Jukebox VIII

Last Friday one of my buddies left for Arizona...he isn't off to Iraq or Afghanistan (I guess this is where the War on Terror is now going to be fought - I wonder if Obama is going to get the same backlash that Bush has gotten for Iraq over Afghanistan?)...but he has left in order to continue his service of our country. Daniel (he has been my friend since 1993) has allows been about the military. In high school, we regularly trekked over to El Toro or down to Miramar (which I have to watch Top Gun after every trip down there) to watch the air show. These are some of the best memories of my childhood...A Few Good Men is still one of my favorite movies...and part of it has to do with Daniel, his love of the military...and I think my subconscious love too. Daniel is not my only tie to the military...my brother served for 7 or 8 years...so I have deep affection for those who serve.

Therefore, most of these songs really hit home with me...they evoke all of the memories of air shows with Daniel, going to see A Few Good Men on a rainy day in February of 1994 with Daniel...they remind me of my brother...so I hope you enjoy these songs...oh, I understand that not everyone enjoys country music.

1. God Bless the USA - Lee Greenwood

The epitome of a patriotic song.

2. American Soldier - Toby Keith

I love this song...speaking about the commitment of American soldiers. My hat goes off to them...

3. Where Were You When the World Stop Turning - Alan Jackson

I talked about this song a few weeks ago.

4. Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (Angry American) - Toby Keith

Same as this one...

5. Travelin' Soldier - Dixie Chicks

A song about Vietnam. Tells the story of a young soldier who has no one trying to find someone who he can write letters to while he is gone. Pretty gut wrenching...

6. Letters From Home - John Michael Montgomery

Great song.

7. Arlington - Trace Adkins

A song about the final resting place of our fallen heroes. The 21 gun salute, the folded American Flag...Mackenzie is a huge fan of the American Flag...I am not sure where her love it comes from...but it is definitely there. Maybe it is the love that her daddy has for it...

8. Shuttin' Detroit Down - John Rich

I already talked about this song..."they are selling make believe and we don't buy that here"...GREAT line!

Shuttin Detroit Down

So, I have not been blogging for a while. I am not sure why...probably because I was busy with work, busy with family, etc... Every time I sat in front of my computer to write about the stupidity of banks, or the insanity of the economy, or how ridonculous it is that Carrie Underwood (oh, by the way...I love Carrie) won Entertainer of the Year on the CMAs - Kenny Chesney is by far the best performer in country music...I guess we shouldn't be surprised, the last time she was in a popularity contest on TV she won (American Idol) - I just couldn't find the patience to write anything down. I am going to work on putting together 5 posts per week from here on out (I haven't even posted a Repo List in a few days).

Anyway, I was watching the GAC Top 20 countdown today and John Rich was on. He has a new single out - Shutting Detroit Down - it is a scathing commentary of the bailout. He obviously is not in favor of the bailout...the video is very poignant. I am going to post the words and a link to the video.

Funny side note...I was watching the Comedy Central Roast of Larry the Cable Guy and one of the roasters was Toby Keith. One of the other roasters said, "Toby Keith it must be hard sitting around waiting for another terrorist attack so that you can have a hit record." The reason I mention it...Toby Keith's biggest song or career defining record probably will be Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue...Alan Jackson will be known for Where Were You When The World Stop Turning...and John Rich may be best known for writing this song!

This song has the best line in it..."well, pardon me if I don't shed a tear/There selling make believe and we don't buy that here".

Shuttin' Detroit Down

My daddy taught me in this country everyones the same
You work hard for your dollar and you never pass the blame
When it dont go your way
Now I see all these big shots whining on my evening news
About how their losing billions and its up to me and you
To come running to the rescue

Well, pardon me if I dont shed a tear
There selling make believe and we dont buy that here

Because in the real world their shuttin Detroit down
While the boss man takes his bonus paid jets on out of town
DCs bailing out them bankers as the farmers auction ground
Yeah, while there living up on Wall Street in that New York City town
Here in the real world their shuttin Detroit down
Here in the real world their shuttin Detroit down

Well that old mans been working in that plant most all his life
Now his pension plans been cut in half and he cant afford to die
And its a crying shame, cus he aint the one to Blame
When I looked down to see his calloused hands
Well let me tell you friend it gets me fightin mad

Cause in the real world their shuttin Detroit down
While the boss man takes his bonus paid jets on out of town
DCs bailing out them bankers as the farmers auction ground
Yeah, while there living up on Wall Street in that New York City town
Here in the real world their shuttin Detroit down

Yeah while there living up on Wall Street in that New York City town
Here in the real world their shuttin Detroit down
Here in the real world their shuttin Detroit down
In the real world their shuttin Detroit down
Their shuttin Detroit down