I'd argue that the only "essential" albums on that list are Ray Charles' and Dylan's. Declan's is spotty and I haven't heard the rest. Had no idea Dude Looks Like A Lady did a country album.
My fave "Declan Goes Country" tune?
This one, which makes me laugh my ass off. For "reasons." 😎
Discogs didn't mention two of my faves.
This one --
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_l9lYeaMR158dXsayjdoyCKjqssEmXBpxU&si=WjPg8qB4cYBnSmp1
And this one; talk about curveballs.
Gene and Dean were sued by Vangelis over the main melody of "Japanese Cowboy," btw.
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lmSWSIyhmDPHiuGSMElfZqFRhTK1cdBnE&si=i155Pbh-LM88o7YN
@InUnfunky I think I need to throw a party for my record collection! I have a few of those. @Bix @JoyfullyDazed @Mfieck
@CanisPundit @Bix @JoyfullyDazed @Mfieck
Probs the best of the spiced rums, fer shur. 👍
@InUnfunky
Wow, just wow.
@Bix @JoyfullyDazed
@InUnfunky
Time is still the infinite jest.
Hey nauts!
I bet nobody knows that Beyonce Knowles Carter "went country," right?
(ducks)
Discogs has reminders; some very good, some not so good, some that made me lol.
#CoSoMusic
https://www.discogs.com/digs/music/essential-country-crossover-albums/