Probably the most underated singer in Country Music History. Pure Country Gold, John Anderson. I remember watching this episode of Hee Haw with my Parents.. I was 10 or 11.
Well, he has been recognized. He had five number 1 singles and nominations for Song of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, and Album of the Year. The "country music establishment" largely regards John Anderson as one of the most talented and unique voices in the genre.
I wish there was a country station around these parts that played oldies, THIS song is classic-classy and just plain awesome! More folks need to hear real music
I seen John live back in about 94 at the Crazy Horse in orange county CA, a small venue it was like he was singing in my living room. Those were the day's
I just mentioned he started up in 2018 or so doing small personal venues like you are talking about. I'd love to go see the man. What a life has probably had!
Country music will die after this generation of singers. The only hope for country music is singers like Jeff Bates now. John hope you and Foggy and Lionel are relaxing... ya'll deserve it.
Okay, I was born long after John Anderson was doin his stuff, but I wish this is what people still call country instead we are never ever ever getting back together and songs like that.
Not a very unique voice if you've heard interviews, but the fascinating thing is his innovative tone fluctuation, that wasn't popular at the time and its not recognized as much as it should be now due to damned autotune
I always liked John Anderson voice. He was very talented. good singer. my favorite song by him was. I just came home to count the memories. I keep thinking Elvis Presley would liked that song because he lived of memories a home he never forgot where he came from.
The 1980's was the last great era in country music - John Anderson, Ricky Skaggs, Lyle Lovett, Dwight Yoakam, George Strait. First time I heard Garth Brooks and saw how successful he was with that country-pop sound, I knew it was over. Practically everybody after Brooks does country-lite. But that golden period before country-music-for-people-who-don't-like-country-music took over was great while it lasted, and those guys that came out of that era still produce some terrific stuff.
Don't get much more real than that. Back when men were men and hair on their nuts. The boys today snap their fingers wear mascara and have no fuzz on their peaches.
You know, this song was written about Ferlin Husky who, years ago, did a song called, "A Fallen Star." I met Ferlin a few years ago and went to hear him sing at The Village Barn in Bradenton, Florida. Sure enough, he drove a little van, and we fans that turned out to hear him sing were few. Ferlin was a great entertainer in his day, and John Anderson still is great!!
none more like 84,,,what a year that was, i didnt get to see john till 90,,,,he kept me entertained many a late night shift at the chicken plant,,,,me and my walkman,,,before the world turned totally sicence fiction
I can so identify with this song. Once upon a time, I had a couple of top ten hits. Opened for some famous country acts and was doing okay. Can' t say it wasn' t easy to open one night for an act that drew 35,000 people and then two nights later to be in a club with 9 people. Bummer. But it is part of the business. Too many things to ease the pain. The rejection. The failure. Music is a fickle lover. One night you' re up. The next night you don' t exsist. ( Keith Urban). get my point?
one of a kind voice!!! this is the kind of country i have always loved and grew up listening to. I'm a 14 near 15 year old girl, but I miss this kind of country music!
lol lol lol Killer comment. Thanks for making my night. I just turned 63 and know just what the hell you re saying. Peace be with you. Again thanks for the laugh I needed it.
a few years ago I found a drug dealers cell ph. different prices for different highs . best part thing was the song John Anderson was singing great singer never heard of him before ,I don't do any drugs ,I don't condem anyone if they do. we all have our own cross to carry .
gord brown I agree nowadays is a bunch of crap. I am young but I still know Good Country Music. Today I'm telling ya it has the same ole stuff in there. Plus it has some pop music aspects in it which kills it. I am not saying ALL is bad but 90% is bad. I might be a city slicker (wish I lived in the country) but I know good country music. I been listening to a little of Randy Travis lately.
