Re: Inspiration for odd country songs
Date: April 13, 2005 14:33
MisterD Wrote:
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> You're right about that. They did know more about
> Americana music than most US citizens. Good point.
I'm curious as to the information upon which you're basing this statement. I mean, why is it called "Americana"? Somebody made Hank Williams and Ernest Tubb famous, and I suspect that it was US citizens.
I also disagree with the statement above that Country music is "tongue-in-cheek", generally speaking. Jagger seems to share this opinion, and often delivers country-styled vocals in a smirking, mocking style (Far Away Eyes, Dear Doctor). Keith, however, is obviously a lover of "real" Country. The best things I've heard him do in the last 30 years are The Worst, You Win Again (Hank Williams tribute album), and Say It's Not You (duet with George Jones on the Bradley Barn Sessions).
Also, the Stones have never done anything remotely close to bluegrass. Try a little Lester Flatt, Ralph Stanley, or Bill Monroe for the real thing. Bela Fleck will do in a pinch also.
Karl
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