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  1. Whenever I hear “Country Roads,” I remember the version done by the Pipes, Drums and Regimental Band of the Black Watch (42nd Royal Highland Regiment of Foot). For a military band, it was pretty enjoyable…

  2. Great Sparks! Pretty, too. In country music, I am pretty old school. John Denver is great! But, he was more folk, I thought. Anyway, thank you for joining us! HUGS!

    1. Annie,

      Yes, you’re right John Denver is more folk than country but for some reason, I always throw him in that genre. Oh well…hopefully no one else will notice and if they do, won’t care. 🙂

  3. My fave country songs would be by Johnny Cash, Emmylou Harris or Jason & the Nashville Scorchers. Jason does an amazing version of Take Me Home Country Roads. I’m gonna try to join in with the themes next week.

    1. Hi Cathy!

      Yes, do join the 4M gang on the dance floor next week or any! There’s always room for one more. 🙂 You gave me an idea for song to use in an upcoming BoTB and if I choose to go with it then I’ll be certain to give you credit for the inspiration. I’ll be seeing you soon

  4. I very much enjoyed your recount of John Denver and his “Country Roads” song.
    I have a story I can tell you some day, of “Poems, Prayers and Promises,” but not here.
    Your list of tunes is unique and impressive.

    1. Myke,

      “Country Roads” is probably the number one song most people instantly identify with for one reason and John Denver did that song beautifully. Please do share “Poems, Prayers, and Promises” with me. You can always send me an email if you want. Thanks for dropping by for a toe-tappin’, good time! Have a good day, my friend!

  5. Oh my, I haven’t heard that song in like forever. Unfortunately, when I hear this song I think of Santa Claus II when that girl sings this song in a restaurant (very poorly I might add) for Tim Allen. She makes me gag! Anyway, so happy Shania Twain decided to come back and sing for us too. Was trying to figure out how she’s changed and now I know… she just put a little weight on in her face, but she is still a beautiful woman inside and out in my opinion! Thanks for sharing my friend. YOU ROCK! Have a rockin’ week~!

    1. Marie,

      I’m perplexed. Are you saying in Santa Claus II a girl sings “Man! I Feel Like A Woman” to Tim Allen? I’m doing my best to recall such a scene and am coming up blank but…I haven’t had my coffee yet. 🙂 Shania Twain is a gorgeous woman. I think it’s important for everyone to be comfortable with who they are regardless of size but I do worry about health-related issues that come with excess weight gain. We only have one life and we need to make the most of it! Thanks for boogieing with me. I’ll be by to dance with you soon!

  6. Hi there…have you missed me? 🙂 I haven’t said anything here in a while, but I see all the posts you do. Really fun top-of-your-head country list! I had a great time dancing….you’ve should have seen me busting my moves and almost my hip… And everything for President’s Day was very interesting. I don’t think I’ve seen the full Marilyn Monroe video before, just mostly the part where she sings. You know, if I put on a blond wig and sexy dress and makeup, I STILL wouldn’t look anything like Marilyn! 😀 Enjoy the rest of the day with your DH and have a marvelous week!

    1. Karla,

      Now that you mentioned it…yeah, I missed you! lol I’m glad to see ya again and that you enjoyed my country mewsic picks. You’re a funny gal! No hip breaking allowed now so try to contain yourself just a wee bit on the dance floor. Sometimes I’ll sing Happy Birthday to DH like Marilyn Monroe did to President Kennedy. It’s great fun and it puts a smile on his face. 😀 The last time you visited, you weren’t well. Are you all better now? Thanks for boogieing with me and have a good week, my dear!

  7. Happy Monday and Happy Presidents Day, Cathy! I’m not much of a country music fan, but your selections are some that I have heard. Love Shania and her song, and John Denver’s song takes me down memory lane.

  8. Love Shania and love this song. She is quite sexy and love the take on that famous video with the gals and that famous musician that, at this moment, his name escapes me but he died way too young. John Denver is another that I love and this song is so nostalgic. I really like your drawing and the saying….so true!

    1. Birgit,

      Which video are you talking about? Is it one I shared or one you remember? John Denver died much too soon, didn’t he? He was a brilliant songwriter and storyteller through his mewsic.

  9. I love almost all your song choices, I just didn’t know about the one with Gwyneth Paltrow. I saw her in a movie years ago with Huey Lewis and she sang in that. The movie wasn’t that good, but she did have a decent voice. I like your Spark too. Have a nice President’s Day 🙂

    1. Ellen,

      I didn’t know Paltrow was in a movie with Huey Lewis and that she sang with him. Hmmm, I will have to see if I can find that on YouTube. Thanks for visiting, my friend!

  10. Hi, Cathy!

    I appreciated your selection of country favorites pulled off the top of your head. I am familiar with most of these artists, but the only song I knew going in was John Denver’s. I got a kick out of Shania Twain’s role reversal parody of the Robert Palmer music videos “Addicted To Love” and “Simply Irresistible.” I especially enjoyed the duets in your set. Your neighbor, Knoxville native Ashley Monroe, is a real stunner, and I love the quality of her voice. I broke away and watched some Pistol Annies videos and also found this great solo number by Ashley:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vktEmmpfQ4

    I also appreciate how you turned that inspiring quote into a fine piece of artwork. Good going! I hope you and DH find yourselves in the new home of your dreams by year’s end. I hope you are feeling much better this morning. (Yessum, I saw reports on the companies that are developing sex robots. 🙂

    Have a wonderful week, dear friend Cathy!

    1. Tom,

      Well…I didn’t know Ashley Monroe was from Knoxville. I appreciate you bringing that to my attention. I was thinking about checking out more of her mewsic so I’m even more curious after learning she’s a hometown gal. She was raised on the classics of Eagles and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Thanks for sharing Ashley’s video “I Don’t Want To”. It was a pleasure to listen to it as I respond to you this morning. Incidentally, I’m feeling better this morning and am ready to make my rounds. It’s great having you over!

  11. Hey Cath, happy Monday!
    Great country tunes here. I have to say my absolute favorite is John Denver’s “Take Me Home Country Roads”. I have always loved John Denver and this song especially takes me back to those early 70s. In particular it reminds me of riding in the back seat on family trips to see my grandparents in Pennsylvania. There were a lot of country roads we traveled on route 219. Sometimes when I hear the song I get happy and then other times I hear it and I get sad…because those times are long gone and I miss them so…

    I also really enjoyed Shania Twain’s “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” That’s a powerful song!
    “Breathe” is nice too.
    And I was very impressed with Gwyneth Paltrow’s talent for singing! She has quite the voice and she and Tim McGraw make a terrific power-duo. I never saw the movie but now I want to…

    Have a great week,

    Michele at Angels Bark

    1. Michele,

      I think we all can associate with John Denver’s “Country Roads” as part of our childhood either taking a trip across America or visiting grandparents. There are country roads in almost every state some more rural than others but still they’re there. This song always makes me happy.

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