Podcasts about thinkin' problem

David Ball’s celebration of the 25th anniversary of his signature hit THINKIN’ PROBLEM is underway and David has gone big time by releasing 3 new CDs within weeks of each other. Before hitting it big with THINKING PROBLEM in 1994, David was honing his craft as a member of an Americana-pioneering trio known as Uncle Walt’s Band. On this edition of Crook & Chase Nashville chats, David recalls those early days and who specifically helped pave the way for him to make the move to Nashville and create his own brand of music. He also speaks candidly about the private health issues he suffered that almost forced him to leave Nashville right after he arrived. It’s a frank discussion, a celebration, a display of a weird sense of humor, and even an unexpected duet with Charlie. It’s David Ball, who ends with more than just a THINKIN’ problem on Nashville Chats. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

David Ball, singer of 1995's No. 1 smash "Thinkin' Problem" and 2002's "Riding With Private Malone," visits with host Jon Rawl at the Country Radio Seminar in Nashville. Kentucky newcomer J.D. Shelburne talks UK Wildcats basketball and his newest single, "One Less Girl." Also, Rawl chats with music maven Preshias Harris and her husband (Mike) about music, movies, and more on this Friday frenzy.

Terri Clark interviews David Ball about his new album, "Come See Me," as well as his past hits Thinkin' Problem and Riding With Private Malone.  

In this week's episode, we're featuring the twangy breakout album from David Ball, "Thinkin' Problem" (1994). After earning respect from countless musical quarters and partly kick-starting the alt-country movement from his time with Uncle Walt's Band in the 70s and 80s, David Ball was encouraged to move to Nashville and pursue country music after hearing Randy Travis on the radio in about 1986. Eight years later, including a false start with RCA Records - producer Blake Chancey liked what he heard, and Ball cut "Thinkin' Problem" with Warner Brothers to great success. Our feature album sold a million copies at a time when the neo-traditional movement was on the wane, and spawned a Top 5, Top 10, Top 20 and two further singles. Ball's hardcore honky tonk sound appealed to country fans, and it was original music too - he wrote or co-wrote nine of "Thinkin' Problems" ten tracks, opting to include a Webb Pierce cover to round out the album cuts to let listeners know where he was coming from musically. The album stands the test of time, too: highlights include the pun-a-licious "Blowin' Smoke", the alluring neon nurses in "Honky Tonk Healin'" and a strangely uptempo crawler "Don't Think Twice". Years later, when Ball was asked if he ever got sick of playing "Thinkin' Problem" live, he answered emphatically: 'Hell, no. I think it's one of the best country songs I've ever heard." Well said!

David Ball joins host Arthur Born this week in the fourth episodes of BORN Country Radio. Topics include: Holiday music, "Thinkin' Problem," "Riding With Private Malone," Cletus T. Judd and more!