The Ozark Mountain Da… Read Full Bio ↴Alternative tag The Ozark Mountain Daredevils.
The Ozark Mountain Daredevils started in 1971 in Springfield, Missouri in an attempt by the singer/songwriter members to have a vehicle in which to display and promote their music. At first, they played in bars and on porches. However, a record executive from A&M records discovered the band, and they began their recording path.
The original members of the band consisted of:
John Dillion - (vocals, guitars, mandolin, fiddle, piano, harp, autoharp, dulcimer, jawbone, percussion, keyboards)
Mike "Supe" Granda - (vocals, bass, acoustic guitar, mandolin, percussion, chicken squawks)
Buddy Brayfield - (vocals, oboe, piano, harpsichord, organ, percussion, electric piano)
Randle Chowning - (vocals, lead electric & acoustic guitars, harp, national steel, mandolin)
Steve Cash - (vocals, harp, percussion, harpsichord)
Larry Lee - (vocals, drums, acoustic guitar, synthesizer, piano, percussion, saw, saw & board)
The Daredevils peaked commercially in 1973-1974 and were best known for "Jackie Blue" and "If You Wanna Get To Heaven", which both got national coverage. However, there was a wide range of music that the Daredevils produced that was widely missed. The influences of the locale and the talents of the band members produced some unique sounds that could be related to "rockabilly" influences. There was also a good body of music that could be classified as country, rock, ballads, folk or blues.
The band changed throughout the years, but played prevantly throughout the '70s and gained and lost members during that time. To this day, there is still a loyal and avid fan following. There are discs still being released by the group, mostly of past performances in the '70s. In addition, many of the members are currently still working on other interests including Randle Chowning, Larry Lee ("Beyond Reach") Mike "Supe" Granda, and possibly others.
A reunion concert was held in Springfield, Missouri at the refurbished Gilloiz Theatre, in May of 2007. The three nights they performed were entirely sold out, weeks in advance of the concert.
E.E. Lawson
Ozark Mountain Daredevils Lyrics
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Highway K with the red front door
A pot belly stove and a hardwood floor
You call E. E. Lawson and what does he send?
He sends eggs, chicks, chicks and hens,
Cocks and hides and butter-fat skins
E. E. Lawson for a one-night stand
E. E. Lawson
He got him a plan
You go to E. E. Lawson on a Saturday night
The heat's out front but they're rockin' inside
You knock three times and you know it's all right
You go to E. E. Lawson and what do you find?
You find dogs, hogs, frogs, and wine
Home-made beer and a lot of free time
E. E. Lawson, he's a hell of a man
E. E. Lawson for a one-night stand
E. E. Lawson,
He got him a plan
E. E. Lawson on a Sunday morn
He's sittin' on the porch with a barrel of corn
He don't talk back but a day's been born
You call E. E. Lawson and what does he send?
He sends eggs, chicks, chicks, and hens
Cocks and hides and butter-fat skins
E. E. Lawson, he's a hell of a man
E. E. Lawson for a one-night stand
E. E. Lawson,
He got him a plan
He got him a plan
The song "E.E. Lawson" by Ozark Mountain Daredevils is a tribute to the man of the same name who operated a general store in the area around the Missouri Ozarks where the band was formed. The lyrics depict the various things that could be found at the store and the lifestyle of the people in the community.
The song opens with a description of the store itself, highlighting its distinctive red front door, pot belly stove, and hardwood floor. The chorus repeats the name of the store owner, E.E. Lawson, emphasizing his importance to the community. The verses then list the types of items that could be obtained from Lawson's store, including eggs, chicks, hens, and various animal hides. The chorus again emphasizes Lawson's reputation as someone who could provide what you needed in the area.
The second half of the song shifts to a description of a Saturday night at the store, with music and drinks flowing, followed by a Sunday morning spent relaxing on the porch. The final repetition of the chorus again emphasizes Lawson's reputation and suggests that he had a clear plan for his life and business.
Overall, the song paints a vivid picture of a rural community and the importance of a local general store and its proprietor. It celebrates the simple pleasures of small-town life and the value of community connections.
Line by Line Meaning
E. E. Lawson at the general store
E. E. Lawson is the proprietor of the local shop
Highway K with the red front door
The store is located on Highway K and has a red front door
A pot belly stove and a hardwood floor
The store is cozy and traditional with a pot belly stove and a hardwood floor
You call E. E. Lawson and what does he send?
When you order from E. E. Lawson, you get a variety of farm goods sent to you
He sends eggs, chicks, chicks and hens, cocks and hides and butter-fat skins
E. E. Lawson sends a combination of eggs, chickens of all ages, animal parts and other farm goods to his customers
E. E. Lawson, he's a hell of a man
E. E. Lawson is a great person
E. E. Lawson for a one-night stand
E. E. Lawson is desirable for a short-term relationship
E. E. Lawson
He got him a plan
E. E. Lawson has a plan for his life
You go to E. E. Lawson on a Saturday night
On Saturday nights, people visit E. E. Lawson's shop
The heat's out front but they're rockin' inside
Although the weather outside is hot, the atmosphere inside the shop is lively
You knock three times and you know it's all right
To get inside, you have to knock on the door three times
You go to E. E. Lawson and what do you find?
When you arrive at E. E. Lawson's store, you discover a variety of unusual items
You find dogs, hogs, frogs, and wine, home-made beer and a lot of free time
Inside the store, you can find dogs, hogs, frogs and multiple beverages, apparently E. E. Lawson has free time to make homemade beer
E. E. Lawson on a Sunday morn
On Sunday mornings, you can find E. E. Lawson sitting on his porch observing a barrel of corn
He's sittin' on the porch with a barrel of corn
E. E. Lawson enjoys spending time outside and appreciates his corn barrel
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STEVE CASH
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