go home, lie down and listen to country music -- the music of pain.

[schmerica]

I promised brooklinegirl the other day I would get her a copy of one of these songs when I got home. Now that I'm here, though, I figure I might as well share them with all of you. Ahhhh, country Christmas music. It's a genre all of its own.

I might get around to playing with the music I enjoy on a less amused and mocking basis later, but we'll see.

These are all from Merle Haggard's Goin' Home for Christmas album.

Merle Haggard - Santa Claus and Popcorn

Merle Haggard - Daddy Won't Be Home Again For Christmas

Merle Haggard - If We Make It Through December (note: I recommend this one especially highly)

Merle Haggard - Lonely Night

Comments

[shayheyred.livejournal.com]

Do you know the singer Rodney Crowell? I generally HATE country music, but my country music loving boyfriend is a huge fan of his, and bought me several CDs. He's fantastic, and has these deeply moving, personal songs.

The one that wrenches my heart, though, was written about a pair of twins. One became a street hustler, and is dying of AIDS. The song is sung in the words of his twin, who's come to take him home. It's called "Wandering Boy." If you want to cry your eyes out, but feel a catchy beat at the same time (bizarre but true) go listen to it.

[brooklinegirl.livejournal.com]

eeeeeee! yay, xmas music, thank you thank you thank you! *smooches*

[brooklinegirl.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry, I know your message was serious, but OMFG YOUR ICON! *dies of glee*

[shayheyred.livejournal.com]

Hee! Jeepers, I've been having that effect all day with that icon. Can't imagine why!

Sure, people dying of AIDS, penis hats. Makes complete sense to me.

So...here it is again.