Comments on: Discussion: Down on the Farm

By: Michael

Michael — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 20:02:15 +0000

Way too many pop-county songs listed. Pop-country (Hollywood fake-folk music) is ironically part of the death of real country – life and music.

Here’s one that comes to mind:

Woody Guthrie: “Pastures Of Plenty”

By: Erik North

Erik North — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 15:15:47 +0000

“Cottonfields”–Creedence Clearwater Revival (and tons of others)

By: Ed

Ed — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:09:22 +0000

I enjoy the comedic approach to farm songs. Particularly, I can’t help but sing along to Craig Morgan’s “International Harvester” every time I hear it. It hits on many true points that I can’t help but laugh at. Its not the deepest song, but a light-hearted view on things.

It’s been said a few times, but Jason Aldean’s “Amarillo Sky” is a great song as well

By: Joe Ray

Joe Ray — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 22:21:35 +0000

“She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy” by Kenny Chesney and “Down On The Farm” by Tim McGraw

By: Josh

Josh — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 16:15:03 +0000

I have to say at first, I didn’t pay much attention to this song, even though it’s brilliantly played and sung, but now that you’ve added a face to the lyrics, I must say it was certainly heart-tugging. :) Thanks for a fresh pair of ears/eyes on this one.

By: Welchkin

Welchkin — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 21:49:59 +0000

I very rarely delurk but here goes.

This is from a city girl born and bred, but I can put myself right there when I listen to these songs. They are so visual to me.

The Dreaming Fields – Trisha Yearwood
Wolves – Garth Brooks
Cloud of Dust – Brad Paisley – from his first CD Who Needs Pictures?

I also like Montgomery Gentry’s “Daddy Won’t Sell the Farm” which has the same “we’re gonna hang on for dear life because this is what we do” message that’s in “Cloud of Dust”, but with a lot less subtlety.

By: Michael

Michael — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 19:53:45 +0000

I do agree with the posters who cited “Amarillo Sky” and “Song of the South” but the first one that comes to mind (and my favorite) is “Bidding America Goodbye” from Tanya Tucker’s What Do I Do With Me album (1991).

By: Craig R.

Craig R. — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 19:46:06 +0000

I am love “Farmer’s Blues”- but my favorite is Cal Smith’s ” Country Bumpkin”

By: Matt B.

Matt B. — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 19:04:24 +0000

“Cafe On The Corner” is the favorite for me.

And John Rich just released “Shuttin’ Detroit Down” on Wednesday which mentions farming….

By: Steve from Boston

Steve from Boston — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 18:11:41 +0000

Anna K, I just read your post, you should be very proud!

God Bless the American farmer!