Final thoughts on the Dixie Chicks

[Chewbacca]

http://www.cmt.com/news/display/1471668.jhtml

They seem to have come back golden, as far a fan response goes.

snip- In the night's most provocative move, Maines introduced "Truth No. 2," admitting that she didn't get the lyrics of the Patty Griffin song at first. But over the course of the past few months, Maines said she now understands it perfectly. The song's lyrics include this line: "You don't like the sound of the truth coming from my mouth." Above the stage, footage of the civil rights movement, suffrage, bra burning, pro-choice rallies and gay-rights marches flickered slowly. And for those who missed the point, the Chicks also included reels of people stomping on records from the Beatles, Sinead O'Connor -- and yes, even their own albums. The live performance was remarkable, but the audience was perhaps too stunned to react with the typically boisterous cheering. In fact, a few people got up shortly thereafter, but for a whole different reason. They wanted to dance to the hit "If I Fall You're Going Down With Me," which showcases what a terrific and talented vocalist Maines can be. It doesn't hurt to have Maguire on fiddle or Emily Robison on Dobro either -- and their road band was darn near perfect. Following a Bob Dylan cover ("Mississippi") and "Cowboy Take Me Away," Robison saluted the mothers in the audience with "Godspeed (Sweet Dreams)." A few cute stage tricks came and went, but none of it overshadowed their musicianship or their natural comfort on stage. After completing their first 20 songs, the Chicks returned after a breather to announce that the president had declared an end to the war in Iraq. The place went crazy, and then Maines opened her mouth and took a breath. More than a few hearts stopped. But rather than any disparaging remarks, she merely suggested that she felt like celebrating with a few more songs. (Whew.)

[img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img] People on all sides of the war issue can celebrate now that major combat operations are over in Iraq.

[pritchke]

I think they done better by speaking out against the war. With certain radio stations removing their songs due to people phoning in to complain about playing their songs has probably increased their fan base and sales of records. People love to root for the underdogs getting stomped on for expression their views.

[Luvian]

I don't like them. They said their opinion, and they had the right to do it, but beause there was repercussion to their action, they pretended to be sorry.