21 Jan
Review: Randy Owen, “Braid My Hair”
I wasn’t aware that Randy Owen was planning on doing any solo recordings, especially since Alabama is still putting out new studio albums. That band’s long-standing association with St. Jude’s Children Hospital makes the subject of “Braid My Hair” less surprising than it normally would be: a young girl with cancer wishing to be strong again, so she can do things that other girls do, including braiding her hair.
Cancer doesn’t surface in nearly as many songs as you’d expect, given just how widespread the impact of the disease is. Owen, thankfully, sidesteps any cloying appeals to emotion with his delivery, which is sincere, not manipulative.
Written by Christopher Gray & Brent Wilson
Grade: B+
Listen: Braid My Hair
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Monday, January 21st, 2008 at 11:02 pm under
Randy’s voice resonates beautifully through this, as it always has. However, this song is like “Angels Among Us”, a wonderfully touchy-feely song that doesn’t have much chance of commercial success.
The other samples I’ve heard from Randy’s new album are very good. I look forward to new music from all the boys in the Alabama. Such incredible talent.
February 1st, 2008 at 12:43 pmI love this song and I think that it is amazing for him to do it for the proceeds to go to St. Jude. It’s just amazing! He is a GREAT MAN!!
February 16th, 2008 at 9:57 am