Shania

Theresa Galbraith · Post by **Theresa Galbraith** » 10 Nov 2003 10:12 am

Her new single performed on the CMA's was excellent!
"She's Not Just A Pretty Face"! How true, go Shania!

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 10 Nov 2003 11:44 am

I will come out of the closet and admit that I like Shania a lot. I also like a lot of the new country that everyone whines about. I forgot to paint the bullseye on my back, so please don't shoot me.

Theresa Galbraith · Post by **Theresa Galbraith** » 10 Nov 2003 11:51 am

Richard,
It takes alot to come out of the closet!
Go Richard!

Theresa

chas smith R.I.P. · Post by **chas smith R.I.P.** » 10 Nov 2003 2:27 pm

"It takes alot to come out of the closet!"

As long as you don't like show tunes......

Roy Ayres · Post by **Roy Ayres** » 10 Nov 2003 3:42 pm

I didn't care a lot for Shania's work until I heard her recording of "From This Moment On." It is absolutely beautiful. I liked it so well I have worked up a steel arrangement on it.

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 10 Nov 2003 7:16 pm

Oh Oh. Chas, there are a few show tunes that I like. Should I climb back in the closet?

I actually like lot's of different types of music. Sometimes I can't even listen to good ole country. Depends on my moods. I really liked Shania when she first came out and then I burned out on her. Wouldn't listen to her for years. I have a six disc cd player here at home, and for the past 2 or 3 months, 2 of the six are constantly Shania (1 is constantly Tracy Lawrence and the other 3 vary).

Earnest Bovine · Post by **Earnest Bovine** » 10 Nov 2003 8:33 pm

Cole Porter wrote "From This Moment On" for his big hit "Kiss Me Kate". I always thought Shania would sound great singing show tunes.
Now maybe somebody here could write "Kiss Me Tim McGraw".

kyle reid · Post by **kyle reid** » 10 Nov 2003 11:37 pm

Shania & Tim McGraw, Now thats one end of the spectrum to the other if there ever was one! She's too good to win awards, they save those for the usually bogus ones!

Andy Greatrix · Post by **Andy Greatrix** » 10 Nov 2003 11:43 pm

Also, if anyone doesn't think that Shania
hasn't paid her dues, they've never spent any time in Timmins during blackfly season.
I was born about 8 to 10 miles outside of Timmins at Porcupine Ont.
Another thing, she doesn't sing with a phoney southern accent like so many Nashville clones do.
(and that includes the ones from Canada)[This message was edited by Andy Greatrix on 10 November 2003 at 11:44 PM.][This message was edited by Andy Greatrix on 10 November 2003 at 11:45 PM.]

chas smith R.I.P. · Post by **chas smith R.I.P.** » 11 Nov 2003 12:19 am

[This message was edited by chas smith on 11 November 2003 at 05:40 PM.]

Joe Casey · Post by **Joe Casey** » 11 Nov 2003 6:10 am

I have to admit at first I had the "not country enough" attitude. She grew on me,I not only like her music (some of it anyway)I admire the girl..She seems like a good ,down to earth person who worked hard for what she got..She seems to mix her music to fit her fans and she ain't hard on the eyes either.

Bill Llewellyn · Post by **Bill Llewellyn** » 11 Nov 2003 8:35 am

I have a lot of respect for Shania. She's a very good performer and can write a musical hook to beat the band. Plus she seems very sincere and likable, no hidden agenda. I have the "Come On Over" CD, though I must admit that after a while I found the glassy production a bit much for me. Still, her studio work is very skillfully done. She knows her audience.

Along the lines of the Shania/Tim McGraw/etc type of discussions, I find that I gravitate to particular songs largely because of the music itself and not necessarily because of the artist (though I have favorites such as Lee Ann Womack, Vince Gill, Randy Travis, Alan Jackson). If the song catches me, then it does, whether the artist is "new country", old country, real country, pop country, and so forth. For example, I like Kenny Chesney's "A Lot Of Things Different", Tim McGraw's "My Next 30 Years", Wynona's "I Saw The Light", along with Vern Gosdin's "Chiseled In Stone" and Willie Nelson's "On The Road Again."

I guess my taste is eclectic. Or maybe I'm just confused.

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Gene Jones · Post by **Gene Jones** » 11 Nov 2003 10:36 am

Even though by age I belong in the old school, Shania comes across to me in a positive way. I tend to believe that she is a genuine musician who has earned her place in the current musical culture. (The fact that I have two grand-daughters near her age has nothing to do with my opinion).

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Steve Stallings · Post by **Steve Stallings** » 11 Nov 2003 11:15 am

I think Mutt has as much, or more to do with her success than Shania. I'm not dissing her, but think he is a pretty talented person.

Del Rangel · Post by **Del Rangel** » 11 Nov 2003 1:27 pm

Gene, your not that old are you? Shania is 38 or 39, you mean your daughter, no?

Gene Jones · Post by **Gene Jones** » 11 Nov 2003 2:19 pm

By golly Del you are correct...thanks for the correction.

Rick McDuffie · Post by **Rick McDuffie** » 11 Nov 2003 3:04 pm

There are two ages of people- those under 40 and those over 40. This explains Gene's confusion.

Rick

Actually, I think she is a good musician... and I don't think Mutt would've joined forces with her had she not been. Sure, she's pretty, but in the circles Mutt has moved in for years pretty girls grow on trees.[This message was edited by Rick McDuffie on 11 November 2003 at 03:06 PM.]

Donna Dodd · Post by **Donna Dodd** » 11 Nov 2003 4:41 pm

Theresa and I think a lot alike - and I, too very much like her music, lyrics and musical savvy. She represents women in an honorable way. Her writing is exceptional. Her voice is awesome, and she seems to have an unspoken respect for mankind. She is a great role model to our young women. And I proudly place her next to Loretta Lynn in my favorite top 5 female artists!

Gene Jones · Post by **Gene Jones** » 12 Nov 2003 5:07 am

Rick,I have revised the age of "no return" upwards a tad.....I am guilty of at one time believing that it was over and under 30!

Rick McDuffie · Post by **Rick McDuffie** » 12 Nov 2003 6:04 am

Me too, Gene... and I'm sure I'll be revising it again in a couple of years.

Theresa Galbraith · Post by **Theresa Galbraith** » 12 Nov 2003 9:58 am

Donna,
Thanks, I agree totally.
As for Mutt, he knows alot. He's a talented producer, songwriter, singer, musician!

Very lucky to have Shania!

Theresa

Earnest Bovine · Post by **Earnest Bovine** » 14 Nov 2003 3:38 pm

Shania sounds country to me.

David L. Donald · Post by **David L. Donald** » 14 Nov 2003 4:07 pm

The lady has a nice voice a great... achhmm, ah "figure",
an a great rock band with strong country influences.
I saw the Super Bowl shoiw and it was totally pro and fun. I like her.

It's OK to like Show Tunes... if you're playing JAZZ.

If your doing Caberet.. well that's bordeline.
And also if you're not opening for the Dualing Bankheads.

Donna Dodd · Post by **Donna Dodd** » 14 Nov 2003 6:32 pm

Myron's comment

. . . about as much of a Country comparison to Loretta Lynn as Stonewall Jackson is to Elvis. Anyone who places her now music into a country comparison truly does not know the difference.

My comment

And I proudly place her next to Loretta Lynn in my favorite top 5 female artists!

Myron, My statement wasn't a comparison at all. They are simply at the top of my favorite female category - as is Phoebe Snow. Can't you just hear her doing The Pill!

Seriously, Shania CAN (and does)do country. Anyone who disagrees with that simply hasn't heard much of her work. (Of course, I'm not speaking of what the radio stations play.)

By the way, my favorite country song is Grand Tour - Aaron Neville's version! Seriously. When Aaron sings country, he IS country. Same with Shania. [This message was edited by Donna Dodd on 14 November 2003 at 06:32 PM.][This message was edited by Donna Dodd on 14 November 2003 at 06:36 PM.]