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What's going on ? AJ has a terrific new CD that we were all elated about and what do we get on the radio - "Pop-a-Top" and nothing else. At least that's the way it is in this part of the country. I don't think I've heard another cut off this fabulous album. I suppose it could be that they haven't released any of the other cuts as a single but I suspect something more sinister.

The same thing with LeAnn Rymes new CD - it's great with many old standards BUT what do we hear from the album - BIG DEAL.

I can only conclude they're too country for todays teenie bopper audience who dictate the NCS we have to listen to on todays "country radio".

Dave, we have been playing the fire out of that cd...the best cut, though is Blues Man, but, it is over 7 minutes long...too long for commercial radio...that didn't stop me, I put it on during the three o'clock hour yesterday. Farewell Party is also really choice. Pat

Wish you were workin over here Pat. Go get'em Hoss. Play that good ole country music. Farewell Party is incredible - Paul did himself real proud as I'm sure Lloyd agrees completely.

I was impressed on reading the liner notes. Alan paid tribute to the musicians, mentioning Lloyd Green's original solo on Farewell Party as one of the greatest. He also said that Once You've Had the Best has one of his favorite steel intros. The guy sings it well 'cause he loves it.

Dave,
Alan's new single is called Blues Man and it's been getting alot of air play here in Nashville. Hope it does well for him, he sure can sing!
Theresa<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Theresa Galbraith on 20 February 2000 at 07:51 PM.]</p></FONT>

Dispite the length it's a good choice as a single since it was probibly the least known
cut.


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I also would have thought Blues Man too long for radio, but bravo!

Based on what we've seen from that great CD so far, I would be shocked beyond belief if Farwell Party is not promoted as a single.

Time to stick that one back in the car.

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HagFan

I was just telling a friend about listening to "Blues Man" six times in a row and getting a lump in my throat when they, (Paul & Brent I guess) take their rides on that outro. The best I've heard in a long time.

For some reason I pictured that cd as having the title song "Under the influence of love" by Buck and songs of that type, you know, straight shuffle classics. It was a requested birthday gift and I'm very happy to have it, but I wish he would put out a shuffle album. The best song is Blues Man and I think it's better than the
Bocephus version. I do, and I do like Hank Jr.

Hope I'm wrong, but if Farewell Party comes out as a single and is every played on the air I'll eat my hat without salt.

Between the release of Blues Man and a single from George Strait will radio make space for the duet of Murder on Music Row

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Janice "Busgal" Brooks
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Drew,
I'm hoping "Farewell Party" will be the next release!
Janice,
I think radio will do us proud!
Theresa<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Theresa Galbraith on 25 February 2000 at 04:55 AM.]</p></FONT><FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Theresa Galbraith on 25 February 2000 at 04:58 AM.]</p></FONT>

Be sure and let us know what they release next. I don't want to suffer through country radio just to see for myself.

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HagFan

Alan's newest single is Blue's Man, a shorter version(about 4:20) was shipped this past week and should be on a station near you soon. Ours showed up on Wednesday. Great Gugamooga....Pat

Les:
Don't order those beers until you get yourself checked out by your Dr., no matter how great the temptation.

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On the latest Billboard singles chart, (5/13/00) "Blues Man", after 13 weeks, is down to 66, from its peak position of 37.

However, his latest single, "It Must Be Love" (the old Don Williams hit, written by BOB McDILL) has reached 39 after only 3 weeks on the chart.

I love that CD. Great playing by Paul, great songs - what more could you ask for!

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