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.
Long Time To Here
Ozark Mountain Daredevils Lyrics
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You ladies a listen here
Don't come around and draw me near
You cannot walk the road
If ya can't never carry the load
Our secrets behind the door
I've been through this before
Exactly where and when I don't know
(harp solo)
(i don't know)
But man it's been a long time
Man it's been a long time to get here
Man it's been a long time
Man it's been a long time to get here
Man it's been a long time
Man it's been a long time to get here
Man it's been a long time
Man it's been a long time to get here
Man it's been a long time
Man it's been a long time to get here
Man it's been a long time
Man it's been a long time to get here
The Ozark Mountain Daredevils' song "Long Time To Here" is a reflection on the path and difficult choices that one must make in order to achieve success. Sung with a bluesy twang, the lyrics warn listeners that they cannot expect to reach their goals without putting in the hard work and sacrifice required to accomplish them. The opening lines caution listeners against using their feminine charms to manipulate the singer, reminding them that they must carry their own weight if they want to walk down the difficult road to success. The singer then muses about the secrets they have kept hidden away behind closed doors, indicating that they have been down this road before but it has been a long time since they have traveled it.
The repeated refrain of "Man it's been a long time / Man it's been a long time to get here" reinforces the idea that success is not easy to come by, but requires patience and perseverance over a long period of time. The singer acknowledges that it has taken them a long time to reach their current position, but the journey has not been without its challenges. The melancholic harmonica solo that follows further reinforces the idea that this path is not an easy one, but ultimately worth it for those who are determined enough to see it through to the end. "Long Time To Here" is a reminder that success is not handed to us, but earned through hard work, determination, and an unwavering commitment to our goals.
Line by Line Meaning
You ladies a listen here
Listen up, I have something important to say
Don't come around and draw me near
Don't try to approach me, I need space
You cannot walk the road
This path is not for everyone to follow
If ya can't never carry the load
If you can't handle the challenges, you won't make it
Our secrets behind the door
We keep our personal issues private
I've been through this before
I have faced similar struggles in the past
But it was so long ago
The previous challenges were a distant memory
Exactly where and when I don't know
I can't recall the precise details of the previous experiences
But man it's been a long time
It's been a considerable amount of time since then
Man it's been a long time to get here
It took a lot of effort and time to reach this point
Man it's been a long time
It's been a significant amount of time overall
Man it's been a long time to get here
It took a lot of effort and time to arrive at this particular moment
Man it's been a long time
It's been quite a while since the journey began
Man it's been a long time to get here
It took a lot of hard work and dedication to reach this destination
Man it's been a long time
It's been a significant amount of time to reach this point in the journey
Man it's been a long time to get here
The path was long and challenging, but it led to this moment
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