To the Gulf of Mexico!
Roomie told me that my vocal insistence that the LeeGreenwoodSong is "total crap" demonstrates the same kind of intolerance shown by the many individuals who have occasionally called for me to be burned in effigy in retribution for my own heretical attacks on The Song.
If my ravings came off as a criticism of Rednecks or any other group, let me say that I have, from time to time, embraced my own inner Redneck. It is just that to my way of thinking there are desirable Redneck traits and those that should be carefully weeded out via genetic engineering, or any means necessary (chainsaw comes to mind). LeeGreenwoodSong represents one of these extremes--read between the lines. In case this thought causes any reader undue stress, let me offer a more acceptable lyrical obsession for the red blooded American hillbilly...
Johnny Horton's "Battle of New Orleans."
You can catch the lyrics at this link. However, if you do not own the disk, I suggest that you definitely splurge for the MP3 download. True fans can also download the ringtone... I am going to spring for mine as soon as I am finished with this rant!
http://www.rockabilly.nl/lyrics1/b0065.htm
If my peace offering (above) still reeks of intolerance to you, let me clear things up by saying that I will try not to judge you for your irrational love of Greenwood. That is the best I have to offer at this time.
I cannot believe that this topic has resulted in two distinct blog entries. I apologize. As a second olive branch, I offer this little treasure:
http://www.kaceyjones.com/
If you are not familiar with Kacey Jones, do yourself a favor and buy a disk! She autographs them all... Kacey also sings my personal theme song, "Every Man I've Ever Loved is Either Married, Gay, or Dead." A time honored classic.
posted by MrsVegasBabe @ 8:57 PM
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No one is commenting, so I will comment to myself (sad, the desperation...)
I love the Horton song so much! I had not heard it for years and had almost forgotten the significant role it played in my childhood... I was at the 5 and Diner eating my harshbrowns... the song came on the Juke Box... fate. I was able to find out the artists name and score my own copy. Proud moments in herstory.
Gotta admit I love that song too. Also love Lulu's new blog site. However, speaking for those of us hanging on your every word, we hope that motherhood will not make you a less prolific blogger. Well, at least not too much. :)
I see... you hope I keep blogging as long as I steer clear of your precious Lee Greenwood. Well, I am sure he is a wonderful guy and I do not hold anything but the red, white and blue tour bus against him!
Motherhood suits me well, though I did have a screaming fit over a dead bird... officially and for the record we did not cause the death some of us merely enjoyed the taste of death. Ick!
No, actually i was referring to the Horton song. I personally find Lee Greenwood to be a bit annoying. I could think of other, even more annoying people to rant about, but hey, go for it. I am afraid that the only people that really know the Horton song are the two of us, our older brother and this girl I went to girl scout camp with in 5th grade though.
Sad that I thought of this on my drive into work today, but I did, and I thought "I bet she was talking about the Horton song...but I did not look which post she was actually commenting to..." It is higly under rated, but I bet there is something we could do about that! Horton fans unite, apread the word, and raise up a new generation. Fires your guns at musical illiteracy, and tell any history teachers that you know that this classic belongs in the curriculum.
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