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.
Reach Out
Run C&W Lyrics
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Because all of your hope is gone,
And your life is filled with much confusion
Until happiness is just an illusion,
And your world around is crumblin' down;
Darling, reach out (come on girl, reach on out for me)
Reach out (reach out for me.)
I'll be there, with a love that will shelter you.
I'll be there to always see you through.
When you feel lost and about to give up
'Cause your best just ain't good enough
And you feel the world has grown cold,
And you're drifting out all on your own,
And you need a hand to hold:
Darling, reach out (come on girl, reach out for me)
Reach out (reach out for me.)
I'll be there, to love and comfort you,
And I'll be there, to cherish and care for you.
I'll be there to love and comfort you.
I can tell the way you hang your head,
You're without love and now you're afraid
And through your tears you look around,
But there's no peace of mind to be found.
I know what you're thinkin',
You're alone now, no love of your own,
But darling, reach out (come on girl, reach out for me)
Reach out (reach out for me.)
Just look over your shoulder
I'll be there, to give you all the love you need,
And I'll be there, you can always depend on me.
The song "Reach Out" by Run C&W is an uplifting tune aimed at providing comfort to those who are down and out. The lyrics tell a story of someone who feels like they've hit rock bottom - they have no hope, their world is crumbling, and they feel alone. But the singer reassures them that they are not alone and encourages them to reach out for support. The chorus serves as a reminder that the singer will always be there for the person in need, ready to provide love and shelter.
The lyrics are very powerful and resonate with many people who have faced difficult times in their lives. They encourage listeners to seek help when they need it and remind them that they are not alone. The song also speaks to the value of human connection, emphasizing the importance of reaching out to others for support.
The melody of the song is simple but effective, with a catchy chorus that's easy to sing along with. The use of harmony vocals and acoustic guitar gives the song a warm, comforting feel that perfectly complements the uplifting lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Now if you feel that you can't go on
If you believe you don't have the strength to continue
Because all of your hope is gone,
Because you've lost all faith in the future
And your life is filled with much confusion
And your life is chaotic and unclear
Until happiness is just an illusion,
To a point where happiness seems impossible
And your world around is crumblin' down;
Your life is falling apart
Darling, reach out (come on girl, reach on out for me)
My love, ask for my help
Reach out (reach out for me.)
Please let me help you
I'll be there, with a love that will shelter you.
I will provide you with a love that will protect you
I'll be there, with a love that will see you through.
I will support you through your toughest times with love
I'll be there to always see you through.
I will be there for you no matter what
When you feel lost and about to give up
When you feel directionless and ready to quit
'Cause your best just ain't good enough
When your best efforts are not enough
And you feel the world has grown cold,
And you feel abandoned by the world
And you're drifting out all on your own,
And you feel you're alone in the world
And you need a hand to hold:
And you need someone to support you
Darling, reach out (come on girl, reach out for me)
My love, ask for my help
Reach out (reach out for me.)
Please let me help you
I'll be there, to love and comfort you,
I will love and support you
And I'll be there, to cherish and care for you.
I will value and take care of you
I'll be there to love and comfort you.
I will love and support you
I can tell the way you hang your head,
I can see that you're feeling down
You're without love and now you're afraid
You don't have anyone to love you and that scares you
And through your tears you look around,
As you cry, you look for support
But there's no peace of mind to be found.
But you can't find any peace
I know what you're thinkin',
I understand what you're thinking
You're alone now, no love of your own,
You're by yourself without anyone to love you
But darling, reach out (come on girl, reach out for me)
My love, ask for my help
Reach out (reach out for me.)
Please let me help you
Just look over your shoulder
Look behind you
I'll be there, to give you all the love you need,
I will provide you with all the love you require
And I'll be there, you can always depend on me.
I will always be there for you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Edward Holland Jr., Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland
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