Barbara Keith began her career at the Café Wha? in Greenwich Village, following in the footsteps of Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Bill Cosby and many others who got their start in that hallowed dive. She was soon recording for MGM/Verve, A&M, and Warner Brothers. Her songs have been covered by such diverse artists as Tanya Tucker, Barbra Streisand, The Dillards, Melanie, Hank Snow, Lowell George and others. “The Bramble and the Rose” has become a folk standard – often receiving the ultimate compliment of being mistaken for a traditional song.
Her husband Doug Tibbles had a whole other life before drumming – A native of Los Angeles, he was a TV writer for such shows as “The Munsters”, “Bewitched”, “Andy Griffith”, “My Three Sons”, “Family Affair”, and many more.
Unhappy with show business in general, Barbara gave back her major label advance, Doug quit his one-day-old job as story editor for “Happy Days”, and they went underground. Doug took up drums and son John took up bass at age eleven. Reclusive by choice, the band moved from L.A. to Western Massachusetts to write and woodshed. They began playing the occasional show while recording in their cellar.
When best selling author Elmore Leonard (“Get Shorty”, “Jackie Brown”, “Out of Sight”) walked in the Troubadour in L.A. one night looking for inspiration for his sequel to “Get Shorty”, he discovered The Stone Coyotes.
They became the model for Chili Palmer’s next adventure, “Be Cool”. Leonard said, “ It was music I could understand…straight ahead rock and roll with a twang. And there are good stories going on in the songs.” He included their lyrics in the book and dedicated it to them. He and the band made a string of appearances together around the country with a Words and Music Tour – from New York’s Mercury Lounge to L.A.’s Viper Room.
More recently with five songs on "Dog the Bounty Hunter", they gained national attention, but it is the grass roots, word-of-mouth response to their music that continues their momentum.
“The Stone Coyotes are a rare wild beast in a domesticated music industry.”
- Rolling Stone Online
“The Stone Coyotes’ hefty sound melds AC/DC’s charging power chords with a country troubadour’s literate observations.”
- New York Magazine
“The Stone Coyotes crank out unpretentious rock that has grime on its fingers and transcendence in its heart.”
- The Nashville Scene
“Poised to be the coolest husband-wife-and-son rock and roll trio ever…Those wary of a hype short on substance should rest assured – this family has the chops to back it up.”
- The L. A. Weekly
“Powerful and gritty, with just a hint of sweetness and sorrow.”
- Real Detroit Weekly
“Likely one of the festival’s best discoveries… The Stone Coyotes rocked and shocked the Horseshoe audience Saturday night with their AC/DC meets Patsy Cline sound.”
- Toronto Now
Noah's Ark
The Stone Coyotes Lyrics
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In the twinkling of an eye
There came a revelation
And wouldn't you know
Fate dealt the blow
And changed my destination
Falling, Struck down, Struck down
My eyes opened, hopin'
When love came calling
We've been working in the dark
Building Noah's ark
Forty days and forty nights the flood waters risin'
Two by two by two
Two by two by two
Hand in hand we watch for land on the horizon
The Stone Coyotes's song "Noah's Ark" describes the journey of the singer who was struck down by his fate only to be saved by love. The song opens with a sudden revelation that changes the direction of the singer's life. Love comes calling and the singer's eyes are opened, hopeful for their future. The lyrics suggest that despite the blow struck by fate, love offers a way out.
The second verse shifts the focus to building Noah's Ark, which is symbolic of being prepared for the challenges ahead. The forty days and nights of rain represent a long period of hardship, and the two-by-two pairing of animals symbolizes companionship and a sense of unity. The final line, "Hand in hand we watch for land on the horizon," reveals the idea of hope and determination, as the singer navigates through difficult times, knowing that land is just beyond the horizon.
Overall, "Noah's Ark" is a powerful song that offers a message of love, hope, and resilience in the face of adversity. It suggests that while fate can deal us a blow, we can build our own ark and navigate through tough times with the support of loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
Like a bolt from the sky
Suddenly and unexpectedly, an important realization came to me
In the twinkling of an eye
It happened in a split second
There came a revelation
I had a sudden realization or understanding of something important
And wouldn't you know
As expected, something happened
Fate dealt the blow
Something outside of my control caused a negative outcome
And changed my destination
My plans or goals were redirected by circumstances beyond my control
Falling, Struck down, Struck down
I was emotionally knocked down or defeated by something
When love came calling
I fell in love
My eyes opened, hopin'
After falling in love, I was filled with hope and optimism
We've been working in the dark
We have been working on something difficult or uncertain without much guidance or direction
Building Noah's ark
We are building something to protect us from a coming disaster
Forty days and forty nights the flood waters risin'
The disaster we are preparing for has arrived and is getting worse
Two by two by two
We are grouping ourselves or our possessions in pairs
Two by two by two
We are grouping ourselves or our possessions in pairs
Hand in hand we watch for land on the horizon
Together, we are hopeful and looking for a safe haven or better future
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Written by: KEITH
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