My favorite country songs

[Dan]

a bit darker, but your post made me think of this good one- not sung by eric bogle, but a good song...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPFjToKuZQM

You are right. I found that song looking for the version I posted. There are more heart rendering songs about Waltzing Matilda than I ever realized.

Thank you for posting this one

 

[countrygringo]

Dan- Thanks for the Tom Waits post- I'm a big fan (my signature might have given it away!) Loved the back story on your memories of the song too-

 

[Dan]

My pleasure CG. I had never heard of him before you posted. Very unique voice and to be honest I had to just close my eyes and listen. Wonderful heart-full music singer! Cheers to you CG!

Dan

 

[jgln]

My pleasure CG. I had never heard of him before you posted. Very unique voice and to be honest I had to just close my eyes and listen. Wonderful heart-full music singer! Cheers to you CG!

Dan

Never heard of Tom Waits before? Geeesh

 

[Ceedubya]

couple of honky tonkers!

 

[Dan]

Never heard of Tom Waits before? Geeesh

Nope never did Jim.

 

[Dan]

CW, another couple of songs I'd never heard of. Thank you!

 

[jgln]

Nope never did Jim.

Well, I have always known of him, heard him on the radio, seen him on TV, playing and interviews, can recognize him easily visually and audibly......but never really been a big fan. Don't own one record of his. But aside from what I mentioned I never really gave him any in depth attention to see if I could grow to like him.

 

[Dan]

Well, I have always known of him, heard him on the radio, seen him on TV, playing and interviews, can recognize him easily visually and audibly......but never really been a big fan. Don't own one record of his. But aside from what I mentioned I never really gave him any in depth attention to see if I could grow to like him.

I think I know what you mean. I like the music I heard. But he sort of freaks me out. Good music, just have to close my eyes to appreciate it. If that makes any sense?

 

[Dan]

It's getting late. Have to get some sleep. Night all.

 

[jgln]

This is not exactly a "country" song but he does sing "pouring rain" as "pourin' rain" and talking" as "talkin'" so maybe it fits. But I love this song, the melody, the words, the singing. One of those "Ok this sucks, I'm outa here, later!" songs.

"Everybody's Talkin' at Me" Harry Nilson

 

[jgln]

.....man this shift sucks. Even on the west coast people eventually retire for the night...and me I am still here waiting.

Dan.....Daaaaannnnnnnyyyyy! <<<<<<<my Kramer impression from Seinfeld when Kenny Rogers chicken place closed....Keeeeennnnnyyyyy!! Keeeeennnyyyy!

 

[countrygringo]

A Tom Waits cover of the Red Sovine classic Big Joe and Phantom 309

[ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTsE9Pb6apM&feature=related[/ame]


And here is why I'm a Tom fan- after hearing lyrics like these (The Piano Has Been Drinking/Warm Beer & Cold Women) I thought- I need to hear more!

[ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwhdmll85v4&feature=related[/ame]

 

[Dan]

.....man this shift sucks. Even on the west coast people eventually retire for the night...and me I am still here waiting.

Dan.....Daaaaannnnnnnyyyyy! <<<<<<<my Kramer impression from Seinfeld when Kenny Rogers chicken place closed....Keeeeennnnnyyyyy!! Keeeeennnyyyy!

Hey Jim!

Third shift sucks! I've worked it often but will never forget a period years ago. I started work at 1130pm and got off at 8am or so the next morning, Sunday night through Thursday. I worked on a quiet (at night) navy airbase.

Sunday's especially sucked. I'd be up all day with the family and then have to leave for work. I'd drive to work, the lights in the houses were all off, everybody was blissfully sleeping except me and the guys I worked with.

There were around 30 of us. I will say, we were a very productive shift. I'd go to work, make a pot of "grit" coffee which was a 10 cup pot with the coffee filter full to the top. Then I'd get a passdown from the off-going shift sup, go to the maintenance meeting where a plan would be laid out to meet the next day's flight schedule.

One of the data analyst determined our small little shift accomplished more at night than the other two shifts did combined. You can get a whole lot more work completed when the "bosses" aren't around!

I hear you Jim, working the weird hours is a tough thing to do. Hang in there, it won't last forever!

Here's a few songs for you, they might not be country, and don't really talk about working at night.. but hey.. Bob Seger can't go wrong. The other never heard of before, was just looking up working at night and it came up.

But they're for you my friend. Daytime is only a few hours away.





Ok.. If you haven't thrown your computer down the hall after that last song. Here's another one that might motivate you too.



Okay Jim, here's one more if you're still hanging with this post.

It's at least country. Goodnight buddy.

 

[jgln]

Hey Jim!

Third shift sucks! I've worked it often but will never forget a period years ago. I started work at 1130pm and got off at 8am or so the next morning, Sunday night through Thursday. I worked on a quiet (at night) navy airbase.

Sunday's especially sucked. I'd be up all day with the family and then have to leave for work. I'd drive to work, the lights in the houses were all off, everybody was blissfully sleeping except me and the guys I worked with.

There were around 30 of us. I will say, we were a very productive shift. I'd go to work, make a pot of "grit" coffee which was a 10 cup pot with the coffee filter full to the top. Then I'd get a passdown from the off-going shift sup, go to the maintenance meeting where a plan would be laid out to meet the next day's flight schedule.

One of the data analyst determined our small little shift accomplished more at night than the other two shifts did combined. You can get a whole lot more work completed when the "bosses" aren't around!

I hear you Jim, working the weird hours is a tough thing to do. Hang in there, it won't last forever!

Here's a few songs for you, they might not be country, and don't really talk about working at night.. but hey.. Bob Seger can't go wrong. The other never heard of before, was just looking up working at night and it came up.

But they're for you my friend. Daytime is only a few hours away.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnpg9pzt7lE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCV-YMD6oXA

Ok.. If you haven't thrown your computer down the hall after that last song. Here's another one that might motivate you too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmZdvVnMXCc

Okay Jim, here's one more if you're still hanging with this post.

It's at least country. Goodnight buddy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMKv-whSanY

Actually been busy here last couple nights but for me I used to take a forced nap Sunday evening but now I just stay up all day go to work then stay up until noon like the rest of the week...bottom line I am up for 24-27 hrs straight every Sunday-Monday

Friday nighs suck too except I don't have to work. In order to get some daytime things done on Sat and see the wife some I get up about 8-9 Friday night and try to get back in bed by 2-3am so I can get up before noon.

 

[Dan]

Actually been busy here last couple nights but for me I used to take a forced nap Sunday evening but now I just stay up all day go to work then stay up until noon like the rest of the week...bottom line I am up for 24-27 hrs straight every Sunday-Monday

Friday nighs suck too except I don't have to work. In order to get some daytime things done on Sat and see the wife some I get up about 8-9 Friday night and try to get back in bed by 2-3am so I can get up before noon.

Jimmy oh Jimmy.. you brought up something near and dear..

Rant on.

Man, I totally understand! I used to do the same thing. About a third to half my 26 year career in the military was spent working from 11pm - 8am or into the afternoon if needed. Deployments were different, everybody worked at least a 12 hour day, 7 days a week. Away from family, nothing else to do, so not biatching about that

But in a normal life trying to raise a family. It takes a lot out of a person. Your sleep schedule is totally screwed up, apparently Arcadian rhythms, family time, and a normal life are for the wusses that work the first two shifts but for third shift do not apply. Big bonus - The people who don't work third shift could care less!

What bugged me a little bit was the dayshift would come in all happy and talking about what they did the night before and they couldn't figure out why we were all tired, a bit grouchy and just wanted to go home.

I had one "boss" tell me one Monday morning (after his nice weekend with is family and good nights sleep), "You know when we come in at 7am in the morning why the hell are you guys so tired and unhappy?"

I wanted to tell him, well you ignorant DF why don't you work this shift once in your life and find out how draining it is.. and BTW we clean up after the other two shifts. Between all the meetings, personal appointments, reasons to do nothing you guys hand over a crapload of work; we come in and clean house at night. If not for us midshift guys this place would fall on it's face and airplanes would not fly. Argggg! End rant..

 

[Dan]

Not to belabor this... Haha, well maybe a little



Poor sound quality.. Like th song. Love the name of the band "3rd Shift Band"

 

[urbanmyth]

 

[jafo28]

Always liked this one from Buck Owens

 

[Dan]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPiPVg1IecQ

Nice touch

 

[Dan]

Always liked this one from Buck Owens

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOpgL4mqEis

Wow! That's a young Buck Owens for sure.

 

[jgln]

Dan you there?

 

[ashplub]

Theres a tear in my beer.

 

[d0gbeats]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbZf5lygHos&feature=youtu.be

 

[StainlessBrewing]

After scrolling through 24 pages of non stop good tunes, I'm pretty dissapointed the King hasn't been posted. That king I'm talking about is King George!




Or a little Alan Jackson with some FOMOCO!

 

[Dan]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbZf5lygHos&feature=youtu.be

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnitXc3cCmQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ahmn02Urc0c&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsdOozm5UKE

Love it! Great pick of songs, had never heard a one of them before you posted. Thank you d0gbeats!

 

[Dan]

After scrolling through 24 pages of non stop good tunes, I'm pretty dissapointed the King hasn't been posted. That king I'm talking about is King George!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZ1U4SUkyko
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-9FdWmZqRQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KLVwRrCR3g

Or a little Alan Jackson with some FOMOCO!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3T3MgIRUwj0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQe3DKDQRRs&ob=av2n
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnX2BoZE9w4&ob=av2n

Well StainlessBrewing, you certainly fixed that. Thank you! Just finished listening to the "King" and Alan Jackson songs you posted. Again thank you. If you feel like posting more please do!

 

[Dan]

Theres a tear in my beer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mA67y3mqjMs

Could you imagine Ashplub? Hank Sr and Jr singing a song together? That would be amazing. Thank you so much for posting this song. Again, it's one I've never heard, well never heard the two of them sing "at the same time". Isn't technology wonderful.

Double Cheers to you Ashplub!

 

[passedpawn]

I don't know why but I always liked this Dwight Yoakam song.

 

[Dan]

I don't know why but I always liked this Dwight Yoakam song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaGk5TzA5PI

Pappy..still listening? Thank you my friend. I' about to edit the first page with the numbers of songs sent, probably a third or little more, from me and the rest from great people who just post some songs.

Thanks Pappy.. You are a great man.. now get posting some more country songs my friend.

Seriously Pappy, thanks! Someday I'm going to open up a bit. Need some advice form you. Cheers my friend.