Jerry Rasmussen wrote:

"I suppose everyone also listens to different kinds of music, depending on their mood. That's why it's a blessing to enjoy a variety of music. Sometimes I'm not in a banjo and fiddle mood. I need a wailing, or soulful sax. I also listen to different kinds of music at different times of day (with some glaring exceptions.)"

I feel the same way, Jerry, and so does Chris Wall in my favourite country song:

I FEEL LIKE HANK WILLIAMS TONIGHT
(Chris Wall)



Well, I could live my whole life, without a phone call
The likes of which I got today.
It was only my wife, said "hello" then "goodbye".
And told me she's going away.

Well I didn't cry, It was all cut and dried.
I hung up before I realized.
Turned up my stereo, I walked to the window,
Stared at the storm clouds outside.

Chorus:
I play classical music when it rains,
I play country when I am in pain.
But I won't play Beethoven, the mood's just not right –
Oh, I feel like Hank Williams tonight.

There was no explanation, not even a reason,
No talk of the good times we'd had.
Was it me, was it her, I don't know for sure,
And that's why I'm feeling so bad.

Chorus:
I play jazz when I am confused,
I play country whenever I lose.
Bird's saxaphone, it just don't seem right
No, I feel like Hank Williams toight.

Lately I've been thinkin', I just might quit drinkin'.
Now I don't know after all.
I just might stay home, get drunk all alone,
And punch a few holes in the wall.

Chorus:
But when I'm rel high I play rock'n'roll,
I play country when I'm losing control.
I don't play Chuck Berry quite as much as I'd like,
But I feel like Hank Williams tonight,
I just feel like Hank Williams tonight.