Happy Music Monday! There are few things as lovely as a happy horse enjoying the pasture. Today Scott's paying tribute to the horses of America... nay, the horses of the WORLD!
America - A Horse With No Name
This rhythmic guitar gives the feeling of a slow methodical horse ride, doesn't it? The lyrics are kinda hippy, but one can really get into the groove of the music.
Giddy up! More after the jump.
The Osmonds had a reputation for being wholesome and family-friendly but if this was the first thing you heard from them, you might think they played biker bars.
Echo & The Bunnymen - Bring On The Dancing Horses
Is there any other '80s band as smooth and lovely as Echo and the Bunnymen? Like a horse in repose, their smooth synth sound nuzzles you until you smile.
Dan Fogelberg - Run For The Roses
There's not really any other song that doubles as a horse's biography, is it? This is basically the "One Shining Moment" of horse racing! Note there's no stanza about doping.
Like being trampled by a stampede, this rock 'n roll tribute song combines the classic '50s side of punk with the high art side of punk and makes, well, something rarely attempted. It's just so good.
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