STUFF LIKE THAT
My number one co-writer, Bill Whyte, came down to Gulf Shores a few
months ago and we knocked out five songs in three or four days. Considering it
takes me weeks and sometimes years to finish one song, it’s amazing we did this
many! This was Bill’s idea. A great list of things to love at the beach!
DOUBLE WIDE IN THE SKY
I was at a concert of the Sandspur Band, a bluegrass, gospel type group,
when I got this idea. Older bluegrass gospel songs tell a lot about dyin’ and
goin’ to Heaven. I think life on earth was tough on these early writers so
death held great hope for a better life. Bill Whyte and I worked on this one by
phone for a while before his visit.
WEENIES AND BIKINIS
When I was trying to figure out a name for one of my recent CD’s, I came
up with this title. I didn’t use the phrase, but I liked the idea. When my
producer, Jim Allison, came down to vacation, we wrote this one.
I MARRIED MY STALKER
My friend, previous musical partner and now realtor, Malcolm Bond, used
to tell me stories about his wife, Vicky, following him to gigs all over the
south. He says he got tired of her following him around so he went ahead and
married her! One time I heard him glibly say in his deadpan manner, “I married
my stalker.”
SAND IS GETTING HEAVY IN MY SHOES
Bill Whyte and I again writing some often covered ground. Visiting the
beach, not wanting to go home. Heck, that’s what I did years ago!
NUKE ‘EM (A Nuke from The Duke)
The world’s worst John Wayne impression! I hope everybody realizes this
is an attempt at tongue in cheek humor. Make love, not war…if you’re able!
DRUNK TOURIST
It seems at every show I do there’s always one guy who is drunk,
obnoxious and can’t stand that I’m getting so much attention! He wants people
to notice him! He thinks he’s cute and unique, but nothing could be further
from the truth. Tomorrow night, there will be another rude, self centered drunk
just like him.
TIME WOUNDS ALL HEELS
Just a little play on words, but there really is a message. When someone
does you wrong, don’t return the favor with another wrong. Life and the
universe will even the score, but probably not like we’d like and not fast
enough! Just a note – forgiveness is a great thing!
PAIN AT THE PUMP
This song is self explanatory. It’s hard not to believe a few people are
making billions off a lot of regular folks who are just getting by. These
ridiculous gas prices are a real burden on the working class. “The Man” knows
we have to have gas and he’s jackin’ us around again. I’ll be damned if I’ll be
quiet about it! Or, as I always say, “Don’t piss me off or I’ll write a song
about you!”
I’M NOT GAY
For obvious reasons, this song, a Brent Burns, Bill Whyte ditty, almost
got yanked from the CD. I was afraid it would be misunderstood. Look, I don’t
care about your sexual preference, skin color, religion or nationality. I do
care about who people are and how they treat other people. This is just an
exposé about an insecure, slightly homophobic single
male.
DAMN GOOD DANCE
I guess this is a bit autobiographical. My mom says I always marched to
a different drummer. That is true. You’ll never find yourself in life if you
sing other people’s tunes or march to other folks’ drum beat. Metaphorically
speaking, of course.
BUILD THEM A HOUSE
I keep recording this song in hopes that someone famous will record it,
make a video and raise millions of dollars for Habitat for Humanity. My
royalties will go to Habitat for Humanity and my charitable foundation.
NO CANE, NO PAIN
This CD is dedicated to Dr. William Long and all the staff at the Dr.
Larry Dorr Arthritis Institute. Some of you may not know, but when I had
surgery two years ago, I walked with a cane and a four inch built up shoe.
Every step was painful. I could not walk five steps to the bathroom without my
cane and lots of pain. Now I walk 2 – 5 miles a day with no cane and no pain.
A great doctor like Dr. Long doesn’t need anything I can buy him, but I give him
and God my deepest gratitude with this song.
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