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Brand New Day

This the groups 3rd album and the 1st one recorded at Sun Studios in Memphis, Tennessee.

Excerpt from Liner Notes...

"Back in 1950, Sam Phillips started the Memphis Recording Services, Sun Studios, in Memphis Tennessee. He was always searching for plain, unvarnished, rootsy musical performances by local musicians. At first, he made a little noise locally with some blues and country artists that he recorded. In 1954 he hit the jackpot when he discovered a young Memphis musician named Elvis Presley. Elvis recorded his first hit, That’s Alright Mama, at Sun Studios. Other artists who started their recording careers at Sun were Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Roy Orbison. Folsom Prison Blues, Whole Lotta Shakin, and Blue Suede Shoes, were all recorded in the primitive little Sun Studios on Union Street in Memphis.

In Spring of 2005, I was on vacation in Memphis with my wife, Donna. We were in Memphis for a couple of reasons. The first being to look at real estate in that part of Tennessee. The second being to visit Graceland and pay our respects to Elvis. ."  

 

 

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Track Listing, Notes, and Lyrics
 
Brand New Day
A nice track about not giving up on your relationships.
Tell Her Tonight
Sort of an Elvis kind of country song. Upbeat and fun.
Girls Night Out
An upbeat country tune with great lyrics by Nora. Women of the world unite and paint the town.
Little Black Dress
A sexy song with a sultry vocal performance by Nora. A tale of the ubiquitous Little Black Dress
Hey Old Dog
A playful tune about some of the daily frustrations when no one listens to a thng you say.
Hard Working Woman
A Rockabilly number with both a female and male part. As usual, the Woman is always right. Background vocals by the Norettes featuring James Lott himself.
Long Live The King
A soulful tune about a simpler time when the world was in black and white and the King was still alive. Special guest vocals by Michael Lee.
Right Through My Hands
A jumping Rockabilly tune in the vein of Elvis himself. The band rocks it up on this one.
Hard One To Please
A country tune about a woman we know. Hello Holly Berry.
Going Back To Memphis
A blues tune about getting back to someplace that feels like home.
Hillbilly Bop
A Rockabilly song in the style of Carl Perkins. Tom does a great job on the drums on this one. Look Ma, no drum stool. Historical Note: One of the first names for the Memphis style blend of Country and Blues was Hillbilly Bop.
Nobody Knows
A 6/8 number about a love unrequited. Great vocal performance by Nora on this one.
Brand New Day (Reprise)
A more modern country rock version of the title track.
Wasted Love
A soulful country song reminiscent of Johnny Cash. A duet about two lovers who cannot be together. Thanks to James for getting the Luther guitar tone.
   
BONUS TRACKS.....  
Blue Moon Of Kentucky
A big hit for Elvis on Sun Records. His upbeat version of a Bill Monroe song. Vocals by Michael Lee
Trying To Get To You
Another big hit for Elvis on Sun Records. Vocals by Michael Lee
 
Mike's Groove
An instrumental by the Band. Great performances all the way around.
 
   
   
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