What would be a great song to introduce German teenagers to country music?

English teacher from Germany asked the question:

Hello!

I’m an English teacher in Germany and want to introduce my 8th graders to country music next week.

I am looking for a good song that deals with a teenager-parent conflict.

The only one I have is from Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show; it is called Sylvia’s mother. But I would sooo love to play a better one for my class.

We are currently talking about the Midwest and Nebraska in particular.

Looking forward to real expert answers! Thanks in advance.

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5 Responses to “What would be a great song to introduce German teenagers to country music?”

G on January 29th, 2009 11:18 pm

Fraulein would be a great one . It was done by many to include Ernest Tubb , I think Faron Young also did it .
Tab on January 31st, 2009 6:17 am

My Son Calls Another Man Daddy - Hank Williams
atexx2 on February 3rd, 2009 1:07 pm

redneck women - gretchen wilson
Whitney B on February 6th, 2009 8:59 am

“She’s A Wild One” by Faith Hill and “She In Love With the Boy” by Trisha Yearwood. Both are good songs about girls and their conflicts with parents growing up. Good Luck!
digiovanni_mike on February 8th, 2009 2:04 am

Hank Williams, Jr. - There’s a Tear in my Beer

Germans love beer!

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