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.
Homemade Wine
Ozark Mountain Daredevils Lyrics
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There are some women that'll have your heart
All wrapped up in chains it's a shame
If you make the bad mistake of telling them
All the crazy things you tell them
When you're high on that homemade wine
'cause when you're high on that homemade wine
Every woman will sure look fine
Half standin' in my sleep
I'm lookin' at my feet
And wonderin' where do I go from here
I've been walkin' for an hour
Tryin' to find my shower
So my head can't be on right yet
It's that wine and I'll take all bets
It's that wine that's gettin' to my head
Made me a fifty gallon barrel
Connected with an air hose
And I had me a real good rig
Went on a binge for one week
Got to where I couldn't speak
To anyone oh I was high
It's that wine and I'll tell no lies
Take that wine if you want to get higher, higher
It's that wine and I'll tell no lies
Taste that wine if you want to get high
The lyrics of "Homemade Wine" by Ozark Mountain Daredevils depict the charming yet dangerous qualities of homemade wine in the Ozark Mountains. The song begins by describing the women of the Ozarks who have the power to steal a man’s heart by getting them drunk on homemade wine. It appears that once a man gives in to the temptation of homemade wine and blurts out their deepest desires and secrets, they lose control in the presence of any woman.
The second verse of the song illustrates the effects of the homemade wine on the singer. He appears to be half asleep, looking at his feet and questioning life. The homemade wine has confused him to the point where he is unable to find his shower and he has doubts regarding his mental state. The homemade wine has taken over his body and has left him feeling powerless with the desire for more of the intoxicating wine.
In the final verse, the singer describes how homemade wine has affected him in the past. He had created a fifty-gallon barrel connected with an air hose to aid in the fermentation process. He then binged on homemade wine for a week, to the point where he could not speak coherently. The homemade wine had completely taken over his life and his reality, leaving him unable to communicate with others. The final lines of the song act as a warning to others, stating that if they desire a higher level of intoxication, they must taste the homemade wine at their own risk.
Line by Line Meaning
Down in the hills of the Ozarks
In the rural region of the Ozarks
There are some women that'll have your heart
There are women who can capture your heart
All wrapped up in chains it's a shame
It's unfortunate that they are bound up in addiction
If you make the bad mistake of telling them
If you make the mistake of confiding in them
All the crazy things you tell them
All the wild and irrational things you share with them
When you're high on that homemade wine
When you're under the influence of homemade alcohol
'cause when you're high on that homemade wine
Because when you're intoxicated on homemade wine
Every woman will sure look fine
Every woman will appear attractive
Half standin' in my sleep
Half asleep and barely awake
I'm lookin' at my feet
I'm staring down at my own feet
And wonderin' where do I go from here
And contemplating where I should go next in life
I've been walkin' for an hour
I've been walking for some time
Tryin' to find my shower
Attempting to locate my shower
So my head can't be on right yet
So I can't think clearly at the moment
It's that wine and I'll take all bets
It's because of the homemade wine, and I am certain
It's that wine that's gettin' to my head
It's the homemade wine that's causing my intoxication
Made me a fifty gallon barrel
I created a large container that holds fifty gallons
Connected with an air hose
Connected to an air tube for aeration
And I had me a real good rig
And I had a great set up for making homemade wine
Went on a binge for one week
Went on a prolonged spree for seven days
Got to where I couldn't speak
Got to a point where I lost my ability to speak coherently
To anyone oh I was high
To anyone I was clearly intoxicated
It's that wine and I'll tell no lies
It's due to the homemade wine, and I won't deceive anyone
Take that wine if you want to get higher, higher
Consume the homemade wine if you wish to reach new heights of inebriation
It's that wine and I'll tell no lies
It's thanks to the homemade wine, and I won't lie about its effects
Taste that wine if you want to get high
Sample the homemade wine if you desire to become intoxicated
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LARRY M. LEE
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Sky Dog
Oh yes, this brings back great memories. If this doesn't get you up and dancing then nothing will.
bwilli2061
One of my favorite Ozark songs, I still remember playing the hell out of their first 3 albums, sort of remember, anyway! Thanks for posting this.
Tereskova 100
It is my favorite too...Greetings from Europe!
Larry Elliott
Hoioiiihii
Stephen Morris
This song really moves forward with a lovely beat
Jim Courneya
Right this minute I am high on my homemade wine and just lovin' this song and life in general.
RedEye's Crappy Covers and Other Junk
I got a batch going right now!
Screamin Eagle
Seen these guys at 2 biker rallys and they were so damn good everyone loved there show
BA97000
Had these yonks ago on vinyl must buy them again. Terrific stuff!
Mark Knight
Great memories, used to play all Ozark in my mom and Dad's basement doing things I shouldn't have been doing