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My Country Gold
Thirty years ago, back when I composed my first tune, country music wasn’t all that cool; anyone who said so, was a fool, and better off in engineering school. The only exceptions: Waylon, Willie, John and June; everybody else seemed … Continue reading
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Tagged country music, music, music business, outlaw country, radio, rebellion
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Born Outside of Nashville
rededicated to Johnny Cash Well, yes, I’ve been in prison, and I have been dirt poor I’ve spent time in worn out shoes and I’ve slept on the floor And the hat I wear is there to keep the rain … Continue reading
Posted in Conversations, Poems, Statements
Tagged commercialism, country music, Johnny Cash, Nashville, outlaw country
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