Country Music

[Vivek Batra]

Hi FMs

I am starting this dedicated thread for country music. I hope this thread will serve all of us as a good source to explore good music.
This thread is all about music and not "sound".

So feel free to share your favorite songs/artists here and let the others discover what you have been enjoying. I am thinking of having a little format for each post. Lets try to keep this thread precise and informative at first glance. As a starting point, start with some artist info (just the name would also suffice) and list all your favorite tracks of the artist. You can add as much info as you want in your post about the artist/track etc.

Feel free to make this thread great.

Looking forward for good contribution.

Cheers
Vivek

 

[jai1611]

John Denver is an old favourite for me. Particularly the wildlife concert album (had it on tape in the 1990s)

Among the new artists, Chris Stapleton (Starting Over album). Not quite country but midway

 

[Vivek Batra]

When I think about country music, the first name comes to my mind is James Travis Reeves a.ka. our beloved Jim Reeves. Ever since I heard his voice, I am in love with him lilterally . He is the one of the singers that always lifts my mood with his golden voice. My most favorite tracks of his

1. I love you becuase
2. Welcome to my world
3. Snow Flake
4. Have you ever been lonely
5. The Blizzard
6. Distant Drums
7. This is it
8. Not until the next time
9. Blue side of lonesome
10. Adios Amigo
11. Roses are red my love
12. Lonesome waltz
13. Waltzin on top of the world

For this post I will stop here but keep adding my favrorite tracks from other artists as well.

Hope you like these.

Enjoy

 

[Vivek Rao]

Don Williams is my country man ! What a voice.. even now listening to "I believe in you" gives me goose bumps.

 

[efernand1]

• Don Williams
• Garth Brooks
• Shania Twain
• Alan Jackson
• Willie Nelson
• Reba McEntire
• Kenny Rogers
• Randy Travis
• Toby Keith
• Dolly Parton
• John Denver

 

[Nitin K]

Nice thread Vivek ! Country songs are very soothing, meaningful and sound melodious to the ears.

Favourites not in any particular order are:

1) Jim Reeves.
2) Don Williams.
3) Nancy Carpentor.
4) Kenny Rogers.
5) Marty Robbins.
6) Lee Hazelwood.
7) Nancy Sinatra.
8)Harry Belafonte.
9)Glen Campbell.
10)Charley Pride.
11) Earnest Tub.
12) Perry Como.
13 Everly Brothers.
14)Ernie Ford.
15) Bill Haley.
16) John Denver.
17) Johnny Cash.
18) Johnny Rivers.
19) Willie Nelson.
20) Shania Twain.
21) Waylon Jennings.
22) Dave Travis.
23) Christian Larsson. ( Great voice especially his " A life in black" album in a tribute to Johnny Cash. He is a new gen country singer which I just happened to see recently on youtube)

I am sure I must have missed some other favourites in the list above..

 

[Nitin K]

24) Eddie Vedder- Into the wild album.

 

[Vivek Batra]

Guys, if you could share your favorite tracks, that would be great as well.

 

[anirudh panwar]

Bellamy Brothers...superb songs..

 

[Nitin K]

Guys, if you could share your favorite tracks, that would be great as well.

Will be difficult to mention all the tracks & may be an exhaustive list. Will put in what comes to my mind.
Jim Reeves.
1) Partners.
2) Blizzard.
3) Gypsy feet.
4) One dozen roses.
5) He'll have to go.
6) Mexican Joe.
7) Bimbo
8) Billy Bayo.

Perry Como.
1) Catch a falling Star.
2) Glendora.
3) Yellow Ribbon.
4) Mandolins in the moon light.
5) Killing me softly with her song.
6) Don't forget the stars.
7) Caterina.

Ernest Tubb.
1) Wabash canonball.
2) Walking the floor over you.

Don Williams.
1) I believe in you.
2) listen to the radio.
3) You are my best friend.
4) King of the road.
5) We got love.
6) Tulsa time.
7) Love idls on a roll.
8) Fever



Christian Larsson.
A life in black album.

Eddie Vedder.
Into the wild album.

Kenny Rogers.
1)Lady.
2)Gambler.
3) Reuben James.
4)Lucille.
5) Coward of the county.

Glen Campbell.
1) Rhinestone cowboy
2) Witchta lineman.
3) Galveston.
4) Southern nights.

Ernie Ford.
Sixteen tons.

Nancy Carpentor.
1) Top of the world.
2) Jambalaya.
3)Wait a minute Mr. Postman.

Dave Travis.
Sweet country music.

Waylon Jennings.
Sally was a good old girl.

Marty Robbins.
Big iron.

Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazelwood.
1) Summer wine.
2) Lady Bird.
3) Poor man.
4) These boots are made for walking.
5) Bang Bang.

Harry Belafonte.
1) Coconut woman.
2) Banana boat song.
3) Brown skin girl.

Johnny Cash.
1) Folsum prison.
2) Big river.
3) Show shine boy.
4) Hey porter.
5) Ring of fire.
6) Personal Jesus.
7) One.
8) Hurt.
9) Walk the line.

Charlie Pride.
1) Kawliga.
2) Is anybody going to San Anton .
3) Miller's cave.

John Denver.
1) Country roads.
2) Sunshine on my shoulders.
3) Annie's song.
4) Wind song.

Everly bros.
1) Wake up little Susie.
2) Bye bye love.

Bill Haley and the comets album.

Shania Twain.
1) Don't be stupid.
2) I ain't no quitter.
3) You are still the one.

Willie Nelson
Ghost riders in the sky.

Lynn Anderson.
Rose garden

 

[Vivek Batra]

Will be difficult to mention all the tracks & may be an exhaustive list. Will put in what comes to my mind.
Jim Reeves.
1) Partners.
2) Blizzard.
3) Gypsy feet.
4) One dozen roses.
5) He'll have to go.
6) Mexican Joe.
7) Bimbo
8) Billy Bayo.

Perry Como.
1) Catch a falling Star.
2) Glendora.
3) Yellow Ribbon.
4) Mandolins in the moon light.
5) Killing me softly with her song.
6) Don't forget the stars.
7) Caterina.

Ernest Tubb.
1) Wabash canonball.
2) Walking the floor over you.

Don Williams.
1) I believe in you.
2) listen to the radio.
3) You are my best friend.
4) King of the road.
5) We got love.
6) Tulsa time.
7) Love idls on a roll


Christian Larsson.
A life in black album.

Eddie Vedder.
Into the wild album.

Kenny Rogers.
1)Lady.
2)Gambler.
3) Reuben James.
4)Lucille.
5) Coward of the county.

Glen Campbell.
1) Rhinestone cowboy
2) Witchta lineman.
3) Galveston.
4) Southern nights.

Ernie Ford.
Sixteen tons.

Nancy Carpentor.
1) Top of the world.
2) Jambalaya.
3)Wait a minute Mr. Postman.

Dave Travis.
Sweet country music.

Waylon Jennings.
Sally was a good old girl.

Marty Robbins.
Big iron.

Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazelwood.
1) Summer wine.
2) Lady Bird.
3) Poor man.
4) These boots are made for walking.
5) Bang Bang.

Harry Belafonte.
1) Coconut woman.
2) Banana boat song.
3) Brown skin girl.

Johnny Cash.
1) Folsum prison.
2) Big river.
3) Show shine boy.
4) Hey porter.
5) Ring of fire.
6) Personal Jesus.
7) One.
8) Hurt.
9) Walk the line.

Charlie Pride.
1) Kawliga.
2) Is anybody going to San Anton .
3) Miller's cave.

John Denver.
1) Country roads.
2) Sunshine on my shoulders.
3) Annie's song.
4) Wind song.

Everly bros.
1) Wake up little Susie.
2) Bye bye love.

Bill Haley and the comets album.

Shania Twain.
1) Don't be stupid.
2) I ain't no quitter.
3) You are still the one.

Willie Nelson
Ghost riders in the sky.

Lynn Anderson.
Rose garden

Sir that's wonderful. What I meant was just post 4 to 5 tracks once in a while

 

[Bloom@83]

Will be difficult to mention all the tracks & may be an exhaustive list. Will put in what comes to my mind.
Jim Reeves.
1) Partners.
2) Blizzard.
3) Gypsy feet.
4) One dozen roses.
5) He'll have to go.
6) Mexican Joe.
7) Bimbo
8) Billy Bayo.

Perry Como.
1) Catch a falling Star.
2) Glendora.
3) Yellow Ribbon.
4) Mandolins in the moon light.
5) Killing me softly with her song.
6) Don't forget the stars.
7) Caterina.

Ernest Tubb.
1) Wabash canonball.
2) Walking the floor over you.

Don Williams.
1) I believe in you.
2) listen to the radio.
3) You are my best friend.
4) King of the road.
5) We got love.
6) Tulsa time.
7) Love idls on a roll


Christian Larsson.
A life in black album.

Eddie Vedder.
Into the wild album.

Kenny Rogers.
1)Lady.
2)Gambler.
3) Reuben James.
4)Lucille.
5) Coward of the county.

Glen Campbell.
1) Rhinestone cowboy
2) Witchta lineman.
3) Galveston.
4) Southern nights.

Ernie Ford.
Sixteen tons.

Nancy Carpentor.
1) Top of the world.
2) Jambalaya.
3)Wait a minute Mr. Postman.

Dave Travis.
Sweet country music.

Waylon Jennings.
Sally was a good old girl.

Marty Robbins.
Big iron.

Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazelwood.
1) Summer wine.
2) Lady Bird.
3) Poor man.
4) These boots are made for walking.
5) Bang Bang.

Harry Belafonte.
1) Coconut woman.
2) Banana boat song.
3) Brown skin girl.

Johnny Cash.
1) Folsum prison.
2) Big river.
3) Show shine boy.
4) Hey porter.
5) Ring of fire.
6) Personal Jesus.
7) One.
8) Hurt.
9) Walk the line.

Charlie Pride.
1) Kawliga.
2) Is anybody going to San Anton .
3) Miller's cave.

John Denver.
1) Country roads.
2) Sunshine on my shoulders.
3) Annie's song.
4) Wind song.

Everly bros.
1) Wake up little Susie.
2) Bye bye love.

Bill Haley and the comets album.

Shania Twain.
1) Don't be stupid.
2) I ain't no quitter.
3) You are still the one.

Willie Nelson
Ghost riders in the sky.

Lynn Anderson.
Rose garden

That’s a very nice list Nitin.
For me , country overlaps a lot with folk , old time blues , bluegrass... so I consider artists like Dusty Springfield , The Mamas and the Papas ,Joan Baez in this genre as well. Also , few film OSTs specially by the Coen Brothers like Inside Llewyn Davis , Ballad of Buster Scruggs feature wonderful country \ folk music.

 

[Nitin K]

Sir that's wonderful. What I meant was just post 4 to 5 tracks once in a while

No issues Vivek, your wish is my command. Even I can expand my selection from fellow FM's

That’s a very nice list Nitin.
For me , country overlaps a lot with folk , old time blues , bluegrass... so I consider artists like Dusty Springfield , The Mamas and the Papas ,Joan Baez in this genre as well. Also , few film OSTs specially by the Coen Brothers like Inside Llewyn Davis , Ballad of Buster Scruggs feature wonderful country \ folk music.

Thanks Bloom@83. My main genre is country hence I enjoy it the most.
Thanks a lot for your list too. There are other singers like Allan Turner and Pat Boone too but not sure if they classify as country artists but they are great singers anyways.

 

[Vivek Batra]

not sure if they classify as country artists but they are great singers anyways.

Sir don't bother too much about genre. As long as it's good, let it flow. I myself don't know what classifies what. Could not think of an umbrella title for the thread so just share what you enjoy.

 

[Nitin K]

Sir don't bother too much about genre. As long as it's good, let it flow. I myself don't know what classifies what. Could not think of an umbrella title for the thread so just share what you enjoy.

Other than country then:
Engelbert Humperdinck.
1) Pls release me.
2) Hush.
3) Last waltz.

Dolly Parton.
Jolene.
islands in the stream.

Glen Cambell.
Cowboy hall of Fame.
Try a little kindness.

Gene Watson.
Paper Rosie

 

[moktan]

Back in the day used to read a lot of Louis L’Amour ( especially the Sackett series ) , JT Edson , Oliver Strange , Zane Gray etc .
Listened to a lot of country music too. Merle Haggard was one special favorite. Emmylou Harris , Waylon Jennings , Kris Kristofferson , Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash , Dan Fogelberg , James Taylor .. there are so many of them .
Here is Willie Nelson with the country supergroup Higwaymen singing Kristofferson’s Help Me
Make It Through The Night

 

[moktan]

Sorry here is the song ..

 

[shafic]

Nice thread.
I am a big fan of country music.
I have a good collection of western country music in vinyl and CD format.
My favourite singers are Jim Reeves, Conway twitty, Gordon Lightfoot, Hank Williams.....

 

[moktan]

Another favorite from David Frizzel ..and Tom T Hall ..

 

[shafic]