They originate from Edmonton, Kentucky. Chris Robertson and John Fred Young, son of The Kentucky Headhunters' rhythm guitarist Richard Young, started to play music together early in their teens and Jon and Ben soon followed. Black Stone Cherry officially formed on June 4, 2001. They then took over the practice house that had been used by The Kentucky Headhunters since 1968 and began to record tracks. After the band finished recording, they returned to Edmonton for a homecoming gig in the gym of the local middle school, which was attended by 1500 people. After the band’s self-titled debut album was released, Chris's former school principal invited the band back to Edmonton to celebrate with a concert. As the band entered the town, the streets were covered with signs welcoming them back.
In July 2007, they released a second EP containing the song "Rain Wizard" along with two previously unreleased tracks.
The first live album by Black Stone Cherry was released on October 31, 2007 immediately following the concert at the Astoria in London. They joined Def Leppard and Whitesnake in the summer of 2008 for European dates.
On August 19, 2008 Black Stone Cherry released their second album, entitled Folklore and Superstition. Three singles from the album, "Blind Man", "Please Come In" and "Things My Father Said" have been released.
In May 2009, they supported Nickelback's Dark Horse tour.
The White Trash Millionaire Songfacts states that their third studio album, Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, got an unexpected early release on the bittorrent tracker, Demonoid on May 27, 2011 due to an employee error at an unspecified Walmart. The official release date was May 31, 2011.
The band recorded a new album in fall 2013, through early 2014. Magic Mountain was released on 6 May 2014, reaching number five in the UK albums chart. The first single was "Me and Mary Jane"
On October 7, 2015, it was revealed that the band had signed to Mascot Label Group, and had begun recording the follow-up to Magic Mountain for a 2016 release. The album was recorded in the same location as the self-titled album; Glasgow, Kentucky. The album, entitled Kentucky, was released on April 1, 2016 and became their second consecutive #1 album on the Billboard Hard Rock albums chart.
In February 2018, the band released their first single, Burnin', from their new album Family Tree which released on 20th April 2018 through Mascot Records.
Black Stone Cherry's music style is often associated with bands like Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Black Crowes, and Led Zeppelin to a lesser extent. While there are clear influences in Black Stone Cherry’s music, they have created their own style to a great extent. The musical tone and composition of Black Stone Cherry is very comparable to that of Brand New Sin and Zakk Wylde's Pride and Glory.
The song writing of Black Stone Cherry is often praised for great storytelling and delivering a strong message. For example, the song "Lonely Train" is about the effect on families when a relative goes to fight in a war. The song "Rain Wizard" is about a local legend of mysterious wisemen who could bring the rain in times of drought. "Backwoods Gold" is about a local man who ran moonshine out of the hardware store in the middle of Edmonton.
Shooting Star
Black Stone Cherry Lyrics
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And your corrupting mind
Lay the hourglass over
So we don't waste our time
Now throw your burdens out
And throw your heart to me
I don't know what'll come
We'll have to wait and see
Like a shooting star
And you're falling from me
And as you fade away
My heart skips a beat
I know you're down on love
But we can love again
So open up
Come on invite me in
Now throw your burdens out
And throw your heart to me
I don't know what'll come
We'll have to wait and see
Like a shooting star
And you're falling from me
As you fade away
My heart skips a beat
I've seen your evil ways
And your corrupting mind
Lay the hourglass over
So we don't waste our time
Like a shooting star
And you're falling from me
And as you fade away
My heart skips a beat
I'm a howlin' wolf
You're a shooting star
Yes I am
You're a shooting star
The lyrics of Black Stone Cherry's Never Surrender convey a message of hope and love. The first verse talks about the singer's awareness of the other person's problematic past and how they need to move forward. The hourglass metaphor emphasizes the importance of not wasting time and dealing with the situation at hand. The second verse speaks of the desire to start anew and the invitation to let the singer in to help. The chorus compares the other person to a shooting star falling from the sky, emphasizing the fleeting nature of things, but also the beauty and power they hold before they disappear. The final lines of the song have the singer describing themselves as a howling wolf, while the other person is still compared to a shooting star.
The lyrics can be interpreted in different ways, but one possible explanation is that they are addressing someone who has gone through a hard time and is now reluctant to open up to love again. The singer acknowledges the other person's past mistakes, but doesn't judge them for it. Instead, they offer empathy and support, and they are willing to take a chance on a new beginning. The image of the howling wolf carries a sense of strength and resilience, while the shooting star represents the fleeting beauty and potential for greatness that still shines through despite the fall.
Line by Line Meaning
I've seen your evil ways
I've witnessed your malevolent actions
And your corrupting mind
And your mind that leads others to moral decay
Lay the hourglass over
Let's prioritize our time together
So we don't waste our time
So we can make the most of what we have
Now throw your burdens out
Release yourself from your troubles
And throw your heart to me
Give me your love and trust
I don't know what'll come
I'm uncertain of what the future holds
We'll have to wait and see
We'll have to be patient and see how things develop
Like a shooting star
You are bright and brilliant
And you're falling from me
And you are drifting away from me
And as you fade away
And as you slip out of my life
My heart skips a beat
My emotions are overwhelmed
I know you're down on love
I understand you have lost faith in love
But we can love again
But we can restore our love
So open up
So let down your guard
Come on invite me in
Let me be a part of your life
I'm a howlin' wolf
I am passionate and fierce
You're a shooting star
You are the light in my life
Yes I am
Confirming my previous statement
You're a shooting star
Reiterating their importance in my life
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BENJAMIN DANIEL WELLS, CHRISTOPHER ROBERTSON, JOHN FREDERICK YOUNG, JONATHAN MICHAEL LAWHON
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I've seen your evil ways
And your corrupting mind
Lay the hourglass over
So we don't waste our time
Now throw your burdens out
And throw your heart to me
I don't know what'll come
We'll have to wait and see
Like a shooting star
And you're falling from me
And as you fade away
My heart skips a beat
I know you're down on love
But we can love again
So open up
Come on invite me in
Now throw your burdens out
And throw your heart to me
I don't know what'll come
We'll have to wait and see
Like a shooting star
And you're falling from me
As you fade away
My heart skips a beat
I've seen your evil ways
And your corrupting mind
Lay the hourglass over
So we don't waste our time
Like a shooting star
And you're falling from me
And as you fade away
My heart skips a beat
I'm a howlin' wolf
You're a shooting star
Yes I am
You're a shooting star
Barry Soetoro
I've seen your evil ways
And your corrupting mind
Lay the hourglass over
So we don't waste our time
Now throw your burdens out
And throw your heart to me
I don't know what'll come
We'll have to wait and see
Like a shooting star
And you're falling from me
And as you fade away
My heart skips a beat
I know you're down on love
But we can love again
So open up
Come on invite me in
Now throw your burdens out
And throw your heart to me
I don't know what'll come
We'll have to wait and see
Like a shooting star
And you're falling from me
As you fade away
My heart skips a beat
I've seen your evil ways
And your corrupting mind
Lay the hourglass over
So we don't waste our time
Like a shooting star
And you're falling from me
And as you fade away
My heart skips a beat
I'm a howlin' wolf
You're a shooting star
Yes I am
You're a shooting star Yes I am
Crazy Uncle Ted
I've seen your evil ways
And your corrupting mind
Lay the hourglass over
So we don't waste our time
Now throw your burdens out
And throw your heart to me
I don't know what'll come
We'll have to wait and see
Like a shooting star
And you're falling from me
And as you fade away
My heart skips a beat
I know you're down on love
But we can love again
So open up
Come on invite me in
Now throw your burdens out
And throw your heart to me
I don't know what'll come
We'll have to wait and see
Like a shooting star
And you're falling from me
As you fade away
My heart skips a beat
I've seen your evil ways
And your corrupting mind
Lay the hourglass over
So we don't waste our time
Like a shooting star
And you're falling from me
And as you fade away
My heart skips a beat
I'm a howlin' wolf
You're a shooting star
Yes I am
You're a shooting star
Kevin_The _White
Love how the beginning sound moves from earpiece to earpiece, sounds amazing.
Sizzox
Feels like it spins around you :p
La banana loquendera
si que esta bien chida esta cancion
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Mitch Reeves
If I were a wrestler this would be my entrance music...
S Z
@Randall I've seen you wrestling, it's pretty sad.
S Z
You are a wrestler
Sean Wilson
and a badass wrestler you would make. cuz this is one helluva fruit-loosening head-banger. >:-)
TheBubbaKing
i'd have carry me on down the road
Wam
Randall What promotions