Comments on: Rodney Atkins, “Invisibly Shaken”

By: TenPoundHammer

TenPoundHammer — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:22:16 +0000

Well, this is done. Four straight Number Ones, including two singles of the year in a row, and this stalls at #41. Damn you, Curb Records!

By: Kim

Kim — Thu, 29 May 2008 01:35:06 +0000

Dayyum!!!!!!!!!! He is so hott!!!!! The vulnerability you can hear in his voice throughout this song is truly genuine! I am a completely loyal fan! Not only does he have an amazing voice, but he is veryy good to look at too!

By: Keith

Keith — Thu, 15 May 2008 08:31:34 +0000

I hate to disagree with some of the things being said but I have seen Rodney three times and was never disappointed by him or his voice. He is the same on the stage as he is on the album or as close as anyone can get. In this modern era of music any singer is gonna sound better on CD than in concert. With that this is a great song and although I have nothing against Lee Greenwood’s version in this case the remake is far superior. Rodney’s comanding voice lifts this song to a high level.

By: matt

matt — Sun, 11 May 2008 23:00:31 +0000

Rodney has outdone himself again, this looks like a song that could be and hopefully will be his fifth number one song off of just one album

By: Leeann

Leeann — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 02:32:09 +0000

Sure enough, Greenwood does sing a version of this song. I listened to a short clip of it on amazon and it’s not too bad, really. Who knew this song has been around for at least five years? I guess true Atkins fans probably knew.

By: Leeann

Leeann — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 02:08:05 +0000

Are you serious? You heard this on a Lee Greenwood record? No wonder you’re unsure about its success.:)

As for Dwight, I used to hate his voice when I was a kid. Now, though, I can’t get enough. It’s funny how tastes change. I remember reading somewhere that when Johnny Cash was asked who he thought was the best vocalist of that time, he said that he thought it was Dwight. Of course, that’s just one man’s opinion. I was just throwing that useless piece of trivia out there.

By: matt b

matt b — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 01:22:21 +0000

David,

Is Garth Brooks an “average singer?” Yep. I’d even argue that good ol’ king George Strait is an ‘average singer.’ But they’re not average talents. Their talent covers more than vocals. They have an ear for great songs with catchy hooks and certainly can perform well. Rodney may not be in Garth or George’s exclusive league, but he knows a well-written song and certainly knew what worked for him.

Dwight Yoakam is a good singer to most people (me included) but some would argue that he’s no better than Rodney. It’s all subjective. Personally, I first heard this one on a Lee Greenwood record and despite liking the song, doubt it’ll be a #1 hit. He’d have been better off releasing another ‘tempo’ song.

By: Leeann

Leeann — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 18:34:02 +0000

I, personally, am not tired of Travis Tritt’s act. I’d like to hear more voices like his in today’s country music.

By: grumpyoldman

grumpyoldman — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:22:00 +0000

DL:

Watching You was one of the most important songs of last year. The very basic message of being a role model is an important one so often lost in the “Big and Rich” era of drinking songs.

I’ll give you that Rodney is an average singer or worse in concert, but his albums sound great and we all grew soooo tired of Travis Tritt’s act years ago.

By: David Lovell

David Lovell — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:09:37 +0000

I am somewhat baffled by Rodney Atkin’s success. ‘If Your Going Through Hell’ was a catchy tune and was deserving of the no.1 spot, but I felt ‘Watching You’ and ‘These Are My People’ were a bit lame and don’t get me started on ‘Cleaning This Gun’.

I would be staggered if he could make it five straight no.1′s with this. To think the likes of Dwight Yoakam and Travis Tritt are never heard on the radio and this guy, who is an average singer at the best (very much in the McGraw mould) has become a big star over the last couple years says it all really…