Lookin for a little country...

[pez]

Hey folks, my range of taste in music is basically all over the place, but I
really haven't gotten into the whole country scene, because..... well...... I
don't know why..

While in my local watering hole the other day, a song came on that I
remember from when I was a kid (foot tappin kinda song), and looked it up...
ended up being Eddie Rabbitt's "Drivin my life away. I have also enjoyed a
couple random songs here in there I have heard at various places, and of
course most folks whether they hate country or not love the song "Friend's in
low places".

What I need help with from the local country listeners, is who you recommend
for someone who would like to taste some country for the first time. I am
kinda leaning more towards fast paced foot tappin kinda songs, and trying to
veer from the girlfrieend ditched me, dog died, truck broke down kinda howler
songs...

Any recommendations?

[PleaseBlitz]

Garth Brooks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Si1a4dz42tk&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIeEajTcidE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gam0tcbYGpI

[GibbsFactor]

As PB said, Brooks is the man.

Then there's Alabama, Toby Keith, Alan Jackson. That's a good "manly" start.

[Wizards and Redskins]

Toby Keith - VERY patriotic singer

Joe Nichols
Craig Morgan (international harvestor is a good song)
Trace Adkins

[Popeman38]

Kenny Chesney

[PleaseBlitz]

I put some Garth Brooks songs in my first post. 3 good ones, but he's got about 50 really good songs.

[twa]

Turn on a radio? ;)

My favorite is Ronnie Milsap,more of a blues than twangy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjXsNoq9hVc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MlMnmHQFZk
But I like country Country as well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFRNokAsnTY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESMIQLvKZ7A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQ5mcTsDD_c&feature=PlayList&p=5FD3066BEE5D923A&index=0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJkRsj-CaHk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-NnWHOUuKw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsGOX7DMVCg

[rincewind]

I put some Garth Brooks songs in my first post. 3 good ones, but he's got about 50 really good songs.



And, if you want good rockin' country - Garth's 'Ain't Goin' Down till the Sun Comes Up' is awesome. :)

[pez]

Good start for me to work on... Thanks all !!

Again I am lookin more for the faced paced kinda country..

BTW, since I heard it, I have not been able to get that Eddie Rabbit song outta my head... :laugh:

[rincewind]

Good start for me to work on... Thanks all !!

Again I am lookin more for the faced paced kinda country..




Trust me on this one:



And, if you want good rockin' country - Garth's 'Ain't Goin' Down till the Sun Comes Up' is awesome. :)

[oriolesfan93p]

Well with every artist there are gonna be songs that are sad and songs that are upbeat.

I could try to recommend some individual songs or artists/groups if you want... I will list artists right now.

Rascal Flatts - some good upbeat songs in their albums

Brad Paisley - He has some of the funniest songs I have ever heard

Montgomery Gentry - good selection of upbeat songs

Trace Atkins - good selection of upbeat songs, also some good funny songs.

That should help a little, I would have to go looking hard to list some good songs for you, memory isn't serving me well right now on song titles.

[PleaseBlitz]

And, if you want good rockin' country - Garth's 'Ain't Goin' Down till the Sun Comes Up' is awesome. :)

Yeah, the only thing i could find for that were crappy YouTube covers, but i do love that song. The Fever and Longneck Bottle are also favorites. The Thunder Rolls is awesome, but i dont think it is what Pez is looking for.

[SkinsOrlando]

I love a rainy night - Eddie Rabbit
It's just natural - George Strait
In a hurry -Alabama

Just off the top of my head, I'll check he music fils when I get home

[ncsuapex]

enough of this new crap.. You needs to go old school

Willie Nelson
Hank jr
Johnny Cash
Waylon Jennings

[rincewind]

enough of this new crap.. You needs to go old school

Willie Nelson
Hank jr
Johnny Cash
Waylon Jennings


Merle Haggard
Kris Kristofferson
Hank Sr.
George Jones

[PleaseBlitz]

enough of this new crap.. You needs to go old school

Willie Nelson
Hank jr
Johnny Cash
Waylon Jennings


Old school favorite of mine. :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eaaR1Ay5P0

[twa]

Well with every artist there are gonna be songs that are sad and songs that are upbeat.

I could try to recommend some individual songs or artists/groups if you want... I will list artists right now.

Rascal Flatts - some good upbeat songs in their albums

Brad Paisley - He has some of the funniest songs I have ever heard

Montgomery Gentry - good selection of upbeat songs

Trace Atkins - good selection of upbeat songs, also some good funny songs.

That should help a little, I would have to go looking hard to list some good songs for you, memory isn't serving me well right now on song titles.

Nice group of upbeat artists :applause:

I don't think Pez can handle Old School yet guys :D

[Burgold]

I'm not really a country fan either, but Toby Keith's, "Me" always makes me smile. Very fun, clever song. Also, like his What do you think about me now... song

[Pwyl]

A little country:

http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/europe/luxembourg.jpg
:silly:

[pez]

Merle Haggard
Kris Kristofferson
Hank Sr.
George Jones

I never realized Kris Kristofferson was a singer... I have always thought he was just an actor...

[ncsuapex]

I never realized Kris Kristofferson was a singer


AND he wrote "Me and Bobby McGee"

[Ax]

These three will get you a good mix of traditonal, as well as "Today's" country. That'll get you started. However, the best country is about "My wife left me for a drunk who kicked my dog on his way out the door of my repossessed mobile home!" :laugh:

Hank Jr. http://cdsampler.com/mp3.cgi/277600ag.mp3

Alan Jackson http://cdsampler.com/mp3.cgi/012256ag.mp3

George Strait http://cdsampler.com/mp3.cgi/045164ab.mp3

[pez]

Nice group of upbeat artists :applause:

I don't think Pez can handle Old School yet guys :D

Well... my preferences in rock are classic rock over modern rock, so it may apply in country as well...

I remember hearing guys like Kenny Rogers growin up, but I think that was because he was a genre crossover artist.

[Ax]

I never realized Kris Kristofferson was a singer

He's not. After hearing him you'll know this. :laugh:

Great writer though.

[KAOSkins]

Listen to some old George Straight. Upbeat good stuff. I'm down with any of the "outlaws" grew up on that music.

[MikeInJc aka M.I.A.]

being raised on country music I agree with pretty much all of these suggestions, but I got to through some more at ya wing man.

Tim McGraw
George Jones (AKA no show jones, AKA the possum)

[perturbed]

Classic George Strait

[Air Force Cane]

BIG AND RICH "Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy" "We're comin to your city"

Garth Brooks

Toby Keith

Shania Twain

Alan Jackson "Way down yonder on the Chattahoochee"

[SkinsPhreak]

I can't speak for Old School Country because I came onto the Country scene 4 years ago when I met my wife. However, I really like it now! I would have to go:

1. Kenny Chesney - Tons of great songs on every album!
2. Brad Paisley - FUNNY Stuff!!! Great Guitarist!
3. Tim McGraw - Great tunes and a HOT WIFE!!!

[PleaseBlitz]

Lets not forget the ladies.

http://www.byrnerobotics.com/forum/uploads/MarcusKelligrew/2006-05-02_221826_maxim_12.jpg

[Air Force Cane]

Johnny Cash /soundtrack to the movie about him (Folsom Prison, Jackson)

Hank Williams Junior

Brooks and Dunn

[Rumrunner6900]

I'm a fan of 90's country....I think that was some of the best. I'll second George Strait, Garth Brooks and Alan Jackson.

Also check out Clint Black, Mark Chesnutt, Joe Diffie, Tracy Lawrence, and Tracy Byrd.

And Rascal Flatts?? :puke:

:)

[GIT R DONE83]

I was raised around country music so I listen to both old school and new school. Here is my go to Artists on my ipod

Kenny Chesney
Brad Paisley
Alan Jackson
Brooks & Dunn
Big & Rich
Toby Keith
Tim McGraw
Travis Tritt
George Strait
Hank Jr.
Dierks Bentley
Jason Aldean
Billy Currington ( "Good direction" is a great song!)
Craig Morgan
Trace Adkins
Tracey Lawrence
Garth Brooks
Johnny Cash
Merle Haggard
Randy Travis
Rhett Akins ("Kiss my country ass")
Montgomery Gentry
Josh Turner
Gary Allan
Rodney Atkins

[zoony]

enough of this new crap.. You needs to go old school

Willie Nelson
Hank jr
Johnny Cash
Waylon Jennings


What he said.


I'd recommend bluegrass too. I've seen some great live stuff lately... it's always good, always cheap(free?), and great for everyone.

Lot's of hillbillies at some of the live shows, but they're mostly harmless :)

....

[KAOSkins]

Another band that's not so big but one of my favorites is the Mavericks. Definetly upbeat lots of accorodian. Flaco's the man!