tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post8436707326330564339..comments2024-03-28T02:15:06.910-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: Country Top Ten FavoritesArlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-70857964816969221582010-06-01T13:59:21.063-07:002010-06-01T13:59:21.063-07:00Ron-- I've been accumulating albums for about ...Ron-- I've been accumulating albums for about 45 years now so I guess I've had a big head start on you. Thanks for the comment.Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-62482930277134315742010-06-01T13:20:13.300-07:002010-06-01T13:20:13.300-07:00I wish I had albums like the ones you list. My li...I wish I had albums like the ones you list. My list strictly goes with ones I have and when I say "I", I mean my wife, mostly. I do wish we had older stuff to play, I guess I said that in my blog too. Great list though. Thanks for posting!Ron Easton for Dads UnLimitedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12882214390082630285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-49271265452943570262010-05-31T22:40:39.774-07:002010-05-31T22:40:39.774-07:00Diana -- there's too much good country not to ...Diana -- there's too much good country not to be able to find somethings you still like. But I know what you mean--there are times I take a break from Country music.<br /><br />Jemi -- My daughters and nieces are big fans of modern country music.<br /><br />Ellie -- Thanks a bunch for checking it out.Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-71326154559108156742010-05-31T21:00:07.700-07:002010-05-31T21:00:07.700-07:00Great list; I'm not a huge fan of country, but...Great list; I'm not a huge fan of country, but I definitely feel it has a place, lots of soul and inspiration! I love Johnny Cash and Emmylou! Nicely done~Ellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070952447277684613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-14026243389420475772010-05-31T18:01:00.615-07:002010-05-31T18:01:00.615-07:00I'm not a huge country music fan - but I do li...I'm not a huge country music fan - but I do like a lot of artists on your list. Anyone with a pure voice amazes me. kd has the voice of an angel. And who doesn't like Dolly? I adore her - her personality is incredible!<br /><br />My daughter loves the more modern country music. She's been to a few great concerts in the last few years :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-4809466292971191352010-05-31T17:34:59.729-07:002010-05-31T17:34:59.729-07:00Ahhh, I used to love country so much! I think I go...Ahhh, I used to love country so much! I think I got burned out on it! Although I still love "Give Me Forty Acres" and Johnny's "One piece at a Time". Just never mind, I guess I still like a lot of country!<br />Love Di ♥Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11429812875586479256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-60362265164309388792010-05-31T16:45:02.263-07:002010-05-31T16:45:02.263-07:00Stephen-- Did you listen to Dolly's "Stai...Stephen-- Did you listen to Dolly's "Stairway" I had in the playlist? It's definitely mellower than Zep but probably not as campy as Tim's.<br /><br />Lynn-- I like the new country as well. I'm not a purist by any means and I'm always open to new sounds done well.<br /><br />Bernie -- Glad you enjoyed the music.<br /><br />Paula -- Dolly is a great talent who hasn't forgotten where she came from.<br /><br />Lloyd -- I am now following your blog and will check out what you have to say.Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-15407138980201765422010-05-31T12:02:48.318-07:002010-05-31T12:02:48.318-07:00Dolly is one of my favorites too!Dolly is one of my favorites too!Paula Sladehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923061193682673368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-86508290095899736332010-05-31T10:41:18.321-07:002010-05-31T10:41:18.321-07:00I listened to your playlist as I had breakfast and...I listened to your playlist as I had breakfast and tidied my kitchen this morning....enjoyed every song, thank you for sharing.<br />.........:-) HugsBerniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03024565921761129108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-11245113797193795092010-05-31T09:53:21.292-07:002010-05-31T09:53:21.292-07:00I do like Johnny Cash, and Dolly Parton. I must ad...I do like Johnny Cash, and Dolly Parton. I must admit to being a fan of new country, too, particularly the artists with incredible guitar skills like Brad Paisley. And bands with catchy tunes such as Dirks Bentley and Rascal Flats. I'm a sucker for the sappy romantic stuff too by Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney. I find country music is like a big blanket of comfort to wrap oneself with, especially during a storm.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-76423250742594627662010-05-31T08:32:59.081-07:002010-05-31T08:32:59.081-07:00rLEE-b ~
Congratulations on being the first man in...rLEE-b ~<br />Congratulations on being the first man in history to write an entire paragraph about Dolly Parton that mentions her singing, her songwriting, and her guitar playing, and yet refrains from making any mention of her more obvious... uhm... assets. You are a true gentleman, sir. (I am referring, of course, to Dolly Parton's big... wigs.) ;o)<br /><br /><i><b>--> "Maybe I'm getting old or something, but I would almost say Dolly's version of "Stairway.." is better than Led Zeppelin's - or at least as good."</b></i><br /><br />I haven't heard Dolly's version, but I know I prefer Tiny Tim's ultra-lounge version of "Stairway" to Led Zep's. When I was young I liked "loud", but in my old age I prefer "fun". It's hell getting old and turning into a Tiny Tim fan. :o)<br /><br />Q: Whaddaya get if ya take Johnny Cash and improve his singing voice, then add more style and a better sense of humor? <br /><br />A: Waylon Jennings. <br /><br />~ "Lonesome Dogg" McD-FensStephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-75476705029439171432010-05-31T08:25:49.034-07:002010-05-31T08:25:49.034-07:00Gregg -- You should check out Murray McLauchlan. I...Gregg -- You should check out Murray McLauchlan. It's a bit hard to find his recordings, but he's pretty good.<br /><br />I started listening to Gram Parsons again a few years back when they released one of those tribute albums by other artists doing his music. I'd forgotten how good his songs were.<br /><br />EmmyLou is a good harmonist, but I also like the way she interprets songs-- especially some of her Beatles covers.<br /><br />Yes, all music keeps changing, but some of the artists don't entirely forget their roots and still go back. We just don't hear much of that on the radio or on TV.Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-76460759473566621662010-05-31T08:20:26.910-07:002010-05-31T08:20:26.910-07:00Rayna -- Ah music! Not a music person you say? I ...Rayna -- Ah music! Not a music person you say? I was raised on it and it's permeated my being. Good to hear from you.<br /><br />Jessica- Very cool video. Thanks for letting me know about it.<br /><br />Yvonne --Loved your list. Our faves are similar except I picked some newer releases. Yours was all good country as was mine.<br /><br />Steve -- Thanks for the invitation. I am now following and will check out what you have to say.Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-50578410265968592002010-05-31T08:00:30.451-07:002010-05-31T08:00:30.451-07:00Not a bad list. Certainly not my top ten, but you ...Not a bad list. Certainly not my top ten, but you picked some good ones. I didn't know the Murray McLauchlan one. Have't heard a good Gram Parsons in a long time.<br /><br /><br />I think EmmiyLou does her best as a backup and duet.<br /><br />Good list and post. You and I have talked though, the late 70's and 80's country has all but died. I miss it.Gregg Metcalfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16413691313803396844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-76180897435129834972010-05-31T07:53:56.240-07:002010-05-31T07:53:56.240-07:00you are invited to follow my blogyou are invited to follow my blogSteve Finnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15041851737677873347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-35719188753188875082010-05-31T02:41:51.734-07:002010-05-31T02:41:51.734-07:00A smashing list Lee, I know some of them, as you s...A smashing list Lee, I know some of them, as you say one person's idea of Country differs from another. Hope you can put up with mine,<br /><br />Have a grand day.<br />Yvonne.RHYTHM AND RHYMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386975261804630799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-7945991424720312232010-05-31T02:37:08.355-07:002010-05-31T02:37:08.355-07:00So not a country music fan. Though I do love Johnn...So not a country music fan. Though I do love Johnny Cash, but he has got an amazing sense of soul in his voice and his music that I can't resist it. Any 'modern' country makes me think of singing candy. :)<br /><br />PS, posting a video of my parents' band today - you might like it :)Jessica Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-20507002051108367332010-05-31T02:30:50.350-07:002010-05-31T02:30:50.350-07:00As you must have guessed, I am not particularly a ...As you must have guessed, I am not particularly a music person.<br />Just dropped by to tell you that though I haven't been commenting at all, I read regularly, and often have that ah ha moment too.Natashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00481081735923606868noreply@blogger.com