Charlie Louvin passed away this morning from complications of pancreatic cancer. He was 83. Here's a great New York Times article from Bill Friskics-Warren. You can also revisit Juli Thanki's 2009 interview, which reveals Mr. Louvin to have been a real gentleman right into the final years of his life. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5XVEUdNye0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHqCDueo7ZE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIT0Xe1qaoI … [Read more...]
A Living Prayer for Civility
January 21, 2011 by 13 Comments
Can't quite put my finger on why, but Alison Krauss seemed like an appropriate choice for today. Here's one of my absolute favorite songs to hear her perform. There's no such thing as too much of "A Living Prayer." And hey, she has a new album coming out in just a few months! What's your favorite Alison Krauss song? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qIVyb0i6yc … [Read more...]
RIP Gary Claxton
January 6, 2011 by 7 Comments
I've posted this video of the Austin supergroup Heybale before, but I'm reposting it because I got word (via Miss Leslie) that Gary Claxton, the fellow nailing the vocal on "Wine Me Up" below, passed away earlier today. And here I was thinking it might almost be time for another Heybale album. No fair, world. No word on cause of death, but may he rest in peace. Our thoughts are with the family. Update: Austin360 reports Claxton took his own life. … [Read more...]
The Plain and Simple Truth
January 1, 2011 by 1 Comment
If your 2010 was anything like mine, you might could use a reminder right about now. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmB7oBQSQyw … [Read more...]
Stocking Stuffer: George Jones and Randy Travis Sing “Wabash Cannonball”
December 23, 2010 by 4 Comments
George Jones and Randy Travis were both in especially strong voice at the beginning of the '90s, so this lively, loving tribute to Roy Acuff from 1991 is a keeper. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEbIfr9CsXQ … [Read more...]
Stocking Stuffer: Haggard Sons Do Songs Associated with George Strait
December 22, 2010 by Leave a Comment
When you're a son of Merle, it just comes natural to be a fine singer as well. Curiously, the best clips I could find of the two singing Haggard boys are both performances of songs more commonly associated with George Strait. Marty Haggard does "Trains Make Me Lonesome," which appeared on Strait's 1992 album Holding My Own. Written by Thom Schuyler and Paul Overstreet. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktWBKGfGlnc Noel Haggard does "Tell Me Something Bad About Tulsa," probably best known … [Read more...]
Before There Was Darius…
November 19, 2010 by 6 Comments
Best music video ever? I'm gonna go ahead and say yes. … [Read more...]
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