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.
Spaceship Orion
Ozark Mountain Daredevils Lyrics
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Tells you what you always knew was comin'
You feel it came twice as fast
You always thought the world would last way past you
But now you find it's time
'cause there's nothin' left around you
Spaceship orion's there waiting to part the air above you
Waiting to place you
In a world exactly different
From the one you leave behind
If you find it man you're lucky
But it still won't be the same
If can't be like home
It can't feel like home
To you there
It can't be like home
It can't feel like home
To you there
If can't be like home
It can't feel like home
To you there
The song "Spaceship Orion" by Ozark Mountain Daredevils talks about the inevitability of change that comes at a time when one least expects it. The lyrics describe a looming sense of an impending doom that everyone feels but chooses to ignore until it is too late. The singer talks about how the man visits him and tells him that what he always knew was coming has finally arrived. The feeling of a catastrophic end is amplified as the singer realizes that there is nothing left around him, and the only thing left to do is to take a leap of faith and board the Spaceship Orion that waits to part the air above him.
The song goes on to describe how the spaceship is waiting to take the singer to a world that is vastly different from the one he leaves behind. The singer acknowledges that if he finds this new world, he will be lucky, but it still won't feel the same. The final lines emphasize the fear and uncertainty associated with change as the singer repeatedly states that the new world can never feel like home.
Line by Line Meaning
When the man comes to you
When someone informs you
Tells you what you always knew was comin'
Informs you about something that you were already aware of
You feel it came twice as fast
You feel like it happened too soon
You always thought the world would last way past you
You always believed that the world would continue to exist for a long time even after you're gone
But now you find it's time
But now you realize that it's time for a change
'cause there's nothin' left around you
Because there's nothing left for you here
Spaceship orion's there waiting to part the air above you
A spaceship called Orion is waiting to take you away
Waiting to take you
Ready to transport you
Waiting to place you
Ready to settle you in a new place
In a world exactly different
In a world that's completely unfamiliar
From the one you leave behind
Different from the world you're leaving behind
If you find it man you're lucky
If you like the new world, you're fortunate
But it still won't be the same
However, it won't be identical to what you're leaving
If can't be like home
It can't be similar to your home
It can't feel like home
It won't have the same feeling as your home
To you there
For you specifically
It can't be like home
It can't be similar to your home
It can't feel like home
It won't have the same feeling as your home
To you there
For you specifically
If can't be like home
It can't be similar to your home
It can't feel like home
It won't have the same feeling as your home
To you there
For you specifically
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LARRY M. LEE
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@SugarBear0199
I think I'm going to have break down & say this is my favorite song of all time...the memories this song brings to me are the most comforting I've ever felt. I have listened to this song even in the most troubled of times & a certain peace comes over me...make fun of me if ya want...I'm just sayin'...
@cathymccoy2352
I'll say it again and again...PLZ bring back this kind of music!
@garethleitner9547
I'm with you , man. OMD is some fine tunes.
@jason75
This kinda music is long gone, they will never have the raw talent like they did in the 70s
@cathymccoy2352
jason75 unfortunately not, what a shame. My 3 kids are in the early 30's and all wish they'd have grown up in our era. It's awesome listening to them sing our songs.
@jason75
You have kids, in there 30s, wow you must of have them when in your teens. Im 48 and our generation is the best era for anything.
@michaelhandy8848
Amen!
@lisaspears6380
Spaceship Orion makes my heart yearn for my teenage yrs, on the road in Colo. with my dad's band, I can play these songs over and over, I was so lucky to grow up in this era of great great bands,
@peterr931
so was i
@johnrossi1502
Me too