Blue Truck, Red State: Country Time: Summertime Blues

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Country Time: Summertime Blues

Since it's headed for 98 today in Texas - a bit cool for us - this song just seemed to fit the bill. It's been done by a lot of artists and bands, but it's interesting to compare the original 1958 version by the song's composer, Eddie Cochran, with the one Alan Jackson did in 1994. Enjoy.

4 comments:

Tim said...: Great Summer song, I think I prefer Eddie's version, is Alan's a teeny bit camp? ;); August 14, 2012 at 3:33 PM
Russ Manley said...: Not camp, just country. Though there was probably some gay guy somewhere in the shooting/editing process, count on it. We're everywhere, even in Nashville.; August 15, 2012 at 9:06 AM
June Butler said...: I like both versions of the song, but I prefer the oldie, too.; August 17, 2012 at 8:02 PM
Russ Manley said...: Glad you like. They're both classic performances, in my book.; August 17, 2012 at 11:41 PM