Whinny for a Western

Howdy Ya'll! My playlists are comin' to ya a little late this month, and I apologize for that. This month has been a busy one for the music therapist side of me: some ups and downs at work, including leading an in-service drum circle for my coworkers! Phew, glad that went pretty well!

One of my coworkers also had a Western-themed party and I was inspired to create her a playlist with party tunes and some of my favorite classic country songs. I've modified the playlist here to include more country songs. (Because I know thats what you've always wanted, MORE Country!) All that's missing is a pair of cowboy boots:

Playlist

Whinny for a Western

Highlights

- Track 3/ Honky Tonkin' by Hank Williams

You can't have a country playlist without Hank Williams, which is why I have included 2 of his songs for your listening pleasure. This song just makes me smile, and kind of reminds me of being drunk in a goofy dive bar. His voice even kind of hiccups, further convincing me that he probably had a good ole time in one of those Honky Tonks back in 1948.

- Track 12/ I Fall to Pieces by Patsy Cline

This song is one in a handful of songs that are dearest to my heart. I sang this song every week for a patient I would meet with during my internship at the Veteran's Home in Napa Valley. He was a mountain man, friend to raccoons, and stubborn as hell. He liked country music, so I learned a couple classics, and this one became our song. Only Patsy Cline can make the toughest of men cry.

- Track 14/ Bright Sunny South by Alison Krauss and Union Station

I love Alison Krauss's voice: There are only a couple of singers in this world whose voices can completely calm me down on a horrible stress-filled day, and hers is one of them. (This list also includes Eva Cassidy and Sonya Kitchell.) I got turned on to her by my dad, but also got into Union Station after watching Oh Brother Where Art Thou. Even if you're not that into bluegrass, picturing George Clooney as the lead singer just makes it even more appealing!

Thanks for listening (literally)!

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