Led by brothers Willy (vocals/guitar) and Cody Braun (vocals/fiddle/mandolin/harmonica), the alternative country-rock outfit Reckless Kelly formed in Bend Oregon in February 1996 before moving to Austin, Texas. The Brauns had previously toured with their father in Muzzie Braun & the Boys, a Western swing band, and were joined in their own group by the lead guitarist Casey Pollock, the bass guitarist Chris Schelske and the drummer Jay Nazz.
With their younger brothers Micky and Gary, Cody and Willy were raised in central Idaho near the Sawtooth Mountains, between Clayton and Challis in Custer County, and were homeschooled by their mother. Originally they were "Muzzie Braun & the Little Braun Brothers", as Muzzie and his brothers Gary and Billy were the "Braun Brothers" from Twin Falls in the 1970s and early 1980s, sons of the musician Eustaceus "Mustie" Braun (1917–1981). From North Dakota, Mustie was a neighbor and relative of the bandleader Lawrence Welk, and was a keyboard player during the last days of legalized gambling in Idaho at Weiser in the early 1950s. He then moved to the new Club 93 in Jackpot, Nevada, on the Idaho border, and moved his family to Twin Falls, about fifty miles (80 km) north. In February 1981, Mustie and wife Marian (née Beckman) were involved in a head-on collision north of Jackpot, and both died from their injuries.
In 1989, Muzzie and his sons appeared on Johnny Carson's Tonight Show twice.
Reckless Kelly played locally on the historic Sixth Street in Austin. They turned Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar, a small bar and restaurant, into a noted music venue. From November 1996 to May 1998, they filled the venue with their Monday night show. During this period, other music venues in Austin invited them to play, including the Continental Club, the Saxon pub, Stubb's barbecue, and Antone's home of the blues.
Reckless Kelly's first album, Millican, appeared in fall 1997 and was officially released in 1998. Acoustic: Live at Stubb's and The Day followed two years later, after which David Abeyta replaced Pollock on lead guitar. Under the Table & Above the Sun in 2003 began the band's relationship with the high-profile Sugar Hill label and won the hearts of the music press and the honky tonkin' legend Joe Ely, who sang the band's praises in interviews. Wicked Twisted Road was released in 2005, and the next year the live album Reckless Kelly Was Here captured the band's stage presence. Bulletproof was released in summer 2008 on a new label, Yep Roc Records, and includes tracks critical of and reflecting on recent sociopolitical unfoldings, such as the Iraq War and Hurricane Katrina. In 2010, Reckless released an album of songs by one of their musical heroes, Pinto Bennett. Somewhere in Time, in the band's own words, highlighted their love of "straight-up honky tonk". The band regularly returns to Austin to play before capacity crowds at venues like Nutty Brown Cafe & Amphitheatre.
Younger brothers Micky and Gary Braun front their own band, Micky & The Motorcars. Both bands play at the annual Braun Brothers Reunion in Challis, Idaho, in August.
Stick Around
Reckless Kelly Lyrics
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Divine intervention and signs of the sun
You came to me not a moment too late
With death at my door and time on the run
And destiny surrounds you
But now that I've found you
I'm never gonna let you go
I'm never gonna let you go
You're the one sure thing I've found
So you better stick around
I can feel you from across the room
Laughing eyes are staring me down
You come to me not a moment too soon
Revealing your secrets without a sound
And mystery surrounds you
Baby now that I've found you
I'm never gonna let you go
I'd be lost without you now
I'm never gonna let you go
You're the one sure thing I've found
So you better stick around
Night comes calling, you're with me now
And I'm at peace within my dreams
'Cause sometimes dreaming is wiser than waking
Where nothing's ever as it seems
I'm never gonna let you go
I'd be lost without you now
I'm never gonna let you go
You're the one sure thing I've found
So you better stick around
You better stick around
Yeah you better stick around
In "Stick Around," Reckless Kelly sings about finding the one person who brings a sense of purpose and meaning to their life. The song is about the power of love, fate, and destiny. The first verse speaks of the singer's belief in fate and the universe helping them find the right person at the right time. The second verse talks about how the singer gets lost in their significant other's eyes and how this person arrived in their life just when they needed it most. The chorus reinforces the message that the singer will never let this person go and that they represent the one sure thing in their life.
The song's theme of destiny and a sense of purpose is reinforced by the refrain in the chorus. The repeated lines "I'm never gonna let you go" and "You're the one sure thing I've found" are a reminder of the importance of this person in the singer's life. The bridge of the song introduces the idea that sometimes, dreaming is better than waking, where the world around us can be confusing and chaotic. The singer finds peace within their dreams where they can be with the person they love.
In conclusion, "Stick Around" by Reckless Kelly is an uplifting song about love and the power of destiny. It speaks to the human need for connection and purpose, and how finding the right person can bring meaning to our lives. The song encourages the listener to appreciate the significant other in their life and to never let go of the one sure thing they have found.
Line by Line Meaning
I can make you a believer in fate
I have the power to convince you that everything happens for a reason, and that your destiny is already predetermined.
Divine intervention and signs of the sun
I believe in the idea that God or fate can influence events and that natural elements can be interpreted as signs.
You came to me not a moment too late
You arrived at just the right time, when I most needed help or companionship.
With death at my door and time on the run
I was in imminent danger of dying and I had no time left.
And destiny surrounds you
You also have a predetermined path in life.
But now that I've found you
Since I've met you, things have changed.
I'm never gonna let you go
I am committed to keeping you in my life.
I'd be lost without you now
Without you, my life would be incomplete or meaningless.
You're the one sure thing I've found
Out of all the uncertainties of life, I have found one thing I can count on: you.
So you better stick around
You should stay by my side, even in hard times.
I can feel you from across the room
I have a strong connection to you, and can feel your presence even at a distance.
Laughing eyes are staring me down
Your joyful and intense gaze is catching my attention.
You come to me not a moment too soon
You arrived just in time to save me from being harmed or to catch me before I fell.
Revealing your secrets without a sound
You are letting me into your life without words, by showing me your true self.
And mystery surrounds you
You have an intriguing aura, and there are things about you that I still don't know.
Baby now that I've found you
Now that I have you, my life has become better.
Night comes calling, you're with me now
Even in the darkest times, I know I have your company and support.
And I'm at peace within my dreams
You give me a sense of tranquility and happiness, even in my sleeping hours.
'Cause sometimes dreaming is wiser than waking
Sometimes I find more meaning and truth in my dreams than in my daily life.
Where nothing's ever as it seems
In my dreams, things are not always what they appear to be.
You better stick around
I need you to stay with me.
Yeah you better stick around
I really mean it, don't leave me.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: WILLY BRAUN
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alisue18
I could listen to this over and over all day long. I love them!
Adam Arredondo
Saw Reckless Kelly at the a Wormy Dog za back in 2011. I'll never forget when they performed "Seven Nights In Eire" as the encore. Still gives me goosebumps! My favorite red dirt band!
glenn taylor
This band is the real deal!
shaleesmiles
This has become my new favorite song of all times!! I love Reckless Kelly!!
soonerdog2024
still one of my favs.plus billy joe shaver is in it.what a great band..i see them at the wormy dog in okc all the time and it gets better every time.
Michelle Moore
♥great video from these guys! they are awesome.
Jeff Moore
Love the Cool Hand Luke reference with the eggs...... Love Reckless, been listening for almost 10 years now. Honorary Texans for sure!!!! Keep on rocking guys....
LMGunslinger
I love all the Cool hand Luke references!
Tim King
"sometimes nothings a real cool hand"
austin smith
theirs the man billy joe i remembered he did this even before old willy wrote it on facebook..U reckon willy could make it as a aerian ? Screwing with u willy but I had to go-to jail for a year for pot one time for real but oh well made it out of any scars or anything. R.i.p. Billy Joe though. Seriously...good mentor to me as well.. everyone personally knew him if you attended one of his shows. bjs was also a very good mentor of jason Boland as well,and rock on reckless!!!! R I p. Well missed Jerry Jeff & Billy Joe Shaver <3 rest in heaven