This is not going to be your typical Mellow Sunday Medley. To be sure, there are a lot of mellow songs in this 14-song medley but the songs come from a different genre than the usual rock and roll.
This week, the focus is Country music and there is a very good reason for that. Pat C. sent me a list of her 10 favorite country songs, and since Pat happens to be one of my favorite people on the planet, I put this together for her after adding a few more songs I think (hope) she’ll like.
If you have a list of your favorite ten songs you’d like to hear, whether they’re rock and roll oldies or country oldies, send me an email at … Raylemire@aol.com … and I’ll do my best to comply.
FYI:The Entertainment History columns will start again tomorrow but this is the only medley this week. I promise they will begin on a daily basis starting next Sunday.
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A Medley For Pat
Vince Gill – Don Williams – Eddy Arnold
Willie Nelson – Patsy Cline – George Jones
Vern Gosdin – Roy Orbison – Conway Twitty
Jim Reeves – Waylon Jennings – George Strait
Lonestar – Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers
Whoa, Ray, what are you doing here today. Mellow is OK but it is way too early for so much heartbreak! I confess I like each of these songs but when you string them all together like this it is overwhelming.
I abandoned Pop for County when Punk, Grunge & Rap entered the scene. Country spoke to me. I always liked a song that told a story and Country gave me plenty of stories. The plaintive whine of a steel guitar goes straight to my heart.
I guess it was The Byrds Sweetheart of the Rodeo that pushed me in that direction. I never looked back.
I think I first heard Vince Gill when he was in Prue Prairie League. His voice and amazing playing just stood out.
Don Williams is so laid back it is like he is talking to you when he sings.
George Jones almost makes me cry every time I hear his voice.
Lone star was a great group with a consistent output.
I can say that I have never heard a George Strait song that I didn’t love.
That’s enough for now. I need to shake off the melancholy mood that you created here. It is even going to rain today! I can’t win.
Sorry about that, Don, but Pat’s choices can’t avoid the heartache and pain … and isn’t that what the “old” country songs were all about? She certainly made some excellent choices in artists! 🙂
Ray, OK, “heartache and pain” but not one song that mentions a pick up truck or a dog? You know that’s “real country.
LOL … thanks for the laugh!
OMG .. what memories and great songs .. all of them!! Hadn’t heard Eddy Arnold in years!! Don Williams (the gentle giant) had such a smooth voice that told stories like no one else could! One of my favorite artists ever is Conway Twitty!! I could go on and on .. LOL These songs were when country was country …… not so impressed with most of country music today! Thank you so much for taking the time to put this together and enjoy the rest of your day!
Thank you, Penny 🙂
I am so glad you enjoyed it! Pat did a great job with her requests!
THANK YOU PAT! I love country as it speaks to our soul, our spirit, our country, love, family …. the best of us for sure. When I opened this I so hoped to see/hear Don Williams — my very favorite song ….. love his voice, the lyrics and the melody … this is the very best way to start any day …. and definitely a medley I’ll listen to again ….
Looking forward to having you back … hope you have enjoyed the break. Rock this beautiful day Ray!
Thank you, Barbara 🙂
I simply could not have left Don Williams out. His voice was the singing equivalent of Sam Elliott’s speaking voice.
The break was nice but I’m very happy to be back.
ROCK THIS DAY!
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE. Thanks so much, Ray. You are the best!!
Thank you, Pat 🙂
You did a wonderful job with your selections.
As you can see by the responses, you made a lot of people happy. ❤️
Ahhhh so nice to hear a lot of my country favorites! Yes they can be melancholy but they always hit home. Willie Nelson’s Blue Eyes was what drew me into country for most of my adult life. Don Williams kept me there along with Vince Gill (who I saw in concert), Dolly, Alan, George Strait (another amazing concert), George Jones (saw in concert with my Dad), I also got to see Willie, Ronnie Milsap, Joe Diffy and so many more..! These days country music isn’t the same except for a few like Alan Jackson.
Thank you Pat for picking some incredible songs and thank you Ray as always!
Thank you, Donna. 🙂
It was a nice change from rock and roll. Pat really came through!
Nice picks, Pat! I really enjoyed listening while relaxing this afternoon. Seems as though many people feel the same as I do! Nicely done and so thoughtful too, Music Master! XOXOXOXO
Thank you, Wendyl ❤️
All the credit goes to Pat. She made excellent choices with her songs so this week she was the STAR!
XOXOXOXO
I sat down with my coffee, and listened again today. Don is right-a lot of angst in these. I guess it goes back to my teenage years LOL. Loved your additions, too, Ray. Glad everyone enjoyed them. Looking forward to hearing other’s favorites.
Pat, in my humble opinion, “angst” is what made country music what it is. As a young kid, there were, as Don said, songs about pickup trucks and faithful companions. But there was also songs about lonely nights in bars and heartache (a lot of that), unrequited love, but (thankfully) many songs about true love.
I thought your selections combined the angst of lost love with the hope and happiness true love brings … and you did it perfectly. 🙂