In reading through the majority of our group’s posts, I see that most people are inclined to look towards academic articles and informative pieces about country music, its components and history. Although this is definitely needed to give people a wider knowledge about this genre, I feel inclined to show some more of the lighter side of country music and concentrate more on the music.
Throughout learning about country music I have found that it is a genre of emotional highs and lows. When its sad you can hear the tears in the voice of the singer. Its heart wrenching and it makes you feel sadder than any other music you have heard before. However, when its happy, it makes the sun shine. It really makes you smile and want to tap your foot, your hand, or anything you can. You just want to feel the beat and become intertwined in the overall glow of the song. It is this latter emotion that I feel is what people most know country for.
As I have said many times before, country to me is the average Joe battling to make a living but having a damn good time doing it. There is so much humour in the lyrics, that really shows how amazing the country people are at looking at the bright side of any situation. So for this blog, I just wanted to share some of the funnies songs I have heard and the best country videos I have found on the internet.
One of the funniest country music singers I have come across is Brad Paisley. His song “Me Neither” was one of the first country music songs that I have really listen to the lyrics of. I Heard it in a steak house and I was laughing about it all the way through my meal. It’s about being shut down but having an ‘I don’t care attitude’ despite the embarrassment. Unfortunately I cant find an official video for this song, but go and have a listen anyway, I’m sure you’ll laugh at it in no time.
Some other great Brad Paisley songs are “When You’re A Celebrity” and “Online”. These two particular songs are also amazing for the high profile cameo’s from actors who have helped Brad Paisley out. I was really surprised when I saw just how many famous names he got to participate.
Another song that deserves a notable mention is “The Truck Got Stuck” by Corb Lund. It’s not a terribly catchy song but listen to the lyrics and you’ll be laughing so hard that you wont even care.
There are many other great songs that I have heard, but these are definitely my favourite’s and the videos are some of the best I have seen. If you find any more though, please let me know. They are a great way to end a bad day. Just sit back and have a laugh!
By Jacki Tipton
Funny you mention that, there is a song circling youtube currently, it was actually on the morning show on channel 7 to and big brother ripped it off. Sort Of Dunno Nothin’ – Peter Denahy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_veIGGP1Uh4 hilarious song with a country style. representaion of todays youth to an extent!
forgot to mention its australian.
After you mentioned that song I went to check it out. It’s great. Typical Aussie Teenager. I went to see some other links on the side of that page and i found “The Bloke Who Serves The Beer” also by Peter Denahy. It’s pretty funny too, and I had never even heard of this guy. Good Aussie Humour! Check it out at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Et4-AmYhzuc&feature=related
Also, another of the links was “I’m An Asshole” by Dennis Leary. I don’t know if it really counts as country, but it’s worth a watch anyway hehe. Check it out at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNzZzsvOClc&feature=related