Comments on: Discussion: Recommend a Track

By: Chris N.

Chris N. — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:17:58 +0000

… version of “Jolene,” I meant to say.

By: Chris N.

Chris N. — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:16:11 +0000

Sherrie Austin’s version too:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anyU6e7mg4E

I always liked the concept of the video, which takes the panicked insecurity of the original and expands it out into a critique of the way society pounds into women the idea that they aren’t attractive enough. Of course Sherrie herself is crazy hot, so I don’t know how that figures in.

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 17:53:22 +0000

Sticking with the Dolly theme-- and I'll second Sheldon's anticipation of what features we'll see during your "Dolly week"-- I'll recommend the track that I thought was the real standout from the Just Because I'm a Woman tribute album. She's almost exclusively known for "One of Us," but Joan Osborne is one of the finest vocalists to emerge in any genre in the last decade, and she does just a killer, melancholy reading of Dolly's "Do I Ever Cross Your Mind" (performed here, live, to an audience that's frankly rude, but she gets up and does her thing regardless). I'd honestly put her instincts when it comes to phrasing in the same league as Trisha Yearwood, and it's a shame that so few people know what she's really capable of. Which, as an added bonus... Check out her jaw-dropping version of "What Becomes of the Brokenhearted" with The Funk Brothers from Standing in the Shadows of Motown.

By: J.R. Journey

J.R. Journey — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 19:13:25 +0000

I recommend a rare track this week featuring Ms. Dolly. It’s from the Bette Midler attempt at a sitcom …

Dolly Parton & Bette Midler – Moses

By: Sheldon

Sheldon — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 14:52:08 +0000

DOLLY WEEK! Wow man, can’t wait – I have loved Dolly for years – Check out “We Had It All”, “Old Flames (Can’t Hold A Candle To You)”, “Lonely Comin’ Down”…I could go on (But will wait ’till the official start of Dolly Parton Week…)

To get primed up – do yourselves a favor and download the song “Backwoods Barbie” – Its along the same vein as “Coat of Many Colors” – just a little older and a little more determined…

Dolly rocks!

By: Aaron

Aaron — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 04:40:52 +0000

Let’s see…something to recommend. I’m lovin Miranda Lambert’s “Love Letters” from her ‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’ albums…its one of my faves on the album!! I love the country twang in her voice on this song!

I’m going to recommend another song that is no where near country just because I love it so much I’ve made it my new ringback tone on my phone! It’s “I’m Yours” by Jason Mraz off of his ‘We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things’ album. It’s one of the few songs with an island vibe that I actually like (I’m not much of an ‘island flavor’ person)! It’s a good song! Haha

By: Zach

Zach — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 03:17:42 +0000

I’ll recomend a Dolly track:
I loved “Silver Threads & Golden Needles” which Parton sang along with Lynn and Wynette on their “Honky Tonk Angels” album :)

By: Kent

Kent — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 02:09:03 +0000

Once again, my allegiances lie outside the bounds of country, but for good reason. Three acoustic tracks by McFly have recently caught my attention: POV, Falling in Love, and The End. The simplicity of the acoustic guitar, the piano, and the amazing, heart-felt harmonies, kind of reminds me of Sugarland’s Stay. I definitely recommend them.

By: Rainbow

Rainbow — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 01:22:28 +0000

I’m really in a Dolly mood today, so I’ll recommend “Robert”, from the album “The Fairest Of Them All”.
Only Dolly could sing about a subject like this.