blue_n_white Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 I've been thinking a lot about Country songs I like. It's not a genre that I listen to, but here are some newer songs that have caught my ear: Before He Cheats - Carrie Underwood Live Like You Were Dying - Tim McGraw In My Daughter's Eyes - Martina McBride And one from an artist that I can't believe no one has mentioned yet: Trail of Broken Hearts - k.d. lang I also like Patsy Cline and some Kenny Rogers. In the early '80's, there was a lot of country/pop crossover so I remember a lot of country artists like Dolly Parton, Crystal Gayle and Eddie Rabbitt getting played on Top 40 radio. I was also a fan of Sawyer Brown when they were competing on Star Search...anyone remember that? Sawyer Brown went on to have a pretty good career and they still tour. I saw them in concert twice in the early 90's and they put on a great show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levis Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 I really like that Carrie Underwood song. It's very good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Posted November 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 And one from an artist that I can't believe no one has mentioned yet: Trail of Broken Hearts - k.d. lang This is the song: Trail of Broken Hearts k.d. lang has one of the most beautiful voices on earth. She's an interesting artist, having recorded successfully in many genre's from Country, to Pop, and light jazz. She's another artist that is much in demand for duets, with everyone from Roy Orbison (their rendition of "Crying" is beautiful), to Tony Bennett. She works very well as an addition to the Crossover thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesboy Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 Actually early k.d.lang, up until Absolute Torch and Twang and early Linda Ronstadt, up until 1977 or so and All of Patsy Cline are 3 exceptional female vocalists of the past 50 years. More k.d.lang - Pullin' Back the Reins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesboy Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 My favorite k.d.lang song is her version of Willie Nelson's Three Days it's only a 7 day temporary audio file Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuzikTyme Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 This guy should never be forgotten. Classic country at its best . . . Easy Lovin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Jane 61 Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 Mark's Song I just heard this song tonight, and amazing lyrics, music, and voices. Be prepared for a tear or two when you listen. It is a beautiful song. I don't like the video that goes with it on youtube, but it is all they have for the song. The group is Eastmountainsouth. They are country/folk and I like their sound. Check them out.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Posted December 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 Jane, that is a beautiful song, a lovely wish for the holidays, although it's not really meant that way. May You Find Your Way, In Peace..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Jane 61 Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 I know they are newer country but I thought the song was so beautiful and had a very nice country music feel to it, some of their other songs are good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_n_white Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 A country group today that I really enjoy is Little Big Town. I have said before on here that their harmonies remind me somewhat of Fleetwood Mac. In fact,last year they did a show on CMT called Crossroads where they performed with Lindsey Buckingham doing several Fleetwood Mac songs. The sound they produced was amazing. Some Little Big Town songs to check out are "Boondocks","Bring It On Home","Good As Gone" and my favorite,"I'm With The Band". Good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenacious_Peaches Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 ^ Love them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazooka Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 Mama Hated Diesels -- Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen [smallest] Is That Country ? [/smallest] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Posted December 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 bazooka, of course it is! You know that, I think. Country isn't just the old twang, or the stuff that pours out of Nashville.... Commander Cody, to me would fall into the same gray area as The Flying Burrito Brothers, and then later Gram Parsons. A little too Rock to be called completely Country, a little too Country to be called Rock. But it's not Country Rock. Clear as mud?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_n_white Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 I think really good artists borrow a little from different genres of music to find "their sound". Whether it's blues,soul,jazz and yes,even country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage garden lover Posted December 9, 2007 Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 I like rascal flatts and boondocks...they are my fav country bands..I don't listen to much country but I still have my fav country bands. I don't like hard rock though...I like easy rock. Has anyone heard of Savaga Garden if so then don't hesitate to tell me. I havn't talked to anyone that knows them as good as me so...we'll have a great time though!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted December 9, 2007 Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 of course I know Savage Garden ... well, I know "Truly Madly Deeply" and "to the Moon and back" anyway, welcome to Songfacts sgl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuzikTyme Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 Kinda hard to forget this one . . . That mountain man . . . It's very hard, as well, to beat the quality of this next effort. He needs no intro, if he does, learn more country! (lol) Kiss an Angel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Laurie_ Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Vince Gill is my all time favorite. His voice and how gorgeous he is and his personality, he is just a good 'ole boy as he said when I saw him in concert. Also like listening to...Trisha Yearwood, Kelly Willis, Shelby Lynne, Gary Morris, Sugarland, Rascal Flatts, Restless Heart those are the ones I listen to often, haven't really checked out many of the new acts. Vince got himself a Grammy tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLizard Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 I liked how he called out Kanye. At least Kanye had a sense of humor about it, though. 50 Cent probably would've ordered a hit on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Laurie_ Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Yeah, that was pretty funny.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Jane 61 Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 I saw the clip online and loved how he dissed Kanye!! Vince just rocks my world!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesboy Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 I just love the bluegrass side of country. Here's Blue Ridge Cabin Home by Flatt & Scruggs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesboy Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 Another side of Country is Rockabilly. Here's 1950's Sun recording artist Sonny Burgess teaming up with Dave Alvin for a 1992 album called Tennessee Border. My Heart is Achin' For You . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesboy Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 Another branch of bluegrass is fingerpickin'. Here's Norman Blake and Tony Rice doin' Lost Indian off their 2nd album back in 1990. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Laurie_ Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 Blues, thanks for the info on bluegrass...I really enjoyed that! :guitar: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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