Written for Song Lyric Sunday –
“Most Popular Songs”.
This is my response to the challenge.
Tag: Country
April’s Fool
This week at Glyn Wilton’s Mixed Music Bag,
he’s asking us to write about a song in which
the title or a line mentions the current month.
Here’s my featured April artist and his song.
Colder Than A February Morn
This week at Glyn’s Mixed Mixed Music Bag 2025,
Week #7, he’s asking us to write about a song in which
the title or a line mentions the current month.
Here’s my featured February artist and his song.
Dear Old Sun
This week at Glyn Wilton’s Mixed Music Bag,
he’s asking us to write about a song in which
the title or a line mentions the current month.
Here’s my featured February artist and her song.
BIRTHDAY THURSDAYS
Welcome to Birthday Thursdays here in The Rhythm Section. Each week I will feature someone from the world of music whose birthday falls on that day. There won’t be any chit chat from me, no facts and figures – just some great tunes (and an occasional surprise). Check it out right here every Thursday and enjoy the music.
Happy Birthday to Charlie Rich
Born December 14, 1932 in Colt, Arkansas
“The Most Beautiful Girl”
“Good Time Charlie’s Got The Blues”
“Behind Closed Doors”
IN THE GROOVE (August 8, 2023)
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
IN THE GROOVE (May 16, 2023)
Welcome back to In The Groove. Today I’ve got a hot little number for you – not just the song but the singer as well.
Take the #1 female singer in the country music scene and give her a crossover country rock song to sing and you’ve got “Before He Cheats”, a song which tells the story of a woman taking her anger and revenge out on her cheating lover.
Here is Carrie Underwood singing “Before He Cheats” from her 2005 debut album.
Hell hath no fury like Carrie Underwood swinging a Louisville Slugger!
So here’s my question of the day:
Carrie Underwood got her big break by winning the American version of a highly televised international reality talent show franchise originally hosted in the U.S. by Ryan Seacrest and judged by Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson. What is the name of the show that propelled Carrie Underwood into the world of mega-stardom?
To see if you got the answer right, check the bottom of the page.
Thanks for hanging out with me here In The Groove. Have a great day; let’s meet up again next week.
I wonder what Deb’s got coming up tomorrow.
See you on the flip side.
I’m The Sicilian Storyteller
NAR © 2023
The answer to today’s question is …. American Idol. How’d you do?
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