The sound of classic country music is alive and well with Moe Bandy’s latest CD, “Lucky Me.” Bandy was a country chart regular in the 1970s and this is his first release in ten years. To Mr. Bandy, Thank you! Influenced by the likes of Hank Williams and George Jones, Bandy is pure “old school” country with lyrics about life.
The title and opening track, “Lucky Me,” sets the traditional tone with the cohesive sounds of steel guitar and fiddle resonating throughout the album. “Everything Hank Williams Did, But Die” seems somewhat autobiographical and then guest appearances from The Oak Ridge Boys, Ricky Scaggs and Riders In The Sky reinforce the emotionally charged country spirit of this release. “Long Live The Cowboy” has beautiful vocal harmonies and the bluegrass influence of Ricky Scaggs on the “The Rarest Flowers” is charming.
The album officially has 11 tracks and ends with “A Place To Hang My Hat,” featuring a second guest appearance from the Oak Ridge Boys, but the music doesn’t stop there. Keep listening to the CD and you’ll discover three (3) more songs. “Honky Tonk Moon,” “Broken Bones” and “Things To Do” are bonus tracks and not listed anywhere on this CD, therefore, the exact song titles are not confirmed. “Broken Bones” harkens back to Bandy’s early years as a rodeo star and it’s truly a terrific song.
Moe Bandy’s “Lucky Me” CD is a fine example of honky-tonkin’ hardcore country. This is real country music, sans pop. Give it a listen and learn yourself a lesson in what country music really sounds like.
