03-11-2009, 05:28 PM
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Pretty interesting read about how how Sam's "Detroit '67" and John Rich's (aka the non-big portion of Big N Rich) "Shutting Detroit Down" have really struck a nerve in Motor City.
In discussions on popular culture, the idea of America's fascination with itself has come up frequently. If I was in full academic mode, I could probably provide citations, but it's not to be, so hopefully you'll bare with me. In short, several arguments have talked about how good or bad, Americans want to hear or see themselves, in movie, in song and other art forms. The Guess Who's "American Woman" is a great example. Hardly a shinning reflection of US cultural and society in the late '60s, yet easily one of the bigger classic rock songs of the 1970s internationally.
So why didn't New Orleans is Sinking take off? Well, that's the question for the ages. Maybe if it had been written and recorded as Katrina hit, it might be a different story.
Anyway, I'm thrilled to see the extra press for SRB. The song is a killer track that I'm really glad snuck onto radio in Canada this summer, and is a highlight of a strong record. Kudos to the band. No mention of Kid Rock though, sadly.
Cheers,
Pat
Pretty interesting read about how how Sam's "Detroit '67" and John Rich's (aka the non-big portion of Big N Rich) "Shutting Detroit Down" have really struck a nerve in Motor City.
In discussions on popular culture, the idea of America's fascination with itself has come up frequently. If I was in full academic mode, I could probably provide citations, but it's not to be, so hopefully you'll bare with me. In short, several arguments have talked about how good or bad, Americans want to hear or see themselves, in movie, in song and other art forms. The Guess Who's "American Woman" is a great example. Hardly a shinning reflection of US cultural and society in the late '60s, yet easily one of the bigger classic rock songs of the 1970s internationally.
So why didn't New Orleans is Sinking take off? Well, that's the question for the ages. Maybe if it had been written and recorded as Katrina hit, it might be a different story.
Anyway, I'm thrilled to see the extra press for SRB. The song is a killer track that I'm really glad snuck onto radio in Canada this summer, and is a highlight of a strong record. Kudos to the band. No mention of Kid Rock though, sadly.
Cheers,
Pat
. The place had 14 tickets left when the doors opened and they were gone shortly after.