'Honky Tonk Heroes'

In the film "High Fidelity," there is a scene were Rob Gordon's ex-girlfriend comes to his apartment and finds his list of his top five dream jobs.

Some are musicians. Other choices are producers and artist.

What we really want in a good job isn't necessarily a bunch of free records, money or power, but to be a part of something. A movement even.

Look at all the people that we look up to and they generally belong to some kind of movement, artistically, politically or whatever.

The outlaw country thing didn't last too long and their impact is marginal when it comes right down to it. Nonetheless, it was incredibly cool and something I definitely would've wanted to be a part of. Visiting to Austin or listening to "Honky Tonk Heroes" (or any album of that era and sub-genre) lets you catch a glimpse of that and it makes it even more appealing. It was a bunch of guys that kinda liked each other, writing songs, drinking, smoking hash, chasing women, playing guitar.

What's not to like?