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.
Ooh Boys
Ozark Mountain Daredevils Lyrics
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Well, listen everybody to what I'm goin' to say
I don't think that I can beat this heat another day
I went down to the river - about ninety-eight degrees
I spent all day and half the night in water to my knees
Oh those scorchin' days of summer are here
When sun shines more likely than not
Because ooh boys, it's hot
Oh, Jerry
(MANDOLIN SOLO)
Well I cut off all my Levis, I had to make some shorts
Left me with a bunch of legs of odd and varied sorts
I'm standin' by my garden I wish like hell it 'd rain
I know that all the seeds I planted gotta feel the same
Oh those scorchin' days of summer are here
When sun shines more likely than not
Gonna lay here in the shade, gonna drink me another ice-coldbeer
Because ooh boys, it's hot
(PIANO SOLO)
Well, listen everybody to what I've gotta say
I don't think that I can beat this heat for another day
I've got dogs and cats and chickens all sleepin' in the shade
A dreamin' how those huskies in Alaska got it made
Oh those scorchin' days of summer are here
When sun shines more likely than not
Gonna lay here in the shade, gonna drink me another ice-coldbeer
Because ooh boys, it's hot
Ahhh, one more
(GUITAR SOLO)
Oh those scorchin' days of summer are here
When sun shines more likely than not
Gonna lay here in the shade, gonna drink me another ice-coldbeer
Because ooh boys
I said ooh boys
I said ooh boys
It's hot
The lyrics of Ozark Mountain Daredevils' song "Ooh Boys" describe the intense heat of summer and the various ways in which the singer tries to cope with it. He tells the listener that he has been spending time in the river to cool off, and has even cut off his jeans to make shorts. He laments the lack of rain and imagines his pets dreaming of the cooler temperatures of Alaska. Throughout the song, the refrain "ooh boys, it's hot" reinforces the singer's discomfort with the heat.
The song's lyrics are simple and straightforward, but they effectively capture the frustration and exhaustion that can come with hot weather. The singer's humorous observations about his situation (such as the odd legs left over after cutting off his jeans) add a touch of levity to the song. The musical arrangement, which features guitar, mandolin, and piano solos, reinforces the summery vibe of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, listen everybody to what I'm goin' to say
Listen up, everyone, I've got something important to say
I don't think that I can beat this heat another day
I'm struggling with the intense heat and don't know how much longer I can take it
I went down to the river - about ninety-eight degrees
I went to the river where the temperature was almost unbearably high at ninety-eight degrees
I spent all day and half the night in water to my knees
I stayed in the water for hours on end, up to my knees, just to try and cool down
Oh those scorchin' days of summer are here
The summer days are hot and unrelenting
When sun shines more likely than not
It's almost certain that the sun will be shining
Gonna lay here in the shade, gonna drink me another ice-coldbeer
I plan to stay in the shade and enjoy another ice-cold beer to cool off
Because ooh boys, it's hot
The heat is intense and difficult to deal with
Well I cut off all my Levis, I had to make some shorts
I had to cut up my jeans to make shorts because it was too hot to wear long pants
Left me with a bunch of legs of odd and varied sorts
I ended up with a collection of shorts that were different lengths and styles
I'm standin' by my garden I wish like hell it'd rain
I'm standing by my garden, hoping that it will rain soon to cool things down and help my plants grow
I know that all the seeds I planted gotta feel the same
I imagine that the seeds I planted are just as uncomfortable in the heat as I am and hoping for relief
I've got dogs and cats and chickens all sleepin' in the shade
My pets are all struggling to cope with the heat and are trying to rest in the shade
A dreamin' how those huskies in Alaska got it made
I imagine my pets are dreaming about how much easier life would be if they lived somewhere cooler, like Alaska and were huskies
Ahhh, one more
Just one more beer to help me cool off and relax
I said ooh boys
I'm emphasizing just how hot it really is
It's hot
The heat is really extreme and making life difficult
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHAEL GRANDA
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