Digger is the oldest boy born in 19 and 60 in Star Gap, Arkansas. Digger worked and played music with the family until 19 and 74. At the young age of 14 he got his first outside gig as the guitar tech for Leaf Garrett. He was exposed to a lot as a young boy, even more when he became the flute tech for Jethro Tull. In the 80’s he toured with “The Rickets” and recorded with such artist as Avery Noonan and produced his Gypsy Wagon album. He wrote “Dry Hunch” the top 100 hit for the group Barn Door. It zoomed up the charts all the way to #93. In the late 1990’s he moved back to the family homestead on Cleverly Mountain. He founded Stabbin’ Cabin records and signed The Cleverly Trio to a multi-album deal.
Miles was born in 19 and 64 in Canes Spur, Arkansas. It was a Tuesday. He was born blind without sight. He could hear like a bat though. As a boy he listened over dad’s pipe tobacco crop. He could hear someone slippin’ from a mile away. His first bass was a washtub. When Uncle Turk passed on he left his bass to Miles. That changed his life and at 20 he went to Berkley, a school out east. From there he went to New Orleans, Chicago and Memphis. His bass guitar has taken him from one end of the world to the next and then back to Cleverly Mountain. Being blind hasn’t slowed him down at all. He cooks, cleans, he is the road manager of the Trio and drives the bus on straight stretches. His hobbies are poetry, skeet shootin’, and sword fightin’.
Vernon Dean “VD” was born in 19 and 65 in Roastin’ Ear, Arkansas. Aside from getting into dad’s pipe tobacco he never did much on the farm. It was always music with him. He started playin’ banjo before he could even pick it up. In 19 and 81, while campin’ on the Buffalo River he ran into a hippy clan named the Rainbow family. The whole bunch was naked and sangin’. They bought a bundle of dad’s pipe tobacco. When the Rainbow family left out, VD left out with them. We didn’t hear much from him until a few years ago when he moved back to Stone County with his wife T. Fairy whom he met at a bluegrass festival out west named Burning Man and their son J. Zone.
Otto Cleverly is our Uncle Bunyon’s boy, our cousin. Born in 19 and 68 in Fifty-Six, Arkansas, he helped run his daddy’s barbeque stand Bunyan’s Meat. When Uncle Bunyon passed on he left the stand to Otto. “Otto’s Meat” was as big as his daddy’s. People came from miles around just to get a piece of Otto’s Meat. You know, you cain’t beat Otto’s meat. Like us he grew up playin’. He did give it up for a while when he moved to Alaska, got a job on a boat and caught the crabs. Now he’s back home, smokin’ meat and playin’ fiddle and mandolin with the Trio.
Harvey D Cleverly was born a twin of two in 19 and 80 in Pumpkin Center, Arkansas. He was always beatin’ on something. His cousin Digger Jr. Jr. gave him his first drum, but he played everything. When someone sat somethin’ down in front of him, a guitar, mandolin, caliape he would pick it up and be playin’ it before you knew it. He is a good boy, he is single, 150 pounds, 5’6” a speed reader and a quick licker. He bit his tongue off in a donkey basketball game but thanks to the donations we received at Cleverly Fest we were able to get his bionic tongue. This is his first year with the Trio. He is so proud to be playin’ music with his uncle and mentor, Digger Cleverly, Sr.
Born in 19 and 59 in Painters Bluff, Arkansas I am Vera Mae Paradine Cleverly. I am the oldest girl and sister to Digger, Miles and VD. And mother to Harvey D and his twin brother Harvey C. They are genital not identical, which means they don’t look alike. I met the boys’ daddy at Gunner Pool in 19 and 79. Him and his family was camped up the creek from us. For me it was love at first sight. By the end of the weekend, I told him I wanted to marry him. That’s when he told me he was getting shipped off to Vietnam next day. I never saw him again. Nine months later the boys was born and I named them after their dear father Harvey. I am the media technician for the Cleverly Trio.
The Cleverly Trio has an annual festival up on Cleverly Mountain every spring. It brings people from all over the world, some as far as Tupelo, Mississippi. The festival has gained such attention, that for me as the media technician, I have had a hard time keeping up with all the requests for the Trio to perform.
Some recent highlights have included a stop at the Lower End VFW and then onto the popular Midget Festival in Oztown West Virginia. You should see all them Midgets! They have the Dwarf Circus, an all Midget Rodeo, and Extreme Midget Wraslin. That’s where my nephew, Digger Jr.Jr., met his soul mate Tiny Tina. She’s a Midget Tina Turner Impersonator. She looks just like Tina Turner ‘sept she’s….a midget.
Keep your eyes and ears open, ‘cause the Cleverly Trio might be performing in a town near you. Soon!
Party Rock Anthem
The Cleverlys Lyrics
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Let's wad up and scrub it off
(Party rock!)
(Hyah!)
Party rock is in the house tonight
Everybody just have a good time
And we gon′ make you lose your mind
Party rock is in the house tonight
Everybody just have a good time
And we gon' make you lose your mind
We just wanna see you
(Shake that!)
Shake that
(Instrumental)
In the club party rock
You lookin' for ya girl?
She on my jock
Nonstop we on the spot
Booty moving weight like she on the block
Where′s the drank? I gots to know
Tight jeans, tattoo, ′cause I'm rock and roll
Half-black, half-white, domino
Gainin′ money Oprah dough
Yo, I'm running through these hoes like Drano
I got that devilish flow, Rock and Roll, no halo, we party rock
Yeah, that′s the crew that I'm reppin′
On the rise to the top, no Led in our Zeppelin
(Ahahaaha ahahaaha)
Party rock is in the house tonight
Everybody just have a good time
And we gon' make you lose your mind
Everybody just have a good time
Party rock is in the house tonight
Everybody just have a good time
And we gon' make you lose your mind
We just wanna see you
Shake that
Every day I′m shufflin′
Shufflin', shufflin′
Step up fast
And be the first girl to make me throw this cash
We got money, don't be mad
Now stop, hatin′ is bad
One more shot for us
Another round
Please fill up my cup
Don't mess around
We just wanna see
You shake it now
Now you home with me
You′re naked now
Get up, get down, put your hands up to the sound
Get up, get down, put your hands up to the sound
Get up, get up, get up, get up
Get up, put your hands up to the sound, to the sound
Put your hands up
Put your hands up
Put your hands up
Put your hands up
Party rock is in the house tonight
Everybody just have a good time
And we gon' make you lose your mind
Everybody just have a good time
Party rock is in the house tonight
Everybody just have a good time
And we gon' make you lose your mind
Everybody just have a good time
(Instrumental)
Shake that
Every day I′m shufflin′
The Cleverlys's song Party Rock Anthem is a lively and upbeat track that celebrates the joy of partying. The song's opening lyrics - "C'mon boys, let's wad up and scrub it off (Party rock!)" - urge the listener to let loose and have a good time. The "Party Rock" mentioned in the lyrics refers to the genre of music that started in the early 2010s and is characterized by its high energy beats and emphasis on clubbing and partying. The song's chorus repeats the phrase "Party rock is in the house tonight, everybody just have a good time," emphasizing the communal nature of the experience.
The second verse of the song details the fun and excitement of being in a club and partying with friends. The singer brags about his ability to attract women and describes the fast-paced, entertaining atmosphere of the club. The chorus repeats, instructing the listener to shake their body and have a good time.
The song's third verse encourages the listener to join in the revelry and to not let anyone bring them down. The singer boasts of their wealth and ability to indulge in the pleasures of life, while emphasizing the importance of enjoying the moment. The song concludes with a repeat of the chorus and a call to action to dance and shuffle.
Line by Line Meaning
C'mon boys
Let's go guys
Let's wad up and scrub it off
Let's get together and have a good time
(Party rock!)
(Hyah!)
Let's party and have a great time
Party rock is in the house tonight
We're ready to have fun and party
Everybody just have a good time
Let's all enjoy ourselves
And we gon' make you lose your mind
We'll make you forget about all your problems
We just wanna see you
(Shake that!)
We want you to dance and have fun
Shake that
Dance and have a good time
In the club party rock
We're partying in the club
You lookin' for ya girl?
Are you looking for your girlfriend?
She on my jock
She's paying attention to me
Nonstop we on the spot
We're here and we're not stopping
Booty moving weight like she on the block
She's dancing like she's on the street
Where's the drank? I gots to know
Where are the drinks? I need to know
Tight jeans, tattoo, 'cause I'm rock and roll
I'm wearing tight jeans and have tattoos because I'm a rocker
Half-black, half-white, domino
I'm a mix of races
Gainin' money Oprah dough
I'm making a lot of money
Yo, I'm running through these hoes like Drano
I'm going through women quickly
I got that devilish flow, Rock and Roll, no halo, we party rock
I have an edgy style, we're all about partying
Yeah, that's the crew that I'm reppin'
That's the group that I represent
On the rise to the top, no Led in our Zeppelin
We're becoming popular without copying Led Zeppelin
(Ahahaaha ahahaaha)
Laughing
Every day I'm shufflin'
I'm always dancing
Step up fast
Get ready quickly
And be the first girl to make me throw this cash
Be the first girl to make me spend money
We got money, don't be mad
We have money, don't be jealous
Now stop, hatin' is bad
Don't be negative
One more shot for us
Let's have one more drink
Another round
Please fill up my cup
Can I have another drink please?
Don't mess around
Don't waste time
Now you home with me
You're naked now
Now you're back at my place and undressed
Get up, get down, put your hands up to the sound
Dance and raise your hands to the music
Get up, get up, get up, get up
Get up, put your hands up to the sound, to the sound
Get up and dance to the music
Put your hands up
Put your hands up
Raise your hands
(Instrumental)
Music without lyrics
Shake that
Dance and have a good time
Every day I'm shufflin'
I'm always dancing
Writer(s): David Listenbee, Stefan Gordy, Peter Schroeder, Skyler Gordy
Contributed by Benjamin C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.