FAWM: "That Western Road"

That Western Road

Liner Notes

David is a brilliant songwriter from Tennessee who I've collaborated with dozens of times over the years, often with his frequent writing partner @vaughan_ray. I've never actually met either of them in person, but technology has been a blessing for making connections and even friendships between songmakers and I do think of them that way. Here's the latest fruit from our virtual tree.

Lyrics

THAT WESTERN ROAD Lyrics - DAVID L GRAHAM Music - JEFF WALKER

It’s work from sunrise to sunset A life I wish I’d never met Waiting round here for my death But it takes it all just to be fed

A horse can take me from all this But where else could a man fit And I can’t keep my life on this course I’ve got a gun, a saddle, and my horse

So it’s time for a grown man to go Time to hit that western road

That Western Road Might take me to adventure Or it might take me to gold I might be dreamer, but I know It all waits out there on That Western Road

So when that sunrise brings the day I’ll duck my head, and head that way Dreaming might be for a young man But I’ll dream big while I still can

So it’s time for a grown man to go Time to hit that western road

That Western Road Might take me to adventure Or it might take me to gold I might be dreamer, but I know It all waits out there on That Western Road

I’ll take what I need and be gone Survival is more than right and wrong Not enough here to live life long Tomorrow needs me to be strong

That Western Road Might take me to adventure Or it might take me to gold I might be dreamer, but I know It all waits out there on That Western Road

Comments

@robheron1 1d

Good vocal on those nice lyrics. Love the instruments.

@sven_irgens 5d

Beautiful song Jeff. Love everything about it. Gave me chills.

@billwhite51 1w

the western road is such a brilliant imge to hang a song on, and i like the fact that it is never defined in the song so it can be whatever the listener wants it to be...kind of like the abstraction of springsteens's thunder road compared to the definable thunder road of the robert mitchum song. i love these collaborations with jeff doing the music for and singing mctown's lyrics..and i notice there are a few mctown/vaughan lyrics out there just waiting for jeff to pick them up.

@jeff9 5d

Thanks for listening in and the nice comment, Bill. Yours are always so generous and thoughtful.

@chill4matt 1w

Love the double tracking. This is a fun and relaxing song. I enjoyed David's lyrics and Jeff's delivery. So good.

@jeff9 6d

Hey, thanks Mr. Matt!

@greengrassgirl 1w

Jeff, you have the perfect voice for country, and this song shows that in spades. Love your collabs with David, who's such a great lyricist (as are you.) I especially like: "Survival is more than right and wrong" and "Tomorrow needs me to be strong." The music feels just right for the message. Good song!

@jeff9 6d

You are too kind, Patty. Thank you for such a nice comment.

@nadine 1w

I love your trio. You seem to have such a good chemistry together that I hear it in your songs. I love the vocal delivery here. So calm, so storytelling. You all got some serious chops

@jeff9 1w

Many thanks, Ms Nadine. You are very kind.

@oswlek 1w

Nice, smooth and easy to listen to. I feel like I can smell the saddle. 😊

@jeff9 1w

Not recommended😁. But thanks for the kind words, Justin.

@gm7 1w

Yay Jeff is backing with those smooth vocals and great delivery. Great interpretation of David's lyrics. I get the feeeing I should hit the road and make tracks.

@jeff9 1w

Thanks so much, Garry.

@mctown 1w

Thanks to all for the comments...and of course ..to my friend, Jeff.

@rowleyjohnuk 1w

What a great vibe feel to this track with vox and all the instruments! It just plays so well. And yes collaboration now virtual is such a blessing! Been blessed to work with a lot of people around the world, just inspires me more and shows the depth of human expression that still exists!

@jeff9 1w

Thanks kindly for the listen and positive comments!

@bethdesombre 1w

ooh "A life I wish I’d never met" conveys so much with so little. (I also like "Tomorrow needs me to be strong") And "that Western Road" serves nicely as specific place and as metaphor. The chorus is classic.

@jeff9 1w

That's very kind of you, Beth. Many thanks.

@williamjames 1w

Sounds like the wide open prairies! Great vocals, you really hit the mark! The lyrics are full of the classic stuff. That lonesome vocal melody is just great.

@jeff9 1w

A big thank you, William. Appreciate the listen and kind words.

@danvaillancourt 1w

Yes! Lovely vocal delivery and the western imagery is just classic. Makes me want to head westward into a dream of adventures. BIAB is sounded great with the arrangement too. Great collab.

@jeff9 1w

Much obliged, Dan.