Byrd never intended becoming a singer. Byrd was never in Band or Choir in the Vidor School System. He began studying business at Texas State University (then called Southwest Texas State). One of his friends coaxed him into singing a cover of Hank Williams Sr's "Your Cheating Heart" at a local mall recording studio. The owner of the studio was so impressed with his version that he entered Byrd into a local talent contest. Byrd discovered on that stage that he really liked the attention and applause that came with performing.
Byrd began playing nightclubs in Southeast Texas, including working with then-struggling artist Mark Chesnutt. After Chesnutt secured a record deal, Byrd took over as the house band at Cutters Nightclub in Beaumont, landing his own record deal in 1992. His first three albums sold over 3 million copies.
His first No. 1 single was 1993's "Holdin' Heaven," although "The Keeper of the Stars" (1995) and "I'm From the Country" (1998) are considered his signature songs. Byrd finally scored his second No. 1 hit in the fall of 2002, with "Ten Rounds With Jose Cuervo." He is also known for covering two 1970s-era hits for country music legend Johnny Paycheck -- "Someone to Give My Love To" (1993, Byrd's second chart hit) and "Don't Take Her She's All I Got" (1997).
Byrd is an avid outdoorsman. He began fishing with his grandmother, Mavis Vaughn, when he was only three, and she bought him his first shotgun when he was six. His love of those sports has given him the opportunity to host two shows on the Outdoor Channel.
Byrd is the National Spokesperson for Special Olympics International for the Country Music Association. He developed a crank bait fishing lure marketed by Norman Lures called The Lifestyles Of The Not So Rich & Famous', named after his hit recording of the song written by Byron Hill and Wayne Tester. For every one of the lures sold Byrd donates ten cents to the Special Olympics.
Byrd also hosts an annual golfing/fishing/music event, "The Tracy Byrd Homecoming Weekend," in Southeast Texas to raise money for local charities, including the March of Dimes, the Children's Miracle Network, and culminating in the donation of money to fund the Tracy Byrd Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound Care Center at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Beaumont. Byrd also raised money by soliciting pledges for his attempt to complete the 2001 Houston Marathon. He finished the marathon, and donated all of his pledges to the Children's Miracle Network.[1]
In 1994, he made a cameo appearance in the film Radioland Murders. He has also published Eat Like a Byrd: The Tracy Byrd Cookbook which "uses rubs and marinades to create memorable meals."[2]. He has also launched a line of spices, rubs, and marinades to go along with it, called "Tracy Byrd's Tiny Town Products." These are available at Wal-Mart and Kroger stores, Byrd donates five cents from each sale to the Children's Miracle Network.
Byrd and his wife, Michelle, have two sons and daughter. The family lives in Beaumont, Texas.
Good Ol' Fashioned Love
Tracy Byrd Lyrics
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I'm not sure they make it anymore
It's easy to fall for a pretty smile
It works real good for a while
'Til the new wears off
And it starts to fall apart
I want a well-made out-of-style
The kind that stays together
When the going gets too tough
I don't want a new love
They just don't last long enough
I want a well-made out-of-style
Good ol' fashioned love
I know it's a rare thing now to find
But I just don't want any other kind
A love like that's worth the sacrifice
If the heart's been broken
I can fix it up
All I need is someone like me
Who wants a well-made out-of-style
Good ol' fashioned love
The kind that stays together
When the going gets too tough
I don't want a new love
They just don't last long enough
I want a well-made out-of-style
Good ol' fashioned love
I want a well-made out-of-style
Good ol' fashioned love
Tracy Byrd’s “Good Ol’ Fashioned Love” is a song about the kind of love that seems to be disappearing. The song talks about the difficulty in finding the kind of love that lasts, because people are often focused on short-term happiness rather than long-term commitment. The lyrics are a plea for a love that is built to last, strong enough to withstand the tough times and for the kind of love that is not fleeting or temporary.
In the first verse, Tracy sings about how easy it is to fall for someone because of their looks, but how that superficial attraction often fades over time. He then talks about wanting a love that is “well-made out-of-style” - a love that is built to last and doesn't follow the latest fads or trends. Throughout the song, he repeats the idea that he wants a “good ol’ fashioned love” that won’t fall apart like some of the new and fleeting romances of today.
The song’s chorus speaks to the need for a long-lasting love, one that is not just there when times are good but one that will stand the test of time. He sings about how it is rare to find a love like this, but that it is worth the wait and the effort to find someone who wants this same “well-made out-of-style” love.
Overall, Byrd’s song expresses a longing for a long-lasting, committed love that is becoming increasingly rare in today’s world. The lyrics emphasize the need for a kind of love that is built to withstand the ups and downs of life.
Line by Line Meaning
The kind of love that I've been lookin' for
I'm searching for a love that is hard to come by.
I'm not sure they make it anymore
It seems like true love is rare these days.
It's easy to fall for a pretty smile
It's easy to be attracted to physical appearance.
It works real good for a while
Initial attraction can be strong.
'Til the new wears off
But eventually that excitement fades away.
And it starts to fall apart
And the relationship begins to struggle.
I want a well-made out-of-style
I desire a love that doesn't follow typical, fleeting trends.
Good ol' fashioned love
A genuine, traditional love.
The kind that stays together
A love that withstands hardships and struggles.
When the going gets too tough
Even when things get difficult.
I don't want a new love
I'm not looking for the latest, short-lived love.
They just don't last long enough
Modern romances don't have staying power.
I want a well-made out-of-style
I want a love that has proven to be reliable.
Good ol' fashioned love
A love that has stood the test of time.
I know it's a rare thing now to find
This kind of love is hard to come by in modern times.
But I just don't want any other kind
I'm determined to find this kind of love, no matter how rare it is.
A love like that's worth the sacrifice
This kind of love is worth any hardships or difficulties that may come with it.
If the heart's been broken
Even if one or both partners have been hurt in the past.
I can fix it up
I am willing to work on repairing emotional damage.
All I need is someone like me
I know that finding someone who shares my traditional values might be difficult, but I am willing to wait for the right person.
Who wants a well-made out-of-style
I am looking for someone who desires the same type of love that I do.
Good ol' fashioned love
A love that is genuine, reliable, and true.
I want a well-made out-of-style
I am committed to finding this kind of love.
Good ol' fashioned love
A love that is steeped in traditional values and beliefs.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARTIN, NESLER
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Taylor
on Watermelon Crawl
im not even gonna lie, i dont even like country music, but this song got me changin' my mind!!!!