trail of Fame. Our views and prayers go out to his family and friends. He was a legitimate RODEOHOUSTON legend, holding the file for most performances with 33.”

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