The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #16896   Message #161536
Posted By: Dave (the ancient mariner)
12-Jan-00 - 01:31 AM
Thread Name: Lyr Add: Mr. Lincoln (Hank Williams Jr.)
Subject: RE: Lyr Add: Mr.Lincoln
Bseed. Your comments are subjective: his style is conversational singing. Somewhat akin to the old cowboy style of thinking out loud to music. Campfire BS would be one way of putting it; sung to no-one in particular, just chatting to his horse, and anyone else who cares to listen. Weak rhymes and broken rhythms are the norm when you're tired after a long days drive, and standard fare for this improvised style. Although irritating to some, it is still a musical form of expression. That it does not inspire you, does'nt mean that it is worthless to all. For example, I do not like Jazz, but there are many Jazz pieces I really enjoy listening to. As far as image is concerned, perhaps that too is a matter for personal retrospection.Yours, Aye. Dave