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| Track by Track Review
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You’re the One
As the introduction to the show plays out, one might think it’s about to be a rock show. That’s said, once they launch into the song proper, it’s all Oak Ridge Boys old school country. There is a lot of gospel in this number. |
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American Made
More of a rocker, this is still traditional country music. I love the slide guitar and the low end vocals just really sell this. |
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(I’m Settin’) Fancy Free
This old time country ballad is classy. It’s got a bit of a Latin edge to it as far as I’m concerned. Yet, it also feels a little like something Jimmy Buffett might do. |
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Love Song
More of a pure rock and roll vibe is the order of business here. The piano adds a lot and this is catchy and energetic. There’s an acapella work out mid-track. |
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Y’all Come Back Saloon
Down home country music, the violin (I guess I should say “fiddle”) on this is a great touch. It’s another strong number. |
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Sail Away
A mellower cut, this has a more modern sound, too. The vocals land it more in the country style, but in a lot of ways this doesn’t feel that far removed from some mellow jazz. |
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Dream On
A piano based balladic number, those deep vocals really drive this one. It’s a good tune that works through some shifts and changes. It’s almost more of an arena rock ballad. Of course, that’s only what it would be with different vocals. |
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This Crazy Love
Another that’s more like rock music, this is also more modern in sound and tone. It’s a good song, but not one of my favorites here. |
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Trying To Love Two Women
For me, the slide guitar work on this really sells it. I love this piece. It’s more traditional, old school country music and it’s one of the most effective pieces here. |
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Come On In
Rock music and country are merged with some serious blues and honky tonk here. This is another highlight of the set. It just oozes class and charm. |
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Make My Life with You
A powerful and evocative piano based ballad, this is another standout. In fact, it might be my favorite song of the whole disc. They include a sans instrumentation section at the end. |
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Thank God for Kids
Another ballad, this isn’t as strong as the previous tune. That said, it’s still quite cool. The lyrics are classic and it’s a solid number. |
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Elvira
This is arguably their best known song. It’s a rocking little country tune that’s a lot of fun. They include some audience sing-along in the midst of this thing. |
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Bobbie Sue
I’d say that this song is more rock and roll than country. It’s a great piece, though. It’s just plain fun.
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