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Nashville Anthems: Dissecting 80s & 90s Country Music

Nashville Anthems: Dissecting 80s & 90s Country Music

Melton McMaynerbury

Have you always thought there was something special about 80s and 90s country music that you've never been able to put your finger on? Why does this music stand out? Well, let's don our cowboy hats, adjust our oversized belt buckles, tease that hair, and see if we can get the bottom of it, by picking apart one song at a time.

57 - Dissecting "One Man Woman" by The Judds
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  • 57 - Dissecting "One Man Woman" by The Judds

    We look at how The Judds bring their acoustic-with-attitude vibe to the sultry, electric piano-infused "One Man Woman". Slow, dark, and bluesy is the order of the day on this late-career Judds single, but what does a sonic atmosphere like that have to do with the lyrics' insistence on monogamy?

    Mon, 18 Mar 2024
  • 56 - Dissecting "Smoky Mountain Rain" by Ronnie Milsap

    We take a ride with a legend in his prime in this episode on Ronnie Milsap's 1980 classic "Smoky Mountain Rain". The connection to Elvis's "Kentucky Rain" is multifaceted and deep, but how does this song use theatrical drama to color its image of a country music cliche?  And what happens when you ask Ronnie Milsap to make the thunder roll?

    Here a couple of videos that are referenced in the episode:
    Smoky Mountain Rain on Austin City Limits: https://youtu.be/p0ZpytVUElU?si=5K88u9cBUqbjPUGl
    Source of the Elvis story: https://youtu.be/0I7v2zx6ttM?si=Jyv22w9sJ34dPhwx

    Mon, 04 Mar 2024
  • 55 - Dissecting "Love, Me" by Collin Raye

    In this episode, we look at how Collin Raye's signature song, "Love, Me" kept it gentle sentimental. Everything contributes, from the memorable acoustic guitar intro to Raye's smooth, sweet tenor vocals. But what do stoic farmers have to do with it?  Also, who remembered that this recording had an electric piano?

    Mon, 19 Feb 2024
  • 54 - Dissecting "Better Things to Do" by Terri Clark

    Terri Clark tells her ex where he ranks in no uncertain terms, with her debut hit, "Better Things to Do".  Or does she?  There's plenty of 90s attitude here, but what details in these lyrics hint that something else may be going on?

    Mon, 05 Feb 2024
  • 53 - Dissecting "Carrying Your Love with Me" by George Strait

    Melton finally gets to take on the King, by way of his 1997 hit "Carrying Your Love with Me". Everything works in this perfect little country song, but how does it all work together, and what is it about George Strait's simple delivery that connects so well not only with the song but also with us?

    Mon, 22 Jan 2024
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