“Takin’ it off here, Boss!” 2

And now more Country Music T-Shirts…

Dolly Parton T- Shirts • I only own 3 😔

Hank Williams • T-Shirt

4 Johnny Cash Sun Records T-Shirts

Not enough Johnny Cash T-Shirts

Loretta Lynn • T-Shirt 

Marty Stuart • T-Shirt

George Strait • T-Shirt

I need more Clint Black T-Shirts

3 Alan Jackson T-Shirts are not enough 

Brad Paisley • 🔥 T-Shirts 🎸 

Brad Paisley • 🔥 T-Shirt 🎸 

Justin Moore & Cody Jinks • T-Shirts

Tim McGraw • T-Shirt

⭐️ I need a load of Dwight Yoakam T-Shirts. I mean, I really need to get a hold of and wear some very cool Dwight Yoakam T-Shirts. ⭐️

“Country music has taken so many forms, and I've always contended that it does not matter if the casual listener falls in love with country music through Florida Georgia Line, Taylor Swift, Old Crow Medicine Show or whomever - just get in and start digging!”

—Marty Stuart

“Takin’ it off here, Boss!”

Just Some Country Music T-Shirts

Featuring:

• Waylon Jennings

• Merle Haggard 

• Dolly Parton 

• Alan Jackson

• Clint Black

• Johnny Cash 

I still have a whole bunch of other Country Music T-shirts, like, Marty Stuart, Loretta Lynn… I own multiple Dolly Parton shirts, various Johnny Cash, Alan Jackson & Brad Paisley t-shirts. I’ll share them with you those some other time.

“Country music has taken so many forms, and I've always contended that it does not matter if the casual listener falls in love with country music through Florida Georgia Line, Taylor Swift, Old Crow Medicine Show or whomever - just get in and start digging!”

—Marty Stuart 

“They're not for sale.”

Hattori Hanzo | Kill Bill. Vol. 1 | 2003.

Are You Ready for the Country?

Are You Ready for the Country

EUGENE JOHN  | 2023

Waylon Jennings - Are You Ready for the Country
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80’s - Growing Up Country - Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, John Denver, Waylon Jennings & Kenny Rogers were on everything I seen from Movies to T.V. shows. They were so warm, welcoming and too much fun. From Dolly’s jubilant laughter, Willie’s kindness, to John Denver’s warm smile, they left an impression on my soul.

90’s - Twang on this! - In my teens it was English bands that made the “TWANG” cool: Depeche Mode, PJ Harvey, and Alien Sex Fiend, and later, the Californian, Chris Isaak , and the N.Y. band, The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion. PRIMUS’ “TWANGiNESS” also had a HUGE influence on me. While hardwired to Industrial Music throughout the 90’s, I have always been attracted to any kind of band or artist with a hint of that cool “TWANG” in their music. 

2000’s - The Rising Sun - The “TWANG” had a name: Rockabilly. I immersed myself in all the Rockabilly Sun Records had to offer. I devoured everything Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, Charlie Feathers, and Eddie Cochran. For yeeeaars I enjoyed Sun Records Rockabilly every summer. That “TWANG” resonated with my soul. It felt just right.

2010 - Beyond The Sun - I absolutely love everything Johnny Cash produced while at Sun Records. Everything. It was time I explored beyond Johnny’s Sun musical output. With Johnny Cash, and then, Waylon Jennings, it was Country music, the final destination for the “TWANG” my soul so very desired all these years. I am finally home. I am beyond satisfied and damn near closed to leveling up to adorning a cowboy hat. 

Johnny Cash:

After The Ball

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Dolly Parton:

Mule Skinner Blues (Blue Yodel No. 8)

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Waylon Jennings:

 Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way

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Loretta Lynn:

You're Lookin' at Country

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Merle Haggard: 

(My Friends Are Gonna Be) Strangers

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George Strait: Heartland 

(Official Music Video)

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Dwight Yoakam: 

Guitars, Cadillacs (Official Video)

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Marty Stuart: Tempted

(Official Music Video)

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Garth Brooks: 

The Beaches of Cheyenne

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Clint Black:

A Good Run of Bad Luck

(Official Music Video)

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Alan Jackson: Gone Country

 (Official Music Video)

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Clay Walker:

If I Could Make A Living 

(Official Music Video)

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Toby Keith: You Ain't Much Fun

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And now for some records. Some other time I’ll share with you my extensive record collection. I’m pretty sure I have an enough 7” country records for a jukebox. 

Waylon Jennings vinyl albums

Hank Williams

Here’s some 7” records | Zoom in for more info 

Johnny Cash

Part 1 - Click to enlarge

Part 2 - Click to enlarge 

“Hey, Porter!”

Johnny Cash | Listen: Hey Porter

My annual Summer (Sun Records) Rockabilly Fun has inspired me to totally immerse myself in 

Classic Country.

It’s all thanks to Johnny Cash, Charlie Feathers and growing up in the 80’s. Way back in early 80’s I clearly remember Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, Willie Nelson, John Denver, Reba McEntire, George Strait… It seemed like they were everywhere. The Dukes of Hazzard theme song, by the legendary Waylon Jennings, has never stopped randomly playing in my Surreal Pop mind.

Charlie Feathers made me bonkers for Rockabilly and appreciate Classic Country music. Charlie Feathers music has a, Come Si Dice*, a certain kind of relaxed, cool essence to it. I love the Rockabilly parts of it as well as the Country flavor in Charlie Feathers songs. 

I absolutely love everything Johnny Cash recorded while at Sun Records. This time around, instead of enjoying all the Rockabilly Sun Records has to offer, I felt the need for more Cash after Sun Records, and so far, I truly enjoy what I hear.

The story so far…

Hank Williams • Johnny Cash • Buck Owens • Merle Haggard  • Waylon Jennings • Kris Kristofferson & it keeps on going.

Waylon Jennings | Lyrics

I've always been crazy, and the 

trouble that it's put me through

Been busted for things 

that I did, and I didn't do

I can't say I'm proud of all 

of the things that I've done

But I can say I've never 

intentionally hurt anyone

I've always been different 

with one foot over the line

Winding up somewhere 

one step ahead or behind

It ain't been so easy, but 

I guess I shouldn't complain

I've always been crazy, but 

it's kept me from going insane

Beautiful lady, are you 

sure that you understand

The chances you're taking 

loving a free living man?

Are you really sure you 

really want what you see?

Be careful of something that's 

just what you want it to be

I've always been crazy, but 

it's kept me from going insane

Nobody knows if it's something 

to bless or to blame

So far I ain't found a rhyme 

or a reason to change

I've always been crazy, but 

it's kept me from going insane

Waylon Jennings

Listen: “I’ve Always Been Crazy”

*Quoting Michael Corleone in 

The Godfather part 1, restaurant scene.

Rockabilly 🎙 101

 Music appreciation: 

Rockabilly for Beginners 

or Intro to Rockabilly 🎸 

In no particular (chronological or autobiographical) order, these songs and artists got me to love, hooked, appreciate, and enjoy Rockabilly: The Twang Heard ‘Round The World. 

Depeche Mode - Personal Jesus

https://youtu.be/u1xrNaTO1bI

PJ Harvey - 50 Ft Queenie

https://youtu.be/jKLiU7Hq93w

Misfits - American Nightmare

https://youtu.be/R7j2cmdyx34

Chris Isaak - Down In Flames

https://youtu.be/KHxamDNMGeU

Stray Cats - Rock This Town

https://youtu.be/0RxBHRZpIdg

▪️Alien Sex Fiend - I Walk The Line

https://youtu.be/_nA7KZF94wk

▪️Alien Sex Fiend - New Christian Music

https://youtu.be/C6foR6A_wz0

Reverend Horton Heat - One Time For Me

https://youtu.be/SLYZPuUFHSc

Queen - Crazy Little Thing Called Love

https://youtu.be/zO6D_BAuYCI

Social Distortion - Story of My Life

https://youtu.be/oh8zcbC_Dcw

Heavy Trash - This day is mine

https://youtu.be/DXJhv4zW8mM

The Cramps - Naked Girl Falling Down The Stairs

https://youtu.be/E5mH38AhOHI

⭐️ The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion - High Gear

https://youtu.be/WunzkI0tDJ8

⭐️ The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion - Rocketship

https://youtu.be/WkgBkdbmNMA

⭐️ The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion - Spoiled

https://youtu.be/PJbcdCa9p0s

Eddie Cochran - Summertime Blues

https://youtu.be/1C38Zevwyx4

Elvis Presley - Mystery Train

https://youtu.be/XA5HErVE9oI

Elvis Presley - That's All Right

https://youtu.be/dnlavLTLEbU

⭐️ Jon Spencer Blues Explosion (JSBX) has Rockabilly, Country + 1950s Rock flavor sprinkled throughout albums & songs. 

🎙 Heavy Trash

‘Heavy Trash is an American rockabilly band based in New York City, formed by Jon Spencer of The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion and Matt Verta-Ray.’

🎙 Al Dual 

‘An artist of extraordinary musicality, Al Dual is a craftsman who knows how to faithfully bring back sounds from the early days of American music.’

🎙 Atomic Leopards

‘Band formed in 2005 by Santi & David Lluch, members of mythical band HELLBILLY CLUB. The style of the band is based basically in classic R’n’R, with an amazing mixture of Rockabilly, Blues, Country, Swing and Instrumental, with their own personal style.’

🎙 The Rockabilly Chronicle

‘The Rockabilly Chronicle is a website that focuses on Rockabilly music, from the 50's til today, as well as western swing, blues, neo-rockabilly…’

🎙 Rockabilly Hall of Fame

‘The "Home of Rock 'n' Roll Music Roots"

We embrace all types of early rock 'n' roll, whether it's called rockabilly, hillbilly boogie, or something else. Our purpose, for over 20 years, is to give recognition to the pioneers of this music genre.’