sweetie62 Posted January 15, 2005 Report Share Posted January 15, 2005 well i kind of like "Nineteen Something" i forget who sings it.. but i guess you kind of get hooked when your best friends dad played it 24/7... then i moved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted January 15, 2005 Report Share Posted January 15, 2005 Charlie Pride - "Kiss An Angel Goodmorning" "Is Anybody Going To San Antoine?" Charlie Rich - "Most Beautiful Girl In The World" Bobby Bare - "Singing In The Kitchen" - "The Jogger" - "Marie Leveau" - "Daddy What If" - "The Winner" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fidelityfiend Posted January 15, 2005 Report Share Posted January 15, 2005 wow - I went thru this post (as I do many of them) backwards. I was kinda floored when I saw the threadline - but I can relate. I was brought up being force fed country (Tom T Hall, Don Williams, Waylon & Willie, Merle Haggard etc) by my Dad. As I've gotten older I find myself seeking out with much appreciation the music I loathed as a kid. I have also discovered (public radio is a wonderful thing!) many singer-songwriters who play "country" music that you will never hear on the stations that play Faith Hill and Garth and the like. Check out Iris Dement, Robert Earl Keen, Steve Earle, Barry Mittendorf - just to name a few. This is the country equivalent of punk music. They play from the soul with no regard to commercial appeal, and for me, this is one of the things that I look for when I am adding music to my collection. There is music in nearly every genre that is worthy of your attention, if you can find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthSideOfTheSky Posted January 15, 2005 Report Share Posted January 15, 2005 I hate to sound cliche, but I love the song A Boy Named Sue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_jr_ Posted January 15, 2005 Report Share Posted January 15, 2005 Oh my. I feel an interlude coming on... My daddy left home when I was three And he didn't leave much to ma and me Just this old guitar and an empty bottle of booze. Now, I don't blame him cause he run and hid But the meanest thing that he ever did Was before he left, he went and named me "Sue." Well, he must o' thought that is quite a joke And it got a lot of laughs from a' lots of folk, It seems I had to fight my whole life through. Some gal would giggle and I'd get red And some guy'd laugh and I'd bust his head, I tell ya, life ain't easy for a boy named "Sue." Well, I grew up quick and I grew up mean, My fist got hard and my wits got keen, I'd roam from town to town to hide my shame. But I made a vow to the moon and stars That I'd search the honky-tonks and bars And kill that man who gave me that awful name. Well, it was Gatlinburg in mid-July And I just hit town and my throat was dry, I thought I'd stop and have myself a brew. At an old saloon on a street of mud, There at a table, dealing stud, Sat the dirty, mangy dog that named me "Sue." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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OLD 55 Posted January 15, 2005 Report Share Posted January 15, 2005 "Melodically, the album of Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris titled "Trio" stands up against any listenable music of any genre". Amen to that. And anything solo by any of those three. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted January 15, 2005 Report Share Posted January 15, 2005 Well, a hulk of a man with a beer in his hand Looked like a drunk old fool.. And I knew if I hit him right Why I could knock him off-a that stool But ever'body they said "Watch out, Hey, that's Tiger Man McCool" He's had a whole lot of fights And he's always come out a WINNER Yea!, he's A WINNER. But I'd had myself about five too many And I walked up tall and proud I faced his back and I faced the fact That he had never stooped or bowed I said, "Tiger Man, you're a pussycat" And a hush fell on the crowd I said "let's you and me, go outside and see Who's A WINNER." Well, he gripped the bar with one big hairy hand And he braced against the wall He slowly looked up from his beer And, my God, that man was tall He said "boy, I see you're a scrapper So just before you fall I'm gonna tell you just a little 'Bout what it means to be A WINNER." He said "Now you see these bright white smiling teeth? You know they ain't my own Mine rolled away like chicklets Down some street in San Antone But I left that person, cursin' Nursin' seven broken bones And he, uh, only broke, uh, three of mine That makes me THE WINNER." He said "Now behind this grin, I got a steel pin That holds my jaw in place A trophy of my most successful Mo-to-cycle race And each morning when I wake and touch This scar across my face It reminds me of all I got by being A WINNER." "Now this broken back was a dying act Of a handsome, Harry Clay That sticky Cin-ci-nnati night I stole his wife away But that woman she gets uglier, And she gets meaner, every day But I got her, boy that's what makes me A WINNER? He said "You gotta speak loud when you challenge me son 'Cause it's hard for me to hear With this twisted neck and these migrane pains And this big old cauliflower ear And if it wasn't for this glass eye of mine Why, I'd shed a happy tear To think of all you're gonna get By being A WINNER." I got ar-th-rit-ic elbows, son I got dislocated knees From pickin' fights with thunderstorms And chargin' into trees And my nose's been broke so often I might lose it if I sneeze And son, you say you still wanna be A WINNER." "Now you remind me a lot of my younger days With your knuckles a-clenchin' white But boy, I'm gonna sit right here And sip this beer all night And if there's somethin' that you gotta gain or prove by winnin' some silly fight Well, OK, I quit, I lose You're THE WINNER." Oh, I stumbled from that barroom Not so tall and not so proud And behind me I still hear the hoots and laughter of the crowd But my eyes still see and my nose still works And my teeth are still in my mouth And you know, I guess that Makes me THE WINNER. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXX Posted January 15, 2005 Report Share Posted January 15, 2005 You should try some Chris Isaak to ease in to some good Country music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teresa34896 Posted January 15, 2005 Report Share Posted January 15, 2005 I don't know a thing about country music, but I absolutely loved Johnny Cash's last AMERICAN III and IV album: so minimalistic, just a man and his guitar, no nonsense, no frills - sublime. On the more pop-side of country I adore Dolly Parton and Linda Ronstadt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel2Velvet Posted January 16, 2005 Report Share Posted January 16, 2005 I hate to sound cliche, but I love the song A Boy Named Sue. Interesting note: that song was written by Shel Silverstein who wrote for Playboy. For those who want an easy transition from counter-culture to country, the self titled album by the band Flying Burrito Brothers is great. First country songs to ever get my attention were "I'm Only In It For The Love" by John Conley and "Third Rate Romance" don't recall the group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windy1 Posted January 16, 2005 Report Share Posted January 16, 2005 Interesting note: that song was written by Shel Silverstein who wrote for Playboy. For those who want an easy transition from counter-culture to country, the self titled album by the band Flying Burrito Brothers is great. Another interesting note: Shel Silverstein not only wrote that song but many many others, from country, to some of my favorites recorded by Captain Beefheart and his Majic Band and Zappa. He also writes children's poetry some you may remember reading or if you have children now, they would enjoy. silly stuff, my favorite book being Where The Sidewalk Ends, which includes my kids and now grandsons favorite peom "Sara Cynthia Sylvia Stout..would not take the garbage out" these books aren't bad for adults, they are very funny! I have to read from this one to my grandson whenever he is here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted January 16, 2005 Report Share Posted January 16, 2005 On the more pop-side of country I adore Dolly Parton and Linda Ronstadt. I love Lynn Anderson, but I guess she´s more pop than country. Have you heard the Dolly Parton-Kenny Rogers-Barry Gibb album "Eyes that see in the dark"? I love it... it´s very much pop than country but I really love it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teresa34896 Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 I love Lynn Anderson, but I guess she´s more pop than country. Have you heard the Dolly Parton-Kenny Rogers-Barry Gibb album "Eyes that see in the dark"? I love it... it´s very much pop than country but I really love it... Edna, no, I haven't eve heard of it. I don't know if it was released here, I suppose it must have been. I love Dolly Parton's voice, and the two guys are not to be sneered at. I'll try to download it. Thanks for the tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcM Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 This is my favorite... YOU NEVER EVEN CALLED ME BY MY NAME (Steve Goodman) David Allan Coe - 1975 WELL, IT WAS ALL THAT I COULD DO TO KEEP FROM CRYIN' SOMETIMES IT SEEMED SO USELESS TO REMAIN BUT YOU DON'T HAVE TO CALL ME DARLIN', DARLIN' YOU NEVER EVEN CALL ME BY MY NAME YOU DON'T HAVE TO CALL ME WAYLON JENNINGS AND YOU DON'T HAVE TO CALL ME CHARLIE PRIDE AND YOU DON'T HAVE TO CALL ME MERLE HAGGARD ANYMORE EVEN THOUGH YOU'RE ON MY FIGHTIN' SIDE AND I'LL HANG AROUND AS LONG AS YOU WILL LET ME AND I NEVER MINDED STANDIN' IN THE RAIN BUT YOU DON'T HAVE TO CALL ME DARLIN', DARLIN' YOU NEVER EVEN CALLED ME BY MY NAME WELL, I'VE HEARD MY NAME A FEW TIMES IN YOUR PHONE BOOK (Hello, Hello) AND I'VE SEEN IT ON SIGNS WHERE I'VE PLAYED BUT THE ONLY TIME I KNOW I'LL HEAR "DAVID ALLAN COE" IS WHEN JESUS HAS HIS FINAL JUDGMENT DAY SO I'LL HANG AROUND AS LONG AS YOU WILL LET ME AND I NEVER MINDED STANDIN' IN THE RAIN BUT YOU DON'T HAVE TO CALL ME DARLIN', DARLIN' YOU NEVER EVEN CALLED ME BY MY NAME SPOKEN: WELL, A FRIEND OF MINE NAMED STEVE GOODMAN WROTE THAT SONG AND HE TOLD ME IT WAS THE PERFECT COUNTRY & WESTERN SONG. I WROTE HIM BACK A LETTER AND I TOLD HIM IT WAS NOT THE PERFECT COUNTRY & WESTERN SONG BECAUSE HE HADN'T SAID ANYTHING AT ALL ABOUT MAMA, OR TRAINS, OR TRUCKS, OR PRISON, OR GETTIN' DRUNK. WELL HE SAT DOWN AND WROTE ANOTHER VERSE TO THE SONG AND HE SENT IT TO ME, AND AFTER READING IT, I REALIZED THAT MY FRIEND HAD WRITTEN THE PERFECT COUNTRY & WESTERN SONG. AND I FELT OBLIGED TO INCLUDE IT ON THIS ALBUM. THE LAST VERSE GOES LIKE THIS HERE: WELL, I WAS DRUNK THE DAY MY MOM GOT OUT OF PRISON AND I WENT TO PICK HER UP IN THE RAIN BUT BEFORE I COULD GET TO THE STATION IN MY PICKUP TRUCK SHE GOT RUNNED OVER BY A DAMNED OLD TRAIN AND I'LL HANG AROUND AS LONG AS YOU WILL LET ME AND I NEVER MINDED STANDIN' IN THE RAIN NO, A' YOU DON'T HAVE TO CALL ME DARLIN', DARLIN' YOU NEVER EVEN CALL ME WELL I WONDER WHY YOU DON'T CALL ME WHY DON'T YOU EVER CALL ME BY MY NAME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 Marc, The only good ol' boy tune you need is " A Country Boy Will Survive" --Hank Williams , JR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcM Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 As long as he builds on high ground.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanAm Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 Patsy Cline is a cornerstone of country music. She is indeed, and what a glorious voice! Some other country artists you may want to check out are: Mary Chapin Carpenter(one of the best songwriters in any genre) Emmy Lou Harris (mentioned several times already) Ricky Skaggs(more bluegrass than country) Sweethearts Of The Rodeo The Kentucky Headhunters Emmylou Harris (mentioned several times already) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otokichi Posted February 1, 2005 Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 Submitted for your judgement, Solomon K. Bright's "Hawaiian Cowboy," composed in 1933, when enticed to yodel by a woman tossing $20 bills his way. He wahi lio Lehua kou inoa la (You are a fine steed, Lehua is your name) Kilakila wale 'oe o Hawai'i la (Majestic one of Hawai'i) E like kou holo 'ana me ka 'o'io la (Your ride is smooth like the 'o'io fish) E kolo, ke kuli, ke ku'i kolo iho 'oe (You crouch, work the knees, and you post) 'Auhea wale 'oe te wahine holo lio (Where are you oh horsewoman) Pua nani a'o Hawai'i la aloha i ka Hawaiian cowboy ((Beautiful blossom of Hawai'i who loves the Hawaiian cowboy) Ku'u lei, 'o lei lehua, lei lehua, 'o lei lehua (My garland, lei of lehua, garland of lehua) Lei lehua, 'o lei lehua, 'o na lei, lei u'i e (Garland of lehua, lei of lehua, the garlands, beautiful leis) He wahi lio Roselani kou inoa la (You are a fine steed, Roselani is your name) Kilakila wale 'oe a Maui la (Majestic one of Maui) E like kou holo 'ana me ka 'o'io la (Your ride is smooth like the 'o'io fish) Ke kolo, ke kuli, ke ku'i kolo iho 'oe (You crouch, work the knees, and you post) 'Auhea wale 'oe te wahine holo lio (Where are you oh horsewoman) Pua nani a'o Hawai'i la aloha i ka Hawaiian cowboy (Beautiful blossom of Hawai'i who loves the Hawaiian cowboy) Ku'u lei, 'o Roselani, Roselani, 'o Roselani (My garland, lei of Roselani, garland of Roselani, lei of Roselani) Roselani, 'o Roselani, 'o na lei, lei u'i e (Roselani, oh Roselani, Roselani, oh Roselani, the garlands, beautiful leis) The short choruses are yodeled and the tempo goes from walking to galloping, to racing without dropping a single note or phrase. Sol K. Bright could easily outpace "The Orange Blossom Special," unless he was playing it. Yes, Hawai'i has cowboys, and their range is "mountains to the sea" vast, and this is one of their Paniolo songs. :guitar: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxy Posted February 1, 2005 Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 'It's Such A Pretty World Today' ~ Eddie Arnold 'Cattle Call' ~ Eddie Arnold 'If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body' ~ Bellamy Brothers 'I Walk The Line' ~ Johnny Cash 'Jolene' ~ Dolly Parton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel2Velvet Posted May 3, 2005 Report Share Posted May 3, 2005 Let's bring this to the top for LedStones/DC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InsaneTim Posted May 3, 2005 Report Share Posted May 3, 2005 Thanks S2V! My personal favorite country artists are Garth Brooks, Charlie Daniels, Alan Jackson, Rascal Flatts, Toby Keith, etc. I will listen to any country at any time (besides Tim McGraw and some of the poppier artists). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TenYearsGone Posted May 4, 2005 Report Share Posted May 4, 2005 Jerry Jeff Walker - the guy's put out over 30 albums since 1967. He wrote and recorded a certifiable American standard, "Mr. Bojangles" in '68 (which, by the way, is a true story). "Redneck Mother" and "Vince Triple-O Martin" are two of my other faves of his. I saw Jerry Jeff in concert last Friday, opening for Dickie Betts and Great Southern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazooka Posted May 4, 2005 Report Share Posted May 4, 2005 You can listen to all of the tracks full-length from the new album by Canadian 'Country' singer Kathleen Edwards here, compliments of cmt.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinchetta757 Posted May 21, 2005 Report Share Posted May 21, 2005 heyy! 2 me all country is good, well not all but prty much. *i luv it* i am always listening to rock and punk music, but sumtimes rap and country. (i kno strange) but i luv kenny chesney and craig morgan and gretchen wilson and toby keith..their all good! u jst gotta get used to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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