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.
Keep On Churnin
Ozark Mountain Daredevils Lyrics
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I know that we seen each other in a dream
My heart starts yearnin' when I'm all alone
So keep on churnin' till the cows come home
Keep on churnin' and don't go slow
Keep on churnin' everybody knows
You got to keep on churnin'
Fryin' pan's goin' crazy on the stove
A blue sky's growin' hazy in the cold
If I'd quit now it'd surely be a sin
I got to keep on churnin' till the end begins
Keep on churnin' it ain't no lie
Keep on churnin' till the day we die
We got to keep on churnin'
Or it just don't mean a thing
Love is like honey from a bee
Found in the bottom of an old oak tree
It may sound funny but it's a shame
If you lose your honey, then you lose the game
Keep on churnin' it ain't no lie
Keep on churnin' till the day we die
We got to keep on churnin'
Or it just don't mean a thing
Layin' round makin' butter from the cream
I know that we seen each other in a dream
My heart starts yearnin' when I'm all alone
So keep on churnin' till the cows come home
Keep on churnin'
Keep on churnin'....
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Keep on churnin'
Keep on churnin'
Got to keep on churnin'
Got to keep on churnin
The Ozark Mountain Daredevils’ song “Keep on Churnin’” talks about persistence and hard work. The lyrics are metaphoric and primarily talk about churning milk into butter, comparing it to relationships or love. The opening lines, “Layin’ round makin’ butter from the cream, I know that we seen each other in a dream,” are a reference to how two people can create something delightful from nothing.
The songwriter is saying that while making butter is an easy process, it takes patience, dedication, and a little bit of elbow grease to produce a rich, creamy butter. Similarly, in relationships, you have to keep working at it and keep pushing even when the going gets tough. That's why the chorus instructs, “Keep on churnin’ and don’t go slow, keep on churnin’, everybody knows.”
The lyrics also encapsulate how love is like honey from a bee found in the bottom of an old oak tree; it's a precious thing that must be nurtured and protected at all costs. The line “If you lose your honey, then you lose the game” means that losing on a relationship front is as heartbreaking as losing a competition.
Line by Line Meaning
Layin' round makin' butter from the cream
We're enjoying the fruits of our labor, but we're not satisfied yet.
I know that we seen each other in a dream
We have a deep connection that goes beyond the surface level.
My heart starts yearnin' when I'm all alone
I feel a longing for you when we're apart.
So keep on churnin' till the cows come home
Let's keep working hard until we achieve our goals.
Keep on churnin' and don't go slow
We need to keep up the pace to make progress.
Keep on churnin' everybody knows
Our hard work is obvious to everyone around us.
You got to keep on churnin'
We can't take a break or slow down if we want to succeed.
Or it just don't mean a thing
Our efforts will be meaningless if we give up or don't put in enough work.
Fryin' pan's goin' crazy on the stove
There's a lot of activity and energy in the air.
A blue sky's growin' hazy in the cold
We may face some obstacles or challenges, but we'll persevere.
If I'd quit now it'd surely be a sin
Giving up would be a mistake and go against our values.
I got to keep on churnin' till the end begins
Our hard work and perseverance will pay off in the long run.
Love is like honey from a bee
Love is sweet and valuable.
Found in the bottom of an old oak tree
Sometimes, love can be hidden or hard to find.
It may sound funny but it's a shame
It's unfortunate when people lose love and its sweetness.
If you lose your honey, then you lose the game
Losing love can feel like losing everything.
Keep on churnin' it ain't no lie
Our commitment to hard work is genuine and unwavering.
Keep on churnin' till the day we die
We will persevere and work hard for as long as we live.
Got to keep on churnin'
We have to keep trying and working hard.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN DILLON
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