Milestones Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 I've never been a big fan of country, but I do like a good deal of country rock. I am thinking of things like The Basement Tapes by Dylan/The Band, much of John Fogerty and CCR, The Allman Brothers Band, "Act Naturally" by The Beatles, some Neil Young, some Byrds, etc. I am not so much into country artists adopting a rock sound. I have been re-creating music and playlists on a new computer and would appreciate recommendations. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 Ringo & Buck want to see you in the office... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HutchFan Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 (edited) I suppose Gram Parsons' music might be called country-rock. (He called it "Cosmic American music.") His two solo albums, GP and Grievous Angel, are essential listening, imo. I also love his work with the Byrds, the Flying Burrito Brothers, and the International Submarine Band. That said, Parsons' music comes down more on the country side than the rock side. Based on your description above, it might be too much country. Give it a whirl and see what you think. Edited August 2, 2023 by HutchFan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster_Ties Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 The Jayhawks!! …and sometimes, of all people, Bruce Hornsby (no kidding). and I have my wife 100% too thank for turning me on to both of them — which I’d probably never have done otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlhoots Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 Jason Isbell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifford_thornton Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 28 minutes ago, Rooster_Ties said: The Jayhawks!! definitely. Also Uncle Tupelo and Son Volt. Truck Stop Love (from Manhattan, KS), Split Lip Rayfield (from Wichita, KS), and Frontier Trust (from Omaha, NE) were favorites in this regard as well. Grew up around this scene and was fond of it, and some of that music still holds up. less rock, more country, and beautiful at that: Freakwater. I guess I don't really need to get into the Byrds, David Crosby, or the Dead, but... it's there if you want it. Ditto GP, Burritos, and International Submarine Band (great). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFrank Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 The Sadies, James McMurtry, Ray Wylie Hubbard and recent Marty Stuart albums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjazzg Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 (edited) 7 hours ago, clifford_thornton said: definitely. Also Uncle Tupelo and Son Volt. Yes and Yes, so pleased to see them mentioned. Love Jay Farrar's work, such a shame he never comes to the UK. Son Volt's recent Doug Sahm tribute is a killer. And of course, let's add Doug Sahm to the playlist too Edited August 2, 2023 by mjazzg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 Souled American's discography has just been restored to wide circulation via Bandcamp. I don't know if anyone has ever offered a more original take on the "country rock" sound. But they are definitely an acquired taste. https://souledamerican.bandcamp.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabshakeh Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 (edited) Not sure whether this will make me unpopular here, but the Stones' had their country rock period. I like those albums a lot. Obviously, less soul than the US real deal, but making up for it by being brattier. Crucially, they did have the songs. Also, don't miss Gene Clark's No Other, which has been bubbling up through reissues and algorithmic recommendations for a while now. Absolute favourite country rock song is this Gram Parson / FBB outtake: I think originally a Merle Haggard track. Edited August 2, 2023 by Rabshakeh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Reynolds Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 The Grateful Dead many covers and portions of their 1970 thru 74 live shows have the vibe throughout parts of the shows. It’s a big part of their thing. look for Big River, Mama Tried, Sing Me Back Home, Me and My Uncle, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 And "El Paso." Some of those got very interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milestones Posted August 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 I am intrigued by The Jayhawks, including their backing of Ray Davies on some recent albums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Reynolds Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 57 minutes ago, jazzbo said: And "El Paso." Some of those got very interesting. No solo ever from Jerry but amazing picking fwiw not my favorite song:) of all the country covers, Big River is often the hottest. Second Garcia solo usually blows the roof off Peggy-O might fit as well / the 1977-78 versions are often incredible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster_Ties Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 50 minutes ago, Milestones said: I am intrigued by The Jayhawks, including their backing of Ray Davies on some recent albums. My wife discovered The Jayhawks way back when she was in college in the early 90’s at the University of Kansas. Being that KU’s mascot was the Jayhawk, the band name naturally caught her eye — and I don’t think she knew they were from Minneapolis (with seemingly no connection to Kansas) until after she’d bought a couple of their CD’s. We’ve got tickets to see The Jayhawks for the very first time — here in DC, in September — and she’s planning to wear a KU Jayhawk t-shirt when we go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 (edited) Well, Jerry really gets into those scales he runs on "El Paso," and Phil does some wild stuff--I was listening to one last week where he was creating some new style of western funk. Edited August 2, 2023 by jazzbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifford_thornton Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 30 minutes ago, Rooster_Ties said: My wife discovered The Jayhawks way back when she was in college in the early 90’s at the University of Kansas. Being that KU’s mascot was the Jayhawk, the band name naturally caught her eye — and I don’t think she knew they were from Minneapolis (with seemingly no connection to Kansas) until after she’d bought a couple of their CD’s. We’ve got tickets to see The Jayhawks for the very first time — here in DC, in September — and she’s planning to wear a KU Jayhawk t-shirt when we go! yeah, there was reciprocity between KU and the UofM (and maybe other state colleges too) so back in the day you could pay state tuition if you were from either locale. I knew a fair amount of Minnesotans in college at KU and ran into a bunch of fellow Kansans later on during a short stay in Minneapolis. Beyond that, jayhawkers as an anti-slavery militia probably caught their interest. Saw 'em several times in the 90s and early 00s, both in Lawrence and Minneapolis. ask 'em to play "Jesus In The Driver's Seat" and see if they still know it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felser Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 Gene Clark, early Poco (Richie Furay era), early Marshall Tucker Band, Charlie Daniels Band Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 Gene Clark for sure. Also, don't sleep on that run of Mike Nesmith & The First National Band LPs on RCA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 Not really my thing, but isn't "Ground Zero" for all this supposed to be Rick Nelson and the Stone Canyon Band? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlhoots Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 Lucinda Williams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unitstructures Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 If you like the Dead, try this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjzee Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 You might want to check out Steve Earle's recent tribute to Guy Clark: And I really like this Eric Church album: You might want to check out The Brothers Osborne: And on the distaff side: Check this out: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjzee Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 OK, one more: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felser Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 4 hours ago, JSngry said: Not really my thing, but isn't "Ground Zero" for all this supposed to be Rick Nelson and the Stone Canyon Band? Yes, good point, them and Dillards and Gene Clatk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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