Comments on: Review: Sammy Kershaw, “Real People”

By: J.R. Journey

J.R. Journey — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:40:41 +0000

My thoughts exactly, Leeann. At this stage of Kershaw’s career (well past his radio prime), he doesn’t have to cater to radio playlists anymore and could be recording some really great music worthy of his talents.

And while I don’t think this is a ‘bad’ song, it’s just not up to the standard of Sammy’s 90s recordings.

By: Leeann Ward

Leeann Ward — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:17:16 +0000

I definitely agree that Kershaw’s voice was one of the best of the nineties and awesomely similar to George Jones, though not quite as strong as Jones. He could do some straight up country or something rather than this stuff. At this point in his life, it’s unlikely that he’ll get back on the radio, so he should be smarter about his choices like many of his peers have done.

By: J.R. Journey

J.R. Journey — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:05:42 +0000

I’m with the consensus here … I expect better from Sammy Kershaw, especially at this stage of his career. An excellent voice being wasted on material like this saddens me every time.

By: Karlie

Karlie — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:00:49 +0000

You’re absolutely right–that aching quality to his voice is gone on this song. He’s one of my favorites, and the only person I’ve ever heard that can touch “He Stopped Loving Her Today” (if only for the fact he can make his voice sound almost identical to George’s when he wants to).

Sammy, come on!