John Frieh Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 If you care… what do you think are fundamental country music albums? Folsom Prison? Red Headed Stranger? Serving 190 Proof? I think I have a good start but I have a feeling I've overlooked many due to my age... help me out... Additionally I’m always looking for the obscure quality stuff… And a pre to anybody who suggests Shania Twain or Billy Ray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billcoe Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 I think the Don William 2 cd anthology, the Tammy Wynette (stand by your man) greatest hits, the Garth Brooks "essential collection" which is like 6 of his cds, and everything Emmylou Harris ever did would hold you in good stead. Toss in some Brooks and Dunn, Colin Rayes greatest, Merle Haggards, Patsy Cline and a few others stuff and you have a start of a solid classic collection. You'll be wearing shit kickers and driving a pickup truck with a dawg in it in no time. YEEEEE HAWWWWW! Let er buck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 Hank Sr., Johnny Paycheck and Ian Tyson New Country Sucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottP Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 (edited) "The Complete Hank Williams" compilation. I should have included Merle Haggard's tribute to Bob Wills ("Tribute to the Best Fiddle player in the World" or something like that.) and Buck Owens' "Streets of Bakersfield" Edited January 10, 2005 by ScottP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sketchfest Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 Johnny Cash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogen Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 Do Americans know who Ian Tyson is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thinker Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 The Beat Farmers....Loud and Plowed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglehead Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 Uh, does Luther Wright and the Wrongs count? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glacier Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 (edited) Johnny Cash's 'God, Love, Murder" is a good retrospective, as is Willie Nelson's 'Classic and Unreleased' - a good warts-and-all collection, including a couple of early demos during his time as a DJ in Vancouver/Portland. I'm also partial to Gram Parsons - (GP/Grievous Angel) (see also the Flying Burrito Brothers and the Byrds) - very influential on 'country-rock' (e.g. the Eagles), but also introduced us to Emmylou Harris. Died at 27 of an OD - his road manager stole the body and cremated it somewhere in JTree according to Parson's wishes. Oh yeah, Hank Sr. and Hank III - skip Hank Jr. Edited January 10, 2005 by glacier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 Ween "Piss Up a Rope" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minx Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 Anything Emmylou Harris has ever done particularly some of the earlier stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double_E Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 And a pre to anybody who suggests Shania Twain or Billy Ray. well considering some of the posts of yours I've seen, Nolse, that Shania Twain song called "Man, I feel like a woman" should be right on point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Schuldt Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 (edited) Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys, from the 40s. Junior Brown, recent. Edited January 10, 2005 by Dave_Schuldt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Frieh Posted January 10, 2005 Author Share Posted January 10, 2005 Bob Wills Keep 'em coming! Double E: you're right. I am so totally gay. Flaming. That biner I found on GP... I actually fished it out of my lovers ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj001f Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 I thought this was another post on the cc.com dating service from the thread title. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirp Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 Hank Jr....but only his early sony/late MGM stuff. None of his new crap. Albums: Hank jr and friends (1976) New South Whisky Bent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camilo Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 Hank Snow. Jimmie Rodgers if you're into the yodeling cowboy thing. I think it's cool. Carter Family - folksy old-time country, but I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo_Montalban Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 The Beat Farmers....Loud and Plowed i caught a show in ft. collins a while back, not having a clue what i was getting into. the show rocked! did country dick die, or just move on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 Neko Case and Her Boyfriends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolanr Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 Bill Monroe--branches off a bit differently into bluegrass but it's old and it's classic, it goes back almost as far as Hank Sr. I think. For newer stuff, I really like some of Steve Earle's work. He's kinda hit and miss but "Train A Comin" is great. Dwight Yoakam has some great albums. BR549 does some really retro sounding stuff. If you like some rock mixed with your country try the Old 97's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglehead Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 Hank Snow has some good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thinker Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 The Beat Farmers....Loud and Plowed i caught a show in ft. collins a while back, not having a clue what i was getting into. the show rocked! did country dick die, or just move on? "In 1990 Dick was diagnosed with cancer, and despite the illness and the resulting surgeries which left an ear to ear scar which led Dick himself to refer to himself as "The Human Pez Dispenser," the band continued on much in the same manner as they had through the 80's. However, the band reached a sad conclusion in November of 1995 when performing outside Vancouver, British Columbia, Dick , at age 40, died of a heart attack on stage. " Country Dick sang a CLASSIC version of Lucille. you picked a fine time to leave me Lucille... with four ugly children and a crotch that won't heal.... I can still see him twirling (initially) full bottles of Corona onstage, sitting down with the audience and telling stories about dropping acid in the desert, and signing endless autographs before shows. RIP Country Dick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo_Montalban Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 I can still see him twirling (initially) full bottles of Corona onstage, sitting down with the audience and telling stories about dropping acid in the desert, and signing endless autographs before shows. RIP Country Dick. the show i saw was similar, but he was drinking whiskey and falling into the audience. that's too bad he's gone. he was a fine entertainer! RIP CDM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo_Montalban Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 just remembered an on-line radion station in tennessee that plays most all the bands mentioned in this thread. http://www.wdvx.com/main.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbw1966 Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 Son Volt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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