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.
NOAH
Ozark Mountain Daredevils Lyrics
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Everyone is gone away
It don't have to come some other time
The sky is changin'
I can hear the singin'
Clouds will soon be alright
Bringin' on the daylight
Let it rain
Let it rain
And bring on the sunshine
People turn and go every time the wind blows
Rain clouds don't bother me
Noah had to ride the storm before he got the sign
Go and tell the people
From the highest steeple
Runnin' in and out of time
Tearin' down them battle lines
Let it rain
Let it rain
Let it rain
And bring on the sunshine
ahhhhhhh
The sky is changin'
I can hear the singin'
Clouds will soon be alright
Bringin' on the daylight
Let it rain
Let it rain
Let it rain
And bring on the sunshine
In Ozark Mountain Daredevils's song "Noah," the lyrics evoke a sense of hope and resilience in the midst of chaos and uncertainty. The opening lines describe a serene image of water flowing underneath a rainbow, yet everyone has already left. This suggests that the peacefulness of the moment is short-lived and that change is inevitable. The chorus encourages the listener to embrace the storms that are sure to come, to let the rain fall and bring on the sunshine. This is a metaphor for experiencing the highs and lows of life and seeing the beauty in both.
The song references Noah and the story of the Great Flood in the Bible. Noah faced enormous challenges and adversity, so much so that he had to build an ark to save himself and his family. Yet, he persevered and eventually saw the sign of the rainbow that signaled the end of the storm. The lyrics encourage us to follow in Noah's footsteps and face our own challenges with determination and faith. The call to action at the end of the song, to "go and tell the people," suggests a sense of urgency and a desire to spread the message of hope to others.
Line by Line Meaning
Watch the water flow underneath the rainbow
Observe the natural beauty of the world.
Everyone is gone away
People have left but nature remains.
It don't have to come some other time
Enjoy the moment and don't wait for a better time.
The sky is changin'
The weather is changing.
I can hear the singin'
Nature is alive and making sounds.
Clouds will soon be alright
The weather will soon improve.
Bringin' on the daylight
The sun is beginning to rise.
Let it rain
Accept the weather and let it be.
And bring on the sunshine
Look forward to better times ahead.
People turn and go every time the wind blows
People are fickle and unreliable.
Rain clouds don't bother me
The singer is not afraid of obstacles and challenges.
Noah had to ride the storm before he got the sign
In order to receive a reward, sometimes you have to go through tough times first.
Go and tell the people
Spread the message to others.
From the highest steeple
Use a platform to reach a large audience.
Runnin' in and out of time
Time is fleeting and should be used wisely.
Tearin' down them battle lines
Eliminate divisions and come together.
ahhhhhhh
A vocalization expressing emotion.
Let it rain
Accept the weather and let it be.
And bring on the sunshine
Look forward to better times ahead.
The sky is changin'
The weather is changing.
I can hear the singin'
Nature is alive and making sounds.
Clouds will soon be alright
The weather will soon improve.
Bringin' on the daylight
The sun is beginning to rise.
Let it rain
Accept the weather and let it be.
And bring on the sunshine
Look forward to better times ahead.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN DILLON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Tafkal1
Ah-ha, your timing is great on the pics & good choice of music. A lot of my OMD got deleted, thx for posting!
@patbridgers5030
I had a lady friend who was from Marshfield Mo, some of the band lived there.
@RBSchob
From "Men From Earth". I think.
@obtucewillie
@husker222 yes