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.
Stinghead
Ozark Mountain Daredevils Lyrics
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Hey...
Hey skal !
The Ozark Mountain Daredevils' song Stinghead is an intriguing blend of bluegrass and rock elements. The song is filled with vivid imagery that revolves around the idea of a person being stung by a mysterious creature called Stinghead, which is said to live in the river. The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the song as the lyrics describe the pain of being stung by Stinghead. The line "Hey skal!" is an exclamation that captures the intensity of the moment.
The following lines in the song paint a picture of a person experiencing a hallucinatory state after being stung by Stinghead. The lyrics describe the person stumbling through the woods, seeing strange sights, and feeling the pull towards a river, which is said to be the home of the creature. The lyrics also contain references to fear, anxiety, and paranoia as the person struggles to come to terms with the sting.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey...
A casual greeting or attention-grabbing call
Hey skal!
A playful shout out to someone named Skal, possibly indicating a shared interest in drinking beer
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHAEL GRANDA
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