Anyone hear of Robert Earl Keen or James McMurtry? They're more "ya'll-ternative" singer-songwriters...not straight Nashville country. Possibly hard to find if you're not in this neck of the woods, but they are worth hearing.
I remember "Red Necks, White Socks and Blue Ribbon Beer", Ex-70's. Who did that?
:D way too funny!!!!!!! those titles are a killer.
But there are some very sweet songs too!
I have heard some written about our country...being I live close to the government arena and where our Country fought in freedom wars for all may live a quiet an peaceable existence......its very heart touching..some have made me tear.....
some of the country gents put light on their of the love of their wifes, thats truly beholding.:)
How about them Dixie Chicks..ive never heard such awesome harmony!!
My moms family where gospel country singers and I remember reunions where we gathered around and sang w/them..must be the Scotish enfluence..the oldies, Wings of a snow white dove..he sent down his pure sweet love..:)
man, my uncle and aunt gave you chills..especialy when they smiled at each other.
"One More Repossession (And I'll Be out of Debt)" by Perfect Stranger. (See my post in teh "Name that Tune" thread for the lyrics. I had to stop dancing, I was laughing so hard!
How about them Dixie Chicks..ive never heard such awesome harmony!!
The Dixie Chicks have great harmony. Two of them have ranchs about 25 miles from here in Bandera. You won't hear them on the radio though, since they bashed President Bush no radio stations will play them.
Country and Western music depicks life. I think it is Chet Atkins who had a song out and the story line was his songs depick his life. Somehow I just don't understand big city getto culture.
I have liked most of Grechin Wilsons stuff up until she came out with"All Jacked Up".
I prefer tha Alternate country // Austin sounds. Regionaly this is close and purer to my heart.
The crazy thing about a lot of country music today. Its rehased rock and roll from the 60's and 70's.
Speaking of Chet Adkins, my Dad owned every album ever made, and he played Chet Adkins stuff DAILY. The kind of Country n Western I have NEVER liked is Porter Wagner. That twang thang always bothered me.
Buck Owens I enjoyed. Its been years, however since I've heard any of his tunes.
I'm pleased to hear Country n Western music has more 'happy lyrics', rather than the sad stuff about loosing one's wife and dog, etc. I've heard if you play those songs backward, they will have happier endings. :unsure:
When it comes to country music, there (IMO) is no better ever than George Jones and Tammy Wynette as a duo.
Individually they were both good, but as a duo they were unbeatable with the impeccable blending of voices that they had in the songs that they sang.
What they call country music these days is not. Most of the junk you hear on the radio is nothing more than, more than ------
I'm gonna shut up here before I say something aggregiously offensive! :lol:
Suffice it to say, I like the old stuff. Some of the new stuff is good, but painting it all as *country* is making a broad sweep with a wide brush over a select area. :)
Hank Williams Jr came to MSU every year when I was growing up and I'm especially fond of him.
I saw Kenny and Dolly perform on a round stage one year - no bad seats in the house!
I've seen Willie, Waylon, George and many others. I agree that the new stuff, mostly, isn't really country, but I do like a lot of it. I love Gretchen's "When I Think of Cheating" - it sounds like the good old time country music I grew up on. :)
David thanks for displaying the "Copenhagen" lyrics for all to see...
I know what you mean about some of the country music coming out of Nashville, but I really like Brad Paisley. We saw him in Vegas a couple of years ago and were blown away by his talent. I didn't care for George and Tammy when I was a kid, but now I can appreciate them. Hank Williams senior was always one of my faves.
Jim Lauderdale and Ralph Stanley, anyone?
70's, what other Austin-type music do you like? Jerry Jeff Walker's "Viva Terilingua" album back in the 70's was one of my favorites. I am so pleased that our 25 year old son has embraced it as well.
Likeaeagle, it's fun discovering "new" music, isn't it?
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ex70sHouston
"Red Necks, White Socks, and Blue Ribon Beer" It is from the 60's and doesnt get any air time anymore.
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Too many to mention! I do love Gretchen Wilson and crack up at the lyrics to her songs.
I couldn't possibly mention all the country songs I like either, but a few of my favorites are:
"I'm Gonna Hire a Wino to Decorate Our Home"
and
"I'll Make You the Queen of My Double Wide Trailer"
and
"If I Have a Clean Shirt I Might"
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You can't leave out the classic, "Did I Shave My Legs For This."
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Anyone hear of Robert Earl Keen or James McMurtry? They're more "ya'll-ternative" singer-songwriters...not straight Nashville country. Possibly hard to find if you're not in this neck of the woods, but they are worth hearing.
I remember "Red Necks, White Socks and Blue Ribbon Beer", Ex-70's. Who did that?
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ex70sHouston
Johnny Russell sang that song.
And everyone has heard of Robert Earl Keen.
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:D way too funny!!!!!!! those titles are a killer.
But there are some very sweet songs too!
I have heard some written about our country...being I live close to the government arena and where our Country fought in freedom wars for all may live a quiet an peaceable existence......its very heart touching..some have made me tear.....
some of the country gents put light on their of the love of their wifes, thats truly beholding.:)
How about them Dixie Chicks..ive never heard such awesome harmony!!
My moms family where gospel country singers and I remember reunions where we gathered around and sang w/them..must be the Scotish enfluence..the oldies, Wings of a snow white dove..he sent down his pure sweet love..:)
man, my uncle and aunt gave you chills..especialy when they smiled at each other.
much to be learned and much to be said!!
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"One More Repossession (And I'll Be out of Debt)" by Perfect Stranger. (See my post in teh "Name that Tune" thread for the lyrics. I had to stop dancing, I was laughing so hard!
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If I wanna tear up..I just put on my Ronnie Milsap tape..I did like Patsy Cline as I'm stuck in the 50's & 60's I think..
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BikerBabe
I'm not prejudice .. I listen to both kinds of music, country AND western. Heh.
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I have always wondered what the difference is between country & western..do you know?thx
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The Dixie Chicks have great harmony. Two of them have ranchs about 25 miles from here in Bandera. You won't hear them on the radio though, since they bashed President Bush no radio stations will play them.
Country and Western music depicks life. I think it is Chet Atkins who had a song out and the story line was his songs depick his life. Somehow I just don't understand big city getto culture.
I have liked most of Grechin Wilsons stuff up until she came out with"All Jacked Up".
I prefer tha Alternate country // Austin sounds. Regionaly this is close and purer to my heart.
The crazy thing about a lot of country music today. Its rehased rock and roll from the 60's and 70's.
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Speaking of Chet Adkins, my Dad owned every album ever made, and he played Chet Adkins stuff DAILY. The kind of Country n Western I have NEVER liked is Porter Wagner. That twang thang always bothered me.
Buck Owens I enjoyed. Its been years, however since I've heard any of his tunes.
I'm pleased to hear Country n Western music has more 'happy lyrics', rather than the sad stuff about loosing one's wife and dog, etc. I've heard if you play those songs backward, they will have happier endings. :unsure:
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Pirate1974
"She's a Lady Down on Love" by Alabama
That's about as good as it gets.
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I will have to listen to some Austin style music..sounds nice..
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Robert Earl Keen
Y'all-ternative music. I'll go along with that! :P
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When it comes to country music, there (IMO) is no better ever than George Jones and Tammy Wynette as a duo.
Individually they were both good, but as a duo they were unbeatable with the impeccable blending of voices that they had in the songs that they sang.
What they call country music these days is not. Most of the junk you hear on the radio is nothing more than, more than ------
I'm gonna shut up here before I say something aggregiously offensive! :lol:
Suffice it to say, I like the old stuff. Some of the new stuff is good, but painting it all as *country* is making a broad sweep with a wide brush over a select area. :)
David
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A few years ago I went to see George Jones, who was supposed to appear a a bluegrass festival. Guess what...no show. Big surprise.
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Josh Turner, Long Black Train.... Hubby and I saw him in Memphis last year at the MidSouth Fair. His voice is as beautiful LIVE as it is on the CD.
He is from SC. I forget the name of the town.
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Kenny Rogers!
Hank Williams Jr came to MSU every year when I was growing up and I'm especially fond of him.
I saw Kenny and Dolly perform on a round stage one year - no bad seats in the house!
I've seen Willie, Waylon, George and many others. I agree that the new stuff, mostly, isn't really country, but I do like a lot of it. I love Gretchen's "When I Think of Cheating" - it sounds like the good old time country music I grew up on. :)
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Josh Turner is from the blink-and-you'll-miss-it town of Hannah, near Florence, SC.
"Long Black Train" is an awesome song.
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David thanks for displaying the "Copenhagen" lyrics for all to see...
I know what you mean about some of the country music coming out of Nashville, but I really like Brad Paisley. We saw him in Vegas a couple of years ago and were blown away by his talent. I didn't care for George and Tammy when I was a kid, but now I can appreciate them. Hank Williams senior was always one of my faves.
Jim Lauderdale and Ralph Stanley, anyone?
70's, what other Austin-type music do you like? Jerry Jeff Walker's "Viva Terilingua" album back in the 70's was one of my favorites. I am so pleased that our 25 year old son has embraced it as well.
Likeaeagle, it's fun discovering "new" music, isn't it?
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moony3424
If you talk about bluegrass, you can't leave out Bill Monroe.
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tonto
You're right, mooney.
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Ron G.
I haven't lived in Texas for a long time, but I have an idea that Bob Wills is still the king.
Is "Asleep at The Wheel" still around?
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