Comments on: Travis Tritt Starter Kit

By: Drew

Drew — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 17:13:21 +0000

Like a few others have said, don’t see how “Anymore” can’t be on here.

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By: Leeann Ward

Leeann Ward — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 12:17:35 +0000

In some ways doing a Starter Kit is easier than a Favorite Songs by Favorite Artists because it takes much less time and the songs don’t have to be put in order according to my preference. However, it is more challenging because only 12 songs can be included instead of the 25 song format that we have for the FSBFAs. I’ll admit, with the exception of Vince Gill, this is one of the first times that I’ve done an artist where my list of notes had enough songs on it to solidly round out 2 FSBFAs instead of just one. When I do a Dwight FSBFA someday, I’ll run into this challenge even more. With that said, I know there are a ton of glaring ommissions from this list (much like my Christmas list). I would reveal my entire list of notes, but I don’t want to divulge too much, since I still plan to do a FSBFA on Tritt. I will say that many of your suggestions are serious contenders, however.

By: Heather

Heather — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 04:54:51 +0000

It’s A Great Day To Be Alive is a great song – also totally worth checking out Darrell Scott’s original version.

By: James S.

James S. — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 04:04:15 +0000

Interesting picks, Leeann. Travis is a great example on how to successfully blend southern rock and country, unlike what many newer faces have been trying to do nowadays.

I ,too, enjoy his version of “Take It Easy” more than the original. That and “Modern Day Bonnie And Clyde” are great cruisin’ songs. “The Whiskey Ain’t Workin’,” “Here’s A Quarter,” and “Great Day To Be Alive” are also all-time favorites.

As with many other artists, though, I’m a sucker for his ballads. “Help Me Hold On,” “Drift Off To Dream,” “Anymore” “Nothing Short Of Dying,” “More Than You’ll Ever Know,” “Tell Me I Was Dreaming,” “Foolish Pride,” “If I Lost You,” “Best Of Intentions,” and “Love Of A Woman” are all some of my most favorite Travis Tritt songs. Also noteworthy is his killer version of “Between An Old Memory And Me,” as well as the Lari White duet “Helping Me Get Over You.”

Some favorite album cuts I’d like to add:
“Sign Of The Times” and “If I Were A Drinker” from Country Club
“If Hell Had A Jukebox” and “Don’t Give Your Heart To A Rambler” from It’s All About To Change
“Mission Of Love” and “Tougher Than The Rest” from No More Looking Over My Shoulder
“Never Get Away From Me” and “I Wish I Was Wrong” from Down The Road I Go

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 03:44:09 +0000

Quite a daunting undertaking. I was really disappointed not to see “Sometimes She Forgets” (written by Steve Earle) on the list though. Others that I enjoyed (and not on this list) are “Where Corn Don’t Grow”, “Between an Old Memory and Me” and “What Say You”. The 90s was my favorite era for country music because I was a kid and teenager during that time and discovered all of these artists. I’ve already been enjoying Country Universe’s 90s month so much! Can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings.

By: Tara Seetharam

Tara Seetharam — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 03:30:26 +0000

Thank you for reminding me about Tritt…it’s been way too long since I’ve pulled out his music. Love that soul in his voice!

By: Mike M.

Mike M. — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 03:01:58 +0000

I have to agree with Hubba about “Anymore”, it’s without a doubt my favorite Travis Tritt song. Great list otherwise, but I also would’ve included “I’m Gonna be Somebody”

By: Hubba

Hubba — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 02:43:29 +0000

Oh man, this had to be difficult, but I would have included more ballads- “I Love You More (Than You’ll Ever Know)” or “Drift Off To Dream In My Arms” and it was criminal not to include “Anymore”
Travis Tritt is a phenomenal singer (and a damn fine guitar player) and I applaud you for choosing “Start The Car”
And his versions of “Don’t Ask Me No Questions” and “Only You” beat all hell out of the originals.
I am really enjoying this 90′s recap.