The band was composed of veteran musicians including lead vocalist Russell Smith, formerly of the Amazing Rhythm Aces; banjoist Bernie Leadon, formerly of the Eagles and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band; along with Nashville songwriters Jim Photoglo and Vince Melamed, both of whom played various instruments. In performance and in the album artwork and liner notes, the members portrayed fictitious non-identical quadruplets The Burns Brothers, each with pun names: Crash'n Burns, G.W. "Wash" Burns, Side Burns, and Rug Burns. Their father was known as "Dad Burns" and their mother as Augusta "Au" Burns.
Run C&W recorded two albums, both on MCA Records: 1993's Into the Twangy-First Century, followed by 1994's Row vs. Wade, and filmed at least one music video.
In the tradition of Bands such as The Traveling Wilburys, Run C&W was a Band which had consisted of four key Musicians who pretended to be a Bluegrass Band who had no knowledge of modern day life and therefore would perform 1960's Soul Hits as if they were traditionally accurate Tunes in the Bluegrass or Country & Western Genres. One prime example is when you hear a herd of Cows in Ray Charles' "What'd I Say" with the Soul Brothers being replaced by Country & Western Singers instead for the Song: "Sweet Soul Music." Run C&W were as followed:
EX-Amazing Rhythm Aces Leader Russell Smith (Rug Burns), ex-Eagles and Flying Burrito Brothers guitarist Bernie Leadon (Crashen Burns), Vince Melamed (Wash Burns) and Jim Photoglo (Side Burns), collectively known as the Burns Brothers. The Background Vocals and Lyrics were hilarious too.
Their follow-up Album, dispensing with the dialogue from the previous set, added guest appearances from George Jones (Possum Burns) and Vince Gill (Sun Burns) on Joe Tex’s ‘Hold What You Got’. It was unquestionably obvious that the Band would split, with Russell Smith going on to reunite with the Amazing Rhythm Aces. Their two albums of Rhythm and Bluegrass still deserve to say in catalog to this very day.
Let Me In
Run C&W Lyrics
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I know about love
It don't grow on trees
When the stars shine on me
They shine sadly
I know about love
You talk about home
There's no bricks, no stone
When the wind comes calling 'round
Who's to shelter me?
Don't talk about home
And I don't know why
I'm standing on the outside and I'm looking in
And how hard I try to be there
Out of the dark and joining in
Let me in
Because Larry's gonna be there
Mary's gonna be there
Everyone will be there
Man I want to be there
Joe is gonna be there
Susan's gonna be there
Everyone will be there
So let me in
You talk about loss
I know about loss
I don't have much
But those who have more
Think that I've got enough
I know about loss
You talk about me
Enough about me
'Cause I'll disappear like a child in the crowd
You won't notice that I'm not here
So let's not talk about me
And I don't know why
I'm standing on the outside and I'm looking in
And how hard I try to be there,
Out of the dark and joining in,
Let me in
Because Sara's gonna be there
Mel is gonna be there
David's gonna be there
Oh, I gotta be there
Dorothy's gonna be there
Martin's gonna be there
Seymour's gonna be there
So let me in
Ann is gonna there
Vince is gonna be there
Tony's gonna be there
Man I want to be there
Pam is gonna be there
Jack is gonna be there
Everyone will be there
So let me in
And I don't know why
I'm standing on the outside
The lyrics of Let Me In by Run C&W reflect the struggles of feeling left out and disconnected from others, particularly in terms of love, home, and loss. The first verse introduces the theme of love, with the singer acknowledging that it is not something that can be easily obtained or found. The second verse refers to the concept of home, and how it can be difficult to feel at home in the world when there is no one to provide shelter from life's struggles. The third verse touches on the concept of loss, and how it is often those with more who assume that those with less have enough.
The chorus speaks to the singer's desire to be included and to belong somewhere. They list the various individuals who will be present at a gathering, and express their own desire to be admitted to this group. However, the final verses of the song suggest a resignation to being an outsider, with the singer recognizing that they are not important enough for anyone to notice their absence.
Overall, "Let Me In" is a poignant commentary on the human need for connection and the pain of feeling excluded from the groups that provide such support. It challenges listeners to consider the ways in which they may be inadvertently shutting others out, and encourages empathy and kindness towards those who may be struggling to find a sense of belonging.
Line by Line Meaning
You talk about love
You speak about the feeling of love
I know about love
I have experienced the feeling of love
It don't grow on trees
Love is not easily obtained
When the stars shine on me
When good things happen to me
They shine sadly
It's hard to feel happiness despite good things happening
I know about love
I am familiar with the feeling of love
You talk about home
You mention the concept of home
This is my home
Wherever I am is my home
There's no bricks, no stone
My home is not a physical structure
When the wind comes calling 'round
When I face challenges
Who's to shelter me?
I have no one to rely on for support
Don't talk about home
There's no point in discussing the idea of home
And I don't know why
I am uncertain of the reason
I'm standing on the outside and I'm looking in
I feel excluded and left out
And how hard I try to be there
Despite my best efforts to be included
Out of the dark and joining in
To escape the feeling of loneliness and sadness
Let me in
Allow me to be a part of things
Because Larry's gonna be there
Larry, a specific person, will be present
Mary's gonna be there
Mary, a specific person, will be present
Everyone will be there
Many people will be present
Man I want to be there
I really desire to be included
Joe is gonna be there
Joe, a specific person, will be present
Susan's gonna be there
Susan, a specific person, will be present
So let me in
Please allow me to be a part of things
You talk about loss
You mention the concept of loss
I know about loss
I have experienced loss
I don't have much
I am lacking in material possessions
But those who have more
People who are better off than me
Think that I've got enough
Assume that I am content with what I have
I know about loss
I am familiar with loss
You talk about me
You bring up the topic of me
Enough about me
We don't need to focus on me
'Cause I'll disappear like a child in the crowd
I will be unnoticed and unimportant
You won't notice that I'm not here
My absence will go unnoticed
So let's not talk about me
Let's focus on something else
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, WEITZ HOUSE MUSIC PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROLLO ARMSTRONG, ROB DOUGAN, KRISTINE E. WEITZ
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@honeyoats992
I was raised by my grandparents and this what we played while we fished and when we danced in the den now as a young adult I listen to it and hope to have the chance to share it with my future children
@joyceshealy7191
Awesome u guys. I listened for so many years and NEVER boring!
@lgs5113
Only recently discovered this awesomeness, what have I missed...great stuff and the banjo playing is so damn good, talented band...
@rockinredneck57
Linda Green-Smith That banjo player is none other than Eagles founding member and guitarist Bernie Leadon.
@thomasclark2014
I remember RUN C+W when they first began. I have got the first album.... (Into the twangy first century. Absolutely fabulous band. Would love to see you guys back.
@larryalbert-iy9vk
I like them a lot need moor of them so there rlike on her