Comments on: 400 Greatest Singles of the Nineties: #75-#51

By: Patrick

Patrick — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 09:42:10 +0000

Cowboy Take Me Away is a fantastic song

By: Leeann Ward

Leeann Ward — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 05:47:18 +0000

I just don’t understand that. To me, it’s a decidedly great track thanks to both artists.

By: Steve from Boston

Steve from Boston — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 05:38:20 +0000

You’re right Ben, Patty introduces You Dont Seem to Miss Me at her concerts with
a lot of pride at having been able to record it with her hero George Jones.. and
the respect is mutual. There is a Jones album (Cold Hard Truth I think is the name)that features liner notes that contain photos of him posing with some of his favorite artists, including Patty.

The caption for that one reads “Patty Loveless, a real Country singer whom I love”.

Also, Jones included You Dont Seem to Miss Me on his “40 Years of Duets” album.

A lot of radio stations told Patty they wouldn’t play it unless she dropped the Jones harmony track. Patty fought for George (whom some were calling “no-show” at the time) called their bluff, and told them that she would not change the record. I think Patty made the right
call.

And Kevin, I know we’ve butted heads from time to time over the years and we seem to disagree more
often than not, but I respect the many interesting and eloquent comments and articles you’ve made here at Country Universe. I think you’re encapsulation of “You Dont Seem to
Miss Me” is especially brilliant, and we are in complete agreement! (but of course I would have put it at #2, right behind Nothing But the Wheel.;) )

And on a personal note, this is the song that sparked a process of rediscovery in me that eventually led me to embrace Patty Loveless as my favorite artist. It will always be one of my favorites.

Having said that, YDSTMM does seem to be a “love it or hate it” type polarizing song, even sometimes for Patty’s most devoted fans.

By: livewire

livewire — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:20:31 +0000

Glad to see the Chicks on this list but I agree with sentiments expressed already , that im also suprised that Wide open spaces hasnt ranked higher on this list. :)

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By: Ben Foster

Ben Foster — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:09:08 +0000

I know Patty has a lot of respect for George Jones (her “first love”), so I’m sure she just felt honored to have him singing on a record with her, and I’m sure she was more than satisfied with the way it turned out.

I’m sure George meant no disrespect, and I don’t hear any sign of it myself. I think that’s just his style of singing. Whether or not you like it (I do) just boils down to personal taste.

And if Patty herself doesn’t feel disrespected, then I’m sure there’s no reason for any of us to become upset.

By: Leeann Ward

Leeann Ward — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 23:33:22 +0000

Ha, Kevin! A little nineties country music humor for us all.:)

Soul Miner’s Daughter,
I absolutely don’t hear what you hear in George Jones’ performance. Even if that is what you hear, it’s kind of presumptuous for you to suggest that “Patty derserves more respect” as if he purposely didn’t respect her enough to give the compelling performance that you feel he should have given. It’s one thing not to like how he did it or even think he sounded like he was phoning it in, but it’s another thing to say that he actually purposely phoned it in out of a lack of respect for Loveless.

By: Kevin John Coyne

Kevin John Coyne — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 21:05:05 +0000

She thinks she’ll keep him.

By: Ben Foster

Ben Foster — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 21:01:25 +0000

Leeann Ward:
“Ben,
Do you know that Patty’s producer is her husband, Emory Gordy Jr.?”

(Belated reply) Yes, I do remember hearing that now that you mention it. The fact escaped my memory when I was leaving that comment. Emory has done a great job on his wife’s music. She should keep him around!

By: Bob

Bob — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 19:54:49 +0000

@Erik North – While Hal Ketchum has written many great songs, “Past the Point of Rescue” is not one of them. It was solely written by Irish singer/songwriter Mick Hanly. One of Hal’s best solo writing efforts, “I Miss My Mary”, was from the “Past the Point of Rescue” album however it was not a single.