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In reply to the discussion: Country music aint dead....you just got to dig deeper than the mainstream [View all]cemaphonic
(4,138 posts)21. I saw a Facebook post of his where he was responding to fundies who didn't like his bad language.
(He's talking about "Living the Dream" here, but it seems to fit "Turtles..." just as well.
Been some folks coming to my page to chastise (judge) me for taking the Lords name in vain on Conan so figured I should address it.
Ironically, the song is actually a metaphor comparing the soothing yet completely addictive and damaging effects of hard narcotic opiates to the negative sociological impact of organized religion and blind faith when forced upon society and used as a political tool by self-righteous, thinly-veiled bigots to control and manipulate the masses and enhance the suffering of impoverished, lower class citizens. Also, since Im self-funding/self-releasing my art instead of shooting for ACM awards and taking it up the ass from the music row man, I have the right to write and sing and say whatever I choose just as you have the right to not buy or listen to my music and stay away from my page if you dont like it.
So with that said
1. I sang it like I wrote it
2. Censorship is bullshit
3. This is America and people can say anything they want including Goddamn at the top of their lungs on national TV
I've liked what I've heard from Courtney Marie Andrews too. She's sorta between country and 70s singer-songwriters like Joni Mitchell and Kate Wolf:
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Docreed2003
Jan 2018
OP
I saw a Facebook post of his where he was responding to fundies who didn't like his bad language.
cemaphonic
Jan 2018
#21
Charlie Thompson is my favorite. He's like 1920s-early '60s country, a top rockabilly cat too
MiltonBrown
Jan 2018
#13
For sure. I enjoyed the song you posted here and am about to check out the one from the other
MiltonBrown
Jan 2018
#15
I wanted to add that Simpson indeed sounds a lot like ol Waylon who of course was Buddy Holly's
MiltonBrown
Jan 2018
#16
That's awesome. I go to the Surf every year for the Buddy Holly weekend. They call it the
MiltonBrown
Jan 2018
#24
The LR is great- kind of like the comedy compatriot to the more enlightened country singers like
MiltonBrown
Jan 2018
#26
It is foolish to stereotype and generalize. It's their loss to miss out on the long and storied
MiltonBrown
Jan 2018
#32
Jason's 'House of Blues' show on Youtube is friggin' incredible ... start to finish ...
mr_lebowski
Jan 2018
#39
I have read that ... believe he also helped Justin Townes Earle in a similar capacity ...
mr_lebowski
Jan 2018
#61
That second one is straight-up 'Travellin' Band' by CCR ... which I'm sure was itself a rip-off ...
mr_lebowski
Jan 2018
#38
Charlie Thompson is totally stuck in the distant past. His LP covers look old
MiltonBrown
Jan 2018
#55
I posted this Isbell one @DU in video group Monday because I know you are not suppose to get
lunasun
Jan 2018
#30
Allow me to continue your DU Jason Isbell preachin' ... the dude is pure gold ...
mr_lebowski
Jan 2018
#35
This is still my favorite Isbell song ... an amazing version from his fat/drunk/pre-fame days
mr_lebowski
Jan 2018
#36
NICE ... never heard of her, but I like it ... nice Emmylou vibe there & love the guitar tone (nt)
mr_lebowski
Jan 2018
#37
NICE ... reminds me of a number of 90's Steve & Emmylou collaborations ...thanks mate!
mr_lebowski
Jan 2018
#64
I did not! SWEET, good for Jason. Did he come up and grab the trophies? Get to do a speech?
mr_lebowski
Jan 2018
#82
Mostly stuck in 60s, or stuff by likes of Steve Earle, but fave past few years -- Mandolin Orange.
Hoyt
Jan 2018
#57
I absolutely adore Steve Earle, seen him a few times, Copperhead Road tour was the 1st time ... but
mr_lebowski
Jan 2018
#65
I survived bush's regime because of Revolution Starts Now and tour. I was in deep depression and
Hoyt
Jan 2018
#68
Listen to their live shows, there are a bunch. I like mandolins and the young lady
Hoyt
Jan 2018
#72
I'll definitely do that ... here's one for ya ... probably heard the song ...
mr_lebowski
Jan 2018
#73
Excellent. My kind of stuff. I used to have a bunch of electric guitars, lap steels, etc. But now,
Hoyt
Jan 2018
#74
Holy crap, so you've never heard that album? SWEET! ... it's one of those discs
mr_lebowski
Jan 2018
#75