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.
Into the Mystic
Stoney LaRue Lyrics
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Also younger than the sun
Ere the bonnie boat was won
As we sailed into the mystic
Hark, now hear the sailors cry
Smell the sea and feel the sky
Let your soul and spirit fly
Into the mystic
I will be coming home
And when the fog horn blows
I want to hear it
I don't have to fear it
Cause I wanna rock your gypsy soul
Just like way back in the days of old
Oh together we will roll
Into the mystic ... c'mon
When that fog horn whistle blows
You know I will be coming home to you
And when that fog horn whistle blows
I gotta hear it
I don't have to fear it
Cause I wanna rock your gypsy soul
Just like way back in the days of old mama
Magnificiently we will roll
Into the mystic
It's too late to help me son
Instrumental
Stoney LaRue's song "Into the Mystic" is a beautiful tribute to adventure and the allure of the unknown. The opening lyrics, "We were born before the wind, also younger than the sun, Ere the bonnie boat was won, as we sailed into the mystic" paint a picture of two young travelers setting out on a journey. The mystical nature of the unknown is highlighted by the harmonizing vocals and the reference to a "soul and spirit" that is free to explore. The song encourages the listener to experience life to the fullest by venturing out into the unknown, embracing the sea and sky, and allowing their soul to take flight.
As the song progresses, the lyrics change focus to a longing for home. The line "And when that fog horn blows, I will be coming home, and when the fog horn blows, I want to hear it, I don't have to fear it" suggests a sense of comfort in the familiarity of home. However, the desire for adventure remains, with the repeat of "I want to rock your gypsy soul" and the continuation of the journeys the travelers will take, represented by "[together] we will roll into the mystic."
Line by Line Meaning
We were born before the wind
We came into existence before the flow of time and all the events that followed
Also younger than the sun
Despite being older than most things we see, we are still younger than the source of light and life in our solar system
Ere the bonnie boat was won
Before the beautiful boat was acquired, before we set out on our journey
As we sailed into the mystic
As we embarked on a journey to the unknown and mystical realm
Hark, now hear the sailors cry
Listen closely to the sailors’ call, their voices guide us through the waters
Smell the sea and feel the sky
Experience and be present in the moment, let the ocean breeze and open skies envelop your senses
Let your soul and spirit fly
Release yourself from earthly bonds, let your inner being soar freely
Into the mystic
Embarking on a journey into the unknown, experiencing the wonders of the universe
And when that fog horn blows
At that moment when the sound of the warning signal echoes
I will be coming home
I will return to what I know and to the comfort of familiarity
And when the fog horn blows
As soon as the fog horn sounds its warning
I want to hear it
I want to bask in its sound, let it take me away
I don't have to fear it
I am not afraid of the unknown, for it is merely a different way of being
Cause I wanna rock your gypsy soul
I want to engage with your free and untamed spirit, celebrating your uniqueness
Just like way back in the days of old
In the same manner as we did a long time ago
Oh together we will roll
Together, we will continue to move forward, experiencing whatever comes our way
It's too late to help me son
I have arrived at a point in my life where nobody and nothing can help me anymore. It is a moment of acceptance and resignation.
Writer(s): VAN MORRISON, VAN MORRISON
Contributed by Jackson W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rodney Stewart
I've seen him live about 20 times , and let me tell you , this guy could sing the f'king taco bell menu and make it pretty .
Adrian Miller
Holy cow, best cover of this song ever.
Delta Zulu
Best cover of this song. Seems like it was meant to have a violin and accordion in it. Feels like I'm on a steamboat floating down the Mississippi.
Rick Martin
stoney is at his best on this album. great covers and more!!
George Lowrey
Excellent cover of a Van Morrison classic.... Glad to discover Stoney Larue.
cody thompson
Stoney Larue is the MAN... he's got it.... Now, let's see if the World can discover it....
Maurico Cinti
Davvero spettacolare!!
Negus Negast
Great job!
B A D
Wow
Stoney you got this
Jimmy Smith
Gary Stewart turned me on before he really loved you. I'm from his home town FT Pierce FL. and I wish you the best. You are very loved by us FL. folks. YOU would have made Gary proud. awesome songs. and I like the slick phrasing on. Empty Glass. you are the real deal Thank you brother.