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.
You Made It All Right
Ozark Mountain Daredevils Lyrics
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And I've got a sun out my doorway when it gets light
I've got stones on the mountain and a clear, blue, wind-swept sky
Thank you, Lord
You made it right, you made it right
And I've got a woman to love me when I'm gone
And I've got stars to find me the way back home
Thank you, Lord
You made it right, you made it right
(ooooohhhhhhhhhh)
I've been standin' on a hillside in the night
And I've been singin' 'bout the good things and the light
There's a new star on the horizon and it nearly fills the sky
Thank you, Lord
You made it right, you made it right
There's a new star on the horizon and it nearly fills the sky
Thank you, Lord
You made it right, you made it right
In Ozark Mountain Daredevils's song "You Made It Right," the singer reflects on the blessings in his life and thanks the Lord for making it all right. The first verse describes the natural beauty around him - the moon out the window, sun at his doorway, stones on the mountain, and clear blue sky. The singer is thankful for these gifts and acknowledges that they are all part of God's plan. The second verse focuses on the people in his life - a woman who loves him and stars that guide him home. Even in moments of hardship and feeling alone, the singer finds comfort in the rain and again thanks the Lord for making everything right. The final verse introduces a new star on the horizon, a symbol of hope and new beginnings.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got a moon out my window in the night
I have the privilege of experiencing the beauty of the moon through my window at night.
And I've got a sun out my doorway when it gets light
I have the privilege of experiencing the warmth of the sun through my doorway when it gets light.
I've got stones on the mountain and a clear, blue, wind-swept sky
I have the privilege of experiencing the beauty of stones on the mountain and a clear, blue, wind-swept sky.
Thank you, Lord
I express gratitude to the Lord.
You made it right, you made it right
I acknowledge that the Lord has made everything right in my life.
And I've got a woman to love me when I'm gone
I have the privilege of having a woman who loves me even when I'm not physically present.
And I've got stars to find me the way back home
I have the privilege of having stars to guide me back home when I'm lost.
I've got rain in the morning when I'm stranded all alone
I have the privilege of experiencing the beauty of rain in the morning even when I'm alone and stranded.
I've been standin' on a hillside in the night
I have the privilege of standing on a hillside in the night.
And I've been singin' 'bout the good things and the light
I have the privilege of singing about the good things and the light that the Lord has blessed me with.
There's a new star on the horizon and it nearly fills the sky
There is a new star on the horizon, and it is so big that it nearly fills the sky.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ELIZABETH ANDERSON, JOHN DILLON
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kornfreak78
This will ALWAYS be my favorite song from this band. Makes me think of my Momma... I lost her a few years ago.. and she passed on her love of music to me... this was just one of the many bands she introduced me to and even though shes gone.. I still feel connected to her through music like this... I miss you, Momma! THANK YOU for my love of music!
James Clary
SUCH great music. When I opened a restaurant in Springfield in 1989 several of the guys used to eat at my place. Miss Steve Cash a TON. Was such a sweet man.
Randy Mack
the harmony involved herein is simply sublime .......voices of angels.
Peter Meylink
The Ozark Mountain Daredevils are the best midwestern rock band of the 1970s.
Harry S. Anchan
AMEN!
The Idaho
and the 80's, 90's 00's 10's and 20's
Fred M
This is such a good song just like all there other songs.
I never seem to get tired of ozarks songs.
I’m a true believer in Jesus Christ our savior and this is an awesome song
webwhisper
Love this album. Classic. Also, great vocals/harmonies. I don’t understand why its not played on radio.
Harry S. Anchan
Radio dropped the ball, sadly.
Biker Highmiler
Radio went all-in for the money..nothing less.. true audiophiles were left out.