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Post by sabre14 on Jan 1, 2014 13:24:36 GMT -5
Random Video Of The Day:
Artist: Eli Young Band Single: "When It Rains" Writers: James Young Album: Jet Black And Jealous (Also Level for the original recording) Label: Universal South Year Released: 2007 on Carnival, 2008 on Universal South Video Director: The Brads Mediabase Peak: #32 Billboard Peak: #34
Eli Young Band are a four member country band from Texas consisting of Mike Eli, James Young, Jon Jones, and Chris Thompson. Eli and Young met and formed a duo at North Texas University. Jones, and Thompson later would join to form the group. They had a self release debut album in 2002 and a second on Carnival in 2005 (Level). The song "When It Rains" has a unique story. It originally charted in 2007 for unsolicited airplay. The song was played by a Colorado station. The PD saw the original video on GAC Edge Of Country show. Along with Texas stations, the song was able to spend a few weeks in the top 60, through early 2008. Because of that the group caught the attention of Universal South, and after they were signed to the label. They re-cut "When It Rains", along with the Jet Black And Jealous Album and sent it to radio in April 2008. Though the song got up to #32 on Mediabase, some stations shyed away because of the fact it had spent so long on the charts. But R.J Curtis of Radio and Records said "If your audience hasn't heard the song.. Then it is new. It doesn't matter how long it's been charting." The group has sent 8 official singles to radio. With four top 10's ("Always The Love Songs was a top 10 on Mediabase) and three #1's ("Drunk Last Night" is currently a Billboard only #1). They have had made 5 studio albums, with the fifth expected to be released in early 2014 (Ten Thousand Towns).
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Post by .indulgecountry on Jan 1, 2014 13:30:09 GMT -5
Not much for EYB at all, but "When It Rains" is easily my favorite of their's. It's a shame it wasn't a bigger hit, though I have actually heard it a few times as a recurrent on radio in the past couple years, despite it's low chart peak.
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Post by carriekins on Jan 1, 2014 13:43:33 GMT -5
Dear sabre14. Today, you are my favorite. Love, Carrie Aside from the fact that I LOVE EYB, this is easily one of my favorite songs from them, and of the past few years. I'm glad that so far it's stayed a staple in their live show as well - Mike Eli sings the hell out of it.
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Post by drummerman2009 on Jan 1, 2014 15:10:54 GMT -5
Here's a great John Denver song that many have probably forgotten "Some Days Are Diamonds (Some Days Are Stone)", (#10 Country, #36 Hot 100, #12 AC) in 1981.
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Post by Old Fart In NC on Jan 1, 2014 16:53:06 GMT -5
^That's one of my favorite John Denver songs (and I liked a lot of them). It was a comeback hit; he hadn't hit the Top 40 on either the Hot 100 or the country chart since 1977 (with different songs). After Some Days Are Diamonds he had only one more Top 40 song on the Hot 100 (Shanghi Breezes, #31 in 1982; also his last #1 AC hit) and three more Top 40 country songs (Wild Montana Skies, with Emmylou Harris, #14 in 1983; Dreamland Express, #9 in 1985; and And So It Goes, with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, #14 in 1989).
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Post by churchchoir on Jan 1, 2014 20:27:41 GMT -5
Thanks for such a great video of the day, sabre! I love EYB's videos. They always think outside the box and the "Rains" video is one of several EYB videos that really hit home for me.
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Post by sabre14 on Jan 2, 2014 14:50:35 GMT -5
Random Video Of The Day:
Artist: Sara Evans Single: "Cheatin" Writers: Brett James, Don Schlitz Album: Real Fine Place Label: RCA Nashville Video Director: Peter Zavadil Year Released: October 2005 Radio And Records Peak: #9 Billboard Peak: #9
Sara Evans born in Boonsville, Missouri has been a well known hit maker in the country music genre since 1997. Her first four singles failed to crack top 40, with "Three Chords And The Truth" (Title Track) being the highest at #44. Her second album though would land her a first career hit in the #1 single ("No Place That Far"). Though it would be the only hit on the record of the same name. Many wondered if she would ever take off and wondered if RCA would just cut it's losses and release her from her contract. But she would finally broke through with flying colors with the successful Born To Fly album. It produced a #1 ("Born To Fly"), Two top fives ("Could Not Ask For More", "I Keep Looking"), and a #16 peaking "Saints And Angels". Since then she has scored numerous hits including "A Real Fine Place To Start", "As If", "You'll Always Be My Baby", "A Little Bit Stronger", and "Cheatin" which was the second single of her Restless album. Sara thought the song was awful the first time she heard it and did not want to record it. But soon would warm up to it and fell in love with it so much she advocated for it to be released. She has officially released 27 singles to radio with four #1's, 10 top tens ("As If" hit 10 on mediabase only), and 12 top twenties. She has recorded 7 studio albums with the seventh coming out in March 2014. Along with two compilation albums and a Christmas album. She is my favorite female artist of the 2000's. Her Real Fine Place and Restless albums are amazing and still played on my Iphone and in my CD player. It's super hard to pick a favorite Sara song, but I still believe that "Backseat Of A Greyhound Bus" was her most underrated single and was her best vocal performance. Great song that should have went much higher than #16.
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Post by .indulgecountry on Jan 2, 2014 15:25:42 GMT -5
"Cheatin'" has always been a favorite of mine, but I've only grown to love it even more over the years. It's such a shame it *only* made it to #9, because it should've been huge. It's one of the countriest songs she's ever recorded in her career, and the melody and production on "Cheatin'" are just perfect. On top of all that, it's easily one of her best vocal performances; there's so many "glory" moments in the song. Her twang on this track is just showcased so nicely (and there ain't nothin' better than twangy vocals in my book) and there's a lot of great high notes, especially on the bridge, which is possibly my favorite part of the song aside from the way she sings the word "like" in the first verse (on the line "How do you like that paper plate, and those pork-n-beans you're eatin'"). To top it all off, the song has a great hook and the music video treatment is one of her best.
It's interesting that she apparently hated the song at first. I didn't know that. I just remember hearing that her now ex-husband pushed her to release it as a single, which became a spot of irony a few years later, lol. I wonder if it was just the lyrics, because if you just look at them on paper, they don't really capture the magic that Sara Evans was able to deliver on the song between her excellent vocal performance the fantastic production it was dressed in.
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Post by sabre14 on Jan 2, 2014 15:36:13 GMT -5
"Cheatin'" has always been a favorite of mine, but I've only grown to love it even more over the years. It's such a shame it *only* made it to #9, because it should've been huge. It's one of the countriest songs she's ever recorded in her career, and the melody and production on "Cheatin'" are just perfect. On top of all that, it's easily one of her best vocal performances; there's so many "glory" moments in the song. Her twang on this track is just showcased so nicely (and there ain't nothin' better than twangy vocals in my book) and there's a lot of great high notes, especially on the bridge, which is possibly my favorite part of the song aside from the way she sings the word "like" in the first verse (on the line "How do you like that paper plate, and those pork-n-beans you're eatin'"). To top it all off, the song has a great hook and the music video treatment is one of her best. It's interesting that she apparently hated the song at first. I didn't know that. I just remember hearing that her now ex-husband pushed her to release it as a single, which became a spot of irony a few years later, lol. I wonder if it was just the lyrics, because if you just look at them on paper, they don't really capture the magic that Sara Evans was able to deliver on the song between her excellent vocal performance the fantastic production it was dressed in. Sara said it was the pork and beans line that made her turn the song off when she heard the demo. Then when she sat around with the label and her then husband, they brought up "Cheatin". They were surprised when Sara said she hated it. Her husband said maybe you should give this another try. She said that thank God she didn't make a critical mistake not recording this song, cause it has become one of her along with her fans favorites. Sometimes cheating songs can get monotonous, and dull. But the way this song was written and Sara's vocal delivery that you pointed out is why "Cheatin" is a great song and one of my favorites of hers, as well as one of my favorites of 2006, which is when it peaked.
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Post by .indulgecountry on Jan 2, 2014 15:47:04 GMT -5
Sara said it was the pork and beans line that made her turn the song off when she heard the demo. Then when she sat around with the label and her then husband, they brought up "Cheatin". They were surprised when Sara said she hated it. Her husband said maybe you should give this another try. She said that thank God she didn't make a critical mistake not recording this song, cause it has become one of her along with her fans favorites. Sometimes cheating songs can get monotonous, and dull. But the way this song was written and Sara's vocal delivery that you pointed out is why "Cheatin" is a great song and one of my favorites of hers, as well as one of my favorites of 2006, which is when it peaked. Yeah, that same line was exactly the one I had in mind when I guessed it was perhaps the lyrics. And yes, I totally agree. This song is written is such an interesting and unconventional way. I love the spoken intro, and the lack of an actual chorus kind of keeps the flow of the song rolling, that culminates in that fantastic bridge ("You made you bed/And you're out of mine/You lie awake and I sleep just fine/You've done your sowing/Now you can do the reaping") -- her vocals on that part slay my life. <3
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Post by sbp17 on Jan 2, 2014 19:17:16 GMT -5
Cheatin' is my favorite Sara Evans single!
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Post by Andy on Jan 2, 2014 21:02:49 GMT -5
"Cheatin'" is such a great song, thank you for reminding me of it. That inspired me to listen to "Real Fine Place" tonight. Haven't heard that album or any of its songs in ages. I should really listen to Sara Evans more. On "Real Fine Place" alone, she recorded material by Radney Foster, Don Schlitz, Darrell Scott, Lori McKenna, and Trent Tomlinson - all solid names. Sara has a great voice and some really excellent material.
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Post by sabre14 on Jan 3, 2014 14:35:03 GMT -5
Random Video Of The Day:
Artist: Billy Currington Single: "Walk A Little Straighter" Writers: Carson Chamberlin, Casey Beathard, Billy Currington Album: Billy Currington Label: Mercury Nashville Video Director: Margaret Malandruccolo Year Released: April 21, 2003 Billboard Peak: #8
Billy Currington is a 40 year old country singer from Savannah, Georgia. This was his first single on Mercury, for which he signed to at the beginning of the year. He wrote the song about his stepfather who was an alcoholic and his strained relationship with him. The song peaked at #8. His next release was the top 5 single "I Got A Feeling". Billy would go on to have a couple career singles including "Good Directions", "Must Be Doin' Something Right", and "People Are Crazy". All hit #1. The second half of 2007 was difficult for him due to the under performing of "Tangled Up" (#30), and having to check into rehab due to the trauma he went through as a child. He also had a run in with the law in 2013 after a trespassing incident near his private property near his boat. He had to plead no contest to abuse charges and was put on 5 years probation. He has had a overall successful career at radio. He has sent 15 singles out, with 10 of those going top 10, and having seven #1's to his credit ("Don't" went #1 on Mediabase only in early 2009). He has made 5 studio albums, and only has one of his singles as a non-album song ("Tangled Up"). I have a friend who has a painful relationship with their father, and this song is almost unbearable to listen to for them because of how much it hits home. "People Are Crazy" was maybe my favorite from him, followed by the funny song "Like My Dog".
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Post by jaseboyhyde on Jan 3, 2014 14:40:24 GMT -5
Carson Chamberlain writes some great stuff. I bet most of you know this, but Carson was Keith Whitley's steel guitar player back in the day. Lots of his current writings reflect that exposure to that pure, traditional country. I wonder what kind of stuff we'd have gotten from Keith had he not died so young.
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Post by .indulgecountry on Jan 3, 2014 16:58:44 GMT -5
I actually heard "Walk a Little Straighter" recently for the first time. Wow, is that a good song! It's a shame more of Billy Currington's singles can't be that powerful.
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Post by Ten Pound Hammer on Jan 3, 2014 17:52:12 GMT -5
Catch-up time:
"Some Days Are Diamonds" and "Rocky Mountain High" are the only two John Denver songs I like. The others are just bleh.
I won Patty's Dreaming My Dreams from WATZ in 2005. They had a call in contest for anyone who could identify the first single. After a good 20 minutes, no one had called in even though "Keep Your Distance" was in heavy rotation at the time. I finally figured "what the heck" and got it. I forgot what I did with the CD though.
I keep forgetting how great a song "Walk a Little Straighter" is. I'd love to see him do more ballads of this sort, although I like the more upbeat approach he's been taking of late.
"Cheatin'" is another great song that I'd forgotten about. I still think she should make up her mind whether she wants to be neo-trad or country-pop instead of constantly vacillating between the two, but I do think she has a pretty solid selection of songs just the same.
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Post by Andy on Jan 3, 2014 18:32:00 GMT -5
Carson Chamberlain writes some great stuff. I bet most of you know this, but Carson was Keith Whitley's steel guitar player back in the day. Lots of his current writings reflect that exposure to that pure, traditional country. I wonder what kind of stuff we'd have gotten from Keith had he not died so young. I actually wasn't familiar with his name until now, which is pretty inexplicable given that I'm a big Keith Whitley fan. I see he had a hand in writing two of my favorite Alan Jackson songs, "Everything I Love" and "Between the Devil and Me", as well as several other solid tracks by various artists. Thanks for bringing him to my attention.
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Post by jaseboyhyde on Jan 3, 2014 21:03:24 GMT -5
Carson Chamberlain writes some great stuff. I bet most of you know this, but Carson was Keith Whitley's steel guitar player back in the day. Lots of his current writings reflect that exposure to that pure, traditional country. I wonder what kind of stuff we'd have gotten from Keith had he not died so young. I actually wasn't familiar with his name until now, which is pretty inexplicable given that I'm a big Keith Whitley fan. I see he had a hand in writing two of my favorite Alan Jackson songs, "Everything I Love" and "Between the Devil and Me", as well as several other solid tracks by various artists. Thanks for bringing him to my attention. Heck yeah! It's amazing how small and close-knit Nashville is in terms of the music business. If you research band members' names and writers' names in "all music" you'll find people credited with stuff you'd never imagine, and it really helps, me anyway, gain an appreciation for the talent level of some people I might otherwise "not like" as an artist or musician or whatever. Thanks for the reply. It's cool to see such appreciative music fans on this site, even if we all disagree sometimes over our musical tastes.
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Post by fe_lipeoliveira on Jan 4, 2014 14:23:55 GMT -5
Amy is so good! I remember reading some review saying she's like a grown up Taylor Swift and that's so true! lol Her songs are very feminine with a attitude. I love I Would Cry, I Think You're Beautiful, Let's Try Goodbye, Talk... but my favorite is Bitter End, from her independent album "It's Time". I bought her second independent album and was very pissed when she re-released it with a couple more songs lol. Anyway, she's a very nice writer.
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Post by Old Fart In NC on Jan 4, 2014 15:30:45 GMT -5
Today is Deana Carter's 48th birthday.
Artist: Deana Carter Single: "Did I Shave My Legs for This?" Writers: Deana Carter, Rhonda Hart Album: Did I Shave My Legs for This? Label: Capital Nashville Video Director: Roger Pistole Year Released: 1997 Billboard Peak: #25
Did I Shave My Legs for This? was by far Deana's most successful album. It peaked at #2 on the country album chart and #10 on the Billboard 200 chart and has been certified 5X platinum. The album yielded five singles: Strawberry Wine (#1), We Danced Anyway (#1), Count Me In (#5), How Do I Get There (#1), and the title song (#25). Since then she has had only five more Top 40 country songs, the highest peaking of them being There's No Limit (#14 in 2002).
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Post by sabre14 on Jan 4, 2014 15:40:56 GMT -5
Amy is so good! I remember reading some review saying she's like a grown up Taylor Swift and that's so true! lol Her songs are very feminine with a attitude. I love I Would Cry, I Think You're Beautiful, Let's Try Goodbye, Talk... but my favorite is Bitter End, from her independent album "It's Time". I bought her second independent album and was very pissed when she re-released it with a couple more songs lol. Anyway, she's a very nice writer. My station completely ignored all of her singles except her first one. The only way I heard "Men Don't Change" or "I Would Cry" was on the Sunday morning countdown with Lon Helton. WYRK not playing her songs was weird because she was at the huge station runned concert of the year in 2003 called The Taste Of Country (I know, real original right ). So they played "Love's Got An Attitude", but that's it. I think Amy's voice wasn't the greatest compared to other females, but her songwriting and sass in her songs is why I enjoyed her music. But "I Would Cry" should have been her first top 10. Great treatment I thought for the video as well.
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Post by sabre14 on Jan 5, 2014 14:19:59 GMT -5
Random Video Of The Day:
Artists: Rascal Flatts Single: "This Everyday Love" Writers: Danny Wells, Gene Nelson Album: Rascal Flatts Label: Lyric Street Video Director: Trey Fanjoy Year Released: August 7, 2000 Billboard Peak: #9
Rascal Flatts are a country music trio that are comprised of Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus, and Joe Don Rooney. They signed with Lyric Street in late 1999 and released their debut single in 2000 with "Prayin For Daylight" (#3). The song was something different from anything on country radio at that time. This song was the second single, "While You Loved Me" was third (Ten Pound Hammer's favorite song ;)), and "Im Movin On" was the final single. All four went top 10. In fact these guys did not have a song not hit the top 10 till the 2008 single "Bob That Head" (#15), which to me is head and shoulders their worst song to date. "Life Is A Highway was never officially released by their label in 2006, though that as well only hit #18. They are most known for the singles "These Days", "Fast Cars And Freedom", "What Hurts The Most", "My Wish", and "Bless The Broken Road". They have sent 31 singles to country radio with 28 of those hitting top ten, and they have 13 #1 singles ("I Won't Let Go" was a mediabase only). They have recorded 8 studio albums with a ninth on the way in 2014. Along with four compilation albums, 2 Live albums and one Christmas album. Rascal Flatts have always been hit or miss with me. I've heard others mention how they can't stand Gary's voice as well as their pop leaning country. Which is understanding. They have had songs I haven't liked at all. But that doesn't mean they haven't had good songs. Probably my favorite from them is "Winner At A Losing Game". With "My Wish", "Prayin For Daylight", "These Days", "Skin", "This Everyday Love", and "What Hurts The Most" among my honorable mentions. Overall they aren't my favorite band by any stretch but some of their songs have been excellent, and wish they would put out more songs like what was on their debut album as well as their "Feels Like Today" album.
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Post by Andy on Jan 5, 2014 15:46:31 GMT -5
Random Video Of The Day:Artists: Rascal Flatts Single: "This Everyday Love" Writers: Danny Wells, Gene Nelson Album: Rascal Flatts Label: Lyric Street Video Director: Trey Fanjoy Year Released: August 7, 2000 Billboard Peak: #9 Rascal Flatts are a country music trio that are comprised of Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus, and Joe Don Rooney. They signed with Lyric Street in late 1999 and released their debut single in 2000 with "Prayin For Daylight" (#3). The song was something different from anything on country radio at that time. This song was the second single, "While You Loved Me" was third (Ten Pound Hammer's favorite song ;)), and "Im Movin On" was the final single. All four went top 10. In fact these guys did not have a song not hit the top 10 till the 2008 single "Bob That Head" (#15), which to me is head and shoulders their worst song to date. "Life Is A Highway was never officially released by their label in 2006, though that as well only hit #18. They are most known for the singles "These Days", "Fast Cars And Freedom", "What Hurts The Most", "My Wish", and "Bless The Broken Road". They have sent 31 singles to country radio with 28 of those hitting top ten, and they have 13 #1 singles ("I Won't Let Go" was a mediabase only). They have recorded 8 studio albums with a ninth on the way in 2014. Along with four compilation albums, 2 Live albums and one Christmas album. Rascal Flatts have always been hit or miss with me. I've heard others mention how they can't stand Gary's voice as well as their pop leaning country. Which is understanding. They have had songs I haven't liked at all. But that doesn't mean they haven't had good songs. Probably my favorite from them is "Winner At A Losing Game". With "My Wish", "Prayin For Daylight", "These Days", "Skin", "This Everyday Love", and "What Hurts The Most" among my honorable mentions. Overall they aren't my favorite band by any stretch but some of their songs have been excellent, and wish they would put out more songs like what was on their debut album as well as their "Feels Like Today" album. Talk about nostalgia. I can remember seeing this video (as well as the one for "Prayin' for Daylight") around 2000 on CMT. How time flies. Ridiculously catchy tune. I completely agree with your overall assessment of RF. I stopped following and regularly listening to them around 2008 but still enjoy several of their earlier singles every once in a while, especially this one. Hope they eventually get back to the sound they had on their first couple of albums.
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Post by jaseboyhyde on Jan 5, 2014 16:02:04 GMT -5
I really enjoyed their earlier stuff. "While you loved me" was a powerful song to me at that particular time. I think that was around 2000 or 2001 but couldn't swear to it. I remember listening to the radio and the DJ said "Brad Paisley's new one" and then "While you loved me" played. At that time, I couldn't have told you many songs either artist was responsible for, and I thought for a few days that Brad Paisley had one HUMONGOUS range. I felt silly when I figured out that he must have been saying "That was Brad's new one" before playing the Rascall Flatts song. Funny how songs bring back memories that we'd otherwise probably never access again.
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Post by countryfan4life on Jan 5, 2014 22:46:21 GMT -5
Random Video Of The Day:Artists: Rascal Flatts Single: "This Everyday Love" Writers: Danny Wells, Gene Nelson Album: Rascal Flatts Label: Lyric Street Video Director: Trey Fanjoy Year Released: August 7, 2000 Billboard Peak: #9 Rascal Flatts are a country music trio that are comprised of Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus, and Joe Don Rooney. They signed with Lyric Street in late 1999 and released their debut single in 2000 with "Prayin For Daylight" (#3). The song was something different from anything on country radio at that time. This song was the second single, "While You Loved Me" was third (Ten Pound Hammer's favorite song ;)), and "Im Movin On" was the final single. All four went top 10. In fact these guys did not have a song not hit the top 10 till the 2008 single "Bob That Head" (#15), which to me is head and shoulders their worst song to date. "Life Is A Highway was never officially released by their label in 2006, though that as well only hit #18. They are most known for the singles "These Days", "Fast Cars And Freedom", "What Hurts The Most", "My Wish", and "Bless The Broken Road". They have sent 31 singles to country radio with 28 of those hitting top ten, and they have 13 #1 singles ("I Won't Let Go" was a mediabase only). They have recorded 8 studio albums with a ninth on the way in 2014. Along with four compilation albums, 2 Live albums and one Christmas album. Rascal Flatts have always been hit or miss with me. I've heard others mention how they can't stand Gary's voice as well as their pop leaning country. Which is understanding. They have had songs I haven't liked at all. But that doesn't mean they haven't had good songs. Probably my favorite from them is "Winner At A Losing Game". With "My Wish", "Prayin For Daylight", "These Days", "Skin", "This Everyday Love", and "What Hurts The Most" among my honorable mentions. Overall they aren't my favorite band by any stretch but some of their songs have been excellent, and wish they would put out more songs like what was on their debut album as well as their "Feels Like Today" album. Great video choice sabre14! Rascal Flatts is my all time favorite band and part of the reason I started listening to country. I have enjoyed everything they have released, but I will say their first 3 albums will always be my favorite, specifically "Melt," since it was the first country album I ever bought. The songs off that album, and the releases from Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban, Alan Jackson, and Brad Paisley during that time will always hold a special place in my heart because that's where it all started for me. RF is at their best when their harmonies are showcased. Like on their acapella version of "I'll Be Home For Christmas" or their version of Brooks N Dunn's "It's Getting Better All The Time." When Gary came in with "God I hope you're happy," then Joe Don came in with his part, then Jay with his, and they all finished it off harmonizing I got major chills and freaked out like a 12 year old girl. I do hope their new album capitalizes on these harmonies and captures the same magic as their first 3 albums, but at the same time is still relevant with a fresh sound. Looking forward to hearing "Rewind."
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Post by sabre14 on Jan 6, 2014 12:41:44 GMT -5
Random Video Of The Day:
Artist: Jeremy McComb Single: "This Town Needs A Bar" Writers: Liz Rose, Jimmy Yeary Album: My Side Of Town Label: Parallel/New Revolution Video Director: Roman White Year Released: 2008 Billboard Peak: Did Not Chart (Below Top 60)
Jeremy McComb is a country music singer from Washington State. He was actually a long time friend and tour manager for Larry The Cable Guy. He was hired to that position at the age of just 23 in 2004. He started performing music since the age of eight though, and wanted a chance at recording music. Through Larry, he met J.P Williams of Parallel Entertainment. Williams decided to sign Jeremy and released his debut single "Wagon Wheel" (Made famous by Darius Rucker in 2013) to country radio in 2007. It did not chart. "This Town Needs A Bar" was the second single, and though it did not chart as well, received positive reviews from most for it's traditional sound. The song was written by Liz Rose ("Crazy Girl", "Songs About Rain", Along with a number of Taylor Swift singles like "Teardrops On My Guitar", "Tim McGraw", "White Horse", and "You Belong With Me"), along with Jimmy Yeary (who sang lead at one point for Shenandoah, and has written songs like "In Another World", and 2013 CMA song of the year "I Drive Your Truck"). His third single "Cold" turned out to be the only charting single. It peaked at #43 in late 2008. Since then he has recorded a second album entitled Leap And The Net Will Appear on his own McCombOver Records in 2010. If you look at Jeremy in this video, you would probably assume you wouldn't like it because of the way he looks with his hair along with his pretty good, but nothing special vocals. But "This Town Needs A Bar" is a Perfect example of never judge a book by it's cover. The song was written by two fantastic songwriters and I love the production and delivery. It clearly should have at least charted, and his next single "Cold" might have even been better. The label he was on was a definite factor, along with his not the typical country artist look, of why country radio for the most part ignored him. I feel if it's a good song I'm going to like it. What the artist looks like is not a factor.
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Ten Pound Hammer
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Post by Ten Pound Hammer on Jan 6, 2014 17:48:15 GMT -5
1.) Wow, Gary LeVox used to be skinny? He's put on more weight in the past 14 years than I have. I can't believe how young they look in that video, either.
2.) "This Town Needs a Bar" got a lot of play on the Jones (now Dial Global) country format. Thunder Country played it a lot. I think they also played "Cold" a few times.
3.) I first heard Amy Dalley's "Men Don't Change" in summer 2004. We were doing something down in Lansing, and their station happened to be playing Bob Kingsley at the time. Then by early 2005 I had gotten into ACC for good and I caught "I Would Cry". Also, Thunder Country just started up soon after that, and they would play "Love's Got an Attitude" all the time. "I Would Cry" was amazing, and I still can't believe how much Curb dragged their feet with her.
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Post by sabre14 on Jan 7, 2014 12:54:57 GMT -5
Random Video Of The Day:
Artist: Kellie Pickler Single: "I Wonder" Writers: Kellie Pickler, Chris Lindsey, Aimee Mayo, Karyn Rochelle Album: Small Town Girl Label: BNA Video Director: Deaton Flanigen Year Released: February 5, 2007 Mediabase Peak: #13 Billboard Peak: #14
Kellie Pickler is a country music singer from Albemarle, North Carolina. She auditioned on American Idol in late 2005. All three judges liked her voice along with her down to earth personality. She finished sixth on that 2006 season of Idol, but it allowed her to sign a recording deal with BNA Records/19 Recordings. Her debut single was "Red High Heels" (#15). "I Wonder" was the second single peaking at #13 on mediabase. The song was written about her mother who left her at the age of two. Kellie has broken down while singing the song multiple times including on the 2007 CMA Awards, which gave her a standing ovation. Since then Kellie has had a very busy career with a stint on Dancing With The Stars in 2013. She won the competition with Derek Hough. In 2012 she left Sony Nashville and later signed with Black River Entertainment. She has sent 11 singles to country radio with one top 10 ("Best Days Of Your Life" #8). Along with 8 top 40 singles. She has recorded 4 studio albums, as well as a version of "Santa Baby" which originally charted in 2007. Kellie Pickler has won me over as a fan with her music as well as her personality. Her last two albums have been fantastic and she's grown so much as an artist since her debut single. "I Wonder" is still my favorite from her though I have enjoyed all her singles for the most part. "Little Bit Gypsy" really should be much much higher on the charts right now, and I hope she breaks through with Black River Entertainment very soon. Every time she sings that line at the end of this song "For Now On I Won't Be In Carolina" I get crazy flashbacks of listening to Bob Kingsley's countdown on Sunday mornings when this song was beginning it's chart run in early 2007 :).
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.indulgecountry
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Post by .indulgecountry on Jan 7, 2014 17:12:29 GMT -5
Yessss. This song and video are amazing. Such a powerful song. It's great that Kellie was able to record and release something so personal from her very first album and even though it was a solid Top 20 hit, it definitely deserved a lot more. One of my favorite live performance memories is seeing her sing this on the 2007 CMAs and break down crying at the end of the song to a standing ovation.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2014 17:21:45 GMT -5
One of my favorite live performance memories is seeing her sing this on the 2007 CMAs and break down crying at the end of the song to a standing ovation. Yes! I love her, and I love the performance.
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