My Favorite Country Songs
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I love Country music. Old school or present day, it doesn’t matter, I love it all. Growing up in my house, country music was more than just a choice on the radio dial, it was a religion. As far as my dad was concerned, Merle Haggard was the fourth part of the Trinity. There was the Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit and Merle.
Many mornings I would wake up to the sound of steel guitars and fiddles filling the air. My daddy had quite a collection of country albums. His favorites consisted of legends such as Jim Reeves, Marty Robins, Loretta Lynn and Patsy Cline.
And let us not forget the vital role that Hee-Haw played in deepening my love for country music. Over the years, I was able to watch many country stars as they graced our television screen on Saturday nights along with Grandpa and the Hee-Haw Honeys. As I write this, I fondly remember sitting in the floor of our living room watching all the great country artists. Conway Twitty singing “Hello Darlin” and of course one of the classic duets of Dolly Parton and Porter Waggoner. I have to admit that I was a much older youngster before I realized that Hee-Haw was a variety show. I thought it was a weekly documentary on all of our friends and neighbors.
I was asked once why I love country music so much and I think Trace Adkins answers it best, “Cause they are songs about me.” Country music portrays the life of the working man. Not only that, country music gives you what no other genre of music can. Only in a country song can you lose your wife, kids, house and dog in just three minutes. Yet, somehow, you get to keep your pickup truck.
Country music has changed over the years. Greats such as Merle Haggard, George Jones and Waylon Jennings have given way to the new household names like Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood. However, there remains one thing constant, I still love country music.
I would like to share with you ten of my favorite country songs. They are in no particular order and, depending on the mood I am in, they are likely to change at any given moment. I have reached back a few years and pulled some from the closet of yesterday. I hope you enjoy the selection.
10. Cross My Heart
Artist: George Strait
Favorite part:
I cross my heart and promise to
Give all I've got to give to make all your dreams come true.
In all the world you'll never find a love as true as mine.
9. Mommas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys
Artists: Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson
Favorite part:
Them that don't know him won't like him and them that do,
Sometimes won't know how to take him.
He ain't wrong, he's just different but his pride won't let him,
Do things to make you think he's right.
8. Are the Good Times Really Over?
Artist: Merle Haggard
Favorite Part:
Stop rolling down hill
Like a snowball headed for hell
Stand up for the flag
And let's all ring The Liberty Bell
Let's make the Ford and a Chevy
That'll still last ten years
Like they should
'Cause the best of the free life
Is still yet to come
An the good times ain't over for good.
7. Not As Good As I Once Was
Artist: Toby Keith
Favorite part:
I ain't as good as I once was
I got a few years on me now
But there was a time back in my prime
When I could really lay it down
And if you need some love tonight
Then I might have just enough
I ain't as good as I once was
But I'm as good once as I ever was
6. Good Hearted Woman
Artist: Waylon Jennings
Favorite part:
She's a good-hearted woman in love with a good-timin' man
She loves him in spite of his ways that she don't understand
Through teardrops and laughter, they'll pass through this world hand-in-hand,
A good-hearted woman loving her good timing man
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5. Courtesy Of The Red, White And Blue / The Angry American
Artist: Toby Keith
Favorite part:
Ohhh Justice will be served
And the battle will rage
This big dog will fight
When you rattle his cage
And you'll be sorry that you messed with
The U.S. of A.
'Cause we'll put a boot in your ass
It's the American way
4. El Paso
Artist: Marty Robins
Favorite part:
Felina is strong and I rise where I've fallen,
Though I am weary I can't stop to rest.
I see the white puff of smoke from the rifle.
I feel the bullet go deep in my chest.
From out of nowhere Felina has found me,
Kissing my cheek as she kneels by my side.
Cradled by two loving arms that I'll die for,
One little kiss and Felina, good-bye.
3. For The Good Times
Artist: Ray Price
Favorite part:
Lay your head,
Upon my pillow
Hold your warm and tender body
Close to mine
Hear the whisper of the raindrops
Blowing soft, against the window
And make believe you love me,
One more time,
For the good times
2. When We Make Love
Artist: Alabama
Favorite part:
Watching you make your little moves
Well I can tell it’s gonna be a long night
All day long, we keep holding on
It couldn’t be any better than this
I got it all at my finger tips.
1. He Stopped Loving Her Today
Artist: George Jones
Favorite part:
He stopped loving her today
They placed a wreath upon his door
And soon they'll carry him away
He stopped loving her today
(Spoken)
You know she came to see him one last time
Oh and we all wondered if she would
And it kept running through my mind
This time he's over her for good
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kathy, I am so glad you enjoyed this hub. I enjoyed puting it together. Thanks for reading and commenting.
Okay I admit that I am not a fan of country but you have a good selection. I am tired of hearing those household names you mentioned like Taylor Swift, too> I did go through a period where i really liked shania twain...Anywats great hub, Sam.
Mischelle loves Country and I'm alot Rock n Roll. But I have grown to love Country music. The Video of Johnny and June is kinda like Mischelle and I. Everyone should see the movie about Johnny Cash called "Walk The Line". We wrote a song last night called"We're Broke..We're Broke..We're B-R-O-K-E"
Loved the Hub
I love Country Music. I think there is so much meaning in their words. Country Music, Jazz and Blue Grass Music are my favourites. Thank you for a wonderufl hub.
Ann, thanks for stopping by and reading this hub especially since you are not a big country music fan. I am not a big Shania Twain fan even though my eyes like her a lot. hehehe
kowality, glad you stopped by for a few moments. The song you wrote sounds like my life story. :-)
Hello, hello, I am pleased you enjoyed this hub. Thanks for reading and commenting.
You have many of my favorites here. Just about anyone can find part of their life in a Country song. :)
its amazing how much of our childhood is defined by music. This hub brings back some memories so clearly i can almost touch them. Certain ones you chose defines Daddy so well, don't you think?Thanks I needed this!(:
all of my life my dad had country on the radio. no one was allowed to change the station. if he was at work my sisters and i would play our cassettes. heaven forbid if we forgot to switch the setting back to the radio. i was too young for "punishment." my sisters however had to face his abusive wrath. like you said country music was a religion to him and still is. since watching how angry he would get, toward my sisters over something as silly as forgetting to turn a switch, i never really cared for country. i thought to myself, if you act like that then what good is the music. i can listen to a few select country artists occasionaly. for the most part my radio is tuned to the oldie station. i'm glad i'm not the only one that grew up with a country music junkie for a father. thanks for sharing. this hub brought back a few good memories.
Samboiam, I love all types of music and I have spent many hours listening to most of those artists. Good hub.
Yes, it was Hee Haw at our house and the Grand Ole Opry and the Porter Waggoner Show. You struck a chord, no pun intended, with this line, "Let's make the Ford and a Chevy
That'll still last ten years," as I'm back to the dealership for the 15th or maybe 20th time today to try and get the auto maker to do the right thing by the lemon I bought just a year and a half ago. :( Excellent hub!
I grew up with Country and Western too as my mother was a fan but it is not a type of music that I usually chose to listen probably becasue I wanted to listen to something else when I was younger! I must listen to some of the new household names which have passed me by. Amber:)
Tom, you are right. That is one reason why I love country music.
Lecie, I am so sorry you had to live through that hell. But I am glad you were able to glean a few good memories from this.
Pamela, I am so glad you enjoyed this hub. Thanks for stopping by.
oleha, thanks sis. I appreciate you following your little brother's hubs.
U Neek, we watched the Porter Waggoner Show also. I am so proud of my country roots.
Amber, thanks for stopping by and commenting. I appreciate your interest in my hubs.
samboiam, I love this hub it's fun and brought back some great memories. thanks and peace ;)
katiem2, I am glad I could bring some sunshine into your day.
Enjoyed it. The George Jones song always reminds me of Dad after Mom died, when he died. He just didn't have much will to live after she passed, and that song always makes me cry. I love Toby Keith's "New Orleans," and "How do you like me now?" I love all music, from classical to rap, and country speaks to the sourthern part of me. great hub.
Valerie, Toby Keith is my favorite present day Country artist. You could probably tell. He made the list twice. Thanks for reading and commenting.
some great music here... and I loved Hee Haw!
Ah being from Texas myself this is now officially my favorite all time hub. I remember my dad listening to all those guys and gals. His favs were merle haggard and George Jones they are great. Great hub. Rated you up. Cheers.
'Only in a country song can you lose your wife, kids, house and dog in just three minutes. Yet, somehow, you get to keep your pickup truck.' These two lines say it all! :)
carolina, thanks for stopping by. Good to hear from ya.
ladyjane,I am honored this has become your favorite all time hub. Thanks for reading and commenting.
Feline Prophet, that was my favorite part as well. Thanks for stopping by your feline presence is always welcome.
Great Hub! Even though I didnt see my favorite country songs,(Whiskey Lullaby & The Dance) but still great choices :) I can remember a few past experiences where those song actually felt as if they were speaking of me and my life... Thanks for the trip down memory lane... :)
H.C., it is always a pleasure to see your pretty face. Thanks for stopping by and reading my hub. You do my heart good.
Love them all but you left out a few. I love this bar Tobey Keith, Randy Travis to gone far Too long.
platinum, thanks for reading and commenting. Glad you liked the selection.
El Paso and For the Good Times are two of my all time faves!!
habee, thanks for the comment. Not only are you an excellent writer but you have good taste in music. :-)
Wow so many classics! I use to really enjoy watching Hee Haw too. Thanks for the trip down country memory lane. K.
Great Hub - nice classics. I like Kenny Rogers - an old song called "through the years". Also, there's a Country singer who sang "I hope you dance". I watched it on a country music channel and can't remember her name. Do you know her?
I enjoyed this Hub. Thanks for the Lyrics too. :)
K, you are welcome. I am glad you enjoyed the trip and thanks for stopping by.
Lady_E, Kenny was awesome. I am going to have to do another hub or two on more country greats.
Lee Ann Womack sings "I Hope You Dance"
Thanks for stopping by.
You my friend, are going old school on us here :) I loved this list, well, most of it, some of it was way before my time :) Great job here!
ladybird, , yes I did go old school. Too many good memories attached to those songs.
This is a great list! One of Pat's childhood memories is sitting an a restaurant booth with her family, and clicking the pages on the music selector. Always wanted Patsy Cline.
2patricias, thanks for bringing back that memory. I too would sit and play with the tabletop jukebox. I really miss those times.
nice selections samboiam. I am a fan of country music. Thank you and have a good weekend, Maita
Maitia, you brighten my day every time you stop by. Thanks for following my hubs.
Thanks for answering my question Samboiam, I have made a note of her name. I look forward to the next part of your Hub. Best Wishes.
Lady_E, you are welcome.
Top Selection, I like your taste.
Has anyone heard coward of the county, by Kenny Rogers. Mind altering.
NoBSSEO, glad you liked the hub. Thanks for stopping by.
plantinum, that is a good song. Thanks for reading and commenting.
This is a really great hub...i enjoy listening to country music as well...the one thing about country music is it always tells a story.
bornblond8dg, thanks for stopping by. I am glad you enjoyed the hub.
That's one heck of a good top ten list. I've played the guitar since I was nine years old, and looking back, I think Hee Haw had as much to do with that as anything. I loved watching Roy Clark do his thang. He's still one of the best ever. I wasn't a true fan of Buck Owens until Dwight Yoakum showed me why I should be. I get it now. And of course, there were all the Hee Haw hotties, somehow disguised in a way that made it OK for a young kid like me to watch them even though I was going to be heading off to Sunday School just a few hours later.
Thanks for the memories. All 10 songs you mentioned are a cut above.
Stan, thanks for the comment. I am really surprised at the positive response this hub has received. I did a hub on Carrie Underwood that was not very successful at all. I was quite nervous when I did this one not knowing what kind of response I would get.
I do not know if Country music has had a better musician than Roy Clark.
I am glad you enjoyed the list.
Growing up, I didn't care for country music, although my dad was a huge fan, but why wouldn't he be, he was from Oklahoma. So even though I didn't embrace the music then, I sure came to love it as I grew up. My late hubby was a huge fan as well.
One thing I love about country music is that no matter what you're going through, or what you're feeling, you can find a song that fits. Somehow, they nail every possible emotion/scenario.
I love this line: Only in a country song can you lose your wife, kids, house and dog in just three minutes. Yet, somehow, you get to keep your pickup truck.
That is so true, and so funny!
Thanks for sharing and bringing me back to some fond memories.
Trish, thanks for dropping by and reading this hub. I have been told by many that this hub brings back memories. I think that is so cool, because I have nothing but good memories connected with these songs.
Just came across your hub today. Good to see mention of some music that is outside of what is being overplayed on the radio now. As far as soundtracks go, it is tough to beat the one for Pure Country. If yuou get time, check out some of the music coming out of the Texas scene like Randy Rogers Band or Jason Boland and the Stragglers.
Mn Ted, thanks for the comment and I will check them out.
well i am sure you can help me. i am following you from Turkey and about 15 years ago i was in Seattle. there i met with a group and took their cassette. but i lost it. i used to listen them for a very long time and if i can tell you a song of them could you know the groups name ? 'i am blue, i am lonely'. they play with violin, banjo and guitar. singer was a lady. i would be thankful to you if you can help me. Tolga (tolga.oener@gmail.com)
Great picks, great hub. I'd like to listen to music with you. You have great taste. It is pretty hard to make a "tops" list when we are blessed with so much wonderful music from our rich musical tradition.
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this felt almost like reading about my own childhood! your favorites and mine and almost identical!! i loved this!!! and your right about the Trace Atkins song..."there singing songs about me"!!! hahahahahaha!!! today's country, some of it i like and some of it...i wouldn't care if i ever heard again! Carrie Underwood is cute and i believe a good person, but seems to me like she screams more than she sings...just my opinion! she could learn a lot from Loretta, Tammy, Reba, and Tanya Tucker.
I enjoyed this very much!!!! two thumbs up my friend!!!