I make a lot of fun of the Dixie Chicks. The lead singer is shrinking while her hair is getting taller. They're pop country even though they try to claim that they're trad. However, when I read this I suddenly had a new-found respect...
The trio performed a live show in London on Monday (March 10th) night, and Natalie Maines told the crowd, "Just so you know, we're ashamed the President of the United States is from Texas."
I might just buy their latest album, then. I won't listen to it, mind you, but I'll buy it.
Posted by mikewolf at March 14, 2003 10:40 AMI, um, have their last three albums. I guess that would be all of them. Does that mean I need help?
Posted by: ssg on March 14, 2003 11:00 AMActually, that makes me feel better 'cuz I respect your musical tastes.
Posted by: mrw on March 14, 2003 11:15 AMi'm also glad that when people started bitching and complaining about her talkin' shit on "the president" that she didn't back down or apologize like most of those celebrity types tend to do if their popularity and/or finances will be affected by public opinion.
"The group released a statement Thursday saying they have been overseas for several weeks and "the anti-American sentiment that has unfolded here is astounding. While we support our troops, there is nothing more frightening than the notion of going to war with Iraq and the prospect of all the innocent lives that will be lost."
In a separate statement Thursday, Maines said, "I feel the president is ignoring the opinion of many in the U.S. and alienating the rest of the world. My comments were made in frustration, and one of the privileges of being an American is you are free to voice your own point of view." (via yahoo! news)
happy friday!
xoxo, jared
Well they are country pop, but they aren't afraid of having some twang. Their newest album does use more elements like banjo and stuff, so it sounds a lot less artificial than the way that other country divas are going.
The Chicks have, from what I can tell, always thumbed their nose a bit and speak what's on their mind. Good for them.
Posted by: ssg on March 14, 2003 12:12 PMThey're a guilty pleasure for me. There are certainly much less interesting bands out there.
Posted by: Marjorie on March 14, 2003 09:30 PMYeah, good on them. It's nice to see there are some American celebs who aren't afraid to stand up for what the country has traditionally stood for. Little things like, oh, freedom of speech and an individual's right to political dissent.
You know, it's disturbing and disillusioning to see the very people—Americans and allies alike—who are personifying these quintessential American values get labeled "anti-American" and given the "love it or leave it" treatment. How did things get so backwards?
You guys need to get your country back from "King" George.
I think we, your friends around the globe, need to launch an intervention, like AA style. Or maybe that's what's happening at the UN.
On a similar note, have you seen these?
http://www.konscious.com/
transfer/winwithoutwar
i know you dont think much of my musical tastes (and you'll think of them even less if you catch site of one of my recent posts) but their new CD is by far the best. I've given it to two people who never ever listened to country music and they each loved it. basically what im saying is... buy it and listen to it. you might be surprised.
Posted by: patricia on March 15, 2003 12:30 AMJim,
The intervention sounds great. I'll provide the folding chairs.
As one who lost family from the Arab murders who forced the aircraft into the Trade Towers, I took great insult in the comments of the Dixie Tricks and all the other supposed Celeberties who ridicule our President for standing up, and taking action against those who would Kill us all.
I hope that they take comfort in their seculded little lives far from the realities of the real life. I hope their tours flop and their record sale dimminish to nothing.