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Originally posted by fabsroman
Rocky,
I've heard that Trace Adkins song a bunch of times. It is a great, but sad song. My wife loves country and loves that song. Me, I have some serious trouble listening to country because it literally makes me cry, but that is a good thing. Thankfully, it is one of the most popular music genres in the US. It is also one of the only types of music that I am willing to listen to that my daughter can actually listen to without me having to worry about what she is learning.
To everybody that contributed to this thread, thank you, and this is coming from a non-military guy. Most of all, thanks to all those who have sacrificed to keep this country free.
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Fabs
Back in the days of yore most of what precluded "country Music" were Irish, Scot and British melodies.
These people were mainly in the Southern States and held true to their former customs in the countries where they emigrated from even though they assimilated into the American way of life.
Back when I was young a lot of country music was featured on the "Pop Charts" of the day. They were called cross over hits. One of my favorite singers of the time and who made a living making these type records was Connie Francis. She was fluent in seven different languages and knock down drag out dead gorgeous. Shes also Italian if that interests you.
I am a study in contradictions. My first love was classical music, country and then at the time what was called progressive jazz. Eckstine, Kenton Brubeck and their ilk.
I really became a "Country" fan in the sixties because I could not, would not and still not stand the Beatles and such groups. Their music made the hair on my arms stand up.
I loved the pop music from the War years through the early 60's. It's still my favorite and I still listen to it. Thanx to re-recordings and CD's I still can. Even Limewire comes through every once in awhile.
But mainly may radio stays tuned to a country station.
Best wishes, Bill