Unlike the Taylor Witch Project, and those of her ilk who would practice the Super Rock Band Church iteration of "country" music. Apostates all, and a pox upon their tour buses.
Waylon. Fuck. He lost a coin toss to ride the plane with Buddy Holly. Playin' his own lead guitar parts. Look at where the mic is. This man's BELTING out the vocals. The only way for a man to do it. Stand up straight, put your head back, and let loose. Damp panties in the back row.
(Soundman at a mic check.) Okay, so...'Roll that thing back about 40%, Imma be about a foot off the mic.' You're kidding, right? His headphones go flyin. School is mine, and it's old. Listen when the grownups talk. Find youself some old Cab Calloway records. Foot and a half off the mic, you can hear him clearly over the piano. And the drums. And the horns. We call it 'moving air' and it's damn near a lost art. Can you hear me in the back row? What do you mean the mic's not on! They can hear me in the back row, right? (It's a thing, a skill, a technique. Took me a while to get it together, but I can go all night and not hurt my throat) I used to sing blues, with a rich raw harsh kinda voice. Like BB King or even Janis Joplin. I'd wake up and gargle with whiskey, my pipes was hurtin.So one night, I just said 'fuck it' Not going for 'that sound', just let it loose, full bore, cylinder choke. I really don't care any more. Get to the gig, just let it loose. I do swear, Jesus his own bad self showed up with a posse of angels. Never before nor since have I shattered glassware with my voice. But this time it happened. Tom billed me $50 for the broken glasses, but then he comped me a $100 whisky tab. Music is a sacred thing. You're welcome at my church any time. Bless you LSP.
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He is the KING of country. Legend.
Great tune by a great artist. It was written by Steve Young who also wrote Seven Bridges Road. Young's version is quite good as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGZsI4r3e-E
Young was a fine singer in his own right. Sadly, like Waylon, he's gone now. I always thought his cover of Tobacco Road was the best out there.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3RP0rDD5GA
Genuine. Understood and appreciated his fan base.
Unlike the Taylor Witch Project, and those of her ilk who would practice the Super Rock Band Church iteration of "country" music. Apostates all, and a pox upon their tour buses.
Juliette...
YES.
Nice links, Jim. Thanks for that.
Ah, Wild, the TAYLOR WITCH PROJECT.
Dam, look into those eyes and get a migraine.
Waylon. Fuck. He lost a coin toss to ride the plane with Buddy Holly. Playin' his own lead guitar parts. Look at where the mic is. This man's BELTING out the vocals. The only way for a man to do it. Stand up straight, put your head back, and let loose. Damp panties in the back row.
(Soundman at a mic check.) Okay, so...'Roll that thing back about 40%, Imma be about a foot off the mic.' You're kidding, right? His headphones go flyin. School is mine, and it's old. Listen when the grownups talk. Find youself some old Cab Calloway records. Foot and a half off the mic, you can hear him clearly over the piano. And the drums. And the horns. We call it 'moving air' and it's damn near a lost art. Can you hear me in the back row? What do you mean the mic's not on! They can hear me in the back row, right? (It's a thing, a skill, a technique. Took me a while to get it together, but I can go all night and not hurt my throat) I used to sing blues, with a rich raw harsh kinda voice. Like BB King or even Janis Joplin. I'd wake up and gargle with whiskey, my pipes was hurtin.So one night, I just said 'fuck it' Not going for 'that sound', just let it loose, full bore, cylinder choke. I really don't care any more. Get to the gig, just let it loose. I do swear, Jesus his own bad self showed up with a posse of angels. Never before nor since have I shattered glassware with my voice. But this time it happened. Tom billed me $50 for the broken glasses, but then he comped me a $100 whisky tab. Music is a sacred thing. You're welcome at my church any time. Bless you LSP.
Mr. JC, you're telling it like is and I would love to visit your church.
In fact, I might share your comment with a music friend in the UK.
Bless you.
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