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Thea Wood's avatar

Nice tribute, Joe! I’m not a big fan of Chesney, but your article showed that he’s more than a one-dimensional beach comber. I may just listen to a few songs today!

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Thanks! Hearing things like this is the best priase a writer can get!

(If you are in search for lesser known material, here's ten album cuts, none of which were mentioned in this post, but hit many of the same emotional beats. With these mainstream types, you often need to dig past the radio chasing hits to really find some quality.

Grandpa Told Me So

California

A Lot Of Things Different (this is the Bill Anderson cover I alluded to. Didn't say it by name so it qualifies for this list)

Some People Change

Island Boy

Dancing for the Groceries

Where I Grew Up

Better Boat

Everyone She Knows

Wherever You Are Tonight)

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Thea Wood's avatar

Wow, thanks! 🙏🏻 You definitely are on board with the HoF induction.

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