Growing up in rural Pennsylvania I was exposed to a plethora of outdoor concerts and fairs. Mostly of the “folk” persuasion. My parents were regulars of the Lilith Fair and even Wood Stock in their day so summer days full of lounging on blankets in grassy fields is pretty normal to me. However, despite my rural roots, I was never a fan of country music. That is until I made a distinction.
My parents and I recently rented “Crazy Heart” and after an hour and a half of listening to Jeff Bridges drawl out some pretty catchy tunes, I realized I was tapping my foot and actually enjoying this so-called country style (pronounced in a long drawn out twang). Although, looking back, I really enjoyed “Walk the Line” as well and Joaquin Phoenix’s portrayal of Johnny Cash. Gasp! Was I country lover at heart?
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After briefly listening to Garth Brooks, Kenny Chesney, and the likes I was relieved. Nope, still couldn’t stand their ballads of heartache, pickup trucks, and beer (yes, I’m generalizing here… but kinda rings true, doesn’t it?). I discovered that my love for “country” was solely for the vintage classics. Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, etc. Their deep voices and soft guitar make me want to pack up my things, buy a horse, and go West.
Two of my favorites:
Ring of Fire - Super Hits - 1994 - 3:21
I Walk The Line - Super Hits - 1994 - 3:49
So aside from the occasional Taylor Swift single, I’m still a strict no-country-music-kinda-gal.
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