Original Outlaws: 10 Country Heroes Who Paved The Way For Americana

Udiscovermusic ^ | June 30, 2022 | Martin Chilton

[jy8z]

I'm not trying to make any kind of statement with this, it's simply a song named Americana.

He's even given tribute to the great Hank Williams.

[Fiji Hill]

Woody Guthrie?

This Land Is Your Land--Comrade Woody Guthrie (1944)

Comrade Woody stole the melody from a Christian hymn.

The Fire Song (When the World's On Fire)--The Carter Family (1930)

[mylife]

billy joe shaver.

[mylife]

woody was a commie

[Fiji Hill]

Shortly after Dan the horse saved his rider from death by dehydration, he had to get him and his cattle out of the Dust Bowl, as Bob Wills recounts, in one of his best recordings.

Dusty Skies--Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys (1941)

[Fiji Hill]

If you're looking for a Guthrie who is both patriotic and a genuine country-western singer, look to Jack. This was even a hit over in England.

Oakie Boogie--Jack Guthrie & His Oklahomans (1947)

[Fiji Hill]

Hank Williams, as Luke the Drifter, socked it to the vozhd.

No, No, Joe--Luke the Drifter (1950)

[Cen-Tejas]

I live just a few miles from where Willie lives most of the time and I have followed his career. And, I agree with you to some extent. But, Willie was more of a songwriter than a singer and wrote 337 songs. He had 33 number 1 singles song. 25 of those were sung by Willie and 8 were sung by others.

Around Central Texas, Willie is a big deal because he appears locally a lot, is an unapologetic dope smoker and he has a magnetism that makes the crowd just want to reach for a six pack of beer when he walks out on the stage.

But, your point is well taken. Particularly in recent years. Lol, Willie “talks”to his music more than he “sings”.

Around here though, people, generally speaking, love Willie Nelson. Just say “Willie Nelson” to just about anybody and you will get an instant smile.

[Born in 1950]

That’s interesting and makes a world of sense. Thanks for your insight.

[fishtank]

Jerry Jeff Walker

[Rebelbase]

Skynyrd did a rendition of Jimmie Rodgers T for Texas with Steve Gaines playing slide worthy of Duane Allman.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRJADYwmidI

[KevinB]

Any such list is suspect if it doesn’t mention Billy Joe Shaver.

[Clay Moore]

They also missed David Allen Coe.

[bleach]

Hag did a Jimmie Rogers tribute album that turned me on to the singing brakeman as a kid. Hag was great.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Same_Train,_a_Different_Time

[fella]

Dance Little Jean by The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is the story of my marriage.

Also their turn in the film “Paint Your Wagon” was a hoot.

[fella]

Bobby Bare “Hard Time Hungries”.

[fella]

“Angel Flight” by Radny Foster. His “Folding Money” is part C&W’s blues genetics.

[Luke21]

Wills was amazing with his “Ahh Hahh. Ahh fiddles” band leader accompaniment. The music was mighty great back then. Cheatin’ songs. Drinkin’ songs. Barroom jukebox songs. Poverty songs. The down side of life with the white underclass. And church on Sunday with your hangover.

[atc23]

Track 17 - “ Miss the Mississippi” brings tears to the eyes of even the most desperate frontier outlaw. What a song

[eastforker]

Hmm, no mention of Hank Jr. Still touring and sells out all his venues.