Country/Bluegrass Faves

[Bouvre]

These two genres may not be my most listened-to, but they do have a lot of gems, and deserve some love now and then.

Post your favorites here!

 

 

 

 

Edited January 20, 2018 by Bouvre

[Bouvre]

For me, this song is a staple of family reunion campfire songs.
I think it's because so many of us live in/near Seattle.

Whenever I sing it at family reunions, I change the part about a man needing a woman
I always add, "But not really"
and my family, knowing I'm gay, gets a kick out of it.

But yeah, I love this song with all my heart.

 

 

[Bouvre]

This is lyrically a hard-hitter, and I admire Townes Van Zandt's writing style so much.
Basically the Leonard Cohen of folk/country.

Time was like water, but I was the sea.
I didn't notice it passing.
Except for the turning of night into day,
and the turning of day into cursing.

 

[Bouvre]

And of course, Jerry Garcia + David Grisman knew the loveliness of the genre:
 

 

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[Bouvre]

Reviving this a little, because this Blaze Foley song (performed here by John Prine) possesses a heart that doesn't waver, even at its most lyrically surreal.

 

[Bouvre]

The lyricism of Giddens' "Julie" is a wonderful example of how omission strengthens very traditional forms of ballads. The writing is strong, her vocals and banjo playing are beautiful and assured. 

Also I want that style of banjo really badly.

 

[Bouvre]

 

This one is loads of fun; just wait for that incredibly crisp guitar solo.

Edited May 28, 2018 by Bouvre

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[GuyBeardmane]

I've never been a big fan of country/bluegrass, but I heard this song on a one of those new jukeboxes in a bar and I fell in love with it immediately.

 

[Bouvre]

On 5/28/2018 at 3:39 PM, SlappyKincaid said:

 

This song is a freakin' blessing. 

[Bouvre]

On 5/28/2018 at 5:36 PM, GuyBeardmane said:

I've never been a big fan of country/bluegrass, but I heard this song on a one of those new jukeboxes in a bar and I fell in love with it immediately.

 

Ooo! I haven't heard this, but I love it too! 

[Bouvre]

Revitalizing this thread because I forgot how much I love Loretta Lynn.
 

 

[garbagepailcat]

Some modern bluegrass/country/folky jams that I like:

And an oldie that’s been stuck in my head for years:

 

[Bouvre]

21 hours ago, garbagepailcat said:

 

 

I've been working to add Roger Miller's "Kansas City Star" to my karaoke repertoire; I love his music and delivery so much. 

Also, I really like the other two. I remember Pinegrove playing at my school, but I was busy the night of.