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Post by Markus Meyer on Jan 25, 2015 3:30:16 GMT -5
What songs are going to be remembered 40 years from now as "classics"? When I think of a classic, I don't necessarily think most success, but biggest overall impact. What recent songs stand out to you guys as "modern day classics"?
Example: "Round Here" may have been a multi week, platinum hit, but I think "Follow Your Arrow" will be remembered as a more impactful song overall.
Some picks:
"Cruise", "Wagon Wheel", "I Drive Your Truck", "Mama's Broken Heart", "Merry Go 'Round", "Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not", "Need You Now", "Dirt Road Anthem", "If I Die Young", "Even If It Breaks Your Heart"
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2015 7:08:00 GMT -5
Jesus Take the Wheel, Before He Cheats, Blown Away, Drunk On You, Don't You Wanna Stay.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2015 8:30:52 GMT -5
The House That Built Me, Drunk On A Plane (?), Give Me Back My Hometown, Cop Car, Pontoon, Girl In A Country Song (not necessarily a classic, but certainly an eventful song)
What should be classics: People Are Crazy, What We Ain't Got, Raymond, It Ain't The Whiskey, Ain't Much Of Loving You, Long Black Train....etc
Hopefully: Diamond Rings and Old Barstools
The biggest classic: Donkey
Btw how recent do these need to be? I would say songs like Live Like You Were Dying or Where Were You When The World Stopped Turning but those are kind of obvious today
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Post by Markus Meyer on Jan 25, 2015 11:48:46 GMT -5
I was thinking along the line of within the 2010's. "The House that Built Me" and "Blown Away" are good ones, don't know how I forgot those.
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Post by Andy on Jan 25, 2015 14:17:08 GMT -5
"The House That Built Me" is really the only big hit of the past few years that I think will still be remembered and regarded as a masterpiece a few decades from now.
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Post by sabre14 on Jan 25, 2015 14:24:37 GMT -5
"Need You Now" "She's Country" (unfortunately) "Cruise" (ditto) "Wagon Wheel" "Crazy Girl" (still hear this often) "Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not" (cannot stand to hear more than 5 seconds of this anymore) "Chicken Fried" "Just Got Started Lovin' You"
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2015 14:34:20 GMT -5
"She's Country" (unfortunately) Really? I think Dirt Road Anthem, Don't You Wanna Stay, Burnin' It Down, and Big Green Tractor will all be remembered way more than She's Country. Sure it helped kickstart his superstar status but that's about all it did IMO
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Post by sabre14 on Jan 25, 2015 14:38:44 GMT -5
"She's Country" (unfortunately) Really? I think Dirt Road Anthem, Don't You Wanna Stay, Burnin' It Down, and Big Green Tractor will all be remembered way more than She's Country. Sure it helped kickstart his superstar status but that's about all it did IMO It was the #1 song in MB's year end chart and I hear it more than all of the songs you listed, though "Don't You Wanna Stay" I hear way too much as well. Just because I don't like a song doesn't mean I don't think it will be played 10 years from now, lol.
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Post by Markus Meyer on Jan 25, 2015 14:42:10 GMT -5
Yeah, I don't really see "She's Country" as a song with a ton of staying power. "Don't You Wanna Stay" is definitely one that I could see being remembered a few decades from now though. Ditto "Crazy Girl", and I could also see "Dirt" and "Meanwhile Back at Mama's" being played years and years from now as well.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2015 14:45:24 GMT -5
Really? I think Dirt Road Anthem, Don't You Wanna Stay, Burnin' It Down, and Big Green Tractor will all be remembered way more than She's Country. Sure it helped kickstart his superstar status but that's about all it did IMO It was the #1 song in MB's year end chart and I hear it more than all of the songs you listed, though "Don't You Wanna Stay" I hear way too much as well. Just because I don't like a song doesn't mean I don't think it will be played 10 years from now, lol. Just because you hear it a lot doesn't necessarily mean it will leave an "impact" (you could use it for the "Overplayed Singles" thread) Dirt Road Anthem will definently be remembered for..well..idk why. People like it for some reason. Burnin' It Down feels the same way. And hey I never brought opinions of the actual songs into this :)
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Post by sabre14 on Jan 25, 2015 14:45:54 GMT -5
The thing is, is that "She's Country" was six years ago now and other than "Need You Now", its the most played song from that year. So perhaps it's unfair to pick songs from that long ago. I completely disagree on its inability to have "staying power" since it kinda already has.
I'm also not saying the songs you guys have brought up won't.
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Post by sabre14 on Jan 25, 2015 15:17:02 GMT -5
It was the #1 song in MB's year end chart and I hear it more than all of the songs you listed, though "Don't You Wanna Stay" I hear way too much as well. Just because I don't like a song doesn't mean I don't think it will be played 10 years from now, lol. Just because you hear it a lot doesn't necessarily mean it will leave an "impact" (you could use it for the "Overplayed Singles" thread) Dirt Road Anthem will definently be remembered for..well..idk why. People like it for some reason. Burnin' It Down feels the same way. And hey I never brought opinions of the actual songs into this :) This is where there's grey area for this subject. Everyone has a different definition of "Classics". Like you, I think "It Ain't The Whiskey" and "Follow Your Arrow" are classics but 40 years from now they just won't be remembered by most country fans. This board is a sliver of the actual reality of most country fans who will remember songs that get played the most as time goes on. "Strawberry Wine", "Chattahoochee", "Mountain Music", "He Stopped Loving Her Today", "Forever And Ever Amen" and "The Dance" were not just songs that are considered classics by million of fans today, but they were played way more than most others and therefore people remember them. They each go hand in hand. Heck even songs that didn't go top 10 on Billboard like "Independence Day" was played by a ridiculous amount of stations after it went recurrent including WYRK. So does that disqualify it if the song is overplayed? No, of course not. With most classics in country music history, the song was overplayed. Perhaps we can focus on the "quality" in those certain songs and then just call those classics in which case I'll be glad to toss "She's Country" and "Cruise" out the window. Even the 80's and 90's had songs with staying power that I find low in quality relatively speaking like "Elvira" (sorry for those who enjoy it), "Achy Breaky Heart", "I Love You" (once again, sorry for anyone who still enjoys it but its head and shoulders my least favorite from Martina). All I'm saying is that if the song is considered a classic, chances are it was played to death by country radio; and a song that was the #1 MB song of a year and is the second most played song from that year should not be disregarded as one that will not have long lasting appeal just because it falls under the "overplayed" category.
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Post by zjames on Jan 25, 2015 15:22:49 GMT -5
"Colder Weather"
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2015 15:50:07 GMT -5
Just because you hear it a lot doesn't necessarily mean it will leave an "impact" (you could use it for the "Overplayed Singles" thread) Dirt Road Anthem will definently be remembered for..well..idk why. People like it for some reason. Burnin' It Down feels the same way. And hey I never brought opinions of the actual songs into this :) This is where there's grey area for this subject. Everyone has a different definition of "Classics". Like you, I think "It Ain't The Whiskey" and "Follow Your Arrow" are classics but 40 years from now they just won't be remembered by most country fans. This board is a sliver of the actual reality of most country fans who will remember songs that get played the most as time goes on. "Strawberry Wine", "Chattahoochee", "Mountain Music", "He Stopped Loving Her Today", "Forever And Ever Amen" and "The Dance" were not just songs that are considered classics by million of fans today, but they were played way more than most others and therefore people remember them. They each go hand in hand. Heck even songs that didn't go top 10 on Billboard like "Independence Day" was played by a ridiculous amount of stations after it went recurrent including WYRK. So does that disqualify it if the song is overplayed? No, of course not. With most classics in country music history, the song was overplayed. Perhaps we can focus on the "quality" in those certain songs and then just call those classics in which case I'll be glad to toss "She's Country" and "Cruise" out the window. Even the 80's and 90's had songs with staying power that I find low in quality relatively speaking like "Elvira" (sorry for those who enjoy it), "Achy Breaky Heart", "I Love You" (once again, sorry for anyone who still enjoys it but its head and shoulders my least favorite from Martina). All I'm saying is that if the song is considered a classic, chances are it was played to death by country radio; and a song that was the #1 MB song of a year and is the second most played song from that year should not be disregarded as one that will not have long lasting appeal just because it falls under the "overplayed" category. Well I guess Aldean is bit of an odd case for this too as almost all of his singles are overplayed due to his superstar status. I still think that the other songs I listed feel bigger and actually are/were played more but it looks like we'll have to agree to disagree. And I am definently aware that songs like It Aint The Whiskey and Follow Your Arrow will not be regarded as classics. That's why I said they SHOULD be classics :)
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Post by Markus Meyer on Jan 25, 2015 15:51:39 GMT -5
This is where there's grey area for this subject. Everyone has a different definition of "Classics". Like you, I think "It Ain't The Whiskey" and "Follow Your Arrow" are classics but 40 years from now they just won't be remembered by most country fans. This board is a sliver of the actual reality of most country fans who will remember songs that get played the most as time goes on. "Strawberry Wine", "Chattahoochee", "Mountain Music", "He Stopped Loving Her Today", "Forever And Ever Amen" and "The Dance" were not just songs that are considered classics by million of fans today, but they were played way more than most others and therefore people remember them. They each go hand in hand. Heck even songs that didn't go top 10 on Billboard like "Independence Day" was played by a ridiculous amount of stations after it went recurrent including WYRK. So does that disqualify it if the song is overplayed? No, of course not. With most classics in country music history, the song was overplayed. Perhaps we can focus on the "quality" in those certain songs and then just call those classics in which case I'll be glad to toss "She's Country" and "Cruise" out the window. Even the 80's and 90's had songs with staying power that I find low in quality relatively speaking like "Elvira" (sorry for those who enjoy it), "Achy Breaky Heart", "I Love You" (once again, sorry for anyone who still enjoys it but its head and shoulders my least favorite from Martina). All I'm saying is that if the song is considered a classic, chances are it was played to death by country radio; and a song that was the #1 MB song of a year and is the second most played song from that year should not be disregarded as one that will not have long lasting appeal just because it falls under the "overplayed" category. Well I guess Aldean is bit of an odd case for this too as almost all of his singles are overplayed due to his superstar status. I still think that the other songs I listed feel bigger and actually are/were played more but it looks like we'll have to agree to disagree. And I am definently aware that songs like It Aint The Whiskey and Follow Your Arrow will not be regarded as classics. That's why I said they SHOULD be classics :) I disagree here. It was probably one of the most talked about singles of the past couple of years, it won song of the year at the CMA's, and was certified Gold. I do think it will be regarded as a classic.
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Post by zebra71 on Jan 25, 2015 17:22:20 GMT -5
If I Die Young Need You Now Girl in a Country Song Cruise Florida Georgia Line Don't You Wanna Stay Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson Dirt Road Anthem Red Solo Cup Need You Now The House That Built Me Meanwhile Back at Mama's We are Never Ever Getting Back Together Hillbilly Bone Honey Bee Wagon Wheel Made in America Cryin' for Me (Wayman's Song) Beers Ago Hope on the Rocks So You Don't Have to Love Me Anymore Colder Weather Over You Miranda
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Post by gardyfan on Jan 25, 2015 17:33:15 GMT -5
Springsteen
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Post by bboat11 on Jan 25, 2015 18:50:11 GMT -5
A Little Bit Stronger. Heck, four years after it came out, this is just about the only Sara song I ever hear on the radio! (Except Suds in the Bucket like once a year)
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Post by someguy on Jan 25, 2015 19:08:34 GMT -5
Thinking about songs from about 2010 on:
"The House That Built Me", "Need You Now", "Dirt Road Anthem", "Meanwhile Back At Mama's"
Those are about it, though I could maybe see "Mama's Broken Heart", "Springsteen", "If I Die Young", "Wagon Wheel"
"Cruise" I can definitely see being remembered, but more in an "Achy Breaky Heart" kind of way, rather than a "Strawberry Wine" way.
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Post by dm2081 on Jan 26, 2015 0:16:10 GMT -5
Drunk On A Plane Springsteen Barefoot Blue Jean Night Wagon Wheel Follow Your Arrow Highway Don't Care Colder Weather Chicken Fried Toes Cruise Somewhere With You Honey Bee Dirt Road Anthem Consider Me Gone The House That Built Me Need You Now You're Gonna Miss This Play It Again Bottoms Up Red Solo Cup I also think "I Don't Dance" will become a modern classic, and will be played at LOTS of weddings too come.
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Post by trustypepper on Jan 26, 2016 0:01:20 GMT -5
Girl Crush can definitely be added to this list now.
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Post by zjames on Jan 26, 2016 0:21:15 GMT -5
"Burning House" - Cam
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Post by bksouthga on Jan 27, 2016 0:02:07 GMT -5
I think "American Kids" by Kenny Chesney and Blake's version of "God Gave Me You" will stand the test of time.
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Post by Ten Pound Hammer on Jan 27, 2016 0:58:10 GMT -5
^ I think GGMY is generic contemporary Christian garbage, personally.
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Post by codyj100 on Jan 29, 2016 22:25:33 GMT -5
Miranda Lambert - "The House That Built Me" Little Big Town - "Pontoon" Little Big Town - "Girl Crush" Cam - "Burning House" Lady Antebellum - "Need You Know" Lady Antebellum - "Just A Kiss" Carrie Underwood - "Before He Cheats" The Band Perry - "If I Die Young" Tim McGraw - "Felt Good On My Lips" Blake Shelton - "Home" Blake Shelton - "God Gave Me You" Blake Shelton - "Boys 'Round Here" Sugarland - "All I Want To Do" Sara Evans - "A Little Bit Stronger" Dierks Bentley - "I Hold On" Jason Aldean - "She's Country" Jason Aldean - "Dirt Road Anthem" Luke Bryan - "Country Girl (Shake It For Me)
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Post by tim on Feb 2, 2016 1:54:12 GMT -5
For this list I did the years 2000-current. I don't like all of the songs below, but here goes:
"A Little Bit Stronger," Sara Evans "Amarillo Sky," Jason Aldean "American Kids," Kenny Chesney "American Soldier," Toby Keith "As She's Walking Away," Zac Brown Band w/ Alan Jackson "Automatic," Miranda Lambert "The Baby," Blake Shelton "Baby Girl," Sugarland "Born To Fly," Sara Evans "Burning House," Cam "Diamond Rings and Old Barstools," Tim McGraw "Drive (For Daddy Gene)," Alan Jackson "Girl Crush," Little Big Town "Give It Away," George Strait "The Good Stuff," Kenny Chesney "Follow Your Arrow," Kacey Musgraves "Highway 20 Ride," Zac Brown Band "Home," Dierks Bentley "I Drive Your Truck," Lee Brice (even though I'm not a fan of it) "I Go Back," Kenny Chesney "I Hold On," Dierks Bentley "I Hope You Dance," Lee Ann Womack "If I Die Young," The Band Perry "It's A Great Day To Be Alive," Travis Tritt "The House That Built Me," Miranda Lambert "Jesus, Take The Wheel," Carrie Underwood "Landslide," Dixie Chicks "Live Like You Were Dying," Tim McGraw "Mama's Broken Heart," Miranda Lambert "Meanwhile Back At Mama's," Tim McGraw "Need You Now," Lady Antebellum "Paint Me A Birmingham," Tracy Lawrence "People Are Crazy," Billy Currington "Red Dirt Road," Brooks & Dunn "Remember When," Alan Jackson "Riding Wtih Private Malone," David Ball "Something More," Sugarland "Springsteen," Eric Church "That's What I Love About Sunday," Craig Morgan "Three Wooden Crosses," Randy Travis "Travelin' Soldier," The Dixie Chicks "Troubadour," George Strait "Voices," Chris Young "Wagon Wheel," Darius Rucker "When I Get Where I'm Going," Brad Paisley and Dolly Parton "Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)," Alan Jackson "Whiskey Lullaby," Brad Paisley and Alison Krauss "Would You Go With Me," Josh Turner "You're Gonna Miss This," Trace Adkins
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Post by draggintheriver on Feb 4, 2016 13:46:42 GMT -5
"Not Ready To Make Nice", Dixie Chicks "Long Black Train", Josh Turner
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Post by zjames on Apr 17, 2016 21:48:34 GMT -5
I think Tim McGraw's "Humble And Kind" will be remembered as a classic down the line. It is very country, has a timeless message, and is a huge seller. It won't be quite as big as "Live Like You're Dying" (mainly because LLYWD crossed over to AC, Hot AC, and Pop), but it will be regarded as one of Tim's most iconic songs.
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Post by dm2081 on Apr 17, 2016 23:26:32 GMT -5
Whether you like it or not, "Die A Happy Man" by Thomas Rhett is certainly going to be viewed as a classic. That's as big of a country hit we've seen in some time and its theme and message is pretty universal, and will never sound dated.
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Post by Andy on Apr 22, 2016 22:22:29 GMT -5
In terms of albums, I'm pretty sure Southeastern by Jason Isbell will still be talked about in thirty years.
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