Born in Taft, Texas, LaRue actually spent the majority of his adolescence north of the Red River, where he was raised in Southeastern Oklahoma . He never really pictured himself doing anything else but making good music, so LaRue eventually made his way to the state’s Red Dirt hotbed of Stillwater, where he began to develop his individualized style from a widespread range of influences.
From Willie Nelson to Ray Charles, to The Grateful Dead and Kris Kristofferson, LaRue’s emerging style impressively blends varied elements of country, blues, and soulful rock into cohesive, vocal driven performances. His abilities earned the immediate respect of then “up and coming” peers including Cody Canada, Mike McClure, Jason Boland, and other cohorts of the revitalizing Texas and Red Dirt circuits (now electrifying audiences nationwide.)
In 2002, both fans and industry took good notice of LaRue after he spearheaded The Organic Boogie Band and released ”Downtown,” which was recorded in private sessions at Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa and mixed in a trailer on the side of a cliff in Bartlesville,OK. It was just the beginning, as the debut cemented LaRue’s following and inspired a move to New Braunfels, Texas, where a vibrant music community and a persistent touring schedule spawned a vast response.
Fans anxiously awaited the August 2005 release of Stoney LaRue-the Red Dirt Album, which hit the Billboard sales charts in its debut week. A far cry from the mixing trailer on the cliff, The Red Dirt Album was recorded with a tight circle of players and professionals in a studio setting. The record was a pinnacle effort for LaRue and has inarguably established his triple threat status as a truly gifted vocalist, player, and performer.
Armed with golden ear musicianship, an amusing wit, and soulful magnetism, LaRue’s shows are infused with an uplifting quality, a cathartic barroom brand of spirituality, where venues are complimented for good bar “feng shui,” and where time and dimension can be traversed via emotive lyrics and melodic riffs. A charismatic performer, LaRue’s flawless vocals can draw a crowd to a open mouth level of sonic mesmerization, and next have them singing “Forever Young” so loudly that you can’t hear anything else.
At 28 years old, Stoney LaRue now performs close to 300 dates a year at top festivals and venues across the nation and even the Caribbean, sharing bills with renowned acts like Lee Ann Womack, Gary Allan,Dierks Bentley, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Radney Foster, and others. With a newly assembled band that includes Jeremy Bryant (drums), Jesse Fritz (bass), Rodney Pyeatt (guitar), and Steve Littleton (keys), Stoney LaRue is poised for his upcoming addition to the famed Live at Billy Bob’s series and even greater horizons to come.
The music is undeniably inside of Stoney LaRue, but he’s the type of artist that doesn’t HAVE to point it out to you, his belief in the music is strong enough that it just powers through transparently. Stoney LaRue is not trying to be anybody but the artist that he is, and his sincerity just seeps out, spills off the stage, and overtakes any room.
Bluebird Wine
Stoney LaRue Lyrics
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Just Get some friends together feelin' fine
Any any friend of mine isn't worth havin'
A belly full of baby's Bluebird Wine
And it's alright, I just hit my stride
Right off the bat, yes I'm drunk on Bluebird Wine
And it's alright, I just hit my stride
Well baby told me some different ways of thinkin'
Just like how to spend my evenings here at home
Listenin' to that music on the radio
Drinkin' all the Bluebird that we can hold
Chorus:
And it's alright, I just hit my stride
Right off the bat, yes I'm drunk on Bluebird Wine
And it's alright, I just hit my stride
The party just started lord, and I'm drunk on Bluebird Wine
Well baby told me some different ways of thinkin'
Just like how to spend my evenings here at home
Listenin' to that music on the radio
Drinkin' all the Bluebird that we can hold
Chorus:
And it's alright, I just hit my stride
Right off the bat, yes I'm drunk on Bluebird Wine
And it's alright, I just hit my stride
The party just started lord, and I'm drunk on Bluebird Wine
The lyrics to Stoney LaRue's song Bluebird Wine seem to be about a wild and fun-loving woman who loves to party and drink Bluebird Wine. The singer loves her company and is willing to drink with her until he gets completely drunk on Bluebird Wine. He sings that any friend of his that isn't interested in drinking the Bluebird Wine is not worth having around. He refers to hitting his stride which means that he's just getting into the party spirit.
The second verse is similar to the first, but with additional details of the night's activities. The woman in question is seemingly controlling and has taught the singer different ways of living such as listening to music and staying in rather than going out. But regardless of their differences, the one thing they have in common is the love for Bluebird Wine.
The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the singer's love for the Bluebird Wine and his intent to party hard all night long. The song celebrates living life to the fullest and enjoying the company of good friends and good booze.
Line by Line Meaning
Well now baby says she really loves to party
My significant other tells me that they really enjoy partying
Just get some friends together feelin' fine
We gather our friends and have a good time
Any friend of mine isn't worth havin'
I do not value friends who cannot enjoy themselves
A belly full of baby's Bluebird Wine
I am filled with the Bluebird Wine that my partner makes
And it's alright, I just hit my stride
I am doing well and enjoying myself
Right off the bat, yes I'm drunk on Bluebird Wine
I am already intoxicated from drinking the Bluebird Wine from the beginning
The party just started lord, and I'm drunk on Bluebird Wine
The celebration has only just started and I am already intoxicated from drinking Bluebird Wine
Well baby told me some different ways of thinkin'
My partner introduced me to new concepts and ideas
Just like how to spend my evenings here at home
One of these ideas is how to spend our evenings entertaining ourselves at home
Listenin' to that music on the radio
One entertainment activity is listening to music on the radio
Drinkin' all the Bluebird that we can hold
One of the other activities is to drink as much of the Bluebird Wine as we can
Chorus:
The repeated portion of the song
Contributed by Elena A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.