In that vein, "Empty Glass" by Gary Stewart is haunting knowing his story.
Deepest Country Songs
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Neither of these fall into traditional country, but are two of the most beautifully written songs I've ever heard. Surprisingly I think the non-acoustic versions of both are better.
I'll throw in my vote for Stay by Sugarland and Travelin' Soldier (originally written and recorded by Bruce Robison, number 1 hit for the Dixie Chicks, and now rereleased by Cody Johnson).
I recently heard the Cody Johnson version and realized I had forgotten how much I like that song.
I recently heard the Cody Johnson version and realized I had forgotten how much I like that song.
Rex Racer said:
Sawyer Brown "The Walk"
I first heard this song when I was 23 years old, seeing my father take that last walk with his dad. Over the years, I took that walk with my dad, and now he's been gone for a little over a year.
That song changes it's meaning to you over your lifetime.
You arent kidding.
There have been long stretches of my life that I couldn't listen to that song at all.
The one becomes more true every day.
aSGtE is one of my favorite albums. Use of funk elements and string arrangement is so good.
500,000ags said:
aSGtE is one of my favorite albums. Use of funk elements and string arrangement is so good.
In case you weren't away, ol' Sturgill's band, Johnny Blue Skies & The Dark Clouds, has an album coming out next month. Allegedly a physical release only.
I was not aware. Thanks!
DG-Ag said:
Not sure it completely fits here (although I think it does) but what about Willie's "Redheaded Stranger" album? Deep to me, I guess.
Possibly my all time favorite album. I love to listen from beginning to end while driving. When Just As I Am starts playing, man it just hits. And the at the end with Hands on the Wheel and you know that he's found happiness and lasting peace again. Just a beautiful story.
rednecked said:DG-Ag said:
Not sure it completely fits here (although I think it does) but what about Willie's "Redheaded Stranger" album? Deep to me, I guess.
Possibly my all time favorite album. I love to listen from beginning to end while driving. When Just As I Am starts playing, man it just hits. And the at the end with Hands on the Wheel and you know that he's found happiness and lasting peace again. Just a beautiful story.
Hands On the Wheel and Remember Me have become my two favorites from that album.
You're from down South,
And when you open your mouth,
You always seem to put your foot there.
And when you open your mouth,
You always seem to put your foot there.
DG-Ag said:rednecked said:DG-Ag said:
Not sure it completely fits here (although I think it does) but what about Willie's "Redheaded Stranger" album? Deep to me, I guess.
Possibly my all time favorite album. I love to listen from beginning to end while driving. When Just As I Am starts playing, man it just hits. And the at the end with Hands on the Wheel and you know that he's found happiness and lasting peace again. Just a beautiful story.
Hands On the Wheel and Remember Me have become my two favorites from that album.
I don't think I could pick a favorite. Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain was played at a dear friend's funeral who died of an OD. It was a riverside service in Kerrville. I sat next to her father and when I heard him singing along softly and crying. I joined him in singing to try to give him a little strength. Didn't take long before we were all singing.
Ag_07 said:
Jason Isbell has numerous deep songs.
Vampires is one that comes to mind. Elephant is another.
100%
Seeing his solo show and the 400 unit at Radio City this weekend. His songs definitely go a bit deeper than most country.
Sorry For The Wait is one of the best songs that very few people have heard.
Also, BJ Barham has a few as well.
Also, BJ Barham has a few as well.
While not exactly deep, this song resonates with me:
George Strait Troubadour
Especially this
"Well, the truth about a mirror
It's that a damn old mirror
Don't really tell the whole truth
It don't show what's deep inside
Or read between the lines
It's really no reflection of my youth"
George Strait Troubadour
Especially this
"Well, the truth about a mirror
It's that a damn old mirror
Don't really tell the whole truth
It don't show what's deep inside
Or read between the lines
It's really no reflection of my youth"
AgBQ-00 said:
One that popped into my mind this morning thinking about my dad...Another song that changes as you age
This one for me as well.
Snake Farm by RWH. Can you imagine a connection so deep that a hero diguised as a suitor would risk life and limb wading amongst vile reptiles to get to the love of his life Ramona in the trailer out back for $100 dollars worth of passion?
A GD modern day retelling of The Odyssey.
A GD modern day retelling of The Odyssey.
It just SOUNDS nasty.
Jonestown Pier- Mike Ethan Messick
Topaz City- Max Stalling
Both of these guys are Aggies.
Topaz City- Max Stalling
Both of these guys are Aggies.
Ag_07 said:
Jason Isbell has numerous deep songs.
Vampires is one that comes to mind. Elephant is another.
Don't forget to include Dress Blues
Car Wheels on a Gravel Road - Lucinda Williams
Everything that Glitters- Dan Seals
Littlefinger cameo
DargelSkout said:
Jonestown Pier- Mike Ethan Messick
Topaz City- Max Stalling
Both of these guys are Aggies.
Now you're talking.
One of my best friends from high school died from cancer in his early 30's.
This song hits hard because it makes me think about him. You can hear the deep love that Toby Keith has for his friend, Wayman Tisdale.
When you lose a buddy like that. Just hearing a voicemail will bring back a flood of memories.
Man...what a lyric.
This song hits hard because it makes me think about him. You can hear the deep love that Toby Keith has for his friend, Wayman Tisdale.
When you lose a buddy like that. Just hearing a voicemail will bring back a flood of memories.
Quote:
I'm not crying because I feel so sorry for you
I'm crying for me.
Man...what a lyric.
I know a lot of his songs are straight up pop, but the message in this song is outstanding.
Written my Lori McKenna. She's an awesome songwriter. We saw her in concert at a John Prine music festival years ago. We chucked at a story she told about someone asking her if she was depressed because of how sad her songs were. Many of them would make you think that she's ready to end it all!
Tom T. Hall's "A Hero in Harlan"
Several have done the old Bluegrass "Coming to Us Dead"
Merle Haggard/Dwight Yokum, "Holding Things Together"
Zac Brown, "Highway 20 Ride"
Merele, "Mama Tried"
Several have done the old Bluegrass "Coming to Us Dead"
Merle Haggard/Dwight Yokum, "Holding Things Together"
Zac Brown, "Highway 20 Ride"
Merele, "Mama Tried"
Astronomy Domine
Two nominees:
The Randall Knife by Guy Clark
To Beat The Devil by Kris Kristofferson
The Randall Knife by Guy Clark
To Beat The Devil by Kris Kristofferson
Down the River- Chris Knight
Bobby Bare's Lincoln Park Inn…
Long Way Home- Hayes Carll
Written about a friend of his that was killed.
Written about a friend of his that was killed.
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