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Garth Brooks
Troyal Garth Brooks (born February 7, 1962), or simply Garth Brooks, is an American singer-songwriter. His eponymous first album was released in 1989 and peaked at number 2 in the US country album chart while climbing to number 13 on the Billboard 200 album chart. Brooks’ integration of rock elements into his recordings and live performances earned him immense popularity. This progressive approach allowed him to dominate the country single and album charts while crossing over into the mainstream pop arena. (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.)
But —
This Saturday Sing-a-long really ended up being about a SONG of Garth’s that I love. Matt over at The Book Blogger reminded me of it in a comment on last Saturday’s post. The first time I heard this I was driving and had to pull into a Wendy’s parking lot I was so teary. It made me think of all the people I need to say “I love you” to more often than I do. The funny thing was, when I looked at a couple videos of Brooks performing the song, I didn’t like them! Then Matt rode in on his white charger and suggested the following video for this week. Thank you, Sir Matt for coming to my rescue!
This arrangement (sans video, which is ok ’cause you REALLY need to listen to the words!) is by the Country Dance Kings who were founded by Nashville based Record Producer Mick Lloyd in 1993. They have licensed their recordings all around the world, and any have appeared in numerous major films and TV shows. (last.fm) Enjoy!
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Impromptu Promptlings 
Hi Calen,
All those years ago, just after he released his first album, we watched a ‘Garth Brooks Special’ on TV and my husband was hooked. At the time our girls were only little and had no say in ‘what’ music was played in the house, in the car, and anywhere (ok, everywhere) else. My husband has every one of Garth’s albums and after more than 20 years of listening to his particular brand of country music, we cannot get together as a family without listening to it. We make quite a sight sitting ‘around the camp fire’ (so to speak), belting out the lyrics at the top of our lungs and couldn’t care less what the neighbours think.
Of all the songs on all the albums, ‘If Tomorrow Never Comes’ brings a tear to my eye every time I listen to it, but even so, so many, many of his songs I consider my favourites.
Clare
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I’ve head a lot of his earlier stuff, but not so much of the later music. I’m a hold out for the classics. I would probably really like him if I took the time to listen. Yes I CAN picture you all around a campfire singing! My family was the SAME way. Wonderful how music can bring you together, isn’t it… {{{Clare}}}
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Too true, and even more so when you know all the words. {{{Calen}}}
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I don’t like country, at least not what the call country today, but I do listen to Garth Brooks and a few other. Not often, but I do have it and know a few songs.
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I like the OLD stuff that didn’t sound so much like rock-n-roll. Not that today’s country stuff isn’t good, it is, but I think it lacks the “western” flavor of the old artists like Marty Robins and Johnny Cash. My radio is set to the country oldies but goodies!
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I can’t do country for too long. I love Jazz, Blues, Classic rock, Music from the 80’s and I LOVE classic music. I can honestly say I love many music styles. I don’t do Rap, Hiphop or country…:-(
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Rap and hip-hop are NOT music! I don’t care what anyone says! 😛 I LOVE classical music. What’s your favorite piece? Are you familiar with the artists Secret Garden?
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Delibes Lakme (Flower Duet). NO I don’t know Secret Garden.
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I’ll have to look that up and listen to it. And I will post something for YOU next week! 😀
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Well how about that! Imagine my surprise when I pulled Delibes Lakme — Flower Duet up and listened to it and I was familiar with the music. I’m thinking it’s on a set of discs I have called Classics For Lovers. I always get tickled when that happens.
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I think this is one of their best, along with ‘The Dance’ and ‘To Make you Feel my Love’ (recently covered very well by Adele).
Thanks for the background, I knew surprisingly little about either Garth Brooks or the Country Dance Kings.
Best, Matt
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I really appreciated your suggestion! I like hearing what other folks enjoy listening to. {{{Matt}}}
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Great song!
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Thank you, dude! I always consider it a coup when I stumble on something you like! 😀
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