Posted by Razor X on February 6, 2009
1959: Jim Reeves – Billy Bayou (RCA)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJgJ4AAcleE
1969: Johnny Cash – Daddy Sang Bass (Columbia)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGUP8oc9Bgs
1979: Crystal Gayle – Why Have You Left The One You Left Me For (United Artists)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCJHqh_gQ_w
1989: Earl Thomas Conley – What I’d Say (RCA)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApuB93mAyR8
1999: Jo Dee Messina – Stand Beside Me (Curb)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-HwJctTzlU
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Posted by J.R. Journey on February 6, 2009
Friday night is upon us. And for lots of us that means a chance to go out and shed some of the stress acquired during the work week. Well, I know for me it does. It’s almost taboo to sing about drinking and partying these days in country music. The songs that do slip through usually fit two categories: One is the trite redneck anthem. The other is a ballad that points up the ‘consequences’ and the importance of a 12-step program, complete with platitudes for daily living. But, to hell with those songs tonight.
To borrow a a phrase from Miss Emmylou (and/or Paul Kennerley), ’tonight I want to do some drinkin’/I came to listen to the band …’ When I am drinking, two of my favorite artists to listen to are Hank Williams Jr. and Miranda Lambert. Bocephus is raw country at its finest, and Miranda is the next generation of honky tonk angel. You just can’t go wrong with a glass of Kentucky bourbon and some Hank Jr. or Miranda on the stereo.
What are your favorite drinking songs?
Here’s two of mine …
Listen to Hank Williams Jr. – Stoned At The Jukebox
Listen to Miranda Lambert – Guilty In Here
P.S. Drink responsibly.
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