The band signed with Capitol Records and scored a Top 20 hit with their first single, "Leona," in 1984. That success was quickly followed by their first #1 hit, "Step That Step". The band had their ups and downs on the charts throughout the 1980s. But radio success was not really Sawyer Brown's strong suit. It never was. Rather, they have been successful due to their live performances. Fans flock to the band's concerts year after year, whether the band performs in a stadium, state fair, or casino. The live shows, more than anything, sustained the band until 1989's remake of the George Jones hit "The Race Is On" put them back near the top of the charts.
In 1991, after the release of their album Buick, guitarist Bobby Randall left the group to remain close to his family and host a short-lived TV talent show, You Can Be A Star. Duncan Cameron, formerly of The Amazing Rhythm Aces, was chosen as his replacement just as Sawyer Brown was about to become country music's "it" band. The band then switched labels, moving to Curb Records and releasing the albums The Dirt Road, Cafe On The Corner, and Outskirts Of Town, which saw hit after hit for the band in the early to mid-'90s.
Sawyer Brown was all over country music radio and television for much of the decade. After 1999's Top 10 hit "Drive Me Wild," however, the country music industry seemed to forget about Sawyer Brown in favor of newer acts like Tim McGraw, Rascal Flatts, Toby Keith, Kenny Chesney, and Keith Urban.
The band was having ups and downs in the charts again – mostly downs. In 2003, they parted with Curb, their record label of eleven years, and signed with Lyric Street Records. They released one single, "I'll Be Around", and then left Lyric Street as well. In 2004, they re-signed with Curb, but Duncan Cameron decided to leave the group to pursue a life-long dream of flying for Southwest Airlines.
Guitarist Shayne Hill was added to the lineup as they prepared for the release of their 20th album, Mission Temple Fireworks Stand. While Sawyer Brown is still looking to reclaim the top of the charts, their live shows continue to keep the band going strong.
Sharin' The Moonshine
Sawyer Brown Lyrics
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Like the top laid back on a Chevrolet
And the things the midnight makes you say
When you fall in love
And the sundown brings a whole new world
Of good time boys and late night girls
It takes your breath - it starts to swirl
The other stars above.
So, lets share in the moonshine
Yeah, we'll share in the moonshine
Yeah, we'll share in the moonshine
On a hot summer night
When the stars come out and start to play
The magic melts the blue away
And at the end of every day
There's a night-time jubilee
And for the lifetime lover you can't miss
When it starts in the evenin' with a gentle kiss
And old man Cupid can't resist
It's a twilight mystery
So let's share in the moonshine
Yeah we'll share in the moonshine
Yeah we'll share in the moonshine
On a hot summer night
Oh when the wind is still
And the stars are over here
And we'll cruise till it's right
On a hot summer night
So let's share in the moonshine
Yeah we'll share in the moonshine
We'll share in the moonshine
On a hot summer night
On a hot summer night
On a hot summer night
On a hot summer night
On a hot summer night
Whooooooo
The lyrics to Sawyer Brown's song "Sharin' The Moonshine" are all about the magic of summer nights and falling in love. The singer describes the feeling of being in a Chevrolet with the top down and experiencing the freedom and joy that comes with it. The midnight hour makes people say things they might not normally say, especially when they're in love. The lyrics also mention that the sundown brings a whole new world of late night fun with good time boys and late night girls, and looking up at the stars adds to the magic of the experience.
The chorus encourages listeners to share in the moonshine, which likely refers to the idea of sharing a special moment together. The song emphasizes the importance of taking things slowly, enjoying the gentle moments of a summer night, and taking the time to appreciate life's simple pleasures.
Line by Line Meaning
There ain't nothin' that'll rattle your chain
Nothing excites like the top laid back on a Chevy and the midnight reveals emotions.
And the things the midnight makes you say
Under the stars, deep feelings arise that make one express themselves.
When you fall in love
Falling in love triggers the most spectacular feelings under the night skies.
And the sundown brings a whole new world
Sunset ushers in a new adventure that comes with the darkness.
Of good time boys and late night girls
The night is spotted with parties that are a privilege to be invited to.
It takes your breath - it starts to swirl
The excitement brought by the night can be breathtaking and electrifying.
The other stars above.
Other stars in the sky accompany the night and express the mystery it hides.
So, lets share in the moonshine
Let's participate together in the mysterious excitement of the summer night.
When the stars come out and start to play
The stars in the skies accentuate the night's pleasure, making it pleasurable.
The magic melts the blue away
The magic night transforms the dark into light, joy, and happiness.
And at the end of every day
Every day comes with its challenges but ends with the magic of the mystery night.
There's a night-time jubilee
The night offers unique celebration and refreshment for the soul.
And for the lifetime lover you can't miss
For a lover of life, they cannot afford to miss the experience that comes with the night.
When it starts in the evenin' with a gentle kiss
The evening begins with a gentle start that swells inside with love under the nights skies.
And old man Cupid can't resist
Even love's gods fall in line with the mysterious love in the atmosphere of the night.
It's a twilight mystery
The night comes with an untold mystery filled with awe-inspiring moments and experiences.
Oh when the wind is still
The night comes with a certain calmness that welcomes one to the heightened mystery.
And the stars are over here
Stars in the skies act as a curtain that sets the ambiance of the night and its numerous opportunities.
And we'll cruise till it's right
We will gallivant all night to make the best out of the opportunities in the night.
We'll share in the moonshine
We will all participate in the experiences that the night brings, including its mysteries.
On a hot summer night
This experience will happen in the height of summer, welcome to the magic of the night.
Whooooooo
An expression of the excitement embedded in this experience.
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARK MILLER, RANDY SCRUGGS
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