Converse_M8 17.11.2006 12:25 |
is there any of u country music fans on ere ? ie fans of keith urban and the dixie chicks or any other country artist's u like u could recommend ? |
My Melancholy Blues 17.11.2006 12:50 |
Well speaking of country music, I'm a fan of Emmylou Harris and I own several CDs from her '70s to '90s. I don't know much of any other country singer, though. |
bitesthedust 17.11.2006 14:47 |
Depends what era you're interested in, but to name a few: Garth Brooks Johnny Cash Trisha Yearwood Brooks & Dunn Big & Rich Martina McBride George Strait George Jones Willie Nelson Vince Gill Patty Loveless Joe Diffie LeAnn Rimes Shania Twain Travis Tritt Alabama |
Deacon Fan 18.11.2006 10:03 |
Glen Campbell, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Mary Chapin Carpenter. Mostly I just like Village People though. |
pma 18.11.2006 10:13 |
I enjoy bluegrass-music. The thing they call "country" nowadays appears to be just bland pop-songs performed by stetson-wearing stereotypes. I have on occasion tried watching these country-music award show-thingeys, but it's really just pop acts disguised and labeled as country to my ears. Look ma' I gots myself a stetson and sing a song that sounds like it came off a boyband-catalogue, I'm a country-star! I get my "fix" from link |
Rick 18.11.2006 11:37 |
Well, country-rock, like CCR is great stuff. |
thomasquinn 32989 18.11.2006 15:11 |
<font color=blue>Rick wrote: Well, country-rock, like CCR is great stuff.Yep. Southern Rock rules! As long as them Lynard Skynard boys aren't included. I hate Johnny Rebs! |
user name 18.11.2006 15:37 |
Of all Southern rock, Lynyrd Skynyrd are among my favorites. How come the exception, TQ? |
KillerQueen840 18.11.2006 15:44 |
The closest to country music I like is Johnny Cash. And even some of his songs I don't care for. |
thomasquinn 32989 18.11.2006 15:58 |
<b><font color=666600>Music Man wrote: Of all Southern rock, Lynyrd Skynyrd are among my favorites. How come the exception, TQ?I've got something against people playing to a stage which has a Confederate Battle Flag as its centerpiece. And anyone defending themselves against 'Alabama' by Neil Young is both very sad and very dumb. It'd be like someone saying you aren't giving the national guard credit in the song 'Ohio'. |
bitesthedust 18.11.2006 16:00 |
pma wrote: I enjoy bluegrass-music. The thing they call "country" nowadays appears to be just bland pop-songs performed by stetson-wearing stereotypes. I have on occasion tried watching these country-music award show-thingeys, but it's really just pop acts disguised and labeled as country to my ears. Look ma' I gots myself a stetson and sing a song that sounds like it came off a boyband-catalogue, I'm a country-star!I agree....but there are some genuine country acts out there, take a look at my list of favourites from the top. |
pma 18.11.2006 16:26 |
<b><font color = "crimson"> ThomasQuinn wrote:The Confederate flag was the record company's idea in the 1st place. Neil Young himself said he and the late RVZ had a mutual admiration and respect for each other, but don't let such little facts get in the way of your odd bashing of such a great band (Great as in "pre-plane crash" that is)<b><font color=666600>Music Man wrote: Of all Southern rock, Lynyrd Skynyrd are among my favorites. How come the exception, TQ?I've got something against people playing to a stage which has a Confederate Battle Flag as its centerpiece. And anyone defending themselves against 'Alabama' by Neil Young is both very sad and very dumb. It'd be like someone saying you aren't giving the national guard credit in the song 'Ohio'. Sweet Home Alamabama is merely a humoristic song with a great deal of irony, perhaps you never quite grasped the lyrics of the song fully. In Birmingham they love the governor "boo boo boo"... Sounds very "southern pride" to me. link |
Rick 18.11.2006 18:28 |
John Fogerty all the way. That guy has a brilliant voice. His solo tour is great! |
Donna13 18.11.2006 19:13 |
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user name 19.11.2006 02:25 |
<b><font color = "crimson"> ThomasQuinn wrote:I don't believe that the Confederate Battle Flag was a decision made by the band, and yet still, it's only a flag. The intent of the flag was obviously to innocently be representative as a symbol of the South, not of racial oppression.<b><font color=666600>Music Man wrote: Of all Southern rock, Lynyrd Skynyrd are among my favorites. How come the exception, TQ?I've got something against people playing to a stage which has a Confederate Battle Flag as its centerpiece. And anyone defending themselves against 'Alabama' by Neil Young is both very sad and very dumb. It'd be like someone saying you aren't giving the national guard credit in the song 'Ohio'. And the "defense against Neil Young" is an example of using something specific to address a much larger issue. This technique is quite simple and commonly used. The larger issue was (and is) that many people immediately, and incorrectly, dismiss the South as an intolerant population of ignorant rednecks. It's quite ironic, actually, that so many people are prejudiced toward Southerners for being prejudiced. Anyway, that was pretty much the issue being addressed, and it makes perfect sense to me. |
thomasquinn 32989 19.11.2006 06:45 |
<b><font color=666600>Music Man wrote: I don't believe that the Confederate Battle Flag was a decision made by the band, and yet still, it's only a flag. The intent of the flag was obviously to innocently be representative as a symbol of the South, not of racial oppression.Ah, it's only a flag. Well, so was the nazi-flag, but if a band was to use that... It represents a kind of misplaced national pride too, you know. Like the Rebel Jack. |
john bodega 19.11.2006 10:46 |
Willie Nelson. Johnny Cash. There was an awesome documentary about Hank Marvin the other night that went to the trouble of discussing the kind of music that was popular on the radio in the 30's..... but now I can't for the life of me remember what it was called. It had a pretty good sound to it though. |
Knute 19.11.2006 11:00 |
I really like old school country. Hank Williams, George Jones etc. |
Gone. 19.11.2006 11:46 |
Not too fond of country....Ugh...now that you mention it...I hate country. :( |
bitesthedust 19.11.2006 13:19 |
Knute wrote: I really like old school country. Hank Williams, George Jones etc."Old School Country" is an interesting term, as previously mentioned elsewhere, it is only really in the last few years that the pop influence is strongly noticeable. Of course with the introduction of CMT on satellite television the popularity and attention towards the genre exploded, but if anyone is after old school country, modern-day artists like George Strait and Alan Jackson fit the bill perfectly. |
user name 19.11.2006 19:21 |
<b><font color = "crimson"> ThomasQuinn wrote:If someone is flying a Nazi flag because of a reason other than their beliefs of mass genocide, etc., I really wouldn't have a problem with it. It's my opinion that intent is 100% of everything. I mean, of course, the person would get some flack for being stupid enough to disregard the fact that Nazism is representative of mass genocide, but that's all I can really nail him for.<b><font color=666600>Music Man wrote: I don't believe that the Confederate Battle Flag was a decision made by the band, and yet still, it's only a flag. The intent of the flag was obviously to innocently be representative as a symbol of the South, not of racial oppression.Ah, it's only a flag. Well, so was the nazi-flag, but if a band was to use that... It represents a kind of misplaced national pride too, you know. Like the Rebel Jack. But then again, it really wasn't the band's decision to use the flag, so I can't really blame them for that. |
Crezchi 19.11.2006 20:54 |
<b><font color = "crimson"> ThomasQuinn wrote:I understand what you mean, but the flag now days only has the meaning of 'Southern Pride' that is all. Just because they fly it, does not mean they are racist and don't believe in Racial equality. I know that Johnny van Zant (Ronnie's younger brother who sings for LS now) is not a racist, and his next door neighbour is african american, and they get along. Yes i do know Johnny. lol He lives in Orange Park/Middleburg, Florida. And my friends live on Brickyard Road in Middleburg, fl, they new LS when they weren't famous and Ronnie's house is right behind theirs, but was torn down and the guitar shaped pool was filled in because of the gators. The Lake they are fishin in, in the Free bird video, is Doctors lake, right there at Ronnie's house. Nice woodsy area. :)<b><font color=666600>Music Man wrote: I don't believe that the Confederate Battle Flag was a decision made by the band, and yet still, it's only a flag. The intent of the flag was obviously to innocently be representative as a symbol of the South, not of racial oppression.Ah, it's only a flag. Well, so was the nazi-flag, but if a band was to use that... It represents a kind of misplaced national pride too, you know. Like the Rebel Jack. |
Mr.Jingles 20.11.2006 12:30 |
Bluegrass and reggeaton are the only genres that I despise completely. Country can be mostly annoying, but depending on the song it can be tolerated. Johnny Cash is sort of cool because it's country with a grungy edge. |
yamaha 20.11.2006 19:54 |
I'm a fan of Dwight Yoakam. I grew up in a country music family. Both side listen to country almost exclusively, and I am a little put off at how much the genre has changed in the past decade. |
The Real Wizard 20.11.2006 21:48 |
Country for me is condensed to two words: Chet Atkins. To me, he's the ultimate genius of the guitar. R.I.P. "Mr. Guitar" |