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.
Jackie Blue
Ozark Mountain Daredevils Lyrics
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Lives her life from inside of her room
Hides a smile when she's wearin' a frown
Ooh, Jackie you're not so down
You like your life in a free-form style
You'll take an inch but you'd love a mile
There never seems to be quite enough
Ooh, Jackie Blue
What's a game girl, if you never lose?
Ask a winner and you'll probably find
Ooh, Jackie they've lost at sometime
Don't try to tell me that you're not aware
Of what you're doing and that you don't care
You say it's easy, just a natural thing
Like playing music, but you never sing
Ooh, Jackie Blue
Making wishes that never come true
Going places that you've never been
Ooh, Jackie Blue, you're going again
Ooh, Jackie Blue
Lives a dream that can never come true
Making love is like sifting through sand
Ooh, Jackie, it slips through your hand
Every day, in your indigo eyes
I watch the sunset but I don't see it rise
Moonlight and stars in your strawberry wine
You'd take the world but you won't take the time
Ooh-hoo-hoo, Jackie Blue
Lives her life from inside of a room
Makes you think that her life is a drag
Ooh Jackie, what fun you have had
Ooh, Jackie
Ooh, Jackie
Ooh, Jackie
Ooh, Jackie
Hey, hey, hey, hey
In Ozark Mountain Daredevils' song Jackie Blue, the lyrics paint a picture of a woman who is living her life from inside her room, hiding her true emotions behind a facade. The song explores themes of wanting more out of life while feeling trapped and unable to make changes. The line, "You like your life in a free-form style, you'll take an inch but you'd love a mile," suggests that Jackie is content with the status quo but yearns for something more. At the same time, the lyrics also touch on the idea that life is a game and that everyone, including Jackie, will experience loss at some point.
The song's chorus, "Ooh, Jackie Blue, making wishes that never come true, going places that you've never been," further emphasizes Jackie's sense of longing and desire for something more fulfilling. She is described as living in a dream that can never come true, and the act of making love is seen as fleeting and passing through her fingertips like sand. The song's final verses highlight Jackie's beauty and the world she sees through her "indigo eyes" but also suggest that she is too busy chasing her dreams to appreciate the present.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh, Jackie Blue
Introducing the titular character of the song, Jackie Blue.
Lives her life from inside of her room
Jackie Blue spends most of her time alone in her room.
Hides a smile when she's wearin' a frown
Even when she's feeling down, Jackie Blue tries to hide it with a fake smile.
Ooh, Jackie you're not so down
However, it's clear that Jackie Blue is not as unhappy as she seems.
You like your life in a free-form style
Jackie Blue prefers to live in a flexible and spontaneous way.
You'll take an inch but you'd love a mile
Jackie Blue is willing to settle for less, but she really wants more.
There never seems to be quite enough
Regardless of how much she has, Jackie Blue always wants more.
Floating around to fill your lovin' cup
She's looking for something to fulfill her emotionally, but can't seem to find it.
What's a game girl, if you never lose?
Jackie Blue believes that you can't really appreciate winning unless you've experienced losing.
Ask a winner and you'll probably find
Winners often understand the value of losing more than anyone.
Ooh, Jackie they've lost at sometime
Even those who seem to win a lot have experienced setbacks and losses.
Don't try to tell me that you're not aware
Jackie Blue is aware of what she's doing, despite what she might say to others.
Of what you're doing and that you don't care
Her nonchalant attitude is just a front, as she really does care deeply about her actions.
You say it's easy, just a natural thing
Jackie Blue is dismissive of others who struggle with what comes naturally to her.
Like playing music, but you never sing
She has the ability to do something she enjoys (like singing), but doesn't actually do it.
Making wishes that never come true
Jackie Blue has a habit of wishing for things that are unlikely to happen.
Going places that you've never been
She has a sense of adventure and wants to experience new things.
Lives a dream that can never come true
Some of Jackie Blue's aspirations are unattainable, no matter how hard she tries.
Making love is like sifting through sand
Her romantic relationships have been like trying to hold onto something that keeps slipping away.
Ooh, Jackie, it slips through your hand
This metaphor of sand slipping through her hand represents how Jackie Blue can't hold onto what she wants in life.
Every day, in your indigo eyes
Jackie Blue's eyes are a deep blue color (indigo) that convey a lot of emotion.
I watch the sunset but I don't see it rise
Jackie Blue's captivating presence and personality causes the artist to lose track of time and miss out on other things in life.
Moonlight and stars in your strawberry wine
The romantic imagery of moonlight and stars combined with the sweetness of strawberry wine suggests that Jackie Blue is a charming and enticing person.
You'd take the world but you won't take the time
Although Jackie Blue has big dreams and desires, she doesn't always put in the effort to make them happen.
Makes you think that her life is a drag
Jackie Blue's tendency to be unfulfilled and searching for more makes it seem like her life isn't very enjoyable.
Ooh Jackie, what fun you have had
Despite this, the singer acknowledges that Jackie Blue has still managed to have fun and enjoy life in her own way.
Hey, hey, hey, hey
Repeated at the end of the song as a musical outro.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LARRY M. LEE, STEVE CASH
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