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Brothers
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This is a song that explores the loss of a brother and the emotional "ride" that follows. A must hear that features the excellent guitar work of my very good friend, John Herring.
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Dale Haywood is a singer/songwriter from Colora, Maryland. After several cover bands and years of live gigs Dale decided to attempt recording his own songs. With the help of several friends, Dale has recorded a large catalogue of original music. His music covers everything from Country to Blues to Rock, but all of it has a heavy southern influence. Most of the recordings were created in his home studio and none of them would have been possible without the generosity and creativity of some very talented friends. Dale continues to write, record, and occasionally perform his music whenever given the opportunity.
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Genre
Rock • Southern Rock
Charts
Peak #11
Peak in subgenre #1
Author
Dale Haywood
Rights
2005
Uploaded
November 09, 2005
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MP3 5.5 MB • 128 kbps • 6:00
Story behind the song
I made my first recordings with a friend named John Herring, one of the best musicians I've ever had the pleasure to work with. I also have to say that without John I would have never stepped on a stage, let alone record my own material. I'll always be indebted to him for that. John and I both have brothers that we are very close to. One day I got a phone call and John told me that he was inspired to write a piece of music and the only words he had were "Ride on, my brother". So he gave me the music and that weekend Heather and I went to Richmond for the Nascar race. Well, it was a blistering hot day and I got in the car to soak up some AC and decided to pop in the CD. The lyrics just rolled out like it was already written. Many consider this to be the best work John and I ever did together and I must agree that it is. A few months ago, John's brother Steve, who was always a great friend to me, passed away from a long illness. It was this event that showed me why this song was so easy to write. Steve loved this song and we loved Steve very much. He is sadly missed and this song will always be dedicated to his memory.
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Brothers Tryin’ my damndest to get my head together Sittin’ here watchin’ the sun go down I talked to your mama early this mornin’ She said her baby … you won’t be comin’ around She always said we lived way too fast Said she knew she’d get that call some day If you think you’ve hurt that woman in the past I’m here to tell you, son, I’ve never heard that woman hurt that way -CHORUS- Ride on, my brother Spread your wings and fly Glad I never got to say goodbye ‘Cause I’ll see you someday … We’ll take us a ride on the other side Those that knew you Lord, how we loved you Those that didn’t Would never understand This ol’ world never got to see the good inside you They saw the outlaw … They never met the man Ride on, my brother Up there where the eagles fly Now you’re up there with the others Tell ‘em I’m on my way … We’ll take us a ride on the other side -SOLO- Don’t cry, now mama Your boy’s hell is over now He’s blazin’ a trail through glory You’ll get through this, we’ll get through this Somehow, it’s gonna be alright, it’s gonna be alright, it’s gonna be alright Now ride, ride, my brother Spread your wings and fly Glad I never got to say goodbye ‘Cause I’ll see you someday … We’ll take us a ride on the other side
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