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Old 01-23-2011, 04:42 PM   #4 (permalink)
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I really don't see much of a point of trying to point out how old country is ripping off other old country. I mean, it's really a lyric based music style.

99% of it uses what is seemingly the same rhythm/bassline. I know there's exceptions but a large portion of Johnny Cash is the same thing. Just as any American-based folk, the emphasis really isn't on the melodies, but rather the ambiance they bring to the words.

With that said, I can't stand Johnny Cash. However, not because he's a song stealer.
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