Jeannie Seely Documentary: The RCA Studio B Recording Session for "Suffertime" (40 Minutes)

This 40-minute documentary explores the "Suffertime" recording session by Grand Ole Opry legend Jeannie Seely at historic RCA Studio B in Nashville. "Suffertime" was written by Dottie West and her husband Bill West, and Dottie recorded the song on February 8, 1966. Although it was never released as a single, it was the title track to "Suffer Time" which was Dottie's highest-charting solo release on Billboard's country album chart.

When Jeannie Seely was looking for a song to perform on the Grand Ole Opry, she first thought of one she'd written titled "Another Heart For You To Break" (which Dottie recorded for her "Suffer Time" album). Jeannie happened to see the song "Suffertime" on the album and since she'd always loved that song, she decided to start performing it instead of her own song. Her Opry performances of the song led to the idea of recording it at RCA Studio B where Jeannie's first Nashville recording session was held and where Dottie West also recorded during her contract with RCA.

With this recording, Jeannie established a new record for the artist with the longest span of time (59 years) between recording sessions held at RCA Studio B. Also, Charlie McCoy set a new record for the musician with the longest span of time (62 years) between recording sessions at RCA Studio B.

Jeannie Seely: The RCA Studio B Recording Session for "Suffertime"
Video Editor – Jordan Dziekan
Producer – Ron Harman
Videographer – Carlos Torres

"Suffertime” RCA Studio B Recording Session:
Vocals – Jeannie Seely
Producer – Steve Wariner
Executive Producer – Ron Harman
Engineer – Julian King
Assistant Engineers – Diana Walsh and Carly Flatau
Piano and Session Leader – Randy Hart
Harmonica – Charlie McCoy
Drums – Eddie Bayers
Bass – Danny Davis
Guitar – Dug Grieves
Steel Guitar – Eddy Dunlap
Fiddle – Ryan Joseph
Backing Vocals – Marty Slayton, Mica Roberts, Rod Fletcher, Tony King
Legal Counsel – Gene Ward
A special “thank you” to RCA Studio B and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.