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Knowing Your Way Around Americana Original Songs

By Cynthia Harris


A popular tune that most people who are into this genre of music have heard of is called Kids in the Street. It was written by an artist named Justin Townes Earle and it is one of the hottest Americana original songs out there. It is one of the more somber numbers that is out there and is very minimalistic with acoustic instrumentation.

Everyone's Looking for Home is a tune that was written by the popular artist who goes by the stage name Sam Outlaw. This one comes from the second album that this man put out, so he has had a chance to get into his stride a bit to sing something that is very personal and tender. If you are looking for something that sheds intimate light into a person, this is one to listen to.

It is always a good time when everyone gets up and starts dancing, stomping their feet, clapping their hands, and doing all those other things that people do when they are having a good time. A perfect upbeat stomper for this purpose is called Jackpot. It was written by Nikki Lane, and she puts a lot of energy into it.

All I'm Asking is the perfect road tune for most any situation when you are operating a motor vehicle. For people who love to take long road trips with their best friends, this is a great one to have on the stereo with the breeze coming in through the windows. It was written by a group called the Band of Heathens.

If you have ever listened to Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit and enjoyed them, you will probably love Hope the High Road. This is an especially moving song if you are going through some of the many difficult changes that life can throw at you. It is also a song that reaches out in a way that many people can understand.

If you listen to Still Drivin', you will indulge your ears in a bluesy style with vocals that have a wide range of expression. That is the doing of artist Paul Cauthen, and his music is not as widely known as it should be. In the album My Gospel, you can hear the song called Still Drivin', which exemplifies his range.

You might try listening to This Ride by Shovels and Rope if you are looking for something that deals with a lot of the real issues that we all face. A lot of people will be parents and also possibly suffer from mental disorders at some point in their life. It is with sensitive care and sensibility that the band approaches these issues.

Harmless written by Amanda Shires is a tune that will take you on a musical journey. The first part of the song is very minimalistic, verging on acapella, so you really get a chance to appreciate the lovely sound of her voice. This introduction sets the stage for the rest of the song when it builds into talk of important things.




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