TR clued us into Nathaniel Rateliff a few months ago, describing him as 'vintage Johnny Cash'.
And just last week, the world (non-Nashville division) learned about Chris Stapleton. By 'the world', I mean 'I', as the guy did have the country album of the year, so I suppose a few folks knew about him before Justin Timberlake took him mainstream.
I'm not the world's biggest country music fan, but I do love a well-written tune regardless of genre. So if we're gonna do country music quarter here, we could do worse than featuring Chris Stapleton. Here's a stripped-down version of the title track to Stapleton's 'Traveller'.
Here's a live version of 'Sometimes I Cry'.
Finally, here's the ballyhooed Stapleton/Timberlake performance from the CMA's, where they cover the legendary George Jones' 'Tennessee Whiskey' before performing Timberlake's 'I Can't Drink You Away'. I don't exaggerate why I say that there may not be a better living entertainer than Justin Timberlake.
Monday, November 09, 2015
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happened to see that CMA performance that eve flippin through channels in some hotel in south florida and was immediately hooked. of course jt got all of the attention because he's jt (and he is wicked talented) but stapleton brings the goods - he's a soulful cat who seemingly couldn't be more of a regular dude. and say what you will about the genre, it is one large united front that advances its profile each year.
I can't believe no one made a Tootie/two-T joke in the last series of comments.
the president of the university of missouri system resigned today under pressure from, among others, the school's football team. this will have massive repercussions if revenue sport athletes take a lesson in how to exercise political power. ncaa suits must be terrified today.
The Mizzou football coach kinda had to side with his player if he ever wanted to be able to recruit again, but I think the fact that his support was vocal and unequivocal (and mirrored by white players on the team) was great.
There is an institutional racism in many big cities in the Midwest that needs to get shaken out.
you misspelled 'in all of america'
Point taken, but there's something especially nefarious about St. Louis. There's a work client I met with last year who lives/works in St. Louis. We talked about Ferguson. He was with his boss. The cient used the phrase "The problem with the blacks is..." more than once and did not realize how blatantly racist it showed him to be. He did this while standing next to his boss, who did not look one bit upset by this sort of blanket ignorance.
I've had similar experiences with folks from Ohio and the like.
In other news, The Tribe is up to #6 in one of the FCS polls. That Richmond game is gonna be a good one.
it's being reported that rex ryan is making ik enemkpali a captain for the bills when they play the jets on thursday. such an infantile douchewhistle.
This is the classic "look past this week's opponent toward the next one and get beaten" scenario for the Tribe. Towson is a vote out of the Top 25, and they've won 4 straight. Tribe should win if they don't let up. Don't let up, boys. Keep 'em focused, Jimmye.
Hadron Collider on last night's 60 min
As was Leslie Stahl's face.
Wes Welker is a Ram. At what point can the league step in and not allow a player to play for health reasons? Can they ever?
Andrew Wiggins is basketballing with aplomb in Atlanta tonight. 33 points so far, including one ridiculous 3-pt play to help put the game away.
Heeeeyoooooodge day at GTB.
Test your artistic tastes while looking at paintings of naked ladies. Special bonus: Roy Lichtenstein!
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/11/10/arts/design/art-auction-quiz.html
But Mom, you don't understand...
Allen Toussaint has died. That's a loss. He was a genial genius as a songwriter, producer, and performer.
A Certain Girl
Southern Nights
Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley
Yes We Can
Fortune Teller
many, many more
and my favorite, Workin in the Coal Mine
Read this.
And watch the videos from this.
man, write a post
I don't like Rand Paul but he just made Trump look like a schmuck. Trump berated the TPP at length, asserting that China will take advantage of it to screw us over. Paul calmly noted that China is not a party to the agreement.
Ted Cruz suddenly decided to take over the debate and nearly made Kasich swallow his tongue like Miggs in Silence of the Lambs. Cruz may be creepy and nuts but he's really smart.
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