I used to think I hated country music; it was for hicks.Â
Then I discovered Gram and my whole perspective changed.
The Byrdsâ âSweetheart of the Rodeo.â
The Flying Burrito Brothersâ first two albums.
The Stonesâ âWild Horsesâ and âDead Flowersâ were no doubt influenced by Gram hanging around at Nellcote.
And his solo work (especially with Emmylou Harris); âGrievous Angelâ is a masterpiece.
We probably donât have a Nudie Suit cult, âFar Away Eyesâ or alt-country without Gram.
Gone way too soon at the age of 26.Â
Cosmic American Music for the kids.Â
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I grew up in Long Beach, CA thinking that country music was for hicks and rednecks.
The late, great Gram is one of the artists that changed my mind about that, could help me see that country had its own sort of soul to it.
Gram actually WAS a compulsive truth-bender so
âNo, I wouldnât lie
You know Iâm not that kinda guyâ
Is actually just another of his many fibs.
But how can you not love a dude this heartbroken and talented? đ
This song, right here, is the beginning of my lifelong love affair with pedal steel guitar. (Thanks to Sneaky Pete for the amazing playing on this Flying Burrito Bros. classic).
thatâs my motto Colter Wall - Cowpoke / Caroline Dee White - Way Down Early James - Blue Pill Blues Patsy Cline - Walkin After Midnight
CMAT
Orville Peck
John Prine Sturgill Simpson Also my buddy just started a country radio show that has lots of old tracks
