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.
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Stoney LaRue Lyrics
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My baby she found out
You catch more flies with honey
More with a whisper than a shout
My baby she don't scold me
No she don't like to fight
She knows a little secret
My baby she talks softly
My baby she found out
You catch more flies with honey
More with a whisper than a shout
We like to sing together
Harmonies all night long
She don't need flash or fancy
She loves the one chord song
One chord song
All night long
It never does me wrong
One chord song
All night long
It never does me wrong
We like to sing together
Harmonies all night long
She don't need flash or fancy
She loves the one chord song
My baby she don't scold me
No she don't like to fight
She knows that little secret
How to keep me home at night
One chord song
All night long
It never does me wrong
One chord song
All night long
It never doe
s me wrong
In "One Chord Song," Stoney LaRue sings about his relationship with his girlfriend or possibly spouse, whom he affectionately refers to as "my baby." The first stanza showcases her gentle nature, as she primarily communicates softly and understands that one can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar. She doesn't fight with him and has discovered how to keep him home at night. The second stanza highlights their shared love of singing, which they enjoy doing together all night long. His baby has a preference for the one-chord song, which he appreciates. The chorus repeats the title phrase, emphasizing the song's simplicity and its ability to satisfy him all night long. The final stanza reiterates that his baby doesn't scold him, knows how to keep him at home, and leads into yet another chorus of the one-chord song.
The chorus arguably sums everything up neatly: happiness can be found in simplicity. Rather than complex compositions, Stoney and his baby thrive on the harmony they build together with one chord. The metaphor extends beyond the music; Stoney's appreciation of his partner's modesty and their mutual enjoyment in each other's company suggest that they don't need extravagance to be content. The song's narrative is uncomplicated and positive, making it an easy listen for anyone looking for a pick-me-up.
Line by Line Meaning
My baby she talks softly
My partner speaks in a gentle and calming manner
My baby she found out
My partner has discovered that being kind and using soft words is more effective than being confrontational
You catch more flies with honey
Being kind and pleasant is more effective than being abrasive or rude
More with a whisper than a shout
Speaking softly and calmly is more effective than yelling or being aggressive
My baby she don't scold me
My partner does not criticize or reprimand me
No she don't like to fight
My partner dislikes arguments and conflict
She knows a little secret
My partner has a strategy for maintaining a happy and stable relationship
How to keep me home at night
How to make me want to stay home and not be tempted to stray
We like to sing together
My partner and I enjoy making music together
Harmonies all night long
We sing together for long periods of time and enjoy blending our voices
She don't need flash or fancy
My partner is not concerned with material possessions or image
She loves the one chord song
My partner enjoys simple and unpretentious music
One chord song
A simple and uncomplicated musical composition
All night long
For a significant period of time
It never does me wrong
Playing simple music together is always enjoyable and satisfying
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