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Billy Joe Shaver — Thunderbird
Album: Electric Shaver
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Released: 1999
Length: 4:20
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Posted 16 years ago by rtrudeau    [ Reply ]
 ScottFromWyoming wrote:

Do the Art Fag Shuffle!
 

Thats pretty funny, never seen that one.  The phrase came from a Dead Milkmen song from the late 80's:

She'll dance to anything.
You'll dance to anything.

Okay, look at you,
Don't you look like Siouxsie Sioux.
How long did it take to get that way?
What a terrible waste of energy.
You wear black clothes, say you're poetic.
The sad truth is you're just pathetic.
Get into the groove, get out of my way.
I came here to drink, not to get laid.
So why don't you just go on home.
If you want to moan, you'll have to moan alone.

You'll dance to anything...
You'll dance to anything...

Don't try to tell me that you're an intellectual
Cause you're just another boring bisexual.
("I met Andy Warhol at a really chic party")
Blow it out your hair cause you work at Hardees.
80 pounds of make up on your art school skin.
80 points of I.Q. located within.
Know what you are? You're a bunch of ...
Artfags! Artfags!
Choke on this you dance-a-teria types!

You'll dance to anything by the Communards.
You'll dance to anything by Book of Love.
You'll dance to anything by The Smiths.
You'll dance to anything by De-peche Mode.
You'll dance to anything by Public Image Limited.
You'll dance to anything by Naked Truth.
You'll dance to anything by any bunch of stupid Europeans who come over here with their big hairdos bent on taking OUR money instead of giving your cash, where it belongs, to a decent American artist like myself!

You'll dance to anything!


Posted 16 years ago by stewliscious    [ Reply ]
 stewliscious wrote:
As a native southerner, it never ceases to amaze me that it is not acceptable in the politically correct age we live in to make fun of anyone. Anyone, that is, except "rednecks", "hillbillies", "country" people. Apparently if you have a twang in your accent and don't use a bunch of vague, art-fag imagery in your music, or God forbid ROCK the hell out on an electric guitar because it feels good, you are simply not up to snuff with many of the RP listeners. The same ones who preach about acceptance of diversity in thought, deed and music.
 
Do the Art Fag Shuffle!
Posted 16 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
 BillG wrote:


Billy Joe Shaver is lots of things — "commercial" is not on the list... 
 
True, true.

BTW this is officially "Shaver," the band formed by Billy Joe and his son Eddie. 
Posted 16 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
 drews wrote:
No no no, this is commercial C&W nonsense, and in no way is this criticism a slur on white southern country music with a twang in the accent, as demonstrated by a load of great stuff heard on RP (like Johnny Cash), and other stuff that isn't, but should be (like Eric Taylor)
 

Billy Joe Shaver is lots of things — "commercial" is not on the list... 
Posted 16 years ago by William    [ Reply ]
No no no, this is commercial C&W nonsense, and in no way is this criticism a slur on white southern country music with a twang in the accent, as demonstrated by a load of great stuff heard on RP (like Johnny Cash), and other stuff that isn't, but should be (like Eric Taylor)
Posted 16 years ago by drews    [ Reply ]
Meh. Good guitar playin' almost saves this, but the lyrics and singin' 'style' are the kind that gives country music a bad name. There's plenty of country music I can like, but this ain't it. Nice geetar feedback effects at the end too. I'm willing to give his other tunes a listen if RP plays 'em, but if it's gonna be more of that I'm a bad boy type lyrics, meh.
Posted 16 years ago by andrewimft    [ Reply ]
FlamingLotus wrote:
Billy Joe Shaver is the biggest prosthelytizing, hypocritical sack of $#!+ I have ever run across. He constantly tells people that they need to be saved, but he is a genuine, bona fide @$$hole--somehow he seems okay with this dichotomy. From Wikipedia: Police in Lorena, TX about 80 miles north of Austin, issued arrest warrants for Shaver April 2, 2007 on charges of aggravated assault and possessing a firearm in a prohibited place. This was in connection with an incident outside a tavern, Papa Joe's Texas Saloon in Lorena on March 31, 2007, in which Shaver shot a man, Billy Bryant Coker, in the face with a handgun. Coker's injuries were reported as not life-threatening. Witnesses interviewed by police report hearing Shaver saying "where do you want it?" and then, after the shot was fired, "Tell me you are sorry" and "No one tells me to shut up." Coker told police the attack was unprovoked. Shaver's attorney declared that Shaver had shot Coker "in self-defense" after Coker threatened Shaver with a knife. After unsuccessfully attempting to surrender to police in Austin, TX, who were unaware of the warrant, Shaver turned himself in at McLennan County Jail in Waco, TX on Tuesday, April 3. He was released after an hour on $50,000 bond and gave his scheduled performance at Waterloo Records in Austin that evening, where he reportedly told fans, "Don't forget to pray for me, and tell your kids to pray for me, too." Great songwriter though.
Fair enough, apologies on the art-*** statement. I retract it. Also, if the guy is an armed felon, and I really don't know about his personal life, he is a dirt bag, plain and simple -just like a rapper who advocates killing police officers. Nothing to do with where he is from, his skin color, favorite brand of breakfast cereal, etc. I do have a predjudice against dirt bags. But if he wants me to pray for him, I will.
Posted 16 years ago by stewliscious    [ Reply ]
Billy Joe Shaver is the biggest prosthelytizing, hypocritical sack of $#!+ I have ever run across. He constantly tells people that they need to be saved, but he is a genuine, bona fide @$$hole--somehow he seems okay with this dichotomy. From Wikipedia: Police in Lorena, TX about 80 miles north of Austin, issued arrest warrants for Shaver April 2, 2007 on charges of aggravated assault and possessing a firearm in a prohibited place. This was in connection with an incident outside a tavern, Papa Joe's Texas Saloon in Lorena on March 31, 2007, in which Shaver shot a man, Billy Bryant Coker, in the face with a handgun. Coker's injuries were reported as not life-threatening. Witnesses interviewed by police report hearing Shaver saying "where do you want it?" and then, after the shot was fired, "Tell me you are sorry" and "No one tells me to shut up." Coker told police the attack was unprovoked. Shaver's attorney declared that Shaver had shot Coker "in self-defense" after Coker threatened Shaver with a knife. After unsuccessfully attempting to surrender to police in Austin, TX, who were unaware of the warrant, Shaver turned himself in at McLennan County Jail in Waco, TX on Tuesday, April 3. He was released after an hour on $50,000 bond and gave his scheduled performance at Waterloo Records in Austin that evening, where he reportedly told fans, "Don't forget to pray for me, and tell your kids to pray for me, too." Great songwriter though.
Posted 16 years ago by FlamingLotus    [ Reply ]
Somebody got up on the wrong side of the bed!!!! Please modify your post to remove words like art-fag imagery. stewliscious wrote:
As a native southerner, it never ceases to amaze me that it is not acceptable in the politically correct age we live in to make fun of anyone. Anyone, that is, except "rednecks", "hillbillies", "country" people. Apparently if you have a twang in your accent and don't use a bunch of vague, art-fag imagery in your music, or God forbid ROCK the hell out on an electric guitar because it feels good, you are simply not up to snuff with many of the RP listeners. The same ones who preach about acceptance of diversity in thought, deed and music.
Posted 16 years ago by amaynard    [ Reply ]
I was going to agree, except you lost credibility in praising diversity while using the phrase "art-fag." stewliscious wrote:
As a native southerner, it never ceases to amaze me that it is not acceptable in the politically correct age we live in to make fun of anyone. Anyone, that is, except "rednecks", "hillbillies", "country" people. Apparently if you have a twang in your accent and don't use a bunch of vague, art-fag imagery in your music, or God forbid ROCK the hell out on an electric guitar because it feels good, you are simply not up to snuff with many of the RP listeners. The same ones who preach about acceptance of diversity in thought, deed and music.
Posted 16 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
As a native southerner, it never ceases to amaze me that it is not acceptable in the politically correct age we live in to make fun of anyone. Anyone, that is, except "rednecks", "hillbillies", "country" people. Apparently if you have a twang in your accent and don't use a bunch of vague, art-fag imagery in your music, or God forbid ROCK the hell out on an electric guitar because it feels good, you are simply not up to snuff with many of the RP listeners. The same ones who preach about acceptance of diversity in thought, deed and music.
Posted 16 years ago by stewliscious    [ Reply ]
one of the lowest rated songs I have heard on RP 2 for me
Posted 16 years ago by brewmonkey    [ Reply ]
designerGirl wrote:
Please, stop the Kuntry.
AGREED!
Posted 16 years ago by Bizzarefall    [ Reply ]
Ya'll must not be from the South. . .
Posted 16 years ago by happy4penguins    [ Reply ]
had to log on just to say WTF? That is real bad.
Posted 16 years ago by scraig    [ Reply ]
Please, stop the Kuntry.
Posted 16 years ago by designerGirl    [ Reply ]
ug, thank god for the mute button.">
Posted 16 years ago by amaynard    [ Reply ]
Koan wrote:
Had to bring this comment back up to the top of the page. Cause I concur, in a less witty way.
I find it a bit booooooring! I am sure it sounds great if your downing a pint in a bar setting...
Posted 16 years ago by Bizzarefall    [ Reply ]
Wha... the hell is this? I do not like it. No sir, I do not.
Posted 16 years ago by OZA    [ Reply ]
completely boring and nondescript. gave it a 1.
Posted 16 years ago by Gednabb    [ Reply ]
BillG wrote:
That's Billy Joe's son Eddie. Sadly, he died of a drug overdose not long after this was recorded back in the mid 90s.
Damn shame. Eddie was only married about a year, to a girl who worked at The Saxon Pub, back when it was my home-away-from-home. Everyone was pretty broken up about it, but at the same time, everyone knew the demons he battled. It took a long time for Billy Joe to recover: it was nearly the final straw in a life full of tough times. c.
Posted 16 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
mrselfdestruct wrote:
Sounds like New Country meets ZZ Top. It appears that they really don't like each other. :-k
Had to bring this comment back up to the top of the page. Cause I concur, in a less witty way.
Posted 16 years ago by Koan    [ Reply ]
Billy Joe Shaver is the MAN. Ain't everybody's cuppa, that's for sure, and this isn't my fave of his, but Mr. Shaver is the definition of a tough ol' country boy. He has an advanced degree from The School of Hard Knocks: his life story makes Job look like a piker. He's still kickin' though. This tune is mighty countrified, but he can rock out with the best of 'em. Shaver is the real deal. c.
Posted 16 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
Great song!
Posted 16 years ago by CCinSB    [ Reply ]
BillG wrote:
That's Billy Joe's son Eddie. Sadly, he died of a drug overdose not long after this was recorded back in the mid 90s.
Are we gonna get to hear Georgia on a Fast Train again too?
Posted 16 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
BillG wrote:
That's Billy Joe's son Eddie. Sadly, he died of a drug overdose not long after this was recorded back in the mid 90s.
:( While maybe not what I'd usually play in my own house, this is a good song with great talent. Too bad it was cut short :(
Posted 16 years ago by DigitalJer    [ Reply ]
ptooey wrote:
Wow, that's some good guitar work!
That's Billy Joe's son Eddie. Sadly, he died of a drug overdose not long after this was recorded back in the mid 90s.
Posted 16 years ago by William    [ Reply ]
I wouldn't say I'm much of a fan of the kind of music that the minimart pipes outside to keep the thugs at bay, but this is a definite exception. Hot sh*t! Infectious beat, driving bass, tasty electric guitar, and the perfect vocal! The man can *sing*
Posted 20 years ago by aurora1957    [ Reply ]
ArbiterOfGoodTaste wrote:
eesh
that definitely sums it up for this tune at least
Posted 20 years ago by justlistening    [ Reply ]
Awsome song. Reminds me of David Allen Coe. That reminds me, I should upload some DAC.
Posted 20 years ago by ncmtnbiker    [ Reply ]
Posted 20 years ago by DownHomeGirl    [ Reply ]
WOW, this is REALLY BAD! :-&
Posted 20 years ago by JamieR    [ Reply ]
Hannio wrote:
Eclectic simply means drawn from many sources. It's okay if you don't like country, but if Bill wants to play something from that genre, that doesn't mean RP is not eclectic.
Amen!
Posted 20 years ago by steeler    [ Reply ]
Wow, that's some good guitar work!
Posted 20 years ago by ptooey    [ Reply ]
Lord almighty this guy is good
Posted 20 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
Saw Billy Joe live here in Austin last summer and he was a hoot! Very Animated for a guy in his 60s. The guy is big too, way over 6 foot. Great singer songwriter.
Posted 20 years ago by Gregorama    [ Reply ]
eesh
Posted 20 years ago by ArbiterOfGoodTaste    [ Reply ]
very strange its like country on ACID!
Posted 20 years ago by Peyote    [ Reply ]
Dabbler wrote:
Since when is country western "eclectic" ? Guess it's back to my cd collection for the rest of the day.
Eclectic simply means drawn from many sources. It's okay if you don't like country, but if Bill wants to play something from that genre, that doesn't mean RP is not eclectic.
Posted 20 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
yeehaa...a redneck anthem if ever there was one
Posted 20 years ago by Red_Dragon    [ Reply ]
Monkeysdad wrote:
Tasty stuff, I don't normally like "Country tinged" music, but that was swell.
Yahoo! I'm with ya' on this one, brotha.
Posted 20 years ago by rulebritannia    [ Reply ]
Since when is country western "eclectic" ? Guess it's back to my cd collection for the rest of the day.
Posted 20 years ago by Dabbler    [ Reply ]
ScottFromWyoming wrote:
Billy Joe Shaver invented "outlaw" country. Whoever gave it a 1 better look out 'cause he will most sincerely kick your ass.
Boy howdy, we's all better look out now!
Posted 20 years ago by JCJ    [ Reply ]
Stand and salute, folks, for the Wino National Anthem.
Posted 20 years ago by ndanger666    [ Reply ]
No more country please. There are other streaming audio stations for listening to this. My dog won't even howl along with this.
Posted 20 years ago by stripes    [ Reply ]
Different, I like it.
Posted 21 years ago by stevo_b    [ Reply ]
Tasty stuff, I don't normally like "Country tinged" music, but that was swell.
Posted 21 years ago by Monkeysdad    [ Reply ]
Billy Joe Shaver invented "outlaw" country. Whoever gave it a 1 better look out 'cause he will most sincerely kick your ass.
Posted 21 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
mrselfdestruct wrote:
Sounds like New Country meets ZZ Top. It appears that they really don't like each other. :-k
lol i love that, gonna steal it!
Posted 21 years ago by AlanCE    [ Reply ]
Sounds like New Country meets ZZ Top. It appears that they really don't like each other. :-k
Posted 21 years ago by mrselfdestruct    [ Reply ]