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.
Love Makes Me Lover
Ozark Mountain Daredevils Lyrics
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I know it's been said, I know it's been sung
You can grin like a 'possum, or live like a thief
You can stand by the river, and preach your beliefs
You can hide in the moonlight
Shine in the sun
But it's love makes the lover
I know there's a springtime, I know there's a fall
I know that there's something, that runs through it all
You can call it a mystery, you can call it by name
You can call if forever, it's never the same
You can hide in the moonlight
Shine in the sun
But it's love makes the lover
And the lovin' makes one
I ain't goin' nowhere, I ain't got a way
I ain't doin' nothin', I'm gonna do it all day
You can say I surrendered, you can say that I won
You can stay that I found it, you can stay that it's done
You can hide in the moonlight
Shine in the sun
But it's love makes the lover
And the lovin' makes one
You can hide in the moonlight
Shine in the sun
But it's love makes the lover
And the lovin' makes one
Yes, it's love makes the lover
And the lovin' makes one
The Ozark Mountain Daredevils’ song “Love Makes the Lover” is a timeless classic that explores the timeless concept of love. The song speaks about the various aspects of love, how it can make one feel, and how it can change one’s life. The lyrics of the song are poetic and meaningful, and they leave a lasting impression on the listener.
The song opens with the lines, “I know it's been thought, I know it's been done, I know it's been said, I know it's been sung.” These lines imply that love is a commonly explored theme in music and literature, and yet it continues to be an enigma. The next stanza speaks about the various ways in which people can live their lives, but it is ultimately love that makes one complete. The chorus reiterates this point, “But it's love makes the lover, And the lovin' makes one.”
The second verse speaks about the changing seasons and the mystery of life. The lines “You can call it a mystery, you can call it by name, You can call if forever, it's never the same” suggest that love is also an inexplicable mystery, and it can mean different things to different people. The final verse speaks about surrendering to love and how it can change one’s life. Overall, ‘Love Makes the Lover’ is a beautiful and thoughtful song, about one of the most universal aspects of the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
I know it's been thought, I know it's been done
I am aware that these experiences have been contemplated and accomplished before
I know it's been said, I know it's been sung
I acknowledge that these events have been articulated and sung about before
You can grin like a 'possum, or live like a thief
You can choose to present yourself in a particular way, with a smile like a possum or have a lifestyle akin to a thief
You can stand by the river, and preach your beliefs
You have the option to stand by the river and communicate your personal beliefs or ideologies
You can hide in the moonlight
Shine in the sun
You can attempt to hide or illuminate yourself from others, depending on the situation or circumstance
But it's love makes the lover
And the lovin' makes one
However, it is the experience of affection that unites and completes an individual
I know there's a springtime, I know there's a fall
I know that there's something, that runs through it all
I understand that there are seasons, both literal and figurative, and that there is an underlying force that connects everything
You can call it a mystery, you can call it by name
You can call it forever, it's never the same
You may refer to this force as a mystery or give it a designation, but it remains ever-changing and unpredictable
I ain't goin' nowhere, I ain't got a way
I ain't doin' nothin', I'm gonna do it all day
I have no specific destination, plan or activity and plan on spending the whole day in idle pursuit
You can say I surrendered, you can say that I won
You can stay that I found it, you can stay that it's done
Others may interpret my behavior as that of a defeat or victory, or that I have discovered something or completed a task
Yes, it's love makes the lover
And the lovin' makes one
Indeed, the experience of love is what constructs the lover and integrates disparate elements into a unified entity
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN DILLON, STEVE CASH
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