Emily Robison and Martie Maguire from the Dixie Chicks will be releasing new music this spring under the name Court Yard Hounds.
Yea!
I love the Dixie Chicks, so I’m curious to see how the sisters do sans Natalie Maines. (I know, technically they were together BEFORE Natalie was part of the Chicks, back when they had a different lead singer, but still.)
The girls are definitely sticking to their guns with writing music covering topical and taboo subjects. Here’s one of the songs off the album, called “Ain’t No Son”.
“Ain’t No Son” by the Court Yard Hounds
I’ve got something to say
I’m scared and so afraid
Can you take me as I am
Come what may our blood is all the same
I’m still your little manHe said you ain’t no son to me
You ain’t no son to me
Eight pound baby boy I bounced on my knee
No, you ain’t no son of mine
You ain’t no son of mine
Aw, forget it girls there ain’t no use in trying
Don’t expect to get my love for free
And don’t blame meWell this ain’t no fun for me
This ain’t no fun for me
Oh boys should be boys
That’s how it should be
You ain’t coming home
No you ain’t coming home
Til you walk the straight line
You’ll be out on your own
Don’t expect to save your soul for free
When you’re the one who turned your back on meAren’t you a sight to see
Yeah, you’re a sight to see
What you call freedom makes you look like a freak
You must get around
Cause it sure got around
Don’t you know that I can’t show my face in this town
Don’t think I’m gonna get you up off of me
When you’re the one who turned your back on me
Stranger, stranger on the wall
When the neighbors come to call
I just don’t know what to say
So I’ll put you away
This time I won’t leave a trace
I’ll fill up the empty space
When I put you, I put you away
I put you awayHe said you ain’t no son to me
You ain’t no son to me
Eight pound baby boy I bounced on my knee
No, you ain’t no son of mine
You ain’t no son of mine
Aw, forget it girls there ain’t no use in trying
Don’t expect to get my love for free
When you’re the one who turned your back on me
Don’t blame me
Don’t blame me
Don’t blame me
Shame on you
Shame on you
Shame on you
Been there. Maybe I should write about that someday.
Oh, and I preordered their CD. Based off the music on their website and their performance at SXSW 2010, I’ll love it.
UPDATE: I find it curious that they went with Sony Music Entertainment, especially after the long court battle they had as the Dixie Chicks with Sony. I guess there’s only so many record companies out there these days….
(Hat tip to Joe. My. God..)
Until next time...
I love me some Dixie Chicks & this “spin off project”(or have the “troubles” totally shattered the group for good??) sounds like a real return to the “Hounds”‘ roots in Bluegrass…then the whole “Rockin’ New-Country” vibe hits and WOW! The overall feel is *great*! Thanks for posting this and pointing it out! :o)
Btw: you *do* know you’re hella-cute, right? ;o) (( Sorry, was perusing Flickr photos when I couldn’t sleep this morning… ;o) ))
Hux… :o)
I always loved the more bluegrass-y sound of some of the Chicks early music. I’m glad to hear it returning.
*blush* Thank you. I have my moments, I’m sure….