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In reply to the discussion: I never realized I liked Garth Brooks [View all]Spitfire of ATJ
(32,723 posts)11. Need I post this again?
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Seems to be a lot of intolerance for Florida, Texas and the south in general...
Rebellious Republican
Aug 2013
#8
I love Willie but he did a song in the last decade with Toby Keith that was some real crap.
Ed Suspicious
Aug 2013
#53
Yup, not that into C&W, but Garth's different. My family loves him, always has.
freshwest
Aug 2013
#15
For those who'd be surprised, song was released in 1992. I recorded it from a live concert on TV.
freshwest
Aug 2013
#29
wow, didn't know he had a sister who is a lesbian. there's so many stars with GLBT siblings
Divine Discontent
Aug 2013
#95
Brooks has long been among the most enlightened of Country Music stars. There are some others.
bluestate10
Aug 2013
#3
Isn't it pathetic to hear him talk now? Maybe he really did drive a motor "sickle" off a cliff
jtuck004
Aug 2013
#13
Your welcome, just open your mind, I love music, name a genre, its all good.
Rebellious Republican
Aug 2013
#44
i admit i'm surprised. often wondered if any country artists r sane (besides wn). good on him. eom
ellenfl
Aug 2013
#4
Beat me to Merle. That song still gets played on the Horse Shoe Lounge (Austin) jook.
Eleanors38
Aug 2013
#78
Many before him have done the same, in all genres. Did you here the last albumn....
Rebellious Republican
Aug 2013
#37
People here probably do not understand how progressive southern rockers were...
Rebellious Republican
Aug 2013
#38
Here's one of my favorites offering a possibility of peace on Earth by Steve Earle.
argyl
Aug 2013
#22
I always knew that Garth was great. He has always been on the right side of the issues.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Aug 2013
#26
I had a similar experience to this song, eerily similar, except mine was a 68 camaro.
Rebellious Republican
Aug 2013
#113
He is true country and refuses to cave to the industry demands to conform!
Rebellious Republican
Aug 2013
#114
And, he's from Oklahoma, too, so he really didn't have to go out on a limb like that. nt
silvershadow
Aug 2013
#32
i liked him ever since he was supportive of Gays long time ago when it was unpopular
JI7
Aug 2013
#52
I never know when those graphics with text on them are just some made up bullshit...
Blanks
Aug 2013
#94
I don't care if he never got a single piece of legislation passed, what I want and expect out of
liberal_at_heart
Aug 2013
#84
I've only liked Garth Brooks since the moment first hearing "I've got friends in high
indepat
Aug 2013
#89
He seems to know himself well and doesn't appear to be intimidated by anyone on the left or right
graywarrior
Aug 2013
#100
Just for you Graywarrior, a Chris Gaines music video, do you suppose anyone else knows who he really
Rebellious Republican
Aug 2013
#118
And another shocking video by another alternative C & W artist....
Rebellious Republican
Aug 2013
#120
Your very welcome graywarrior, thanks for allowing me to post on your thread!
Rebellious Republican
Aug 2013
#126