{"id":3699,"date":"2015-03-09T08:00:02","date_gmt":"2015-03-09T13:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sites.dwrl.utexas.edu\/countrymusic\/?p=3699"},"modified":"2015-03-04T10:54:01","modified_gmt":"2015-03-04T16:54:01","slug":"best-of-brooks-and-dunn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.dwrl.utexas.edu\/countrymusic\/2015\/03\/09\/best-of-brooks-and-dunn\/","title":{"rendered":"Best of Brooks and Dunn"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Deciding on an album for the Album Analysis Paper was an EXTREMELY difficult process, for me at least. I went through album after album, artist after artist, and I still question \u201cHave I made the right choice?\u201d. Because I decided on a Rascal Flatts album, I thought it was only necessary to highlight one of the artists that I tossed around as an option. Even then it was still difficult to decide\u2026 Garth\u2026 Kenny\u2026 Brad\u2026 Carrie\u2026 but seeing as though Brooks and Dunn was the first concert that I had ever been to, country or otherwise, I decided a playlist of my favorite Brooks and Dunn songs would be the best choice.<\/p>\n<p>Although no longer together, I had the honor of seeing Brooks and Dunn in concert three times! I definitely have a special place in my heart for this duo and what better way to show my love for them than through a playlist of my own (in no particular order).<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cThat Ain\u2019t No Way to Go\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Brooks &amp; Dunn - That Ain&#039;t No Way To Go (Official Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BjbhpRPSGQo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>This Brooks and Dunn classic was the last single to drop from their 1993 \u201cHard Workin&#8217; Man\u201d album and was the sixth No. 1 single for the country duo. Although sad lyrics, this catchy song has a way of sneaking its way into your heart and your head.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cPlay Something Country\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Brooks &amp; Dunn - Play Something Country (Official Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TQML3jIC_9I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>This 2005 boot-stomper was the 20th and final No. 1 single for Brooks and Dunn, but it was quite a way to go out! This fun song makes you want to get up and dance, obviously to \u201csomething country\u201d. The call out for honky-tonk tunes was heard loud and clear!<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cRed Dirt Road\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Brooks &amp; Dunn - Red Dirt Road (Official Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zBTpoKvre84?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>With the classic sound of Brooks and Dunn and the relatable topics of \u201cRed Dirt Road\u201d, you can\u2019t go wrong. There is no surprise that country fans agreed as this song soared to No. 1 and still continues to be a country music anthem.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cShe Used to Be Mine\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=js6jqy1NtI8\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=js6jqy1NtI8<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8216;She Used to Be Mine&#8217; was another hit from the pair&#8217;s 1993 \u201cHard Workin&#8217; Man\u201d album, and yes, yet another No. 1. This is a beautifully sad song about a long lost love that will never be forgotten.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cMy Maria\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Brooks &amp; Dunn - My Maria (Official Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fZSiBj4vCiY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>A cover of B. W. Stevenson&#8217;s original &#8217;70s Top 10, \u201cMy Maria\u201d was also a chart-topper for Brooks and Dunn. It is definitely one of my favorites; you really can\u2019t have a Brooks and Dunn playlist without this 1996 Song of the Year and Grammy Winner.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cNeon Moon\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Brooks &amp; Dunn - Neon Moon (Lyrics)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ewiodUlKey4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Yet another No. 1, \u201cNeon Moon\u201d is a slow dance, Brooks and Dunn Classic from their album \u201cBrand New Man\u201d(1992). Turning 23 years old this month, this song still draws the crowd to the dance floor and remains one of my all-time favorite country songs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cBoot Scootin\u2019 Boogie\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Brooks &amp; Dunn - Boot Scootin&#039; Boogie (Official Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/d05tQrhNMkA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>You can\u2019t get more country than a little \u201cBoot Scootin\u2019 Boogie\u201d! A 1992 again from their album \u201cBrand New Man\u201d this song makes you want to throw your boots on and head out to a dancehall.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cBrand New Man\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Brooks &amp; Dunn - Brand New Man (Official Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zR_477WqAE4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>What a beautifully romantic country song! This song speaks to me and obviously too many others as it was yet another No. 1 for the country duo.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cAin\u2019t Nothin\u2019 \u2018Bout You\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Brooks &amp; Dunn - Ain&#039;t Nothing &#039;Bout You (Official Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SpJdhC5E8Vg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>This No. 1 from their \u201cSteers and Stripes\u201d (2001) album went on to be their second biggest hit. Personally, when I think of Brooks and Dunn, this is the first song that comes to mind. The passion and love in this song is inspiring and most definitely deserving of its No. 1 status.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cOnly in America\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Brooks &amp; Dunn - Only In America (Official Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GN1iI-DaJNw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Who doesn\u2019t love a country song describing the beauty of the American Dream! This song combines relatable life stories and the patriotism of true Americans to create, you guessed it, a No. 1 hit!<\/p>\n<p>There is so much to love about Brooks and Dunn, and this is just the surface of their legacy in country music. This playlist reflects my favorites but what did I leave out? The beauty of music is that everyone experiences each song, artist, and album completely differently. What are your favorite Brooks and Dunn songs?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Deciding on an album for the Album Analysis Paper was an EXTREMELY difficult process, for me at least. I went through album after album, artist after artist, and I still question \u201cHave I made the right choice?\u201d. 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