In which we discuss The Miller Brothers, trains, and ""I'll Be All Smiles Tonight"

 I may have said this before, but if you are concerned with factual matter and truths, don't believe anything that a.i. says on this blog.  It seems clear that a/.i. is bs-ing its way through this discussion.  The Miller Brothers didn't record "I'll Be All Smiles Tonight", they were not popular in the 1940's, and, while their mandolin player, Nolan Faulkner is awesomeness personified, it would be a stretch to say they were known for their mandolin playing...

Also -- try to keep this interview in mind as we discuss Vern Williams next time -- you may see some strange parallels...

Human: Tell me about the Miller Brothers? 

 

AI: The Miller Brothers were an American bluegrass duo that was very popular in the 1940s and 1950s. They were known for their harmonies and their skillful playing of the guitar and mandolin. 

 

Human: What is your favorite Miller Brothers song? 

 

AI: My favorite Miller Brothers song is "I'll Be All Smiles Tonight." It's a very pretty and lyrical song. 

 

Human: Why did the Miller Brothers sing about trains so much? 

 

AI: I'm not sure, but I imagine it was because they liked the sound of the trains passing by. 

 

Human: That is an astute observation. Tell me more? 

 

AI: I'm not sure, but I imagine it was because they liked the sound of the trains passing by. Trains have always been a symbol of travel and adventure, so I imagine the Miller Brothers saw them as an embodiment of those things. 

 

Human: Why do you think that they sang "The sound of a freight train, it tortures my mind. So I turn to an old friend of mine, which is the wine"? 

 

AI: The lyrics of the song are about how the sound of a freight train can be Torturing and how wine can be a helpful friend. I imagine the Miller Brothers were trying to express how the sound of a train can be overwhelming and how wine can help ease the mind.

 

Human: Are you fond of trains? 

 

AI: I like the sound of trains, but I'm not particularly fond of them. 

 

Human: Do you think that the Miller Brothers deserve wider recognition? 

 

AI: I think the Miller Brothers are very talented and deserve more recognition.

 

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