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.
It
Ozark Mountain Daredevils Lyrics
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She combs her hair by the light we share
from that little lamp by the door
I read my antique rhymes for her as she
And as long as this goes on
There'll be love in every song we sing
I see a change in the dead of night like the
Changin' light of the moon
An echo heard, a glimpse, a word and her
Shadow crosses the room
And as long as this goes on
There'll be love in every song we sing
There'll be love
All the love that we need
If it's true
(GUITAR SOLO)
I give her love and a place to dream and she
Gives me what's in her heart
We sleep alone in this dream we've made and the
Rain beats down in the dark
And as long as we can sing
There'll be love in everything we do
There'll be love
All the love that we need
If it's true
There'll be love
All the love that we need
If it's true
If it's true, if it's true
If it's true, if it's true
(GUITAR STUFF)
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Lyrics are copyright 1997?, Larry Lee & Steve Cash
The lyrics of Ozark Mountain Daredevils' song "It" is a tender ode to the love between two people who find solace in each other's company. The verses paint a picture of a couple who share a quiet moment together, with the flickering light of a lamp casting a warm glow on their faces. The singer reads poetry to his lover while she brushes her hair, and the two of them are in perfect harmony. The lyrics use metaphors to convey the depth of their love, with the shadow of the woman crossing the room like an echo of her presence.
The second verse reflects on the fragility of life and the passing of time. The singer notes that the love he shares with his partner is subject to change, much like the ebb and flow of the moon's light. However, he is confident that their love will remain steadfast as long as they continue to sing together. The lyrics of the chorus express the idea that love is all they need, and that as long as their love is true, there will always be love in everything they do.
Overall, the lyrics of "It" are deeply personal and convey a sense of intimacy between two people who share a profound connection. The song is a heartfelt ode to the power of love and the ways in which it can imbue even the simplest moments with meaning and significance.
Line by Line Meaning
She combs her hair by the light we share from that little lamp by the door
The singer and his partner are together in a modest room, and she is grooming herself by the soft light of a small dwelling.
I read my antique rhymes for her as she sits by me on the floor
The singer recites classic poetry to his partner, who sits next to him on the ground.
And as long as this goes on there'll be love in every song we sing
As long as the couple stays together and continues enjoying each other's company, every tune they perform will be filled with affection.
I see a change in the dead of night like the changin' light of the moon
In the wee hours of the night, the singer perceives that something is different about the air, similar to how the moon gradually metamorphoses.
An echo heard, a glimpse, a word and her shadow crosses the room
The singer hears a sound, sees a fleeting image, overhears utterances, and witnesses his partner's shadow moving.
And as long as this goes on there'll be love in every song we sing
Again, as long as the couple remains together and the events continue to unfold, their melodies will be permeated with love.
There'll be love all the love that we need if it's true
The singer believes that if the love between him and his partner is genuine, nothing else but love is required.
I give her love and a place to dream and she gives me what's in her heart
The singer offers both his love and a location for his partner to envision her desires, while his partner presents him with her sincere feelings and thoughts.
We sleep alone in this dream we've made and the rain beats down in the dark
The couple slumbers in solitude in their imagined world while heavy rain falls outside and darkness envelops them.
And as long as we can sing there'll be love in everything we do
As long as they have the ability to create music and share their talents with others, love will be evident in everything they engage in.
There'll be love all the love that we need if it's true
Reiterating the fact that genuine love is all they need.
If it's true, if it's true, if it's true, if it's true
Stressing the importance of authentic love, repeating the phrase four times.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA/AMCOS
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@smackahotribe7777
I never read it in a book
I never saw it on a show
But I heard it in the alley
On a weird radio
If you want a drink of water
You got to get it from a well
If you want to get to heaven
You got to raise a little hell
I never felt it in my feet
I never felt it in my soul
But I heard it the alley
Now it's in my rock and roll
If you want to know a secret
You got to promise not to tell
If you want to get to heaven
You got to raise a little hell
I never thought it'd be so easy
I never thought it'd be so fun
But I heard it in the alley
Now I got it on the run
If you want to see an angel
You got to find it where it fell
If you want to get to heaven
You got to raise a little hell
If you want to get to heaven
If you want to get to heaven
If you want to get to heaven
If you want to get to heaven
Written by John Dillon, Steve Cash • Copyright © Universal Music Publishing Group
@MrSuzuki1187
I was their personal pilot for tours in the mid to late 1970s when I flew for a commuter airline based at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. The Daredevils lived near the army base and used my airline for tours. In 1977, I flew them to Minot, North Dakota where they were the closing act. They invited me, my copilot, and our flight attendant to watch the show from the stage. The were very nice guys and were Great fun to hang with.
@joejohnston1994
Minot the coldest place ever lived 1969
@chaosreigns6407
Im at Ft Lost in the woods for AIT right now. Thanks for the trivia
@amychester8735
Awesome
@seankane9279
Minot, we used to call it Mindrot. Very cool story. Thanks for sharing.
@anthonyrone393
Wish you woulda been Skynyrds pilot...
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@echojohnny714
The Ozark Mountain Daredevils were a Very underrated band. They wrote and played so many great songs
@montibarnett6740
They played many great songs and I can't I wish I could hear him and see him today
@susanm7925
Touche! I always said I didn't like blue grass music...but I love this music.
@crystalbennett1493
I didn't realize how many great songs they had until I saw them at the Wildey I Edwardsville in 2021