Music
- Andy May: Endless Possibilities
- Andy May: Dance of Life-- A Mandolin Celebration (reissue)
- Everett Lilly & Everybody and Their Brother
- Moe Dixon: Sweet Coyote Guitar
- Andy May: Cafe' Americana
- Rick Lee: Look What Thoughts Will Do
- Bill Mulroney: Second Wind
- Rick Lee: Natick
- Brycen Fast: Flyin' Fast
- Andy May: Dance of Life
- Curtis McPeake: The View from McPeake~ Bluegrass Instrumentals
- Andy May: Blackberry Jam
- Andy May: MaySongs
- Henry May: Dreamin' the Blues
- Robert Bromley: Don't Lose Heart
- Rick Lee: There's Talk About a Fence
Andy May: Endless Possibilities
$12.50
Andy May: Endless Possibilities
Andy May: vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, mandolin, Spanish resophonic guitar, bass, keyboards
Todd Cook: bass
Dennis Crouch: bass
Craig Fletcher: Dobro, fiddle
John Gardner: drums
Buddy Greene: harmonica
Jim Heffernan: resophonic guitar
Kenny Kosek: fiddle
Rick Lee: piano, organ, keyboards
Kenny Malone: percussion
Henry May: slide guitar
Rodger Morris: piano, organ, keyboards
Hal Rugg: pedal steel, Dobro
Bill Shaw: conch shell
Nathan Smith: drums
Jeff Taylor: accordion, piano
Dow Tomlin: bass
Recorded and mixed at Mainframe Recording Studio, Nashville TN–Nathan Smith, engineer.
Additional recording: Eye in the Sky, LaPorte, CO– Randy Miotke, engineer, & Swift River Music Studio, Gladeville, TN– Andy May, engineer.
Produced by Andy May
Artwork: Andy May
Design: Lauren LeCroy May & Andy May
Layout: Lauren LeCroy May
All songs (c)(p)Swift River Music (BMI)
All rights reserved.
| 1. | Endless Possibilities | Play | Endless Possibilities
(c) Andy May, Swift River Music
When I held that old guitar It all came back to me Mem’ries of the good ol’ days And how it used to be I remembered, I remembered When life was like a new and shiny instrument Just waiting to be played To the beat of our own music In our very own parade I remembered, I remembered Back then, everywhere I looked I saw opportunities And every day presented Endless Possibilities For music, sweet music Headin’ down the highway Walkin’ ‘round the town Music flowin’ out of faucets, Music blowin’ all around Jammin’ in a stairwell Or in the coffee shop Or in somebody’s kitchen Just around the block There was music, sweet music Pickin’ in a cow field Underneath the stars Clownin’ in the backseat Of a southbound car Fiddles and banjos And cider in a jar A sandal-maker’s daughter Playin’ blues on her guitar Ada loh hoo, hoo oo hoo As I held that old guitar What became clear to me Was not just mem’ries of the good old days But how things still could be I remember, I remember Today is like a new and shiny instrument Just waitin’ to be played To the beat of our own music In our very own parade I remember, I remember Everywhere I look There’s opportunities And every day presents me Endless Possibilities For music, sweet music Ada loh hoo, hoo oo hoo (x2) |
Endless Possibilities
Credits
Written by Andy May
Andy May-vocals, guitar Rick Lee-piano, organ Jim Heffernan-resophonic guitar Kenny Malone-percussion Todd Cook-bass Notes
When a friend loaned me her old ‘50’s Gibson J-50 guitar, it started me thinking about the past and led me to a fresh take on the opportunities of the present. |
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| 2. | So-'n'-So | Play | So-'n'-So
She showed up here this mornin’,
Lookin’ sad and blue Sayin’, “Honey, I’m sorry, Don’t want no one but you.” That’s not the tune she whistled The day she walked away And when I looked into her eyes I knew just what to say: Chorus: I told that So-‘n’So,” I told you so You thought you could do better But now you know You left a good thing when you left me Now you want what used to be You So-‘n’So, I told you so” She thought she’d be a swinger Instead of being mine The ring came off her finger And she left me behind Now, I’m not one to hold a grudge But you can’t fool me twice So when she tried to get me back I just smiled real nice- Chorus “Well, you taught me a thing or two ‘Bout takin’ care of you-know-who I’m lookin’ out for number one You signed that dotted line and this deal’s done |
So-'n'-So
Credits
Written by Lauren LeCroy May and Andy May
Andy May-vocals, electric & acoustic guitars Hal Rugg-pedal steel Craig Fletcher-fiddle Rick Lee: piano John Gardner-drums Dow Tomlin-bass Produced by Andy May Notes
Just for fun! |
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| 3. | Leaving Limbo | Play | Leaving Limbo
Written by Andy May
There’s a place called limbo On this side of the door There’s a place called limbo And I’ve been here before Tryin’ to be patient But I won’t wait here much more There’s a place called limbo On this side of the wall There’s a place called limbo But it ain’t no place at all Tryin’ to be patient- I’m waitin’ for a call Chorus: That letter hasn’t come yet The phone didn’t ring, it’s true And though I haven’t won yet I’ll tell you what I’ll do I’ll be Leaving Limbo Though they say odds are not strong I’ll be Leaving Limbo ‘Cause I can prove them wrong That door will swing wide open And I’ll move right along |
Leaving Limbo
Credits
Written by Andy May
Andy May-vocal, guitar Rodger Morris-piano, keyboards Kenny Malone-percussion Dennis Crouch-bass Produced by Andy May Notes
I wrote this in the late ‘70’s and finally got to record it so many years later. |
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| 4. | Maybe I'm in Love | Play | Maybe I'm in Love
Written by Andy May and Lauren LeCroy May
Countin’ sheep, loosin’ sleep, One kiss was enough To make me a wreck, now I suspect Maybe I’m in Love Ain’t had a bite, no appetite, This is gettin’ rough I’ve lost control, and bless my soul, Maybe I’m in Love Chorus: Maybe I’m in Love or maybe I’m crazy Ever since I met you, Baby My head just keeps spinnin’ round My feet don’t seem to touch the ground I’m not sure if I’ll endure it, but I’m hangin’ tough I’m a mess, I confess— Maybe I’m in Love Chorus (Repeat 1st verse) Baby, I’m in love |
Maybe I'm in Love
Credits
Written by Andy May & Lauren LeCroy May
Andy May-vocal, guitar Hal Rugg-Dobro John Gardner-drums Dow Tomlin-bass Produced by Andy May Notes
Bluegrass attitude with a roots rock vibe. Featuring Hal Rugg on Dobro. |
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| 5. | Curtains Made of Rain | Play | Curtains Made of Rain
Written by Andy May
Through the good times and the bad The happy and the sad, The years go by like a passing train If my wish should come true I’ll be looking back with you Where the sun shines through Curtains Made of Rain There are joys and there are sorrows There are things that might have been Searching for that bright tomorrow May your ship of dreams come in |
Curtains Made of Rain
Credits
Written by Andy May
Andy May-vocals, guitar Hal Rugg-pedal steel Rick Lee-piano John Gardner-drums Dow Tomlin-bass Produced by Andy May Notes
I’ve performed this piece on and off since the late 1960’s. |
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| 6. | A Very Happy Birthday | Play | A Very Happy Birthday
Written by Andy May
I know you’ve been looking forward to your birthday And all the birthday presents that you’ll get I know you’ve been looking forward to your birthday And I wrote this song so you would not forget Chorus: That I’m wishing you A Very Happy Birthday One that’s full of lots of joy & cheer I’m wishing you A Very Happy Birthday With happiness that lasts all through the year I know you are quite excited ‘bout your birthday I know you fond it very hard to wait I know you are quite excited ‘bout your birthday So with these few words I will just simply state Chorus |
A Very Happy Birthday
Credits
Written by Andy May
Andy May-vocal, guitar Rick Lee-piano Jeff Taylor-accordian Craig Fletcher-Dobro Kenny Malone-percussion Dennis Crouch-bass Produced by Andy May Notes
I wrote this for my older daughter’s birthday when she was little. Rick Lee’s piano part was recorded soon after—in the late ‘80’s—and it’s still “in the mix!” |
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| 7. | Old Dog | Play | Old Dog
Lyrics: Lauren LeCroy May
Music: Andy May Old dog on the hearth rug, winter in your bones Wake up now, ‘cause you’ve been dreamin’ Front feet twitchin’ while you’re sleepin’ That bird’s long-since flown Pheasants in the autumn fence-row Squirrel in the treetop Some mutt was here three days ago A mouse behind this rock The joy of runnin’, hardly tryin’ I’m forever young Caught up in the feel of flyin’ On the trail with a hangin’ tongue Old dog on the hearth rug, frost upon your face Wake up now, ‘cause you’ve been cryin’ It can’t be that satisfyin’ Dreamin’ of the chase ‘Cross the field, down to the river My people set me free Such excitement makes me shiver I know where they’re taking me Miles & miles of trails to ramble I left a stick there on the shore And a rabbit in the brambles That escaped the time before Woodchuck in the summer meadow Wren’s nest in the tree trunk A deer was here an hour ago Traces of a skunk I can smell them, hear them, see them And they know that I am here Agile as I’ve ever been Fleet of foot and keen of ear Old dog on the hearth rug Look what time has done Frozen joints and hardened hearing The world around you disappearing My old friend, dream on Treefrogs chorus in the evenin’ Bluebird on the wing Here it’s still my favorite season Summer, autumn, winter, spring The joy of runnin’, hardly tryin’ I’m forever young Caught up in the feel of flyin’ On the trail with a hangin’ tongue Caught up in the feel of flyin’ My old friend, dream on Dream on |
Old Dog
Credits
Lyrics: Lauren LeCroy May
Music: Andy May Andy May-vocal, guitar Kenny Malone-percussion Dennis Crouch-bass Jeff Taylor-Accordion Rick Lee-keyboard Produced by Andy May Notes
For Tavi, who is undoubtedly waiting for us somewhere on the river trail… with a stick! (LLM) |
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| 8. | Sore Spot | Play | Sore Spot
Lyrics: Lauren LeCroy May
Music: Andy May I can’t begin to tell you all the memories I forgot Must have been a million I let go of, like as not I can’t deny it hurt me when she untied the knot But now I’ve got it down to one Sore Spot Chorus One small Sore Spot, that’s all I’ve got I don’t feel the pain ‘til I hear her name And the feelings flare up, burnin’ hot Since she set me free, our love’s come to be One small Sore Spot I’m not hardly hurtin’ like I was there for a while I’m back up on my feet and I remember how to smile These days I don’t think about her such a lot ‘Til some familiar something hits that one Sore Spot Chorus When it catches me off-guard Man, it really hits me hard Chorus |
Sore Spot
Credits
Lyrics: Lauren LeCroy May
Music: Andy May Andy May-vocals, electric & acoustic guitar, Spanish resophonic guitar, bass Jeff Taylor-piano Nathan Smith-drums Produced by Andy May Notes
It was fun to go to town on this one! |
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| 9. | Noah | Play | Noah
Written by Andy May
Noah woke up that morning ‘bout a quarter past four Put his shoes on his feet, put his feet on the floor Locked up his house, threw ‘way the key Walked to the ark with his family Lately he had been thinking, “Wouldn’t it be nice If happiness came at a nominal price” But there all around him was trouble and strife God said, “Gather your kinfolk, get on with your life” They walked through the streets That were empty and bare And out to the animals he’d gathered there Then all of Earth’s creature’s followed in pairs Female and male of land and of air The ark stood there ready, as was pre-arranged By the time they all boarded, the weather had changed So they closed down the hatches, Noah pulled up his hood The land was submerged, and they rode out the flood There on a hillside, surrounded by green With his feet dangling into a cool running stream Noah’s job was complete, and he left us this note— “Gone on vacation,” were the words that he wrote |
Noah
Credits
Written by Andy May
Andy May-vocal, guitar Rodger Morris-piano, organ Kenny Kosek-fiddle Henry May-slide guitar Bill Shaw-conch shell Kenny Malone-percussion Dennis Crouch-bass Produced by Andy May Notes
Another song from the ‘60’s. My old friend, poet and philosopher, Bill Shaw, provided the finishing touch by blowing the conch shell on this track. |
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| 10. | Sad & Lonesome Day | Play | Sad & Lonesome Day
Written by Andy May
Today has been a Sad and Lonesome Day Today has been a Sad and Lonesome Day The sun’s gone down behind the Smoky Mountains Maybe tomorrow will go a different way It looks like somebody’s let me down And left me here feeling like a clown The sun’s gone down behind the Smoky Mountains Now I’m alone in this old town Bridge: Venus sits below the moon Is that some kind of sign? Morning will be coming soon It’s just gonna take some time (repeat) (Repeat first verse) |
Sad & Lonesome Day
Credits
Written by Andy May
Andy May-vocals, guitar, mandolin Jeff Taylor-accordion Craig Fletcher-Dobro Nathan Smith-drums Dennis Crouch-bass Produced by Andy May Notes
The Rockies were the original mountains in this song. My friend, Harry Warner, suggested I turn them into the Smokies. Presto! |
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| 11. | This Love Song | Play | This Love Song
Written by Andy May
Time goes by, it seems strange The world spins ‘round and people change But my love for you remains Stronger still— that is plain So that’s why I give you This Love Song I’ve been blessed, this I see Since you shined your love on me And I hope I can be The kind of friend you’ve been to me So that’s why I give you This Love Song Two strangers in a universe of dancers The chance we’d meet was a million to one But on that day a prayer of mine was answered And so another miracle’s begun (Repeat) (Repeat first verse) With all my heart, I give you This Love Song |
This Love Song
Credits
Written by Andy May
Andy May-vocals, acoustic & electric guitars, mandolin, keyboard, bass Buddy Greene- Harmonica Nathan Smith-drums Produced by Andy May Notes
For Lauren. A song could never say it all. |
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| 12. | Daddy's Girl | Play | Daddy's Girl
Lyrics: Lauren LeCroy May
Music: Andy May I helped to bring her into this world From diapers to pigtails, she was Daddy’s Girl If you look in her eyes, you’ll see they’re like mine— And it wasn’t her choice to leave me behind Mama fell out of love, Mama could not explain Why all she could feel was anger and pain But she made it clear that I was to blame She took back her vows and gave back my name Chorus: Now Daddy’s Girl lives in Mama’s world And Mama’s no longer my wife Now Daddy’s Girl lives in Mama’s world And I’m not really part of her life She was just six when it all fell apart Caught in the middle with her broken heart On one side, her mama just wanted me gone On the other, I loved her enough to hold on But I stepped aside so she could be free Of the battle between her mother and me What Mamma tells her I really don’t know But the truth is, I loved her enough to let go Chorus Bridge: This isn’t what I signed on for But I guess nothin’s fair when love turns to war I know she may never see Just what it cost me to buy her some peace Chorus (Repeat first verse) |
Daddy's Girl
Credits
Lyrics: Lauren LeCroy May
Music: Andy May Andy May-vocals, acoustic & electric guitars, Spanish resophonic guitar, bass Rick Lee-piano, organ Buddy Greene-harmonica Nathan Smith-drums Produced by Andy May Notes
Sometimes things just don’t go according to plan, and you can only follow your heart and hope for the best. (LLM) |
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| 13. | Don't Lose Heart | Play | Don't Lose Heart
Written by Robert Bromley, Lauren LeCroy May, and Andy May
Looked in my mirror, I saw desperate eyes And desperation is a long, lonely ride It can tear you apart, it can tear you apart You can’t see no future, just a dead end street Nowhere to go but down in defeat I need a new start, I need a new start Chorus: Then I could see a light shining at the end of my road And I knew my destination was in the hands of the Lord Though life drove me down to my knees I could hear a whisper in the breeze Sayin’ “Don’t Lose Heart” Felt I was standing in the eye of the storm So much pain behind me— ahead was even more But I didn’t lose heart, I didn’t lose heart I walked towards tomorrow one day at a time When you’ve been down that low, it’s a mighty long climb But I didn’t lose heart, I didn’t lose heart Chorus Bridge: And you can see by the smile on my face That I’ve felt the Lord’s embrace Chorus |
Don't Lose Heart
Credits
Written by Robert Bromley, Lauren LeCroy May, and Andy May
Andy May-vocals, guitar Buddy Greene-harmonica Jeff Taylor-piano Kenny Malone-percussion Dennis Crouch-bass Produced by Andy May Notes
Inspired by a near-fatal accident that co-writer Robert Bromley suffered and his long journey to a miraculous recovery. It was first recorded by him and released as the title track on his Swift River Music CD. |
Andy May: Endless Possibilities
Digital downloads available on CD Baby. (Individual tracks are $0.79. Download the whole album-- all 13 songs-- for $6.99!)
It’s country. It’s folk.
It’s contemporary, it’s old-timey.
It rocks, it soothes, it aches, it rejoices.
It’s Andy May’s music,
and there are endless possibilities.
Thanks to Harry Warner for your kindness as a friend and your honesty as a mentor.
In memory of Hal Rugg.
Andy May: Dance of Life-- A Mandolin Celebration (reissue)
$12.50
Andy May: Dance of Life-- A Mandolin Celebration (reissue)
Andy May: mandolin, guitar, vocals
Fiddle: Ken Kosek, Van, David, & Cammy Kaynor
Bass: Roger Mason, Rudi Weeks
Banjo: Jim Heffernan, David Dick
Resonator guitar: Jim Heffernan
Piano: Ed Kaynor
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| 2. | Soldier's Joy | Play | |||||
| 3. | Swallowtail Jig | Play | |||||
| 4. | Bill Cheetham | Play | |||||
| 5. | Morpath Rant | Play | |||||
| 6. | Devil's Dream | Play | |||||
| 7. | Bluegrass Stomp | Play | |||||
| 8. | Bay of Fundy Reel | Play | |||||
| 9. | Saint Anne's Reel | Play | |||||
| 10. | Cripple Creek | Play | |||||
| 11. | Rachel | Play |
Andy May: Dance of Life-- A Mandolin Celebration (reissue)
Digital downloads available on CD Baby. (Individual tracks are $0.79. Download the whole album-- all 14 songs-- for $6.99!)
This 2011 reissue of Andy's critically-acclaimed mandolin album is remastered, remixed, and as much fun as ever! Dance of Life mixes the fire of bluegrass with the more laid-back feel of New England country dance music. The mostly instrumental CD is a sweet and lively presentation of original compositions and freshly arranged traditional tunes featuring Andy on mandolin with an all-star acoustic band backing him up.
Everett Lilly & Everybody and Their Brother
$15.00
Everett Lilly & Everybody and Their Brother
Vocals
Everett Lilly
Charles Lilly
Mark Lilly
Daniel Lilly
Dickey Lee
Freddy Weller
Rhonda Vincent*
Darrin Vincent
Billy Walker
Marty Stuart
Eric Blankenship
Mandolins
Everett Lilly
Ronnie McCoury*
Marty Stuart*
Larry Stephenson
Andy May
Guitars
Charles Lilly
Mark Lilly
Clay Rigdon
Bill Wolfenbarger
Banjo
Rob McCoury*
Rad Lewis
Charlie Cushman
Fiddles
Jason Carter
Joe Spivey
Eddie Stubbs
Bass
Mike Bub
Charles Lilly
Daniel Lilly
David Ball
“Daincin”
Marcia Campbell
Engineers
George Clinton
Craig Johnston
Michael Bush
Ben Buttrey
Produced by
Charles Lilly
Bill Wolfenbarger
Post-production Assistance
Andy May
*Acknowledgements:
Marty Stuart appears courtesy of Superlatone Records.
Rhonda Vincent appears courtesy of Rounder Records.
Ronnie and Rob McCoury appear courtesy of McCoury Music.
| 1. | Intro to "Get in Line Brother" | Intro to "Get in Line Brother"
Credits
Announcer: Eddie Stubbs |
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| 2. | Get in Line Brother | Get in Line Brother
Credits
Written by: Lester Flatt, Peermusic/BMI
Vocals: Daniel Lilly*, Everett Lilly, Mark Lilly, Marty Stuart, Eric Blankenship Mandolin: Everett Lilly, Marty Stuart, Ronnie McCoury Guitar: Mark Lilly Banjo: Rob McCoury Fiddle: Joe Spivey Bass: Mike Bub |
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| 3. | Soldier's Joy | Soldier's Joy
Credits
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Mandolin: Everett Lilly, Ronnie McCoury, Larry Stephenson Guitar: Mark Lilly Banjo: Rad Lewis, Rob McCoury Fiddle: Joe Spivey Bass: Daniel Lilly "Daincin'": Marcia Campbell |
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| 4. | I'll Break Out Again Tonight | I'll Break Out Again Tonight
Credits
Written By: Sanger D Shafer/A L Owens, Sony/ATV Music Publishing
Vocals: Mark Lilly*, Dickey Lee, Freddy Weller Mandolin: Everett Lilly Guitar: Mark Lilly, Bill Wolfenbarger Banjo: Rad Lewis Fiddle: Jason Carter Bass: Charles Lilly |
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| 5. | Waves on the Sea | Waves on the Sea
Credits
Written By: AP Carter, APRS/BMI
Vocals: Everett Lilly*, Daniel Lilly, David Ball Mandolin: Everett Lilly, Larry Stephenson Banjo: Rob McCoury Bass: Mike Bub Guitar: Mark Lilly Fiddle: Joe Spivey |
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| 6. | I Wonder Where You Are Tonight | I Wonder Where You Are Tonight
Credits
Written by: Johnny Bond, Red River Songs/BMI
Vocals: Billy Walker*, Everett Lilly Mandolin: Everett Lilly, Ronnie McCoury Guitar: Charles Lilly Banjo: Rad Lewis Fiddle: Joe Spivey Bass: David Ball |
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| 7. | Over Yonder's Hill | Play | Over Yonder's Hill
Credits
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Vocals: Mark Lilly*, Daniel Lilly, David Ball Mandolin: Everett Lilly Guitar: Mark Lilly Banjo: Rad Lewis Fiddle: Joe Spivey Bass: Mike Bub |
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| 8. | Will You Find Me Worthy? | Will You Find Me Worthy?
Credits
Written by Bill Wolfenbarger & Charles Lilly, 4 My Muisic Bidniss Publishing/BMI
Vocals: Charles Lilly, Daniel Lilly Mandolin: Andy May Guitar: Charles Lilly, Clay Rigdon Banjo: Charlie Cushman Fiddle: Joe Spivey Bass: Mike Bub |
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| 9. | No More the Moon Shines on Lorena | No More the Moon Shines on Lorena
Credits
Vocals: Everett Lilly
Mandolin: Everett Lilly Guitar: Mark Lilly Banjo: Rob McCoury Fiddle: Eddie Stubbs Bass: Charles Lilly |
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| 10. | Savannah's Not in Georgia | Play | Savannah's Not in Georgia
Credits
Written by: Daniel Lilly, 4 My Music Bidniss Publishing/BMI
Vocals: Charles Lilly*, Daniel Lilly*, Rhonda Vincent, Darrin Vincent Mandolin: Everett Lilly Guitar: Mark Lilly Banjo: Rad Lewis Fiddle: Jason Carter Bass: Charles Lilly |
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| 11. | New River Train | New River Train
Credits
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Vocals: Mark Lilly*, Everett Lilly Mandolin: Everett Lilly Guitar: Mark Lilly Banjo: Rad Lewis Fiddle: Joe Spivey Bass: Daniel Lilly |
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| 12. | Long Journey Home | Long Journey Home
Credits
Vocals: Mark Lilly, Everett Lilly
Mandolin: Everett Lilly Guitar: Mark Lilly Banjo: Rob McCoury Fiddle: Jason Carter Bass: Mike Bub |
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| 13. | Cyclone of Ryecove | Cyclone of Ryecove
Credits
Written by: A.P. Carter, APRS/BMI
A Lilly Brothers performance from Everett’s personal archives, this recording was made sometime in the late 50’s or early 60’s. It was most likely from a live radio show. Bea sings lead on this one. |
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| 14. | He Knew Me When He Was Hanging on the Cross | He Knew Me When He Was Hanging on the Cross
Credits
Written by: Charles Lilly/Bill Wolfenbarger, 4 My Music Bidniss Publishing/BMI
A gospel song showcasing the powerful vocals of Charles Lilly, this track was added at the special request of the Lilly family after the accident. Vocal: Charles Lilly*, Kathy Jarrell Guitar: Danny Patton Steel Guitar: Penn Pennington Fiddle & Mandolin: Hoot Hester Keyboards: Tim Atwood Bass: Charles Lilly Drums: Ric McClure Produced by: Charles Lilly and Bill Wolfenbarger Recorded at: Buck’s Place, Hendersonville, TN |
Everett Lilly & Everybody and Their Brother
Press release
Bluegrass Unlimited review, May 2008
Featuring Everett on vocals and mandolin along with his sons, Charles, Daniel and Mark Lilly, Marty Stuart, Rhonda and Darrin Vincent, Billy Walker, Ronnie & Rob McCoury, David Ball, Charlie Cushman, Larry Stephenson, Joe Spivey, Eddie Stubbs, Jason Carter, Dickey Lee, Freddy Weller, Mike Bub, Rad Lewis, Andy May, Marcia Campbell, Clay Rigdon, Eric Blankenship and Bill Wolfenbarger, this project is a celebration of Everett Lilly and the music he helped make internationally popular. The CD is dedicated to the memory of Charles Everett Lilly, Jr. (July 14, 1961-May 21, 2006) and Michel Burt "Bea" Lilly (December 5, 1921-September 18th, 2005).
From the liner notes:
Singer and mandolinist Everett Lilly is one of the great pioneers in bluegrass music and one of its most influential musicians. Everett and his brother, Bea (Michel Burt Lilly) began their career as a brother duet in the late 1930’s by singing in churches and playing shows near their home in Clear Creek, West Virginia. Soon The Lilly Brothers became regulars on radio, eventually playing on such shows as the WWVA Wheeling Jamboree in Wheeling, West Virginia, further increasing their popularity.
In 1950, Everett joined Flatt & Scruggs and the Foggy Mountain Boys playing mandolin and singing tenor. He stayed with them until 1952, and recorded many classic songs with them, including Get in Line Brother.
Everett rejoined Bea in 1952 and they relocated to Boston. There, along with banjoist Don Stover— and, for a while, fiddler Tex Logan— they began an amazing sixteen-year gig as the house band at the Hillbilly Ranch and performed daily radio shows on WCOP. They also recorded a number of excellent and highly influential LPs, introducing a whole new regional audience and a new generation to bluegrass music.
In 1970, Everett chose to return to West Virginia, but the Lilly Brothers continued to perform at bluegrass festivals and tour overseas. In 2002, The Lilly Brothers & Don Stover were inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Association's Hall of Honor, the highest tribute that the bluegrass community can give.
Everett Lilly has passed on his love of music to his sons, some of whom perform with him in his current band, The Lilly Mountaineers. —Swift River Music
This Project
Everett’s son, Charles— my best friend and co-writer (some may say co-conspirator!)— and I were talking about Everett and his music one day in May of 2005. We came up with the idea of getting Everett and “the boys” back in the studio to just record a good-time potpourri of songs. We felt that it had been some time since Everett had recorded, and we wanted him to be able to do another big project for both his enjoyment and for the many folks who have loved his music over the years. Everett agreed to do it with the condition that Charles and I produce the project. We gladly accepted the task at hand.
With such a long career filled with so many classic songs, choosing which ones to include on this CD was an enjoyable challenge. Some we chose, such as Get in Line Brother, and Waves on the Sea, were songs that Everett had helped to make famous; some were included because they were songs that Everett and the family performed and enjoyed over the years. Some are contemporary songs that are particularly meaningful. Everett especially wanted to include Will You Find Me Worthy? and, later, He Knew Me When He Was Hanging on the Cross, both sacred songs written by Charles and myself, and Savannah’s Not in Georgia, an original written by Daniel Lilly.
From the beginning, Charles and I wanted to be sure that anyone who was involved in this project—singing, picking, or in any other manner— was doing so in the spirit of “it’s all about Mr. Everett and the music.” As word spread in the small world of Nashville’s music “bidniss” that Everett was going back into the studio, we had musicians, who in some fashion or another had been influenced by Everett or The Lilly Brothers along the way, telling us, “If you’ve got room for me, I would love to be a part of this project.” The next thing we knew, we had “everybody and their brother” lined up for the project, each one doing their specialty— or just whatever was asked of them— out of respect for and in honor of Everett.
We started the project on June 6th, 2005 and recorded the basic tracks with the help of many of the performers you hear on the CD. We continued to work on the project on and off for nearly a year as schedules would allow. Many of the performers were out on the road much of the time and gave their time off to be a part of this event.
During this time, Charles was playing bass for Grand Ole Opry legend Billy Walker, who also contributed to this project. On May 21st, 2006, while returning from a show in Alabama, the band was in a tragic automobile accident. God called Charles Everett Lilly, Jr., along with Billy Walker, his wife Bettie, and guitarist Danny Patton, home to Him on that day.
Everett and I, along with other Lilly family members, decided that we needed to complete this project because that is what Charles would have wanted. We also decided to dedicate the project to Charles and to Bea, Everett’s brother with whom he had performed for so many years and who had gone home to be with the Lord September 18th, 2005.
So, it was back into the studio to both finish the project and provide some therapy for all of us who were so close to the tragedy. The end result is what we hope you will find to be a very enjoyable musical journey back to the roots of the music and forward again to include some newer songs inspired by the traditional music Everett helped make famous.
We hope you enjoy this project as much as we enjoyed doing it. We believe this will introduce a whole new audience to the legend of Everett Lilly. I think Marty Stuart summed up it best when he said,
“I think when we all get to Heaven we’re gonna find out that Everett Lilly is God’s favorite mandolin player-- and mine too!”
Bill Wolfenbarger,
Co-Producer & Honorary Lilly
Moe Dixon: Sweet Coyote Guitar
Moe Dixon: Sweet Coyote Guitar
Produced by Andy May.
All songs written by Moe Dixon.
Moe Dixon: vocal and guitar
Andy May: Lead guiter (1,2,6,7,8); Mandolin (12,14)
Recorded at Mainframe Recording Studio, Nashville, TN (http://www.mainframerecordingstudio.com)
Engineer, Mastering: Nathan Smith
Cover Photo: Eric Sanford (http://www.ericsanfordphoto.com)
| 1. | Coyote Guitar | Play | Coyote Guitar
Credits
Words & Music: Moe Dixon
Guitar: Moe Dixon Lead Guitar: Andy May Produced by Andy May |
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| 2. | Bright Side of the Blue | Bright Side of the Blue
Credits
Words & Music: Moe Dixon
Guitar: Moe Dixon Lead Guitar: Andy May Produced by Andy May |
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| 3. | Harbor Song | Harbor Song
Credits
Words & Music: Moe Dixon
Guitar: Moe Dixon Produced by Andy May |
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| 4. | Ain't That the Way it Sometimes Goes | Ain't That the Way it Sometimes Goes
Credits
Words & Music: Moe Dixon
Guitar: Moe Dixon Produced by Andy May |
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| 5. | New Game | Play | New Game
Credits
Words & Music: Moe Dixon
Guitar: Moe Dixon Produced by Andy May |
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| 6. | Diamonds in Paradise | Diamonds in Paradise
Credits
Words & Music: Moe Dixon
Guitar: Moe Dixon Lead Guitar: Andy May Produced by Andy May |
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| 7. | Rosie Malloy | Play | Rosie Malloy
Credits
Words & Music: Moe Dixon
Guitar: Moe Dixon Lead Guitar: Andy May Produced by Andy May |
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| 8. | Sweeten Me Music | Sweeten Me Music
Credits
Words & Music: Moe Dixon
Guitar: Moe Dixon Lead Guitar: Andy May Produced by Andy May |
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| 9. | Catfishin' | Catfishin'
Credits
Words & Music: Moe Dixon
Guitar: Moe Dixon Produced by Andy May |
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| 10. | One Last Ride | Play | One Last Ride
Credits
Words & Music: Moe Dixon
Guitar: Moe Dixon Produced by Andy May |
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| 11. | Slow Dancing | Slow Dancing
Credits
Words & Music: Moe Dixon
Guitar: Moe Dixon Produced by Andy May |
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| 12. | Change in the Wind | Change in the Wind
Credits
Words & Music: Moe Dixon
Guitar: Moe Dixon Mandolin: Andy May Produced by Andy May |
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| 13. | The Bridge Dance | Play | The Bridge Dance
Credits
Words & Music: Moe Dixon
Guitar: Moe Dixon Produced by Andy May |
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| 14. | Fast Shootin' Lizzie | Fast Shootin' Lizzie
Credits
Words & Music: Moe Dixon
Guitar: Moe Dixon Mandolin: Andy May Produced by Andy May |
Moe Dixon: Sweet Coyote Guitar
Strong, clean, and classy guitar/vocal presentation of Moe's songs. Fun! Sweet Coyote Guitar is Moe's first Swift River Music release. This 14-song solo CD is the second project of Moe's produced by Andy May.
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