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I'm just having some fun and looking for some songs to listen that would the way country used to be. I feel I have had pretty great exposure to it, and listened a lot, but I'm not going to pretend to know everything there is to know...not by a LONG shot.

So, what are some GREAT songs you would recommend...and what should I be listening for? What do you hear that you feel makes it a great song?

Thanks for any help with this. Just lookin' to expand a bit. I have some driving coming up and it's fun to do this kind of thing. It makes long trips exciting wink


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General Advice -

Assuming you're not Gender-Specific, too - for me, Country Music came to an end in about 1982. YMMV, but after about that time, Country Music became "Rock/Pop with a twangy vocalist". I paint with a broad brush, and there are exceptions, but...

Check out Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Loretta Young, Johnny Cash, maybe Crystal Gayle (near the End of Days, but still valid), Rosanne Cash, and for God's sake, don't hit the road without EmmyLou Harris.

After the passing of "real" country, investigate Mary Chapin Carpenter. She is an absolute must-listen of the '90's.

Hallmarks of the "classic" Country genre are minimalistic arrangements, devoid of pretense (though never eschewing the device of a Bad Pun), and tasteful guitar / steel guitar arrangements. "Shredding" did not really exist, in the Golden Age.

As a male artist, I've never been a fan of overly-aggressive female vocal parts... and if you're that way, don't listen to entire albums by one artist. That reveals "pandering", when in one song the vocalist is tender and sweet, and the next she's a snarling assertive $#2&, but again that's just my opinion.

Check out also, Jim Reeves... and (shameless plug!) my own version of his classic here: https://soundcloud.com/dibubba/hell-have-to-go

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Here are a few I thought of...


The Chair - George Strait
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Nh-NsqBsGE

What I Didn't Do - Steve Wariner
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwogoGQmoFU

When I Call Your Name - Vince Gill
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwmGWCJOxnw

Killin' Time - Clint Black
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvZ5E5_Uuik

Somebody Lied - Ricky Van Shelton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXSg5HPs5tk

Don't Rock The Jukebox - Alan Jackson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjATzGrWT18

Two Dozen Roses - Shenandoah
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrHOjcvQhmQ

Third Rate Romance - Amazing Rythym Aces
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTT-Jmi1nOc

Every Light In The House - Trace Adkins
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72AVXpeo_ZI

Ghost In This House Shenandoah
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9Mngche9uc

Your Cheatin' Heart - Hank Williams
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jg2oR91_r5I

Family Tradition - Hank Williams, Jr.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xd0TGfZSACI

When You Say Nothing at All — Keith Whitley
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRM3pEjBNFI

Small Town Saturday Night - Hal Ketcham
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFRkH_3ZmbU

What's Forever For - Michael Martin Murphey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIIUjgy4hfA

Crazy - Patsy Cline
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QEDb3xzdec

She's in Love with the Boy - Trisha Yearwood
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUFObCZtGWQ

There Ain't Nothin' Wrong with the Radio - Aaron Tippin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgMMsIsW4p8

Too Cold at Home - Mark Chesnutt
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-Cvinp1-jU

Forever and Ever, Amen - Randy Travis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgJXbIP83A8

All My Ex's Live in Texas - George Strait
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jk7uXaNuWNE

16th Avenue - Lacy J. Dalton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdwzSXHrZmI

Friends in Low Places - Garth Brooks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VamwOLagpVk

Somewhere In My Broken Heart - Billy Dean
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiCe59tYiCs

Thinkin' Problem - David Ball
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUqXWWb_ifA

Don't Tell Me What To Do - Pam Tillis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wmjfd2TfwQ

I Love The Way You Love Me - John Michael Montgomery
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yy4uzNDYFlE

Life Turned Her That Way - Ricky Van Shelton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKBgtZ0qPYM

Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses - Kathy Mattea
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ElCpHuiWkA

Home - Joe Diffie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6y7Aa9aSkM

Sticks and Stones - Tracy Lawrence
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCdvlLE8An4

Country Club - Travis Tritt
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBbvp_EeLhY

Neon Moon - Brooks & Dunn
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nopBvlKfYgY

Chain Of Love - Clay Walker
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_9HdZwf60U

A Little Past Little Rock - Lee Ann Womack
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PAEQvoVfO0

Walkaway Joe - Trisha Yearwood
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCdCuduv0H0

Bubba Shot The Jukebox - Mark Chesnutt
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=439jqiY0Eto

Baby's Got Her Blue Jeans On - Mel McDaniel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cHaufA26B8

Why Didn't I thnk Of That - Doug Stone
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFrLQGjQyus

Austin - Blake Shelton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bb1DTsxBOfE

John Deere Green - Joe Diffe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0y32Y_2Fuco

Something In Red - Lorrie Morgan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x-CnaPNFos

Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old) - Garth Brooks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pzKlgLs8Rs

Tulsa Time - Don Williams
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoOtRc1H3z4

If Tomorrow Never Comes - Garth Brooks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fY07-DCQ4EI

That Ain't My Truck - Rhett Akins
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ar5ga4hXuHI

Just Call Me Lonesome - Radney Foster
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfa4vxpdH3Q

Straight Tequila Night - John Anderson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyGU4nzhirI

Blame It on Your Heart - Patty Loveless
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eopNLWRW0IM

Life's a Dance - John Michael Montgomery
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLrnwnNycoQ

Look Heart, No Hands - Randy Travis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbkdDLFEDEM

You're the Best Break This Old Heart Ever Had - Ed Bruce
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqP1VhenuMY


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I'm not so sure that good Country has ended. More is that it has evolved, just like every other music style alongside it.

Johnny Tillotson had some great "Country style" songs. Things like:
It Keeps Right On A Hurtin
Talk Back Trembling Lips
Send Me The Pillow You Dream On


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Johnny Rodriguez version of Johnny Bond's I wonder where you are tonight.

Anything by Hank Williams

Webb Pierce There stands the glass

Webb Pierce Wondering and why baby why

Hawkshaw Hawkins LO-some 77-203 (Extra credit for anyone old enough to know why the first two letters are capitalized.)

Buck Owens Love's gonna live here

Marty Robbins El Paso

Ernest Tubb Walk across Texas

Porter Wagoner Satisfied Mind

Hank Snow I'm Movin' on


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Floyd,
Fantastic list! Thanks for posting. I'm working my way through them... a labour of love!


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And who would've thought Floyd liked Country? smile


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A few more that come to mind (I didn't pick the obvious song examples):

Rusty Draper - Pick Me Up On Your Way Down

Gatlin Brothers - Midnight Choir

Charlie Pride - Crystal Chandeliers



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And who would've thought Floyd liked Country? smile


Not I, considering his impressive collection of boy band memorabilia! wink

In all seriousness, thank you for the suggestions! I like to drive anyway, but this will make it that much better! This will be fun!!!

Thanks again!


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Without overloading you..... country music is exemplified in these artists.

Hank Williams Sr, & Jr.

Willie Nelson

Waylon Jennings

George Jones

Merle Haggard

Patsy Cline

Loretta Lynn

Buck Owens

and that's just a very small starting place. If you didn't grow up on these artists, I'd suggest hitting YouTube and look them up and listen.

A bit more modern but still solidly rooted in country would include:

Alabama

Brooks & Dunn

Emmy Lou Harris

Garth Brooks

Trisha Yearwood

Lacy J Dalton

Reba MacIntire

There are so many other artists and groups who were instrumental in the history of country music.... the more you dig, the more you will find.


edit to add: and don't forget the classic duet combo's....
Conway & Loretta,
Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton,
Kenny Rogers and Dottie West<<< YOU GOTTA HEAR THAT. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlcRqPG1OeQ
George Jones and Tammy Wynette.
Every one of those are country classics.

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Don't forget Skeeter Davis:

I forgot More: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfZABhjVm2A

End of the World: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbZ9ILRYQ2o

My Last Date: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BLR5R8b-Ao

Or Sammi Smith:

Am I that Easy to Forget: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmW5OdZuDBU

Sunday Morning Coming Down: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yqfzle3jZc

Today I started Loving you Again: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t99r86qWmOc


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So cool you all would do this! MUCH appreciation!

Any suggestions on WHAT to be listening for. I know how I would listen to it, but want to know what YOU would listen for. If we had a listening session in the same room, what would you point out?

Thanks!


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"If we had a listening session in the same room, what would you point out?"




The authenticity, and without autotune. grin



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Originally Posted By: MarioD
Don't forget Skeeter Davis:

I forgot More: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfZABhjVm2A

End of the World: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbZ9ILRYQ2o

My Last Date: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BLR5R8b-Ao

Or Sammi Smith:

Am I that Easy to Forget: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmW5OdZuDBU

Sunday Morning Coming Down: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yqfzle3jZc

Today I started Loving you Again: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t99r86qWmOc


Amazing selection. Never heard Sammi's version of Sunday Morning Coming Down... phenomenal.


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Real Country, hmmm.

A lot of good selections have been suggested.

If you listen to Country music across the decades, starting with the Carter Family and Jimmie Rodgers, you will find two concurrend streams:
1. Country music that reflects the pop music trend of its time and
2. Music that has more the feel of "it could have been in a living room on a farm". (Even if it is amplified.)

ad 1:
1930s: Bob Wills, Spade Cooley and all the other Western Swing bands played Jazz;
1940s: The Delmore Brothers, Arthur Smith and others played Boogie Woogie style music.
1950s: Even Eddy Arnold recorded Rockabilly songs, Country music's adaption of Rock 'n' Roll. And there were others like George "Thumper" Jones, Hank Snow, Johnny Cash and many, many more.
1960s: Sound carpets by very large string orchestras enhanced Country music to have it have an easier access to the pop charts.
and so on...
the reason to invent outlaw country music, you know Jennings, Nelson, and their friends.

ad 2.
All the music that is seen as "real" country music including all the other sub-genres like bluegrass or gospel music for instance.


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Back in 2003, NPR did a great multi-part segment called "Honky Tonks, Hymns, and Blues". It is definitely worth a listen. You'll hear traditional country music, as well as interviews with respected entertainers. I recorded it off the radio and created CDs to listen to at my leisure.


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John, you made me remember NRPS, New Riders of the Purple Sage:

Glendale Train: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOk71pHqCu8

The Last Lonely: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGxSYOZVhlM


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"On The Bayou" might be considered Country.

Lots did it including Hank, but Karens' version was always a favourite.



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Here are a few I thought of...


The Chair - George Strait
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Nh-NsqBsGE

What I Didn't Do - Steve Wariner
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwogoGQmoFU

When I Call Your Name - Vince Gill
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwmGWCJOxnw

Killin' Time - Clint Black
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvZ5E5_Uuik

Somebody Lied - Ricky Van Shelton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXSg5HPs5tk

Don't Rock The Jukebox - Alan Jackson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjATzGrWT18

Two Dozen Roses - Shenandoah
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrHOjcvQhmQ

Third Rate Romance - Amazing Rythym Aces
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTT-Jmi1nOc

Every Light In The House - Trace Adkins
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72AVXpeo_ZI

Ghost In This House Shenandoah
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9Mngche9uc

Your Cheatin' Heart - Hank Williams
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jg2oR91_r5I

Family Tradition - Hank Williams, Jr.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xd0TGfZSACI

When You Say Nothing at All — Keith Whitley
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRM3pEjBNFI

Small Town Saturday Night - Hal Ketcham
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFRkH_3ZmbU

What's Forever For - Michael Martin Murphey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIIUjgy4hfA

Crazy - Patsy Cline
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QEDb3xzdec

She's in Love with the Boy - Trisha Yearwood
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUFObCZtGWQ

There Ain't Nothin' Wrong with the Radio - Aaron Tippin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgMMsIsW4p8

Too Cold at Home - Mark Chesnutt
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-Cvinp1-jU

Forever and Ever, Amen - Randy Travis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgJXbIP83A8

All My Ex's Live in Texas - George Strait
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jk7uXaNuWNE

16th Avenue - Lacy J. Dalton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdwzSXHrZmI

Friends in Low Places - Garth Brooks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VamwOLagpVk

Somewhere In My Broken Heart - Billy Dean
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiCe59tYiCs

Thinkin' Problem - David Ball
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUqXWWb_ifA

Don't Tell Me What To Do - Pam Tillis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wmjfd2TfwQ

I Love The Way You Love Me - John Michael Montgomery
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yy4uzNDYFlE

Life Turned Her That Way - Ricky Van Shelton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKBgtZ0qPYM

Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses - Kathy Mattea
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ElCpHuiWkA

Home - Joe Diffie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6y7Aa9aSkM

Sticks and Stones - Tracy Lawrence
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCdvlLE8An4

Country Club - Travis Tritt
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBbvp_EeLhY

Neon Moon - Brooks & Dunn
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nopBvlKfYgY

Chain Of Love - Clay Walker
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_9HdZwf60U

A Little Past Little Rock - Lee Ann Womack
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PAEQvoVfO0

Walkaway Joe - Trisha Yearwood
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCdCuduv0H0

Bubba Shot The Jukebox - Mark Chesnutt
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=439jqiY0Eto

Baby's Got Her Blue Jeans On - Mel McDaniel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cHaufA26B8

Why Didn't I thnk Of That - Doug Stone
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFrLQGjQyus

Austin - Blake Shelton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bb1DTsxBOfE

John Deere Green - Joe Diffe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0y32Y_2Fuco

Something In Red - Lorrie Morgan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x-CnaPNFos

Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old) - Garth Brooks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pzKlgLs8Rs

Tulsa Time - Don Williams
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoOtRc1H3z4

If Tomorrow Never Comes - Garth Brooks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fY07-DCQ4EI

That Ain't My Truck - Rhett Akins
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ar5ga4hXuHI

Just Call Me Lonesome - Radney Foster
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfa4vxpdH3Q

Straight Tequila Night - John Anderson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyGU4nzhirI

Blame It on Your Heart - Patty Loveless
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eopNLWRW0IM

Life's a Dance - John Michael Montgomery
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLrnwnNycoQ

Look Heart, No Hands - Randy Travis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbkdDLFEDEM

You're the Best Break This Old Heart Ever Had - Ed Bruce
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqP1VhenuMY


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FJ, what a wonderful collection of tunes. Now, don't take this the wrong way, but I swear I hear a bit of you in all of them! grin They must have been listening to your music for a long time to pick up bits and pieces of that unique phrasing and smooth vocals combined with story telling lyrics. You should be very proud that such a distinguished group has been paying attention to your music.



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Our User Showcase Forum receives more than 50 posts per day, with people sharing their Band-in-a-Box songs and providing feedback for other songs posted.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed!

Video: Volume Automation in Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows®

We've created a video to help you learn more about the Volume Automation options in Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows.

Band-in-a-Box® 2024: Volume Automation

www.pgmusic.com/manuals/bbw2024full/chapter11.htm#volume-automation

Video: Audio Input Monitoring with Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows®

We've created this short video to explain Audio Input Monitoring within Band-in-a-Box® 2024, and included some tips & troubleshooting details too!

Band-in-a-Box® 2024: Audio Input Monitoring

3:17: Tips
5:10: Troubleshooting

www.pgmusic.com/manuals/bbw2024full/chapter11.htm#audio-input-monitoring

Video: Enhanced Melodists in Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows®!

We've enhanced the Melodists feature included in Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows!

Access the Melodist feature by pressing F7 in the program to open the new MultiPicker Library and locate the [Melodist] tab.

You can now generate a melody on any track in the program - very handy! Plus, you select how much of the melody you want generated - specify a range, or apply it to the whole track.

See the Melodist in action with our video, Band-in-a-Box® 2024: The Melodist Window.

Learn even more about the enhancements to the Melodist feature in Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows at www.pgmusic.com/manuals/bbw2024upgrade/chapter3.htm#enhanced-melodist

Band-in-a-Box® 2024 DAW Plugin Version 6: New Features Specifically for Reaper®

New with the DAW Plugin Version 6.0, released with Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows: the Reaper® Panel!

This new panel offers built-in specific support for the Reaper® DAW API allowing direct transfer of Band-in-a-Box® files to/from Reaper® tracks!

When you run the Plugin from Reaper®, there is a panel to set the following options:
-BB Track(s) to send: This allows you to select the Plugin tracks that will be sent Reaper.
-Destination Reaper Track: This lets you select the destination Reaper track to receive media content from the Plugin.
-At Bar: You can select a bar in Reaper where the Plugin tracks should be placed.
-Start Below Selected Track: This allows you to place the Plugin tracks below the destination Reaper track.
-Overwrite Reaper Track: You can overwrite previous content on the destination Reaper track.
-Move to Project Folder: With this option, you can move the Plugin tracks to the Reaper project folder.
-Send Reaper Instructions Enable this option to send the Reaper Instructions instead of rendering audio tracks, which is faster.
-Render Audio & Instructions: Enable this option to generate audio files and the Reaper instructions.
-Send Tracks After Generating: This allows the Plugin to automatically send tracks to Reaper after generating.
-Send Audio for MIDI Track: Enable this option to send rendered audio for MIDI tracks.
-Send RealCharts with Audio: If this option is enabled, Enable this option to send RealCharts with audio.

Check out this video highlighting the new Reaper®-specific features: Band-in-a-Box® DAW Plugin Version 6: New Features Specifically for Reaper®

Band-in-a-Box® 2024 DAW Plugin Version 6: New Features Video

The new Band-in-a-Box VST DAW Plugin Verion 6 adds over 20 new features!

Watch the new features video to learn more: Video: Band-in-a-Box® 2024 - DAW Plugin Version 6 New Features

We also list these new features at www.pgmusic.com/bbwin.plugin.htm.

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