And ... emmm ..... It's not about whether or not he's a 'nice' person ... it matters that he sings about having a girl in a holler tree ... just doesn't do it fer me.

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It amazes me how many contributors express their extremely negative feelings about songs on RP . . .

Is that the 10,000 Maniacs lady singing in the background?

Sorry to all of you who don't like this song, but I think it's fantastic, especially with Natalie Merchant in the background. Yeah, it's simple, but the melody and the harmonies are very well done. Keep it coming, RP. I'll turn it up every time.

It amazes me how many contributors express their extremely negative feelings about songs on RP, seemingly much more often than the positive feelings I assume they must have toward some music that gets played - otherwise why are you listening? .

If you don't like a song that much, rate it and turn it down or off, but why try to ruin it for others? And having met Billy myself, I can tell you he is one of the most likable and human of rock stars out there - whether or not you like his voice.

P.S.

This guy has NO talent.

Listen, it's human nature. Most people EXPECT to like what we hear, get, buy etc. People are more prone to complain, submit negative posts, etc when they hear something they don't like, or if service or an experience doesn't meet their expectations. Unfortunately, we are less likely to aknowledge good service, music, treatment, common courtesies etc. because we expect these things. This may mean that a person has very high standards, is extremely spoiled, is a typical American (New Yorker, anyway), yadda yadda. Simple as that. It shouldn't 'ruin it' for anyone, unless you're extremely thin skinned, paranoid, psychotic or have some persecution complex. Or you're a Democrat. Just Kidding. Does any of this make sense? If you LIKE RP, Make a positive post and show Bill the money. Don't tune out or you run the risk of missing something different. By the way, some people sent inflammatory posts just to get a rise out of other listeners. Just like my kids. Comprende?

It amazes me how many contributors express their extremely negative feelings about songs on RP, seemingly much more often than the positive feelings I assume they must have toward some music that gets played - otherwise why are you listening? If you don't like a song that much, rate it and turn it down or off, but why try to ruin it for others? Obviously others like this song a lot, as I do, else it wouldn't rate a 7 average. RP plays music for us all to enjoy, and if you don't, just change what you're listening to! Personally I've rarely heard a song here that I couldn't at least tolerate, but when I really don't like something I switch to my iTunes Library. Simple! And no one else is irritated or angered by my personal tastes and impulsive negativity.

For the record, all of this album and its Volume 2 sequel are Woody Guthrie lyrics, penned without music, that Billy Bragg & Wilco set to music at daughter Nora Guthrie's request. And having met Billy myself, I can tell you he is one of the most likable and human of rock stars out there - whether or not you like his voice.

"Aint nobody can sing like me"

(thank gawd)


P-U

Wow, I was mildly shocked at how many negative responses there are to this song. I quite like it as I guess many others do, or else how could it rate 7? Play it some more!

Very nice. You've changed my opinion about the obnoxious Billy Bragg, I'll give him another shot, although I find his political posturings nauseating.