144. "Sweet Talkin' Woman" by Electric Light Orchestra {#17; 2/78} [iTunes? Yes] {YouTube: Sweet Talkin' Woman.}
This probably won't make any sense to you, but this is one of my absolute favorite country music songs ever. I know what you're thinking. (Besides "HondoJoe, where do you find time to juggle?") You are thinking: "Country? This song is from the height of ELO's disco phase. This ain't no country song!"
Of course, you would be right. But, I propose that the next time you hear this song you think about replacing some of the guitars and violins with some steel guitar, and then sing it with a heavy country "twang" in your voice. And then you'll realize this makes an excellent country music song! (Once you start, you can't stop. I always sing along with a country twang whenever I hear this song anymore.) (Does this make me crazy? No. I was crazy long before I started doing this.)
After seeing the video for this song, I don't feel quite as bad that I've never had the opportunity to see ELO in concert. He's a brilliant musician, but Jeff Lynne doesn't exactly have a riveting stage presence. (A giant afro and goatee can only take you so far.) (Also, in watching the video I was surprised that Jeff actually allowed a spotlight to shine occasionally on bass player Kelly Groucutt.) (And his giant afro.)
COMING UP NEXT: Where's the beef?
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