I was growing up in the late 60's and early 70's and I tend to agree with you, but I don't think it's because todays music is so bad. I think it's because it's become such more of a product than an art form that much of what is popular today is so bad. In my mind I can see the executives asking not is it any good but how is the best way to market it. And if something doesn't fit in with a preconceived audience there is a good chance it won't get played.

I agree and I think MTV & its daughters played a big part in the destruction of creativity. Here is my personal Ode to the Execs in a song I wrote a few years ago to express just that.

MUSIC IN THE VIDEO AGE

I’m so good-lookin’
And I got fine clothes
And that’s all it takes
I think that everybody knows
I got my dance moves down
I got my make-up on
With that combination
I can’t go wrong

I hear the teenage boys shouting for more
And soon they’re gonna be knockin’ down my door
And for the teenage girls I gotta big surprise
‘Cause I can smell their lust right between their thighs

Well I got no talent
But I got plenty of skill
And I don’t need feelings
When I can swallow a pill
And I got no soul
But I got big thighs
Just watch my video
You’ll be hypnotized

I hear the business man begging for more
And for a little more gold he’d call his mother a whore
And I see all the mommas actin’ surprised
But I can’t see nothin’ when I look in their eyes


The music is dead, but who’s to blame?
We’ve all the sold out, it’s all the same
The battle is lost, the deal is done
But don’t count the cost, ‘cause you’re having fun


Well I got a slick image
I got photo appeal
And noboby’s askin’
If I’m really for real
And if my words are shallow
It don’t matter one bit
‘Cause I can still make money
When it sounds like shit

Well I’m struttin’ my stuff on the big T.V.
And it gives me a thrill when you’re watching me
And I don’t care nothin’ ‘bout relationships
Just worship me and leave a big tip

Wow Greg! You hit the right note with that composition! Masterful,but we've come to expect nothing less! :-)

Thank you Donna and David. No band, unfortunately. My singing is suspect and I only play clarinet. LOL

These are GREAT summations of recent musical history, David! Very impressive and enjoyable to peruse. :o)

Me to Chief.... Give me the good Old Time Country Western music.

I'm a member of the Country Club
Country Music is what i love

i drive an old ford pick-up truck
i do my drinking from a dixie cup

:)

YOUR CHEATIN' HEART

Any one know who made this song poplar?


1. YOUR CHEAT-IN' HEART___will make you weep___ You'll cry and cry___and try to sleep___ But sleep won't come___the whole night through_YOUR CHEAT-IN' HEART___ will tell on you___When tears come down___ like fall-in' rain___You'll toss a-round____ and call my name_ You'll walk the ___floor___the way I do___YOUR CHEAT-IN' HEART___will tell on you___

2. YOUR CHEAT-IN' HEART___will pine some-day___ And crave the love___you threw a-way___The time will come___when you'll be blue___YOUR CHEAT-IN' HEART ___ will tell on you___When tears come down___like fall-in' rain___You'll toss a-round and call my name___ You'll walk the floor___the way I do___YOUR CHEAT-IN' HEART___will tell on you.

im gonna say hank williams sr. :)

Who sang Tequila Shelia ??
He aslso san Redneck Hippie Romance

You got it
Travis Tritt

lol i know i heard one of my fav songs he sings today T-R-O-U-B-L-E....i love that song lol

How about this one
Heres a Quarter call someone who Cares

Merle Haggard is one of my all time Favorites

yes thats a great one.....i got one for ya....

Charlie Daniels "Uneasy Ride"

I have seen Charlie Daniels in Concert He is Great!!
How about Drinking my Baby Goodbye

pour me another one
im finished with the oter one

have you heard of the Group Blackhawk??
They are real good

lol yes of course.....this princess is from Texas....we cut our teeth on CDB, Uncle Willie etc

Ok what song is This and Who sings it
Wish a ford and a chevy
would last ten years like they should
Before Mocrowave ovens a woman would still cook
and chop wood

"Are The Good Times Really Over For Good" byy Merle Haggard

Very good
If you know the Hag then you Are a true Country Music Fan

lol true.....as i said im the Country Princess :)