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His Warren Zevon side:  "Send lawyers, guns & money!"
Posted 5 years ago by macadavy    [ Reply ]
 dbheckman wrote:
Ahh, James McMurtrey. Never tire of his music. What a storyteller. 

 
Thought it was Toby Keith at first...
Posted 8 years ago by pinto    [ Reply ]
 No doubt. Not sure how you can listen to this station and be bored by McMurtrey. bstevens1951 wrote:
Sorry you were born w/o both ears and a soul.
 
leafmold wrote:
This guy bores the Hell out of me.

 

 


Posted 9 years ago by dbheckman    [ Reply ]
Excited for his UK tour - I think it'll be solo.
 mediamarv wrote:
This and "Where'd You Get That Red Dress?" are two songs I never tire of. If you get the chance to see him in Austin, upstairs at the Continental Club Gallery is the place. Usually solo. Comfortable sofas and good beer available. Paradise (so to speak).

 


Posted 9 years ago by dbheckman    [ Reply ]
Ahh, James McMurtrey. Never tire of his music. What a storyteller. 
Posted 9 years ago by dbheckman    [ Reply ]
This and "Where'd You Get That Red Dress?" are two songs I never tire of. If you get the chance to see him in Austin, upstairs at the Continental Club Gallery is the place. Usually solo. Comfortable sofas and good beer available. Paradise (so to speak).
Posted 10 years ago by mediamarv    [ Reply ]
Sorry you were born w/o both ears and a soul.
 
leafmold wrote:
This guy bores the Hell out of me.

 


Posted 11 years ago by bstevens1951    [ Reply ]
This guy bores the Hell out of me.
Posted 12 years ago by leafmold    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
I found this link, and had to share it:

Occupy Alaska  I think I remember how to convert it to a clickable link, but if it doesn't work, I'll try something else. It's definitely worth a read. Pictures, too.

I have new respect for the man - not that I didn't respect him before, but this puts him over the top on my "cool-meter."

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miss you so much, Cynaera...

love this song...

 
Posted 12 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
Love that voice
Posted 12 years ago by Emwolb    [ Reply ]
I have been asking my wife this question for nearly 10 years now.
I have not seen her naked for that long.
Posted 12 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
McMurtry is always an instant PSD event for me.
Posted 12 years ago by dwlangham    [ Reply ]
This should be the theme music for a police procedural set in Montana or North Dakota, chronicling the adventures of homicide detectives who work in rural counties.
Posted 12 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]

This is one of my favorite McMurtry songs but he must not like it because I've never heard him play it.

I've been a fan for years.  I used to see him whenever he came through Northern California (I saw him maybe 5 times).  I've been in Austin for about 4 years now and have probably seen him a dozen more times here and he's never played this tume.

He and his band are great and you should see them if you get the chance, but I think he's gotten into kind of a rut.  There are a few core songs that he plays every show.  Over the years he's added a few new ones when a new album comes out (only 2 studio albums in the past 10 years) but basically a show from 8 years ago is about the same as one from today.



Posted 14 years ago by Bat    [ Reply ]
 ChicoCyclist wrote:
Really like Darren's drumming on that track.  He's got a great snap on that snare!

Edit - hmm, not sure that it is Darren Hess on that album.  I'll have to check the album liner when I get home.

 
That's Jim Brock on drums, probably brought in by Don Dixon, who produced the album. My guess also is it was Dixon who persuaded McMurtry to sign with Sugar Hill, which issued his next three albums and for whom Dixon, wife Marti Jones, and fellow traveler Jamie Hoover (Spongetones) also recorded. Brock at this time was pretty much the "house drummer" for Dixon, Jones, and Hoover.

Posted 14 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
 nagsheadlocal wrote:

Levelland never ceases to amaze me. The lines:

"Don't think she's seen the sky
Since we got the satellite dish" 

Strike home with me for a number of reasons.  
 
"And I can see the marching band, doing the best they can, to play Smoke on the Water, Joy to the World"...there is an amazing live acoustic version of this song on Youtube

Posted 14 years ago by ColdMiser    [ Reply ]
I found this link, and had to share it:

Occupy Alaska  I think I remember how to convert it to a clickable link, but if it doesn't work, I'll try something else. It's definitely worth a read. Pictures, too.

I have new respect for the man - not that I didn't respect him before, but this puts him over the top on my "cool-meter."

SERIOUS WARNING:  I keep getting a Malware blocking message, so travel at your own risk. I have good protection, but some of you might not. Please be careful.

Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
 clemnarnold wrote:

there are several great songs on this album.  for those interested, this is his best album in my humble opinion.

 
Levelland never ceases to amaze me. The lines:

"Don't think she's seen the sky
Since we got the satellite dish" 

Strike home with me for a number of reasons.  
Posted 14 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
8->9.  Getting better every time I hear this.
Posted 14 years ago by jeremyleo    [ Reply ]
 clemnarnold wrote:

there are several great songs on this album.  for those interested, this is his best album in my humble opinion.


 
.................and off to Itunes. Thanks for the heads-up

Posted 14 years ago by katiediddler    [ Reply ]

there are several great songs on this album.  for those interested, this is his best album in my humble opinion.


Posted 14 years ago by clemnarnold    [ Reply ]
Thanks for the heads up on this track, just downloaded it. I didn't realize until a few months ago James is the son of Larry McMurtry, the Pulitzer Prize winning author of Lonesome Dove and other novels.
Posted 14 years ago by atlas    [ Reply ]
This guy puts me at ease. As Bill furthers my education..........
Posted 14 years ago by katiediddler    [ Reply ]
I'm liking what I am hearing from this artist here.  Very perceptive lyrics in this piece.
Posted 15 years ago by kaybee    [ Reply ]
Very talented guy.
Posted 15 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
Really like Darren's drumming on that track.  He's got a great snap on that snare!

Edit - hmm, not sure that it is Darren Hess on that album.  I'll have to check the album liner when I get home.

Posted 16 years ago by ChicoCyclist    [ Reply ]
"Killing The Blues" followed by "Where'd You Hide The Body". Bill's having fun today. {#Lol}
Posted 16 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
Tonight on an all-new Criminal Minds....

{#Cheesygrin}
Posted 16 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
If I could get this 97 Saab running by Saturday, I'd drive west to Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin to hear him as headiliner at the Steel Bridge Festival. Heck, I'd even sleep in the backseat before driving back to Michigan the next day. Is Wisconsin as far east as he goes? Why do all you Westerners get him all the time? I'm one of those not-as-skinny, not-as-many folks he sings of. Love him.

Posted 16 years ago by breadmaker    [ Reply ]
{#Bananajam}{#Dancingbanana_2}{#Motor}
Posted 16 years ago by sissyolina    [ Reply ]
Gartholamundi wrote:
one of my favorite songs on one of my favorite albums by one of my favorite songwriters. and it jams! {#Music}

i just love the sublimely understated singing style of McMurtry, and his constantly thoughtful, and often half-sarcastic lines.

one of my favorite posts, from one of my favorite members, about one of my favorite...

Posted 16 years ago by Al_Koholic    [ Reply ]
one of my favorite songs on one of my favorite albums by one of my favorite songwriters. and it jams! {#Music}

i just love the sublimely understated singing style of McMurtry, and his constantly thoughtful, and often half-sarcastic lines.
Posted 16 years ago by Gartholamundi    [ Reply ]
Good music .... what's the hassle? ... open your ears!!

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Posted 17 years ago by sondek    [ Reply ]
 Antigone wrote:
I ADORE Marti Jones! Why would BillG not like her?
 
Not sure, check the uploads. Everything was rejected.
Personally, I think Used Guitars was one of the best albums of the 80's.
It's got a young Sonny Landreth all over it.

Posted 17 years ago by oldman    [ Reply ]
 Excelsior wrote:
Dear lord, this guy is boring.  {#Yawn}
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Posted 17 years ago by meloman    [ Reply ]
 Excelsior wrote:
Dear lord, this guy is boring.  {#Yawn}
 
McMurtry > trolls

Posted 17 years ago by boileymon    [ Reply ]
 Excelsior wrote:
Dear lord, this guy is boring.  {#Yawn}
 
I bet you're one of those folks who makes statements (at a party) like "Bob Dylan/Bruce Springsteen/Kurt Cobain can't sing."

I just want to scream, "Attention: Captain Obvious is in the room!".

Buy an i-Pod and amuse yourself, for Christ's sake.

I swear to God I was writing this before Nirvana came up. I think we must be "synced up" tonight, Bill. What a hoot. I haven't had an experience like that in a loooooong time. {#Meditate}

Posted 17 years ago by toterola    [ Reply ]
Dear lord, this guy is boring.  {#Yawn}
Posted 17 years ago by Excelsior    [ Reply ]
Pretty good song.
Posted 17 years ago by tanyhon    [ Reply ]
{#Yawn}
Posted 17 years ago by Excelsior    [ Reply ]
How about ditching this bozo to make some room on the playlist for someone with talent? I can't see where all these high ratings are coming from.
Posted 17 years ago by Excelsior    [ Reply ]
Antigone wrote:
I ADORE Marti Jones! Why would BillG not like her?
Great question....!
Posted 17 years ago by sass    [ Reply ]
oldman wrote:
Strange opinion, for awhile in the 80's, he was like T-Bone Burnett, he really produced a string of well received albums. Not sure what you refer to as a "hit". Not much top 40 gets played here. Besides Don Dixon wound marrying Marti Jones, who Bill seems to have a negative bent towards. That's what makes the world go around. I like this whole album.
I ADORE Marti Jones! Why would BillG not like her?
Posted 17 years ago by Antigone    [ Reply ]
bokey wrote:
Ugh-is produced by Don Dixon.That guy couldn't buy a hit if he was in Yankee Stadium.
Strange opinion, for awhile in the 80's, he was like T-Bone Burnett, he really produced a string of well received albums. Not sure what you refer to as a "hit". Not much top 40 gets played here. Besides Don Dixon wound marrying Marti Jones, who Bill seems to have a negative bent towards. That's what makes the world go around. I like this whole album.
Posted 17 years ago by oldman    [ Reply ]
JM is a big favorite of mine and I've seen him and the Heartless Bastards play on many occasions but I've never heard him play this song. I wonder what the story is. I think it's one of his best songs and he does play other stuff from this period.
Posted 17 years ago by Bat    [ Reply ]
bokey wrote:
Ugh-is produced by Don Dixon.That guy couldn't buy a hit if he was in Yankee Stadium.
Neither can the Yankees
Posted 17 years ago by Olympus_mons    [ Reply ]
sharkartist wrote:
What a gem we have in McMurtry. His imagery and tales of human folly are blended so seamlessly with that lovely sound of his Telecaster. Always a treat when he comes around in rotation.
agree
Posted 17 years ago by Olympus_mons    [ Reply ]
What a gem we have in McMurtry. His imagery and tales of human folly are blended so seamlessly with that lovely sound of his Telecaster. Always a treat when he comes around in rotation.
Posted 18 years ago by sharkartist    [ Reply ]
meower215 wrote:
moist egg salad
Makes me Fart.
Posted 18 years ago by Daveinbawlmer    [ Reply ]
Rickvee wrote:
JM is great to see in a live setting but I can never get into his recordings. But go see him live - he can play some serious guitar.
He has a live CD that is smokin' hot.
Posted 18 years ago by Daveinbawlmer    [ Reply ]
bokey wrote:
Ugh-is produced by Don Dixon.That guy couldn't buy a hit if he was in Yankee Stadium.
Posted 18 years ago by Antigone    [ Reply ]
This is off an excellent CD from McMurtry, full of songs like this one. PurplePrincess wrote:
Loved this story telling song and the easy sliding style. Never heard this artist before, maybe will become a new favorite. Reminded me just a tiny bit of Chris Smither. Thanks RP, what great selection, I like almost everything you play.
Posted 18 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
I agree that seeing McMurtry live is the way to go. We flew to Austin in June to see him at Threadgill's - outside under a stormy Texas summer evening sky was amazing. For the best taste of JM pick up his Live in Aught-Three CD. It will kick your ass.
Posted 18 years ago by weirsh    [ Reply ]
sharkartist wrote:
What a great songsmith and storyteller!
Agreed.
Posted 18 years ago by stevo_b    [ Reply ]
Loved this story telling song and the easy sliding style. Never heard this artist before, maybe will become a new favorite. Reminded me just a tiny bit of Chris Smither. Thanks RP, what great selection, I like almost everything you play.
Posted 18 years ago by PurplePrincess    [ Reply ]
Great lyrics; such an interesting metaphor. I dig the music, too.
Posted 18 years ago by BPenni    [ Reply ]
What a great songsmith and storyteller!
Posted 18 years ago by sharkartist    [ Reply ]
Nice tune, solid 8 from me.
Posted 18 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
JM is great to see in a live setting but I can never get into his recordings. But go see him live - he can play some serious guitar.
Posted 18 years ago by Rickvee    [ Reply ]
JM is the man even if he's a freak!
Posted 18 years ago by jdorn1    [ Reply ]
Jack_Jefferson wrote:
I agree. "We Can't Make it Here..." is right on the money and needs to be heard by more people. It belongs on RP.
Walrus_Gumbo wrote:
ABSOLUTELY!!! I've been turning on as many folks as I can to the song! Come on RP help me out!!!
Bill played it last week or so. Really interesting song.
Posted 18 years ago by okobojicat    [ Reply ]
Ugh-is produced by Don Dixon. That guy couldn't buy a hit if he was in Yankee Stadium.
Posted 19 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
bokey wrote:
Great title
Great title, great lyric. I like this guy.
Posted 19 years ago by pannaramma    [ Reply ]
Great title
Posted 19 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
Glockman45 wrote:
9
What - millimeters?
Posted 19 years ago by FamilyMan    [ Reply ]
I saw the man live at SXSW. He gives you chills. His albums are actually a little too polished sometimes. But his lyrics cut right through. He and his father are national treasures.
Posted 19 years ago by Toner_Low    [ Reply ]
moist egg salad
Posted 19 years ago by meower    [ Reply ]
BikeCoachDave wrote:
A solid 9. Man, this is why I love R.P. I would have likely never heard this anywhere else. Superb.
At least half the cd purchases and iTunes downloads in our household are the direct result of hearing a song on RP.
Posted 19 years ago by cosmiclint    [ Reply ]
9
Posted 19 years ago by Glockman45    [ Reply ]
A solid 9. Man, this is why I love R.P. I would have likely never heard this anywhere else. Superb.
Posted 19 years ago by BikeCoachDave    [ Reply ]
orpheus wrote:
heard a great fucking song of his, I think it's called "We Can't Make it Here Anymore," a total accurate and right on treatise on the current state of "working" America, outsourcing, etc. Radio stations won't play it because it's too controversial. Bill?
ABSOLUTELY!!! I've been turning on as many folks as I can to the song! Come on RP help me out!!!
Posted 19 years ago by Walrus_Gumbo    [ Reply ]
Yeah, this is most excellent. I gave it a '9'.
Posted 19 years ago by Kismet    [ Reply ]
orpheus wrote:
heard a great fucking song of his, I think it's called "We Can't Make it Here Anymore," a total accurate and right on treatise on the current state of "working" America, outsourcing, etc. Radio stations won't play it because it's too controversial. Bill?
I agree. "We Can't Make it Here..." is right on the money and needs to be heard by more people. It belongs on RP.
Posted 19 years ago by Jack_Jefferson    [ Reply ]
Clever. Catchy. 7.
Posted 19 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
heard a great fucking song of his, I think it's called "We Can't Make it Here Anymore," a total accurate and right on treatise on the current state of "working" America, outsourcing, etc. Radio stations won't play it because it's too controversial. Bill?
Posted 19 years ago by orpheus    [ Reply ]
YUCK - I dont like it...
Posted 19 years ago by Bizzarefall    [ Reply ]
Was just listening to this at work, where there is no RP Bill, good taste!, glad to be home!
Posted 19 years ago by freeone1    [ Reply ]