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Post by longdistancerunner on Apr 23, 2012 19:58:43 GMT -5
Just started hearing this on my local station. They don't really play much of his music which I am fine with because I am not a fan. I do think is a generic and sub-par rewrite of Taylor Swift's "Tim McGraw" but I have to say after a few repeat listens to this song it isn't too bad. It might be the first song by Eric that I like & I may even buy the song on iTunes unless someone wants to send it to me... :)
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Post by dajire4 on Apr 24, 2012 8:59:51 GMT -5
I'd send it to you if you like, but how?
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Post by zaclord 🌈 on Apr 24, 2012 10:13:07 GMT -5
Filesharing is illegal. Buy it on iTunes.
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Post by kml567 on May 1, 2012 21:38:01 GMT -5
I'm still holding to my prediction that this will be a multi-week #1 hit, and possibly be up for single/song of the year at the CMA's later this year. I hope Miranda Lambert blocks Eric Church from winning all the big awards. I can't believe Eric said that about Blake and Miranda! I suppose #1 is inevitable, but I hope there's some backlash!! >:(
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Post by hank0629 on May 1, 2012 22:22:42 GMT -5
Well said, Eric!!! He said the truth!
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Post by .indulgecountry on May 2, 2012 23:25:10 GMT -5
I'm still holding to my prediction that this will be a multi-week #1 hit, and possibly be up for single/song of the year at the CMA's later this year. I hope Miranda Lambert blocks Eric Church from winning all the big awards. I can't believe Eric said that about Blake and Miranda! I suppose #1 is inevitable, but I hope there's some backlash!! >:( You're not the only one. I long for the days when I hardly ever had to worry about hearing Eric Church come on my radio. Miranda already bested him at the ACMs for Album (as she should), and I can see her continuing her winning streak at the CMAs later this year, with the approval she has from the industry.
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Post by austin on May 3, 2012 11:58:48 GMT -5
I don't care what he said, this song is great and I hope it spends 5 weeks at the top.
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Post by dajross6 on May 3, 2012 16:12:11 GMT -5
I'm kind of surprised that people get as emotionally invested in performers as they do. Music is about the song only, not really about what each artist is doing in their own time imo. Some host shows, some stay on their ranch, and some get married and have children, and I say each to their own. This reminds me a bit of how much backlash there was from country music when the Dixie Chicks supported their views in the early 2000s. They made terrific music, and I don't really care what political stance/twitter feed/facebook post says the music will always be about the music.
To stay somewhat on topic, this is the best song on the radio right now. When it comes on in the car it gets cranked up and everyone sings. The song is spreading outside the genre (a little) which is good to have a non-country music listener come up to me when it's on and say "Oh that's the Springsteen song! I downloaded it last night." I too would love for this to spend 5 weeks at the top, but I'd settle for a multi-week #1 song. He sounds way too much like Willie in the verses to not hit the top :)
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Post by dajire4 on May 3, 2012 17:35:21 GMT -5
this just became also his biggest hit on the Billboard Hot 100
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Post by phil1996 on May 3, 2012 19:34:07 GMT -5
Absolutely cannot wait to see this guy next week.
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Post by sgc75 on May 3, 2012 22:53:14 GMT -5
Absolutely cannot wait to see this guy next week. Just saw him last Thursday in Columbus. If you love this song on the radio, just wait until you hear it live. So full of energy and emotion, which is part of what makes Eric such an awesome entertainer! I am another one that hopes this will stay at #1 for as long as possible, can't listen to it enough!
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Post by carriekins on May 4, 2012 6:11:53 GMT -5
Absolutely cannot wait to see this guy next week. I hope your show is not canceled.
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Post by phil1996 on May 4, 2012 10:32:57 GMT -5
^Yeah I know. I was stressing a little about it yesterday when I heard he had laryngitis or something. It's on the 12th, so I'm thinking I'll be good. But we'll see.
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Post by adwem on May 4, 2012 11:40:59 GMT -5
Guess he cancelled his show tonight as well due to his voice
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Post by phil1996 on May 4, 2012 11:51:29 GMT -5
Funny thing is, he cancelled that one yesterday afternoon. He performed last night.
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Post by adwem on May 4, 2012 12:16:33 GMT -5
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Just heard from the promoter, Eric Church canceled tonight in KY because his voice can't handle 2 shows right now, so Nashville is still on!
Seems like he isn't quite over what he has. He should just rest it so he doesn't have to keep cancelling every other show
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Post by carriekins on May 4, 2012 12:17:57 GMT -5
Funny thing is, he cancelled that one yesterday afternoon. He performed last night. Odd, that.
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Post by jaseboyhyde on May 4, 2012 17:00:59 GMT -5
They cancelled tonight's show so tomorrow's sold out show at Bridgestone in Nashville will still be on. Eric isn't 100% over his sickness yet.
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Post by phil1996 on May 7, 2012 16:52:52 GMT -5
Good to see this one continuing to make it's climb towards #1!
Also, my guess for the next single "Keep On" got an add today from KMLE Phoenix.
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Post by jaseboyhyde on May 7, 2012 17:43:39 GMT -5
I think Keep on would be a great followup to Springsteen and a really hard-hitting late summer single.
I hope Springsteen continues its climb. Looks like the controversy hasn't had the impact at radio that some expected. I noticed Eric is still outselling Miranda and Blake these days (current albums anyway, I'm not so naive as to say that Eric is a bigger star than either of them), so apparently the crowd is split down the middle. Some of those that hated Eric have more reason to hate him. Some of those that loved him have more reason to love him. And some people are just neutral on the sideshow and enjoy the music. I fall more into the latter category.
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Post by gjp934 on May 11, 2012 23:19:31 GMT -5
I dont really see Keep On being a single. I do like the song but I think Creepin or Country Music Jesus or Like Jesus does would do a lot better on radio but that's just me.
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2012 0:27:56 GMT -5
I don't really think KMLE adding "Keep On" this early indicates anything yet. It'd be different if that was a station that added new songs really early all the time, but they're not really known for that. It is interesting, though. I'm still pulling for "Creepin" as the 4th single.
I think Eric will get at least 2-3 weeks at #1 with this. I was initially thinking 3, and while it's still possible, Luke Bryan's "Drunk On You" is probably a bit too close for Eric to get that many weeks at #1, and I don't see Luke missing out on the top. "Springsteen" and "Drunk On You" have occupied the top 2 spots on the iTunes country chart for about 2 months now, only briefly interrupted by a couple Carrie songs during her album release.
There might be a small group of Pulse posters who despise Eric, but I don't think the controversy is that big of a deal and I don't think it's gonna negatively affect him at all, really, except maybe he'll get overlooked at awards shows. But the industry always has its favorites (Miranda, Lady A, Blake, etc) that so many deserving artists don't get the awards anyway. And yeah, I would argue that in the eyes of the public, Eric IS a bigger star than both Blake and Miranda. "Chief" has outsold both "Red River Blue" and "Four The Record", and Eric's touring numbers this year (revenue and attendance) are higher than the headlining tours by both Blake and Miranda. Miranda has had Chris Young and Jerrod Niemann opening for her, and Blake has had Justin Moore and Dia Frampton, while Eric has had Brantley Gilbert and usually a lesser-known 2nd opener (Drake White and Blackberry Smoke recently). Eric is selling out every stop, while Miranda and Blake (Miranda especially) aren't quite filling up all the seats.
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Post by singingsparrow on May 12, 2012 14:59:40 GMT -5
Eric Church hardly strikes me as that kind of person I'd like to have a beverage with, but he has absolutely nothing to apologize or "grovel" for or feel remorse about with regards to what he told Rolling Stone.
I strongly agree with his claim that contest shows tend to conjure up all these often unattainable large expectations that leave anyone aspiring to have a career in music unprepared to underprepared, and in result the pressure robs them of their artistic/creative control. What he did NOT claim in the interview is that anyone who goes onto an award show isn't capable of developing their artistry, however. In my perspective, he was speaking about the illusion these shows cast on the music industry as a whole and how they influence numerous aspiring singers and artists..........and indeed it has doomed more contestants' careers than it has buoyed (Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert and Scotty McCreery, obviously, being exceptions, and we don't even know if McCreery will hold up beyond his debut).
Remember Justin Gaurini? Ruben Studdard? Fantasia Barrino? Diana DeGarmo? Bo Bice? Of course we don't. As I indicated above, there are exceptions, but unfortunately they are heavily outweighed by the victims. And the reason why those like Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert have stood the tests of time is because they both worked exceptionally hard to retain creative control and developed loyal ties with others in the industry who understand their goals and aspirations. Lambert is obviously the more rebellious of the two, but even Underwood has maintained an independent streak in a way the aforemementioned forgotten singers have never quite fashioned, if not outright never had.
Lambert's overreaction to the episode is childish, in my view, and she probably only did so because Church alluded to Blake Shelton's name in the interview. Should Church have done so to begin with? Arguably it wasn't necessary, but he mentioned Shelton because, duh, he's a coach/judge on "The Voice", NOT because he was dissing him on his own merit. If she can't make that distinction, that's her problem. I still LOVE Miranda Lambert's music overall (even though "Over You" has proved a chink in the critical armor).........but this episode just makes her look less sympathetic in my view, along with the puerile Chris Brown drama.
And by the way, he's also right about the state of rock and roll at festivals like Lollapalooza in recent years. As much as I like some of the acts that prominently feature in the show like Bon Iver because of their emphasis on emotion and lyricism........you can hardly call them "rock" whatsoever. It's great mood music, but it's NOT "rock".
Namaste, lisping HIBISCUS
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Post by countrybamafan on May 12, 2012 16:43:03 GMT -5
I And yeah, I would argue that in the eyes of the public, Eric IS a bigger star than both Blake and Miranda. "Chief" has outsold both "Red River Blue" and "Four The Record", and Eric's touring numbers this year (revenue and attendance) are higher than the headlining tours by both Blake and Miranda. Miranda has had Chris Young and Jerrod Niemann opening for her, and Blake has had Justin Moore and Dia Frampton, while Eric has had Brantley Gilbert and usually a lesser-known 2nd opener (Drake White and Blackberry Smoke recently). Eric is selling out every stop, while Miranda and Blake (Miranda especially) aren't quite filling up all the seats. I didn't realize Eric was doing this well. Of course, it shouldn't be this surprising. Blake and Miranda are portrayed to be the superstars in country music right now. While they're doing well, I think it's clear that some of their supposed success is smoke and mirrors. Eric's had a solid one-two punch with Drink In My Hand and Springsteen. Hell on the Heart and Drink a Little Drink are great songs too. He's quickly becoming a favorite of mine. However, as LispingHisbiscus said, he doesn't seem like a guy I would want to be friends with, but he's releasing great music, so I can't root against his music until he starts putting out garbage.
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Post by phil1996 on May 13, 2012 11:48:39 GMT -5
His concert last night was outstanding. So much energy, I absolutely loved it. He gets pumped like none other when on stage, has alot of fun. I definately recommend going to a concert of his in the future. "Springsteen" is amazing live.
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Post by singingsparrow on May 14, 2012 19:14:50 GMT -5
I And yeah, I would argue that in the eyes of the public, Eric IS a bigger star than both Blake and Miranda. "Chief" has outsold both "Red River Blue" and "Four The Record", and Eric's touring numbers this year (revenue and attendance) are higher than the headlining tours by both Blake and Miranda. Miranda has had Chris Young and Jerrod Niemann opening for her, and Blake has had Justin Moore and Dia Frampton, while Eric has had Brantley Gilbert and usually a lesser-known 2nd opener (Drake White and Blackberry Smoke recently). Eric is selling out every stop, while Miranda and Blake (Miranda especially) aren't quite filling up all the seats. I didn't realize Eric was doing this well. Of course, it shouldn't be this surprising. Blake and Miranda are portrayed to be the superstars in country music right now. While they're doing well, I think it's clear that some of their supposed success is smoke and mirrors. Eric's had a solid one-two punch with Drink In My Hand and Springsteen. Hell on the Heart and Drink a Little Drink are great songs too. He's quickly becoming a favorite of mine. However, as LispingHisbiscus said, he doesn't seem like a guy I would want to be friends with, but he's releasing great music, so I can't root against his music until he starts putting out garbage. Lyricism is where my criticisms of Eric Church remain intact, especially when he incessantly relishes postulating himself as an "outlaw" and bemoans virtually no one else attempting to change the guard in the genre. I really enjoy "Chief" because of its interesting musical textures that actually much better live up to his independent streak. I actually didn't care for his debut whatsoever because a lot of the album just sounded too safe, and though "Carolina" is a respectable album, I could hardly take Church seriously in his "outlaw" bombast in that the album's two biggest hits were almost as safe and familiar as you could possibly get as far as radio country is concerned. Plus the album catered lyrically to all the done-to-death cliches saturating the format these days. "Chief" marked a great step forward for Eric Church in that at least he finally has an album that sounds, musically, consistent with his independent streak, even with a small handful of radio-friendly nuggets. As much as I loathe "Homeboy", I still have to give that song credit for its grand, unique production. And "Springsteen" sounds fresh too in spite of its obvious radio appeal. The entire rest of the album (minus the bonus cut "Lovin' You Anyway") just doesn't sound like he's trying too hard to get on the radio, but much like the Zac Brown Band have succeeded in doing, will probably become spawn additional big hits anyway. However, where he has made great strides musically which deserve great credit.............he still hasn't exhibited on the lyrical front. If anything, he caters ever more blatantly to the "Legalize Marijuana!" crowd on multiple tracks, and brags about drinking and blue jeans on plenty others. As much as "Chief" is a much better-than-average album compared to other current popular country albums in terms of production and musicianship alone..........lyrically it's about as safe and non-outlaw as can be............and why i still find myself rolling my eyes when Church wails "Ohhhhhhhh, no one is taking chances anymore, everyone is riding the same stuff up the charts, I guess it's all up to me to come to the rescue to take the flag somewhere else!" Namaste, lisping HIBISCUS
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Post by jaseboyhyde on May 14, 2012 19:43:29 GMT -5
Lisping, while I always appreciate and admire your knowledge and appreciation for music in general, I'm not sure I agree that Eric is "Postulating himself as an outlaw". Throughout his career, he has spoken his mind and taken the path less taken. He has literally done things the hard way (he brought much of that on himself), and the media has taken the outlaw image and run with it. I'm not sure Eric is the one that started that. I've yet to see a quote from Eric Church where he calls himself an outlaw or bad boy. That doesn't mean they aren't out there, just that I haven't seen them or can't recall (which is highly probable).
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Post by singingsparrow on May 14, 2012 19:48:02 GMT -5
Lisping, while I always appreciate and admire your knowledge and appreciation for music in general, I'm not sure I agree that Eric is "Postulating himself as an outlaw". Throughout his career, he has spoken his mind and taken the path less taken. He has literally done things the hard way (he brought much of that on himself), and the media has taken the outlaw image and run with it. I'm not sure Eric is the one that started that. I've yet to see a quote from Eric Church where he calls himself an outlaw or bad boy. That doesn't mean they aren't out there, just that I haven't seen them or can't recall (which is highly probable). Then why does his very own web-site depict in its store section a line of T-shirts that boast about outlaw country not being dead? Why does he not vocally contest it when other artists, including Brad Paisley, greet him as an outlaw upon introducing him at awards shows? I KNOW Church pays especially close attention to the press as he does the charts, and wouldn't believe him one second if he said he was oblivious to all of this. Namaste, lisping HIBISCUS
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Post by .indulgecountry on May 15, 2012 0:41:39 GMT -5
Eric Church paints himself to be an outlaw, that much to me is painfully obvious. Everything from his image to the topics and lyrics of his songs to his overall attitude in general emphasize this.
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Post by ryanroberts on May 15, 2012 3:39:45 GMT -5
I'm sure Eric Church at the end of the day really doesnt have control of his merch...things that matter most to him are his music and the fans the buy it ! He really isn't in the game of award shows and merchandise.
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