Guitar Man

Jerry Reed – Lord, Mr. Ford

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So last week, it was the Dillards that I had “discovered” thanks to the ever expanding musical possibilities offered by the internet.

Now it’s Jerry Reed, whose incredibly dirty guitar licks coupled with a healthy dose of cynicism creates an absolutely astounding piece of music, rivaling anything ever recorded by equally poignant Randy Newman.

All of this begs the following question: Do our musical tastes expand, or do they become more nuanced?

Had you told me even 5 years ago that there would be “country” music that I would possibly find appealing, I’d have likely laughed it off, yet that is the reality that I find myself staring in the face today.

Perhaps it’s that I’m finding certain themes present in all types of music: honesty, passion, enthusiasm, and some freakin’ amazing chord changes.