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.
Snowbound
Ozark Mountain Daredevils Lyrics
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Everyone's lookin' for wood
Some folks say it won't last
Some folks say it's for good
I got my lady and my time to kill
I guess I'll stay here by this window sill
'cause I'm
Snowbound
Somebody said it's a sign
Somebody said it's a shame
Somebody said it's a crime
Who do you blame
I got my firewood and my kerosene
I think I'll lay back and just dream a dream
'Cause I'm snowbound,
Yes, I'm snowbound
There ain't no way to get out
There ain't no way to get in
I don't know what it's about
And there ain't no sign of the end
I got my rocker and my apple wine
I might just stay here 'til the end of time
'Cause I'm...
Snowbound
The song "Snowbound" by the Ozark Mountain Daredevils is about being stranded in the snow and being unable to leave due to the weather conditions. The lyrics describe how everything is freezing up fast and everyone is looking for wood to start a fire. The song also touches on different perspectives people have about the situation. Some think it won't last, while others think it's for good. The singer of the song decides to stay put by a window sill with his lady as he has nowhere else to go.
The song suggests that being snowbound can either be a sign, a shame, or a crime depending on whom you ask. This line suggests how people have different opinions about the same situation. The singer of the song decides to make the most of his situation by gathering firewood and kerosene to keep the fire burning. He decides to lay back, dream and enjoy his time stranded. The last verse says that there is no way to get out or in due to the snow, and the singer is content with his apple wine and rocker, which he might stay in until the end of the time.
Line by Line Meaning
Everything's freezin' up fast
The temperature is dropping rapidly.
Everyone's lookin' for wood
People are in need of firewood to keep warm.
Some folks say it won't last
Some people believe the cold weather will pass quickly.
Some folks say it's for good
Others believe the cold weather is here to stay.
I got my lady and my time to kill
The artist has his companion and nothing else to do.
I guess I'll stay here by this window sill
The singer will remain inside and observe the snowfall.
'cause I'm Snowbound,
Snowbound
The singer is trapped due to the snow.
Somebody said it's a sign
Someone thinks the snowstorm has a deeper meaning.
Somebody said it's a shame
Another person pities those affected by the storm.
Somebody said it's a crime
Someone believes the weather is unjust.
Who do you blame
The person is unsure who to hold accountable for the weather.
I got my firewood and my kerosene
The artist is prepared with the necessary supplies to stay warm.
I think I'll lay back and just dream a dream
The singer plans to relax and daydream.
'Cause I'm snowbound,
Yes, I'm snowbound
The singer emphasizes once again that they are stuck due to the snow.
There ain't no way to get out
There is no way to leave the area due to the snowstorm.
There ain't no way to get in
Others cannot enter due to the snowstorm.
I don't know what it's about
The artist does not know why the storm occurred.
And there ain't no sign of the end
There is no indication of when the storm will cease.
I got my rocker and my apple wine
The singer has a rocking chair and something to drink, which will keep them occupied.
I might just stay here 'til the end of time
The artist is implying that they may be stuck in this situation for an indefinite amount of time.
'Cause I'm...
The last line is left open, indicating the artist's continued state of being snowbound.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN DILLON, STEVE CASH
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@martinwaddell
One of my favorite bands
thanks for the video
I’m up in Maine waiting for a possible 17 inches
@petermiles55
This era is where all the best music came from. Love the harmonica.
@joejuliogarciadebidegain1466
STEVE CASH WAS THE SINGER OF THIS HIT....
@michelledicentes25
That is What We Are up Against,,, Snow Bound ..