Post Tagged with: "Country"

The Beatles, "What Goes On" from 'Rubber Soul' (1965): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “What Goes On” from ‘Rubber Soul’ (1965): Deep Beatles

“What Goes On” provides another example of how the Beatles incorporated various musical genres, but never simply copied them.

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The Lunar Laugh – ‘Goodnight Noises Everywhere’ (2019)

The Lunar Laugh are typically dubbed a power-pop act, but ‘Goodnight Noises Everywhere’ doesn’t restrict itself to any one style.

How Johnny Cash Challenged Convention Once Again on 'American Recordings'

How Johnny Cash Challenged Convention Once Again on ‘American Recordings’

Johnny Cash’s ‘American Recordings’ arrived 25 years ago today like this shimmering life preserver amid a sea of hat acts.

Why the Byrds' 'Dr. Byrds and Mr. Hyde' Failed to Meld Disparate Styles

Why the Byrds’ ‘Dr. Byrds and Mr. Hyde’ Failed to Meld Disparate Styles

A reworked edition of the Byrds tried to combine country and psychedelic rock on an album released 50 years ago today.

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Susie Blue and the Lonesome Fellas, “Waitin’ Just For You” (2019): One Track Mind

The Valentine’s Day-themed “Waitin’ Just For You” is a perfect reminder of the power and grace of Susie Blue and the Lonesome Fellas.

Willie Nelson Found a Worthy Foil on the Diverse, Rootsy 'Willie and the Wheel'

Willie Nelson Found a Worthy Foil on the Diverse, Rootsy ‘Willie and the Wheel’

Willie Nelson released a terrific collaboration with Asleep at the Wheel 10 years ago today that was by turns reverent and then rambunctious.

Shooter Jennings - 'Shooter' (2018)

Shooter Jennings – ‘Shooter’ (2018)

Shooter Jennings decided to title his return to country music after himself, but it could just as easily be called ‘Junior’ or ‘Bocephus.’

The Beatles, "Don't Pass Me By" from The White Album (1968): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “Don’t Pass Me By” from The White Album (1968): Deep Beatles

The off-kilter charm of “Don’t Pass Me By” showcased Ringo Starr’s personality, while also serving as the first step on a path away from the Beatles.

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Whisperin’ Bill Anderson, April 28, 2018: Shows I’ll Never Forget

On this night, the absolutely unflappable Whisperin’ Bill Anderson gave his Wisconsin admirers a clinic on ‘How to Deal with Performance Adversity.’

The Beatles, "Act Naturally" from Help! (1965): Deep Beatles

The Beatles, “Act Naturally” from Help! (1965): Deep Beatles

“Act Naturally” came, well, naturally for Ringo Starr. He had flirted with country music long before joining the Beatles.