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re: I've just got into classic country
Posted on 5/12/13 at 8:55 pm to TigerSaints318
Posted on 5/12/13 at 8:55 pm to TigerSaints318
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Hank Jr
Meh, not a fan. I think he's a hack. The talent in that family skipped a generation.
quote:
Dwight Yoakam
Neoclassic revivalist. Don't get me wrong, I like Dwight, but he was in diapers when the other guys were in their heyday.
Buck Owens
Porter Waggoner
Dolly
Tammy Wynette
Loretta Lynn
Statler Brothers
Bobbie Gentry
Going back even further:
Patsy Cline
The Maddox Brothers and Rose
Gene Autry
Ernest Tubb
Tex Ritter
Lefty Frizzell
Moon Mullican
ETA:
Eddy Arnold
Jim Reeves
This post was edited on 5/12/13 at 9:03 pm
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Posted on 5/12/13 at 9:12 pm to TigerSaints318
Merle Haggard is the greatest of all time IMO.
His 40 #1s album would be s good start.
Waylon
Johnny Paycheck
Vern Gosdin
Keith Whitley
His 40 #1s album would be s good start.
Waylon
Johnny Paycheck
Vern Gosdin
Keith Whitley
Posted on 5/12/13 at 9:41 pm to TigerSaints318
Often overlooked, but always one of the best :
You're My Best Friend - Don Williams
Smoothest voice I've ever heard.
You're My Best Friend - Don Williams
Smoothest voice I've ever heard.
Posted on 5/12/13 at 10:04 pm to TigerSaints318
I was reading Faron Young's Wiki page which claims he did the original version of "Sweet Dreams":
Faron, 1956
I'd always thought Don Gibson (who wrote it) had done the original, and the "Sweet Dreams" Wiki page seems to confirm this:
Don, 1955
Of course Patsy Cline later recorded a fondly remembered version, but with all due respect to the aforementioned trio, IMHO the definition rendition is the the swamp pop remake by Tommy McLain
Faron, 1956
I'd always thought Don Gibson (who wrote it) had done the original, and the "Sweet Dreams" Wiki page seems to confirm this:
Don, 1955
Of course Patsy Cline later recorded a fondly remembered version, but with all due respect to the aforementioned trio, IMHO the definition rendition is the the swamp pop remake by Tommy McLain
Posted on 5/13/13 at 6:12 pm to Nativebullet
quote:
Don't think so if your list includes Hank Jr
We will have to agree to disagree
Mr. Weatherman
All in Alabama
Women I've Never Had
Tennessee
and the best of all...
Feelin' Better
This post was edited on 5/13/13 at 6:15 pm
Posted on 5/13/13 at 9:40 pm to REB BEER
Set 'em up Joe - Vern Gosdin
Love in the Hot Afternoon - Gene Watson
Easy Loving - Freddie Hart
Waymore Blues (acoustic) -Waylon Jennings
Tulsa Time - Don Williams
Love in the Hot Afternoon - Gene Watson
Easy Loving - Freddie Hart
Waymore Blues (acoustic) -Waylon Jennings
Tulsa Time - Don Williams
This post was edited on 5/13/13 at 9:49 pm
Posted on 5/13/13 at 9:42 pm to REB BEER
George Jones is the GOAT. I'd say his 150 charted songs is a good place to start.
Ernest Tubb
Jim Reeves
Marty Robbins
Buck Owens
Ray Price
Faron Young
Gene Watson***
Jerry Lee Lewis ***
Mickey Gilley***
Merle Haggard
Johnny Rodriguez***
Willie Nelson
Keith Whitley***
***under rated
Ernest Tubb
Jim Reeves
Marty Robbins
Buck Owens
Ray Price
Faron Young
Gene Watson***
Jerry Lee Lewis ***
Mickey Gilley***
Merle Haggard
Johnny Rodriguez***
Willie Nelson
Keith Whitley***
***under rated
This post was edited on 5/13/13 at 9:53 pm
Posted on 5/13/13 at 9:48 pm to TigerSaints318
Don't forget the ROCKABILLY
Posted on 5/13/13 at 9:52 pm to Kafka
Posted on 5/13/13 at 11:07 pm to ULL Cool J
I'm not what you would call a country music fan, but would Eddie Rabbit be considered "classic country"?
Drivin my life away
Love a rainy night
Just you and I (duet)
Drivin my life away
Love a rainy night
Just you and I (duet)
Posted on 5/13/13 at 11:13 pm to TigerSaints318
Patsy Cline
Posted on 5/14/13 at 2:23 pm to TigerSaints318
Ernest Tubb 
Pass The Booze
Waltz Across Texas
Walking the Floor Over You
Hello Trouble
Thanks a Lot
Tennessee Waltz
Even though they are both still making music, I consider Yoakam and George Strait classic country music.
George Strait - 80 Proof Bottle of Tear Stopper
George Strait - Amarillo By Morning
George Strait - I Just Can't Go On Dying Like This.
Pass The Booze
Waltz Across Texas
Walking the Floor Over You
Hello Trouble
Thanks a Lot
Tennessee Waltz
Even though they are both still making music, I consider Yoakam and George Strait classic country music.
George Strait - 80 Proof Bottle of Tear Stopper
George Strait - Amarillo By Morning
George Strait - I Just Can't Go On Dying Like This.
This post was edited on 5/15/13 at 3:48 am
Posted on 5/14/13 at 2:42 pm to Buddy Garrity
quote:
Merle Haggard is the GOAT
This
Posted on 5/14/13 at 2:48 pm to TigerSaints318
Right on!!! All the singers you mentioned are awesome and real country artists. The Hag, George Jones, Buck Owens, Hank Sr. and Jr., Waylon... these guys are country music personified. Today, while there are some country artists who are the real deal, most "country" music today is pop, Top 40 inspired artists like Taylor Swift, who, while talented, is not a true country artist. I think Shania Twain and Garth Brooks started the country crossover to pop in the 90's, although Garth's influence on it was his massive success with more than just the country audience.
Posted on 5/14/13 at 5:21 pm to TigerSaints318
Posted on 5/14/13 at 6:09 pm to ChoupiqueSacalait
Gary Stewart.
Posted on 5/14/13 at 11:32 pm to TigerSaints318
Waylon Jennings is about as good as it gets as far as old school country grit.
Luckenback, Texas
LONESOME ON'RY AND MEAN
Luckenback, Texas
LONESOME ON'RY AND MEAN
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