6284. Jim Reeves - The Blizzard
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| From: Tall Tales and Short Tempers; Year:1961; Genre: Country |
Had this one pop into my mind today and thought it would be an apt pick for today. For me the freezing temperatures, obscene amounts of snow, and darkness exemplify this time of year. No picturesque Norman Rockwell paintings and such, not that I mind that idealized image, but reality has always been different.
Anyway, this is another tragic tale concerning a horse and rider succumbing to the ills of wintertime whilst traveling to the man's lover's house during a nasty blizzard. As always, "Gentleman Jim" delivers a perfect vocal performance with all the emotional gusto he was known for.
My Grandmother, who was a huge fan of Jim Reeves, had an observation about this song: Being raised in both Colorado and Idaho on farms and ranches she said that there would be absolutely no way the horse, Dan, would stop just 100 yards from the destination. Apparently in her experience with horses they know exactly where they are and where food and shelter was, especially if it was that close.
My song pick 7 years ago today: The Rolling Stones - Winter
My song pick 8 years ago today: Archie Bell & The Drells - Tighten Up
My song pick 9 years ago today: Yes - Cinema
My song pick 10 years ago today: Heart - Sing Child
My song pick 11 years ago today: Soundgarden - A Thousand Days Before
My song pick 12 year ago today: The Ink Spots with Ella Fitzgerald - I'm Making Believe
My song pick 13 years ago today: Blue Öyster Cult - Vengeance (The Pact)
My song pick 14 years ago today: Hawkwind - Sleep of a Thousand Tears
My song pick 15 years ago today: The Who - Squeeze Box
My song pick 16 years ago today: Steely Dan - FM (No Static At All)
My song pick 17 years ago today: The Beatles - A Hard Day's Night
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