(1) Australian indie rock band the Griswolds became an overnight sensation in their homeland with their catchy tunes, laid-back style, and party-hearty philosophy. Named after Chevy Chase's hapless family in the Vacation movies, the Griswolds were formed in 2012 by singer Christopher Whitehall, guitarist Daniel Duque-Perez, bassist Tim John, drummer Chris Riley, and keyboardist Lachlan West. The band came together after Whitehall and Duque-Perez began working up song ideas together, and one sounded good enough that it deserved a band to play and record it. The band had already begun work on their debut EP when they came up with the name the Griswolds; and when they finished recording the song "Mississippi," they wasted no time posting it online, and the song was promptly embraced by music bloggers. Radio soon followed, and Australian radio powerhouse Triple J put "Mississippi" into regular rotation; it would become their most played song of 2012. After the debut EP, Heart of a Lion, climbed the Australian charts, the Griswolds proved they had the live show to back up their skills in the studio, playing memorable sets at the Big Day Out, Parklife, and Homebake Festivals, and making their first forays into Europe. In May 2013, the group made its American debut with a show in Brooklyn, New York, and they were signed by Wind-Up Records, who issued the EP in the United States as "Mississippi" made its way onto the college radio charts. In early 2014, the Griswolds went into the studio with producer Tony Hoffer to start work on their first full-length album. Their full length debut Be Impressive arrived in August 2014.
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(2) Toledo, OH-based brothers Art and Roman Griswold began playing blues together in 1959. In 1997, they released All the Way Down, their third studio album and the only one widely available to date, for the London-based JSP Records. On the recording, Art Griswold plays guitar and sings, while Roman contributes vocals and Hammond B-3 organ.
Both Art and Roman grew up surrounded by the sounds of bent guitar strings and wailing harmonicas. Art got his first guitar at age 17 after a motorcycle wreck laid him up for a few months. He moved to Little Rock, AR and began sitting in with people like Big Moose Walker and others. After moving to Toledo, he became the guitarist for Little Walter Mitchell and honed his craft at a variety of Toledo blues clubs.
Both brothers began their musical education with gospel music, listening to the radio and ordering the latest recordings by Elmore James, Muddy Waters, and others. By 1959, Art was joined in Toledo by his older brother Roman, who had completed a hitch in the armed forces, and quickly made his mark as a harmonica player. Roman hooked up with Art’s band and the Griswolds landed a job at the club Hines Farm, where they had the opportunity to polish their chops backing up touring musicians like Jimmy Ricks, vocalist Little Esther Phillips, Freddie King, and Jimmy McCracklin. Finally, by 1965, Art Griswold opened his own tavern and made his own band the house band, playing six days a week. At this point, Roman began to pick up keyboards, since the lengthy jam sessions were taking their toll on him.
The Griswolds first entered the recording studio in the mid-’60s for the Fortune label in Detroit, where they recorded singles including “Pretty Mama” and “What the Judge Man Did to Me.” Their singles found some airplay on R&B-oriented radio stations, and they began to tour regionally in Detroit, Houston, Memphis, and New Orleans. The Griswolds continued to record (mostly singles) for small labels throughout the ’70s disco boom, but by the ’80s, they recorded and released their first full-length album, Two Aces and a Jack, with Toledo blues singer Big Jack Reynolds; the resulting airplay for the release brought them the chance to jam with Lee Atwater at a fund-raiser for President Reagan.
In 1990, the band, by this point paragons of the Toledo blues scene, recorded a live album, Full Time Blues, for the Highball label. Also in the early ’90s, they released a studio album, The Reel Deal, for the same label. Saxophonist Rick “Big Daddy Cool” Schefdore joined the band in 1991, and he brought a wealth of experience to the group. He wrote two of the songs on All the Way Down and produced the band’s first widely distributed album. Cockeyed World followed in early 2001.
(2) Source: The Grisswolds - (Allmusic) Artist Biography by Richard Skelly
Right On Track
The Griswolds Lyrics
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Right on track
I can't believe I never made it past my mark
But now I'm right on track
I'm right on track
I never listened to my head before my heart
But now I'm right on track
This is coming between us
And I know you wanted to leave
Yeah, I know you wanted to
Right on track
This is tragic between us
But I always wanted to be
Yeah, I always wanted to
I can't do anything in everything I've got
But now I'm right on track
I'm right on track
If it's all the same, I'd love to think
I'm not quite the answer
All the same, I'd love to think
I'm not quite the answer
This is coming between us
And I know you wanted to leave
Yeah, I know you wanted to
This is tragic between us
And I know you wanted to leave
Yeah, I know you wanted to
If it's all the same, I'd love to think
I'm not quite the answer
All the same, I'd love to think
I'm not
If it's all the same, I'd love to think
I'm not quite the answer
All the same
This is coming between us
And I know you wanted to leave
Yeah, I know you wanted to
This is tragic between us
And I know you wanted to leave
Yeah, I know you wanted to
The Griswolds's song Right On Track is a heartbreaking song of self-discovery and acceptance. The track starts with the repeated phrases "Right on track" showing that the singer has finally found the path that he was always meant to be on. The lyrics show a sense of conflict between the head and the heart. The singer confesses that he never listened to his head before his heart, but now he's finally on the right track. He has finally made it past his mark and he's ready to move forward.
The lyrics also reveal a troubled relationship between the singer and the one he loves. He acknowledges that this is coming between them and knows that his partner wants to leave. He is aware of the tragedy that their relationship has turned into. The singer questions whether he is the answer to his partner's problems and doubts his own abilities. He wishes that he could think otherwise and be good enough, but he knows that he's not.
The song is a poignant reminder of the challenges we face when trying to find our path in life. The Griswolds have created a song that is both relatable and heart-wrenching. The lyrics, combined with the music, create a beautiful track that is sure to leave a lasting impression on the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
Right on track
The singer is confident that they are moving in the right direction.
I can't believe I never made it past my mark
Despite experiencing setbacks, the singer is surprised to find that they are now making progress.
But now I'm right on track
The singer has overcome obstacles and is now making steady progress toward their goal.
I never listened to my head before my heart
In the past, the artist has made decisions based on emotions rather than logic or reason.
This is coming between us
And I know you wanted to leave
Yeah, I know you wanted to
The artist acknowledges that their pursuit of their goal has caused tension in their relationship and the other person wants to leave.
This is tragic between us
But I always wanted to be
Yeah, I always wanted to
The singer recognizes the pain caused by their pursuit of their goal, but they have always had a strong desire to achieve it.
I can't do anything in everything I've got
The singer feels limited in their abilities despite putting forth their best effort.
If it's all the same, I'd love to think
I'm not quite the answer
The artist is unsure if they are the solution to their problems and would prefer to consider other options.
All the same, I'd love to think
I'm not quite the answer
The artist reiterates their uncertainty about being the solution to their problems.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL WHITEHALL
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Right on track
Right on track
I can't believe I never made it past my mark
But now I'm right on track
I'm right on track
I never listened to my head before my heart
But now I'm right on track
I'm right on track
This is coming between us
And I know you wanted to leave
Yeah, I know you wanted to
Right on track
This is tragic between us
But I always wanted to be
Yeah, I always wanted to
I can't do anything in everything I've got
But now I'm right on track
I'm right on track
If it's all the same, I'd love to think
I'm not quite the answer
All the same, I'd love to think
I'm not quite the answer
This is coming between us
And I know you wanted to leave
Yeah, I know you wanted to
This is tragic between us
And I know you wanted to leave
Yeah, I know you wanted to
If it's all the same, I'd love to think
I'm not quite the answer
All the same, I'd love to think
I'm not
If it's all the same, I'd love to think
I'm not quite the answer
All the same
This is coming between us
And I know you wanted to leave
Yeah, I know you wanted to
This is tragic between us
And I know you wanted to leave
Yeah, I know you wanted to
Kracken
Playing The Griswolds at work and getting my co-workers hooked, my plan is right on track.
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Right on track
Right on track
I can't believe I never made it past my mark
But now I'm right on track
I'm right on track
I never listened to my head before my heart
But now I'm right on track
I'm right on track
This is coming between us
And I know you wanted to leave
Yeah, I know you wanted to
Right on track
This is tragic between us
But I always wanted to be
Yeah, I always wanted to
I can't do anything in everything I've got
But now I'm right on track
I'm right on track
If it's all the same, I'd love to think
I'm not quite the answer
All the same, I'd love to think
I'm not quite the answer
This is coming between us
And I know you wanted to leave
Yeah, I know you wanted to
This is tragic between us
And I know you wanted to leave
Yeah, I know you wanted to
If it's all the same, I'd love to think
I'm not quite the answer
All the same, I'd love to think
I'm not
If it's all the same, I'd love to think
I'm not quite the answer
All the same
This is coming between us
And I know you wanted to leave
Yeah, I know you wanted to
This is tragic between us
And I know you wanted to leave
Yeah, I know you wanted to
Tasha Horton
I love the people who put these comments
Justanuser
Thank ya
Gigi Rauchut
Love this song so much! THIS ALBUM IS FREAKING INSANE! Godspeed to the all the other songs that come out!
Beardinc
So glad I saved this gem in a playlist! Listening in 2021 and I hope everyone is doing ok :)
Eduardo
Just heard this on a tv show. Came here to realize this song is nine years old 😳. Sounds like it could have come out yesterday
Dominik
This happens makes you easier for leaving girl, and when you are in depression mode, this album rises from the death!
Singer obviously was left by girl after 16 years of relationship, and now he is getting energy with these songs, but has some crying songs still like 16 years, Not ready anymore and so on...
Against depressive moments in life, and for recollecting energy after failures! Good job Griswolds!! You have helped me a lot to prevail some moments in my life and to continue to live at maximum
Klept
this is one of the best songs I've ever heard and I'm back for the billionth time to hear it again
CrimsonRedCory
These people deserve more recognition than they have anyone been to any of there concerts? That's how I got into them just got some free tickets.