RM Shuffle for July 21, 2010

Jul 21, 2010 by Nick

This weeks version of the shuffle was inspired my buddy Josh. We were talking last week about a a certain guitar sound that we love. It is a sound that is typically found in country songs and seems to usually be played by a Telecaster. There might be a technical name for this sound, neither of us know what that name would be, but we both agreed we know when we hear it without question. So hear are 5 songs that feature that sound.

Buck Owens – Act Naturally

Buck will always be known as the architect of the “Bakersfield Sound”. Don Rich was Owens’ sidekick who provided the nasty guitar and harmonies you hear on this song. Unfortunately Don was killed in a motorcycle wreck in 1974 and Owens, in my opinion, never sounded the same.

Dwight Yoakam – Guitars, Cadillacs

It would make sense that Dwight Yoakam would make this list considering he was and is a disciple of Buck Owens. This was pretty much the song that Yoakam on the map and he defitinely has that distinctive sound on this song.

Mystery Train – Elvis Presley

Elvis had two of the greatest guitar players of all time play for him. Scotty Moore and later James Burton. This song features Moore and his distinctive guitar playing and is one of my favorite Elvis songs of all time.

Merle Haggard – Working Man Blues

If Buck Owens is known for creating the Bakersfield Sound Haggard might be known for perfecting it. The guitar work on this song is fantastic and might be the perfect example of what I am talking about. Do youself a favor and go buy a Merle Haggard record.

George Jones – The Race is On

It is a fact that George Jones has the greatest voice in the history of country music. I am free to debate that anytime you would like. I first heard of this song when I heard Sawyer Brown butcher it years ago. The original version is one of my favorite George Jones songs. Not only does his voice sound incredible but the guitar work is pretty good as well.

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