Why do you like Country?

sunflowerlover · 08-14-2023, 05:21 PM

It is just good music

sunflowerlover · 08-14-2023, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by sgodblacktune

Country music has this incredible ability to tell stories that resonate with everyday life. It's all about capturing the heart and soul of life's experiences in a down-to-earth way. The genre has a distinctive twangy sound that often includes instruments like acoustic guitars, fiddles, and banjos, giving it a warm and inviting feel. What really sets it apart is its focus on themes like love, family, and the simple joys of life. Unlike other genres, country music often brings listeners on a nostalgic journey, evoking emotions that feel genuine and relatable. It's like a musical storyteller that paints vivid pictures with its lyrics, making you feel like you're right there in the moment. The sense of community within the country music world is also remarkable; it's like a big musical family where artists and fans connect on a personal level.

Exactly

DMBFFF · 07-01-2025, 12:17 AM

Valdy - Rock and Roll Song

František Nedvěd - Řemeslo

k.d. lang - Hanky Panky

Stompin' Tom Connors, 1990, "Lady K D Lang" & "CA-NA-DA (Cross Canada)"

Drjohnrock · 07-02-2025, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by DMBFFF

Valdy - Rock and Roll Song

František Nedvěd - Řemeslo

k.d. lang - Hanky Panky

Stompin' Tom Connors, 1990, "Lady K D Lang" & "CA-NA-DA (Cross Canada)"

Yes, country music has followers in Canada. If I had any doubt, that doubt was erased by the teenaged me wandering into a shoe store in Thessalon, Ontario and seeing the guy working there wearing a wifebeater and watching Hee Haw on TV.

Everyone knows about kd lang. I had heard of Valdy but never heard anything by him before. Thanks for posting that tune, DMBFFF. Despite the tune's protagonist's dislike for the rock crowd, the guitar solo is certainly rock and roll. I like the song, though. Also interesting to hear Gordon Lightfoot's "Sundown" done in a different language. And Stompin' Tom Connors (RIP) shows why he had such a devoted fanbase.

DMBFFF · 07-07-2025, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Drjohnrock

Yes, country music has followers in Canada.

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Also interesting to hear Gordon Lightfoot's "Sundown" done in a different language. And Stopin' Tom Connors (RIP) shows why he had such a devoted fanbase.

Thank you.

Johnny Cash - Wer kennt den Weg

Silver Apples - Ruby (1968) —————— (and with a banjo!)

Garrett T. Capps "Girl U Want (Devo Cover)" // Half Stop Sessions

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sunflowerlover Groupie Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Florida Posts: 3	It is just good music

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DMBFFF I like the green. Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 297	Valdy - Rock and Roll Song František Nedvěd - Řemeslo k.d. lang - Hanky Panky Stompin' Tom Connors, 1990, "Lady K D Lang" & "CA-NA-DA (Cross Canada)"