Mark Chesnutt - “Rollin’ With The Flow”

Not withstanding that this is a replica of the original, I enjoyed this song quite a bit. Although, I did notice something odd about it and couldn’t quite place it until you mentioned the disconnect, which I think is spot on.

too bad the comments are negative. i remember what thing song was as the original version and it totally took me back. i disagree with all of you here. the production is fantastic and know one can deny the vocal ability of this man. i’ve never even listened to Mark Chestnut but this rendition has made me a fan. as a performing musician for over 30 years, it’s always hard to find that balance of covering a cover. do you cover it like it was originally done or add you own flare? only the artist can make that determination, not some record exec. or no name critic.

I think there is no question this song will be a hit. Mark Chesnutt has one of the best voices in country music & that would be on a short list. I can’t listen to this song enough - I think he did an incredible job. I think people that listen to country music are aching to hear a true country song from a true country artist. And suggesting that this is something you would hear on American Idol or Nashville Star is just ridiculous.

Jim, Your right, There is question whether this will be a hit. I believe it will be. Time will tell. I don’t hear it the way you do, I guess. I think he did a fantastic job on this song. Your review, to me was way off.

I have been a fan of Mark Chesnutt for years and was so looking forward to his new single. I feel like he is being “careful” not disconnected to show respect for Charlie Pride’s original. I enjoyed it very much.

This song is starting to get a lot of play in the state of Texas. If you remember the Charlie Rich version then you know that the words are unforgettable and it was so nice to hear Mark Chesnutt’s version. This was always a great tune to dance to and will be this time around. It’s so nice to have a slow country tune to listen to while driving or at work. GREAT JOB MARK!!

As a young girl, I had a huge crush on Charlie Rich and now I play this re-make over and over and over at work and hell I’m 45 now. Love love loved it. Heard for first time on the way into downtown Dallas (yuk) and it made my drive more comfortable. Got to work, downloaded and have listed over and over again!

Everett, it’s cracked the Top 40 at country radio which is a good thing. If I remember correctly, this is only the 2nd time Lofton Creek’s had an artist inside the Top 40. The last one being Heartland and their one hit “I Loved Her First.” Here’s hoping they get to #1 with a stellar song by a great artist (whom I’ve met a couple of times).

I totally disagree with the rating given to Mark Chesnutt regarding Rollin’ With The Flow. The psychological profound meaning of this song is awesome. I can sincerely relate to it and helps me find meaning to my feelings and emotions as I grow older!

I can’t understand how anyone could not appreciate this re-make. This song is a classic and I believe Mark handled it with class and incredible vocals. [great job].

When I heard this on the radio I was immediately taken back to one of my favorite songs… Mark does a fantastic job.

I’ve been a Chesnutt fan since the early 1990s, but “Rolling with the Flow” doesn’t excite me.

I’ve heard Charlie Rich’s version so many times that I just cant get into Chesnutt’s (very similar) rendition. Chesnutt is just as great a singer as Charlie Rich, but the song is worn out for me.

I think Chesnutt’s music has declined in quality since Mark Wright stopped producing. Mark Wright kept Chesnutt firmly rooted in traditional music but refreshing enough to get airplay and offer someting new. But now, Chesnutt’s music seems to be just traditional. As much as I love Mark, I don’t see him bringing anything to “Rolling with the Flow” that Charlie Rich didn’t bring. I’d like to see Chesnutt start innovating again.

I have to step up and say that this song brings tears to my eyes, my step son passed away and this song is just how he was, am so pleased when I hear it on the radio, it brings back memories and nothing could be more pleasing to me and if Mark Chestnut were ever to grace my door I think I would show him a picture of my Tony and ask him to sing this song its totally heart fullfilling and I am so very glad he made the recording its awesome my hat is off to him, its great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If the “Lord promised he would take care of us who believe” he must be breaking a lot of promises. Sure is a lot of suffering among believers. Maybe he’ll take care of believers in an afterlife, but he sure is willing to put believers through a lot of misery in this life.

All of the comments seem to overlook the fact that I praised Mark’s vocal performance on this song. Hey, I’m not going to beat around the bush–I hold covers to an exceptionally high standard. I’m not asking an artist to cover the song in the exact style of the original, but I do think that there is an inherent responsibility to bring something new to the song, some added artistic impression that shows due respect to the previous artist. Otherwise, what is the point of covering the song in the first place?

The song is great and I think he did a great job

There are some strange posts on this song…One dude would rather be pissed off than happy I guess…and to Jim Malec…ha ha…it is #25 this week on billboar country charts…took it awhile to get to the people…some songs get overlooked by the radio…I played a sample of it on the place I buy my music and bought it instantly…love it…

I totally agree with “Unknown”. This is what country music is all about. I’m tired of the same ole crap playing over and over again on the radio. I fell in love with this song all over again. Mark did an AWESOME job!!!

I absolutely love Mark’s version of this song….my radio wakes me up in the morning and this very morning this song was playing….i came alive instantly and was singin’ along…I LOVE IT…

great song,mark chestnutt could not have done a better job, song reminds my friends of my life so far.

I listen to this song over and over everyday and never will get tired of hearing it! I hope it goes to #1. I loved it when Charlie sang it and think Mark has done a remarkable job recording it.

Linedancer - the song has already fallen off the charts. I think it made it to the mid 20s, but that’s it. Hopefully there will be a new single soon that will take Mark back to the top 10.

I love this song.

I heard this first on 99.5 ‘The Wolf over the internet whilst listening in Cyprus, and it was a ‘wow’ moment….Mark Chesnutt has made a great job, makes those little hairs on the back of the neck stand up….Well done sir !!

Jan - the CD is scheduled to be released on April 29th, if I understand correctly. I believe, though, that iTunes has a digital single of “Rolling with the Flow” available for purchase now.

I loved this then, I love this now! Mark does a beautiful job….we can only hope for more and more from this talented performer.

Sometimes, you find things in life that are perfect. There just is nothing that you can do to improve on. To me, Charlie Rich’s “Rolling With The Flow” is one of those things. I’m pretty sure that Mark Chesnutt probably looked at where he might improve on the original when he decided to re-record it. I mean, why wouldn’t he make the song his own if he could? To Mark’s credit, he was wise enough to recognize that the original could not be improved on. Any more, you hear too many artists destroying songs because they are intent on making them their own. Mark Chesnutt’s voice is a perfect match to this song and he does Charlie Rich’s perfect recording justice. This song may not appeal to younger listeners, I don’t know. I hope that they appriciate it for what it is. A timeless piece of music. However, it will be enourmously succesful with those of us who remember the original. It takes you back to a simpler time for all of us and that’s always going to play well with people. Great Job Mark Chesnutt for understanding that some things should never change!

HAS ANYONE BEEN ABLE TO FIND THE NEW MARK CHESTNUTT CD….I HAVENT.

They just released the “When You Love Her Like Crazy” single to iTunes and eMusic.

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I’m a country singer in the UK who never gave Mark Chesnutt enough credit until I got to see him perform live at Billy Bob’s in Texas. His whole attitude towards true “country music” whether it be an original or a cover was an inspiration to me. His vocal performance, that I’d always thought was so perfect it had to have been “studio enhanced”, was astounding. But, most of all what impressed me was the sincerity with which he delivered each and every word of every song. Country music is all about the emotional impact of the lyrics. It’s at the heart of it all whether that emotion be happy or sad. I honestly don’t believe that Mark Chesnutt went into the studio worrying about how this version of “Rollin’ with the flow” would stand up against Charlie Rich’s classic original. I lay money on the fact that he just loves the song, is a Charlie Rich fan himself, sang his heart out and did the best job he could of pouring everything into that song. That’s what I heard when I played the song. With all due respect to one of my all time heroes (Charlie Rich)this song belongs to Mark Chesnutt now. Don’t over analyse it. Just enjoy it. I hope it goes all the way and starts the ball rolling towards bringing a genuine “country” sound back just like Randy Travis helped to do in the 80’s. The music has become all about numbers and cash and radio has forgotten where the soul of country music lies. The public will still buy good country music if they hear it, but radio only plays what the big label pay them to play. And I thought that was illegal.

Carol, it should be on the shelves now. I believe it was released on June 24? Who knows if it is though, Since Mark isn’t a big selling artist anymore. Amazon or a place like that is a good bet.