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Forgotten Artists: Ernest Tubb (1914-1984)
Disclaimer: Expect no objectivity at all from me with this article. Along with Webb Pierce and Merle Haggard, Ernest Tubb is one of my all-time favorite country artists. Yes, I know he started out most songs a quarter tone flat and worked his way flatter from there, and yes, I know that 80% of The [...]
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Great Country Songs from the 1970s, Pt. 7
Some more songs that I liked, one song per artist, not necessarily the biggest hit. As always, I consider myself free to comment on other songs by the artist.
“I’m Having Your Baby” – Sunday Sharpe (1974)
Female answer to a rather lame Paul Anka hit with the answer song being better (or at least more [...]Continue reading "Great Country Songs from the 1970s, Pt. 7"
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Mini Playlist: Coffee Is Cheaper Than Booze
When it comes to country songs about delicious beverages, coffee gets the short end of the swizzle stick. Sure, beer, whiskey and wine get all the attention, but when it comes down to it, coffee is the life-giving elixir that keeps us going. Bonus: it’s cheaper than booze and doesn’t make you puke.
Out of all [...]Continue reading "Mini Playlist: Coffee Is Cheaper Than Booze"
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Forgotten Artists: Cal Smith
I just came home to count the memories that I’ve been countin’ in my mind
I just come home to count the memories from a better day and time
“I Just Came Home To Count The Memories“ (written by Glen Ray, 1974)
When the Florida Sunshine Opry (Eustis, FL) booked its first “name” (non-local) act back in 1999, [...]
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