The Country Classics
Odd and weird
James Taylor sings George Jones classic “She Thinks I Still Care”
Our readers seem intrigued by a previous article and video about the Rolling Stones performing “Bob Wills Is Still The King“. Equally intriguing is James Taylor performing a George Jones hit “She Thinks I Still Care.” Here are some of James Taylor’s credits:
Vince Gill, Rodney Crowell as The Notorious Cherry Bombs
I’m going to file this article in the “Odd and Weird” category, but it gives you some background on Vince Gill and Rodney Crowell. Both very talented, the two decided to form a group originally called “The Cherry Bombs”, later known as “The Notorious Cherry Bombs”.
Gangsta Taylor Swift, a jackass, and real country music
Taylor Swift and Nashville caused, to some extent, the problem Swift had at the MTV Video Music Awards. I wasn’t going to acknowledge “Gangsta Taylor Swift” back in June. For those of you that think The Country Classics is written by those with a myopic narrow field of focus, I beg [...]
Understanding the mando-guitar, or Dos Tacos de Chorizo Por Favor
I was researching Ray Benson when I thought of a unique instrument – the mando-guitar – and thought it would be nice to feature it in our educational section. It is not really a mondolin. Vox is the name that comes to mind when we speak of the mando-guitar, and sure enough there [...]
Rolling Stones with steel guitar – Bob Wills Is Still The King
I like the Rolling Stones and I like country music.. but… I also like steel guitar. I think it’s great that the Rolling Stones would do this song and Ronnie Wood plays steel guitar. The Rolling Stones give a tribute to Waylon Jennings and Mic Jagger does “Bob Wills Is Still The [...]
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