Some voices are built for country music. They carry the weight of stories, the dust of long highways, and the fire of honky-tonk nights. Steve Pointmeier, from Calgary, Canada, is one such artist. With a firm passion for storytelling through song, he brings his seasoned touch to the legendary Kenny Rogers’ “Love or Something Like It,” delivering a fresh and deeply rooted rendition of tradition. So, consider this your official welcome to an artist who understands that country music isn’t just a genre—it’s a way of life.
From the opening, you know you are getting into immersive storytelling. This rendition hooks you right from the start with an infectious country groove. Then there’s the voice. Steve Pointmeier delivers the opening lines—”Show me a bar with a good lookin’ woman. Then just get out of my way. Show me the jukebox; I’ll tell you a song you should play,” with a swagger that establishes his presence. He doesn’t just sing these words—he owns them, embodying the song’s playful yet reflective narrative. Where Kenny Rogers’ original had a certain laid-back, knowing wink to it, Pointmeier leans into a rugged charm, adding contemporary energy while respecting the spirit of the track.
His vocals are rich and expressive, carrying that signature grit that country fans crave. But what sets this performance apart is his nuanced delivery. He balances the song’s lighthearted, barroom banter with a longing—after all, something’s got a hold on me. It’s cheap, but it ain’t free. There’s an authenticity in how he conveys the push and pull of fleeting romance and the search for something real in a world of neon signs and half-filled whiskey glasses.
The instrumentation is as rich as a glass of top-shelf Tennessee whiskey—warm, full-bodied, and unapologetically smooth. The production at Bart McKay Studios ensures that every pluck of the guitar, every thump of the bass, and every drum hit lands exactly where it should, creating an inviting soundscape that transports us straight to a lively saloon, where the neon lights flicker and the jukebox hums with nostalgia. This isn’t a timid cover; it’s bold and full of life, channeling the carefree spirit of late-night revelry and the unpredictable nature of love on the road.
If Kenny Rogers were here to listen to this version, there’s no doubt he’d tip his hat in approval. Pointmeier doesn’t just sing the song—he lives in it. He takes the blueprint laid down by Rogers and builds upon it with his distinct flair, ensuring that the track feels classic and contemporary. There’s reverence in his performance, but there’s also innovation, a delicate balance that not every artist can achieve when covering a legend.
With “Love or Something Like It,” Steve Pointmeier solidifies his place as a country artist to watch. This is more than just a cover—it’s a statement. It’s proof that classic country songs still have the power to move us and that artists like Pointmeier are here to carry the torch for the next generation. If you’re a fan of authentic, heartfelt country music—the kind that makes you tap your boot, lift your glass, and lose yourself in the story—this one’s for you. So go ahead, press play, and let Steve Pointmeier take you on a ride through love, liquor, and something like it.
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