All songs written by Buzz Cason
Buzz Cason Publications, ASCAP, administered by Southern Writers Group, U.S.A.
Buzz Cason vocals; acoustic guitar (tracks 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15); harmonica (tracks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6); organ (tracks 5, 10, 13); keyboards (tracks 11, 14); background vocals (tracks 11, 13)
Colin Whinnery lead guitar (all except track 12); bass guitar on track 2
Hubert Knight bass guitar (tracks 1, 5, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15)
John Mason bass guitar (tracks 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 12, 13)
Paul Sidoti bass guitar (track 8)
Jim Thistle drums (exc. tracks 9 & 12)
Mike Baily drums (track 12)
Anthony Crawford harmonica (track 12)
John Mason guitar (track 2)
Parker Cason guitar (tracks 2, 4, 6, 7, 13); organ (track 3)
Michael Hearne guitar solo, (track 8)
Amanda Shires fiddle (track 9)
Bergen White background vocals (track 11)
Taylor Cason background vocals (track 13)
Doyle Grisham steel guitar (track 15)
Ollie Parker's Jack Russell terrier (track 2)
Track listing & notes from Buzz
1). HEY NOW – If it is possible for a break up to be taken lightly and with a tongue-in-cheek attitude, this may be it.
2). AIN’T NOBODY – The blues influence has to surface. The guy in this song has problems but is surviving.
3). YOU BABY – Placing one’s love over that of a movie star. Dedicated to home theater owners everywhere or just those with a DVD player and a bag of popcorn.
4). GET OUT OF TOWN – Hopefully this song will come to mind when you absolutely must get away for the weekend to your favorite spot!
5). HOOKED UP WITH THE MAN – In a time of widespread desperation, a continual ray of Hope.
6). SOMEBODY TOLD ME – If you’ve ever been in this situation or ever thought about contacting an old friend, hopefully you will relate to this one.
7). WONDERING – Did you ever wonder if that someone in your past is wondering too?
8). BARBEQUE – This song sounds so much better while chompin’ down on a big pulled pork sandwich from your favorite barbeque joint.
9). TEXAS WILDFLOWER – Written while driving home from Larry Joe’s Texas Music Fest but instead of a Silverado, mine is a my beloved old GMC Gypsy with 110,000 miles on it.
10). ODDLY ENOUGH – Love is kind, love is patient, and thank God, forgiving.
11). I LOVE THE SOUTH – On a rainy spring morning, I look out the window down towards the barn nestled in my Tennessee-green haven. Many southern bred memories and feelings well up inside me as I realize how blessed I am to live in this lovely part of God’s creation.
12). BLACK MAN IN MISSISSIPPI – A bellhop at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis who aspired to become an R & B star triggered this idea, allowing me to express my love for my black brothers and sisters.
13). CAN’T GO ANYWHERE – Built around an acoustic lick which Joe and I tried to take to an intense level, this story of taking your love with you wherever you go was especially fun for me since my son, Taylor, sang on it with me.
14). PLAYIN’ MUSIC – There’s just nothing like being out there on a stage, big or small, playing your songs for whoever will listen! I’m not sure it keeps you from aging, but it sure can make you feel young, (most of the time!).
15). HATS OFF TO HANK – The white cowboy hat, the western suit, and above all those magical songs. He was country, blues and rock before it was called any of that. Thank you, man.
Produced by Buzz Cason
Tracks 4 & 7 Produced by Parker Cason
Engineered & mastered by Joe Funderburk
Cover photo by Richard Crichton
All other photos from the Buzz Cason Collection
Design by Leslie Smith, The Heron Company
Booking: Patricia Albrecht, booking@musicnashville.com, 800.804.0365
Media Relations: Kristin Dray, media@palodurorecords.com, 866.PALO.DURO
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