Blackberry Smoke

*SIGOPS Collection* In the Tradition of Country Rock take a look and a listen to Blackberry Smoke. These guys are true Musicians. They are fantastic in the studio and fantastic in concert. Their friends from all over the music world come and sit in with them. In the last 20 years these guys have earned their success. As a wise radio man once said “Turn it ALL the way up!, And Pull the knob OFF!!” It’s time to Smoke. BIO American rock band Blackberry Smoke - Made up of Charlie Starr (vocals, guitar), Paul Jackson (guitar, vocals), Richard Turner (bass, vocals), Brit Turner (drums) and Brandon Still (keyboards) - has become known for a singular sound indebted to classic rock, blues, country and folk. Since their debut in 2004, the Atlanta-based band has independently released six full-length albums and toured relentlessly, building a strong and loyal community of fans. The band has also had unparalleled success with sales of each of their last albums. In 2015 they released Holding All the Roses, which was the first independently-released record to hit #1 on the Billboard Country album charts in modern history. Like An Arrow followed in 2016, again putting them at #1. 2018 saw the band outsell all other releases with their self-produced Find A Light plus the acoustic accompaniment, The Southern Ground Sessions. Most recently, in 2019 Blackberry Smoke released Homecoming: Live in Atlanta, a recorded performance from their annual show in the band's home town. Blackberry Smoke also debuted at #1 on Billboard's Americana/Folk sales charts. This became the 4th consecutive album for Blackberry Smoke to be atop the charts. In addition to their success domestically, the band has also had #1 Rock, #1 Independent, and #1 U.K. Americana album chart releases in the United Kingdom and Europe. HIGHLIGHTS Television Appearances: The Tonight Show, The Late Show, Conan O'Brien, Live with Jools Holland, Last Call with Carson Daly First Tour of South America SOLD OUT Summer European Festival Appearances at Glastonbury, Azkena Rocks, Hellfest France, Download UK and More

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One Horse Town is a song by the American Southern rock band Blackberry Smoke, released in 2012 as part of their album The Whippoorwill. The song is known for its gentle acoustic beginning that builds into an explosive climax, showcasing the band's dynamic range. It has become a staple in their live performances, featured on setlists from recent tours including the Rattle, Ramble and Roll Tour 2025, with appearances at venues such as the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville , the Berglund Performing Arts Theatre in Roanoke , and the Utilita Arena in Birmingham. The song was also performed during a joint concert with Lynyrd Skynyrd at Wembley Arena, where it served as a highlight of Blackberry Smoke's set. Lyrics: In the tiny town where I come from You grew up doing what your daddy done And you don't ask questions you do it just because You don't climb too high or dream too much With a whole lot of work and a little bit of luck You can wind up right back where your daddy was This little bitty town, it ain't nothing new We all stick around 'cause they all tell us to Swallow your pride just to make your family proud If I didn't think that it would shut the whole place down I'd ride my pony right out of this one horse town Yeah this one horse town I'm an old married man at the age of 23 Got 2 little boys on the baseball team And that might be their only ticket out All they got is a worn out name And a daddy that could've gone all the way But I hung my saddle up and I settled down This little bitty town, it ain't nothing new We all stick around 'cause they all tell us to Swallow your pride just to make your family proud If I didn't think that it would shut the whole place down I'd ride my pony right out of this one horse town Yeah this one horse town Oh yeah This little bitty town, oh yeah it ain't nothing new We all stick around 'cause they all tell us to Swallow your pride just to keep your family proud If I didn't think that it would shut the whole thing down I'd saddle that one horse and ride it right out of this town

Written by lead singer Charlie Starr, this song describes a divine experience that comes from a combination of a special lady and some good moonshine. "That is one of our songs that harkens back to the wilder days when we were younger," he told us. "There was lots of temptation around, of the female persuasion and the narcotic persuasion. But that's a party song. There are some specifics but I can't really tell you because that's a secret [Laughs]. You can't give away everything, right?" Lyrics: Spend the night wide open I ain't got nowhere to go Yeah my baby's howlin' at me Yeah she tearing up the floor We got the Tennessee champagne Feeling' moonshine fine And my Johnson City baby Yeah she helps me draw the line As the crow flies baby Gonna get me up on time Gonna light me up here Like the 4th of July Everybody knows, baby take it slow Feel just like I'm singing With the heavenly host Everybody said, everybody knows Just like shaking hands With the Holy Ghost She got the stuff that I need Keeps me coming back for more I ain't ever gonna break away Got her hook in me for sure As the crow flies baby Gonna get me up on time Gonna light me up here Like the 4th of July Everybody knows, baby take it slow Feel just like I'm singing With the heavenly host Everybody said, everybody knows Just like shaking hands With the Holy Ghost Alright, mmm yeah Everybody knows, baby take it slow Feel just like I'm singing With the heavenly host Everybody said, everybody knows Just like shaking hands With the Holy Ghost Everybody knows, baby take it slow Feel just like I'm singing With the heavenly host Everybody said, everybody knows Just like shaking hands With the Holy Ghost

Charlie Starr grew up in eastern Alabama, in a small town bordered by the Chattahoochee River and dotted with textile factories. Like most American mill towns, it took a hit during the dawn of the 21st century, when companies began shipping most of their work overseas. Some residents bounced back by landing new jobs. Others turned to their vices instead, looking for a more temporary fix. “The song has to do with whatever plague is sucking a little town dry,” he says, “whether it’s the meth epidemic or oxy. That kind of thing happens all over America, but it just seems to impact the small towns more. I used to go home to the little town where I grew up, and I’d see people that I went to school with, and I’d think, ‘Oh boy.’ You can see it a mile away, the damage that stuff can do.” Lyrics: Every day ain't my day Easy street don't run my way Cross my heart and hope to spit The gettin's good tell ma what do I get Fool me once fooled you twice By myself, paradise Ring my bell, time will tell Someday soon I'm gonna give em' hell That mountain is too high for me to climb The river is too deep and it's too wide Outta sight outta mind I get this way from time to time Right now it's too high for me to climb Fill my cup wish me luck Turn my frown right side up Pills and meth kiss of death Pawn shop slip is all I've got left That mountain is too high for me to climb The river is too deep and it's too wide You get yours I'll get mine Ain't no hurry got plenty of time Right now it's too high for me to climb

This bittersweet breakup song features backup harmony vocals by Jason Isbell's wife Amanda Shires. The singer-songwriter and violin player has performed as a member of the Texas Playboys, Thrift Store Cowboys and Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit, as well as recording solo material. Blackberry Smoke's Charlie Starr explained the choice to add Shires onto the track: "I wrote 'Let Me Down Easy' with my old buddy, Keith Nelson," he shared. "We really wanted a cool female voice on it. I thought it would be really cool to have a female harmony on this song, sort of a Gram Parsons-Emmylou Harris kind of thing, and Amanda came to mind. Amanda Shires most definitely has a cool voice. She sings beautifully on it." Lyrics: [Refrain] Let me down easy if you can I'm not half as strong as you think I am [Verse 1] It may seem like I don't care, baby, that's just my disguise Look closer and you'll see I'm still a kid behind the eyes I'm barely on my feet and one more lick would put me down Show a little mercy, honey, I'm pleadin' with you now [Chorus] Let me down easy if you can I'm not half as strong as you think I am I guess I'll try to take it like a man Let me down easy if you can [Verse 2] Maybe I'm the crazy one, 'cause there ain't no way it's you I guess I'll let you go 'cause it's the least that I could do Hopefully I'll make it and I'll be alright in time I'll prob'ly go to pieces now, but darlin' you'll be fine [Refrain] Let me down easy if you can I'm not half as strong as you think I am [Verse 3] Someday when we're older, we'll look back on this and smile I thought I had it handled, baby, I missed it by a mile [Chorus] Let me down easy if you can I'm not half as strong as you think I am I guess I'll try to take it like a man Let me down easy if you can

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Blackberry Smoke's song 'You Got Lucky' delves into the complexities of romantic relationships, emphasizing the importance of appreciation and the rarity of genuine love. The lyrics convey a sense of warning and reflection, urging the partner to be mindful of their actions and words. The repeated phrase 'Good love is hard to find' serves as a poignant reminder that true love is a rare and valuable treasure, not to be taken for granted. The song's narrative revolves around a relationship on the brink of dissolution. The protagonist challenges their partner, suggesting that if they believe they can find someone better, they should go ahead. However, this challenge is laced with a reminder of the difficulty in finding 'good love.' This sentiment is underscored by the repeated assertion that the partner 'got lucky' when the protagonist found them, highlighting a sense of self-worth and the recognition of the effort and value they bring to the relationship. Lyrics: [Verse 1] You better watch what you say You better watch what you do to me Don't get carried away Girl, if you can do better than me [Pre-Chorus] Then go Yeah, go But remember [Chorus] Good love is hard to find Good love is hard to find You got lucky, babe You got lucky, babe When I found you [Verse 2] You put a hand on my cheek And then you turned your eyes away If you don't feel complete If I don't take you all of the way [Pre-Chorus] Then go Yeah, go But remember [Chorus] Good love is hard to find Good love is hard to find You got lucky, babe You got lucky, babe When I found you [Instrumental] [Pre-Chorus] Yeah, go Just go But remember [Chorus] Good love is hard to find Good love is hard to find You got lucky, babe You got lucky, babe When I found you Yeah that was it That was beautiful