Rocking bands that have country songs

I'm in a band that plays a variety of old country, classic rock, and Texas music. I'm looking for more country sounding songs that people can dance to, but would prefer more songs written by rock artists.


Here is Credence Clearwater Revival doing Looking For A Reason.

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The Rolling Stones doing Sweet Virginia

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After that I'm at a bit of a loss. Any other rocking bands you know that had some country sounding danceable songs?


Thx for suggestions...

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blackberry smoke has a few

The Knitters, which was essentially "X" with Dave Alvin and Jonny Ray Bartel added to the mix, released one of my favorite country albums "Poor Little Critter on the Road" back around '85. That album goes hard. Highly recommended.

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rolling stones the girl with the far away eyes

The Byrds- Sweetheart of the Rodeo album

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you could lean this one toward country

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How about ZZ Top, she`s a Heatbreaker

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Take any rock song (or any old song) you like and make it country. It's all in the arrangement.

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Rolling Stones "Dead Flowers"
Led Zep "Tangerine"
Lots of Eagles and Jackson Brown etc

This Laura Nyro tune would be great:
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Love this one by Pride & Glory (Zakk Wylde)

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The Stones have played around a bit with country

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Not sure if they count as "rocking" but Mark Knopfler is a country guitarist through and through so Dire Straits.

Wilco ~ the modern-day Stones!

The Avett Brothers

- When I Drink
- Shame
- Paranoia in B Flat Major
- And It Spread
- Kick Drum Heart

How about some Neil Young. Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere is an awesome countryish song!

How about some Neil Young.


Ya Neil is great. We're doing Comes A Time already.


Thanks everybody for the wonderful suggestions! Definitely going to learn some of the songs mentioned here. Love that ole Country Honky Tonk Woman version by the Stones, that song would be perfect for sure.


Take care ya'll....

+1000 for Young Neil

How about Band of Horses? Brilliant band but even better live.

'Older' is pure country
http://youtu.be/VAdIYUI21s8

'Compliments' is a good example of their sound
http://youtu.be/pFmCp4cRQ60

Johnny Winter, ain't nothin to me from still alive and well

Steve Miller- Dance, Dance, Dance

Anything by John Fogerty can sound country

Ozark Mtn Daredevils- If You Wanna Get To Heaven

Pure Prairie League- Amie

+1 to whoever said just take a rock song and rearrange it.

Status Quo:

Wild Side of Life.

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Hard luck woman

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0GLNI-Mj5s

Look to almost any rockabilly. It sits nicely in a country band setting.

Ya Neil is great. We're doing Comes A Time already.


Thanks everybody for the wonderful suggestions! Definitely going to learn some of the songs mentioned here. Love that ole Country Honky Tonk Woman version by the Stones, that song would be perfect for sure.


Take care ya'll....

"Country Honk" is actually the original version of "Honky Tonk Women". Mick Taylor came up with the arrangement that became a hit.

blackberry smoke has a few

+1 I love me some Blackberry Smoke - Little Piece of Dixie. Stupid band name but great music!

Hard luck woman

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0GLNI-Mj5s

Absolutely! Didn't Garth Brooks cover this one?

Absolutely! Didn't Garth Brooks cover this one?

First Paul Stanley wrote it for Rod Stewart who stupidly didn't take it so Peter Criss, drummer of KISS, sang it and made it yet another hit ballad behind "Beth". Garth took the song to the charts many years later. It's just a good song which, unlike most KISS songs, can be translated into almost any style. It was pretty much a great song with hit status for anybody who did it.

My humble submission:

my fave monkee tune

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First Paul Stanley wrote it for Rod Stewart who stupidly didn't take it so Peter Criss, drummer of KISS, sang it and made it yet another hit ballad behind "Beth". Garth took the song to the charts many years later. It's just a good song which, unlike most KISS songs, can be translated into almost any style. It was pretty much a great song with hit status for anybody who did it.

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You should check out the new Shooter Jennings album. FAMILY MAN

You all forgot one of my favorite bands. The Kentucky Headhunters!!

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Thanks SE.

I didn't know "Me and My Uncle", (http://youtu.be/-cCZFUj8IlM) was written by John Phillips (http://www.allmusic.com/song/jack-of-diamonds-me-and-my-uncle-t10674862) of the Mamas and Papas.

Had that album on 8 track! Was my favorite song on the album. Surprised when I looked the songwriter up in AllMusic to find John Phillips.

jaime

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John Phillips / Me And My Uncle (http://youtu.be/ofuOfpb2SCM)

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Joni Mitchell acoustic version (http://youtu.be/Zp3lJg07u4w)

I always knew that Phillips wrote that song, but never heard his recording.

Interesting how Weir changed several of the lyrics.


Here's the GD doing some really 'old school' country
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You all forgot one of my favorite bands. The Kentucky Headhunters!!

Richard and Greg are friends of mine. Super cool band!

SE,

Corrected my above post.

Think I needed a second cup o' coffee this AM.

jaime.

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This next one has to be of my favourite sawngs - and vids - ever - got Alt rawkers in Nudie Suits, bad girl in Gingham skirt & Daisy Duke Shorts 'n all .. whats not to like ;)

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