Comments on: Brooks & Dunn Starter Kit

By: ben

ben — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:15:15 +0000

B&D songs, definitely great songs. Thanks!

By: Eddy Stewart

Eddy Stewart — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:49:59 +0000

I am disappointed that Brooks and Dunn are splitting up but I guess all good things come to an end. They are probably doing it right by going out STILL ON TOP. I only wish I could have had Ronnie Dunn cut one of my songs located on http://www.jamwave.com/esstewart or songramp.com. It’s a tough business and I wish them well in retirement. A road well travelled! Good luck men. You have influenced many, many, new artists.

By: the pistolero

the pistolero — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:04:14 +0000

I’d add to the hidden treasures “Mexican Minutes” from the Hard Workin’ Man cd. Believe it or not I thought Kix Brooks actually sounded half-decent on that track. It was my favorite from that set, in fact.

By: J.R. Journey

J.R. Journey — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:54:45 +0000

Good list. I’d have added ‘I’ll Never Forgive My Heart’, if only because I think it’s Ronnie Dunn’s finest moment vocally.

By: James S.

James S. — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 04:31:45 +0000

Very solid list, Kevin. “Brand New Man” is a song I never get tired of listening to even after all these years. “She Used To Be Mine” “Neon Moon,” and “You’re Gonna Miss Me When I’m Gone” are also at the top for me. My personal kit would also include “My Next Broken Heart,” “Lost And Found,” “She’s Not The Cheatin’ Kind,” “Whiskey Under The Bridge,” “I’ll Never Forgive My Heart,” “A Man This Lonely,” and “Honky Tonk Truth.”

I agree with who listed “Every River.” That was my favorite single from Steers And Stripes. I’d also say that “It’s Getting Better All The Time” was the last single of theirs I really enjoyed.

I wish they had continued to release singles featuring Kix Brooks on lead. That would have at least kept things more diverse and interesting.

By: Billy

Billy — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:21:48 +0000

I’d put Building Bridges and Ain’t Nothing Bout You on here, but other than that, the list is perfect.

By: plain_jo

plain_jo — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:30:38 +0000

Independent Trucker and Good Day To Be Me from Red Dirt Road is a good one too. I really like the ones kix writes, I have his solo album too.

By: Leeann Ward

Leeann Ward — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:46:53 +0000

I’ve always liked the sound of “Holy War”, though I’ve never completely grasped the meaning of it enough to completely embrace it, thematically.

By: Stone Ln

Stone Ln — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:42:07 +0000

Decent list. I shy away from the campy commercial songs of B&D like “Boot Scootin’ Boogie,” however they do sound good in concert.
“God Must Be Busy”!!! This is a horrible, trite song! Even Ronnie Dunn makes fun of it by participating in the Cledus Judd spoof, “Garth Must Be Busy”!
My Hidden Treasures:
“Holy War” from Red Dirt Road
“Independent Trucker” from Greatest Hits

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