===== Original Message From Parry Gettelman <parry@macconnect.com> ===== In addition to already cited legends such as Merle Haggard, Bob Wills and George Jones, I'm partial to Hank Penny and Hank Snow, Snow being the versatile Canadian, and Penny being a Western Swing bandleader (Speedy West and Boudleaux Bryant are among the notables to pass through his bands) w/ a penchant for funny tunes (his "Rabbits Don't Ever Get Married" is a favorite of mine
this is really what i'm talking about; that humour, those lyrics that the Lucky Stars present are basically half the reason why i enjoy them as much as i do. quotes like "...you don't know jack" and "i like 'em all shapes and sizes, as long as there's no big suprises, chances are you'll fit me to the bill.." "you told me to wait outside, then seven coctails later, honey, look what the cat dragged in..." stuff like that is cracking me up every time. i forgot to mention in my post that i am indeed familiar with Merle Haggard. my problem with the guy is, he's a tough nut to collect cuz he's released TONS of stuff. hard to know where to start with him. i WILL look into that 4CD set though... take care, and thanks for all the recommendations! kevin.