In The Groove, Noughties

IN THE GROOVE (August 8, 2023)

Nancy's Notes 🖊️♬

Take one singer, add one acoustic guitar, mix together and come up with the most talked-about Country video of 2006.

“Stay” was recorded by the country duo of Jennifer Nettles (lead vocals) and Kristian Bush (vocals, guitar, mandolin) who together made up the group “Sugarland”.  

The heartbreak in Nettles’ distinct voice [sprinkled liberally with a heavy Georgia accent] coupled with tightly clenched fists and tears spilling from her eyes make this number more than a song; it’s a performance. She plays the role of a distraught woman asking her man to stay with her and not run off to his lover whenever she calls.

“Stay” reached a peak position of #2 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts where it stayed for four weeks. The song, written solely by Jennifer Nettles, was ranked #10 on CMT’s 100 Greatest Videos.

Listen, watch and see for yourself why this video is so talked-about. Here is “Sugarland” doing “Stay”.

“I’ve given you my best, why does she get the best of you?” What a great line that is!

When I first saw this video and heard the sorrow in Jennifer Nettles’ voice, I felt like I was intruding on something extremely painful and personal. I couldn’t look away; her grief is very real and very raw. The subject of betrayal is something everyone can relate to,

Here’s the question of the day; there are no right or wrong answers and every answer is a good one.

Music touches us in so many different ways; it can bring us great joy or terrible sadness. Can you think of a song or video that affects you profoundly.

My answer is the Italian song “Caruso” by Lucio Dalla. The music is heartbreakingly beautiful and Dalla’s voice is desperate with grief.

I’d love to see your comments so please share your thoughts or simply post a video.

Have a great week; I’ll catch you next time In The Groove.

See you on the flip side.

I’m the Sicilian Storyteller

NAR © 2023

25 thoughts on “IN THE GROOVE (August 8, 2023)”

  3. Loved your post, Nancy. And, of course the, country song.

    Not an easy choice what you ask… but as the sun is preparing to rise over a sea singing with strong northern winds, this one came to mind.

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  4. Thank you for the above comment. Much appreciated. A song that always moves me is Bad Day by Daniel Powter (sp?) It was my mother’s ring tone before she passed away of cancer. She often spoke of good days and bad days. She said it always reminded her that even the bad days were … good.

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    1. You’re welcome, Sanjeet! I also think it’s an amazing song filled with emotion – onion tears or not!
      My blogs do not necessarily reflect my favorite songs; people would quickly become very bored hearing only my favorite tunes. These are songs selected for specific reasons – to touch my readers in one way or another and to share the magic of music.
      Thanks for your thoughts today, Sanjeet! Do you have a song you’d like to share?

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      1. Yes I do have a song to share which I am particularly listening to today. Its an old song from a movie from 1981 titled “Prem Geet” which translates to “Love Song.” The title of the song is “Hothon se Chhulo” which translates to “touch with lips.” Its an hindi song and an immensely popular classic that binds lovers across our big country.

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  8. Macklemores Same Love. The first time I heard it I was driving my car. I had to pull over because it was so raw, so real, so angst ridden. I still get teary when I hear it now

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    1. Morning, Deb,
      As I said to Misky, the magic of music!
      There are a handful of rap songs I like; I didn’t relate to the rapping on this one but I liked the music. It doesn’t matter what I think; it’s your choice that matters. Thanks for the share.
      Cheers, Deb!

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    2. I had a similar experience, driving on a quiet highway heading to the Atlantic shore at the easternmost point of NY. This song (by one of my favorite ax men) came on and I was so caught up in it, I had to pull over and just listen. It still moves me.

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  9. Almost any song in Bizet’s Carmen. Pop music doesn’t reduce me to tears, no matter how many onions are thrown at the performer. And maybe the prelude to The Sound of Music. That can kinda fill me up, too. I woke up this morning to the song “Relax” playing on the radio. That sure set me up right for day!

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    1. Morning, Misk,
      This would certainly set the tone for the day! 😂
      I remember when this song came out and it was all over MTV. The recording itself is catchy – I even found myself singing along with it (back then, not now!) but this video falls under the category of “best heard, not seen”!
      The magic of music.
      Thanks, Misky

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