The Cactus Blossoms — Hey Baby
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Hey baby, do you wanna take a trip with me?
Got a feeling there might be
A silver lining all around
Hey maybe, we could drive the whole night through
See what this old truck can do
I've only driven it in town
Hey baby, I hope it all works out
It always works out
Hey baby, do you wanna go to Mexico?
Or take Ten west to the coast
And One up to the bay
You know what's crazy?
never seen a mountain range
In a hundred miles a lot can change
If clouds aren't in the way
Hey baby, I hope it all works out
It always works out
So many things I thought I'd never see
Like you sittin' shotgun starin' back at me
Days are shady way up here in the trees
No place I'd rather be
Nothing's gonna bring me down
Hey baby, I hope it all works out
It always works out
Hey baby, I hope it all works out
It always works out
Got a feeling there might be
A silver lining all around
Hey maybe, we could drive the whole night through
See what this old truck can do
I've only driven it in town
Hey baby, I hope it all works out
It always works out
Hey baby, do you wanna go to Mexico?
Or take Ten west to the coast
And One up to the bay
You know what's crazy?
never seen a mountain range
In a hundred miles a lot can change
If clouds aren't in the way
Hey baby, I hope it all works out
It always works out
So many things I thought I'd never see
Like you sittin' shotgun starin' back at me
Days are shady way up here in the trees
No place I'd rather be
Nothing's gonna bring me down
Hey baby, I hope it all works out
It always works out
Hey baby, I hope it all works out
It always works out
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Saw these guys play a great show on a very snowy Friday night about ten days ago at The Velvet Elk Lounge downtown. Two brothers and their two cousins; peerless singing, top-notch guitar work, and rocking rhythms. Best 20 bucks I've spent in ages! It's an intimate venue with a fantastic sound set-up and a great bar. They are friendly, supremely gifted but very down-to-Earth artists who genuinely love what they do, and the audience was appreciative. Their music seems to make the world a better place! Can't wait to see them again! Thanks, RP for turning me onto them!
seaward4u wrote:
Yes, Buddy Holly also.
GustaafJHeinh wrote:
Do I hear a hint of Everly Brothers?
Saw them at The Acorn Theater in Three Oaks MI in August. Excellent show, excellent band. Excellent venue. Highly recommend them both.
Sounds like a cover of a lost Buddy Holly song (it's not). I like it.
Another boomchakaboomchakaboom song, I guess I don't like country music 
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...It strikes me that this could've been a tune on a Treavelling Wilburys album.
Just the tune for a lazy sunny afternoon's driving. Good vibes!
linurbug wrote:
If you like the hit, Buy the album. That’s how this works for musicians.
William, Alana, love this band, a great discovery thanks!! But, this song and "Ballad of an unknown" are getting too way much rotation lately. Can we take a break or hear something different from CB's?
I was at my desk in the leafy suburbs of Nairobi one sunny morning. I heard a tune that I liked, so put down what I was doing and checked out the Bio. 'Based in Minneapolis' jumped out at me. I was booking flights for our annual fly/drive someplace in America. We had already decided to start our Northern States Express tour in Minneapolis. Checked out the website and they were playing at home the one night we were going to be there. The place was called 'Dusty's, Dagos and Liquor.' Cool joint. The first set was in the back garden early and full of families with lots of kids. Everybody dancing. Got talking with a chick and she turned out to be the sister of the drummer. Her sister was married to the lead guitar player. Brilliant. I relayed the story of tracking down the band from Kenya. They thought I was crazy. They played a harder set inside later. Drove west the next morning humming a happy tune. Thanks Bill and gang.
GustaafJHeinh wrote:
not untintentional perhaps - the album cover is 'so sixties'
Do I hear a hint of Everly Brothers?
GustaafJHeinh wrote:
Me too, but in a good way.
Do I hear a hint of Everly Brothers?
Me too, but in a good way.
Gentle rockabilly that hits my Southern ears just right. Harmonies are tight!
The Cactus Blossoms > The Gin Blossoms
William, Alana, love this band, a great discovery thanks!! But, this song and "Ballad of an unknown" are getting too way much rotation lately. Can we take a break or hear something different from CB's?
GustaafJHeinh wrote:
... and a bit of Buddy Holly?
Do I hear a hint of Everly Brothers?
... and a bit of Buddy Holly?
ExpatLarry wrote:
Maybe some Chris Isaak too...
I would bet that these guys listened to a lot of BoDeans growing up. Not that there's anything wrong with that.
Maybe some Chris Isaak too...
I would bet that these guys listened to a lot of BoDeans growing up. Not that there's anything wrong with that.
GustaafJHeinh wrote:
All you have to do is dream, Gustaaf.....as in that was the song by the Everly pair BillG played right before, in about the least subtle segue he's ever graced us with; LLRP!!
Do I hear a hint of Everly Brothers?
All you have to do is dream, Gustaaf.....as in that was the song by the Everly pair BillG played right before, in about the least subtle segue he's ever graced us with; LLRP!!
very cool
Thanks
Thanks
Really liking these brothers! Such playful, clever, well-constructed guitar work and harmonies, and a rocking beat!
The Cactus Blossoms representing Minneapolis- wonderful to hear them back to back with the Everly Brothers! Thanks for giving these guys attention 🥰
Nice. Love good alternative country
Do I hear a hint of Everly Brothers?
Nice. Mark Knopfler can safely retire now
Solid 8.
Solid 8.
Love hearing new things on RP. Thanks.