DAVID M. BAILEY: Rusty Brick Road

david m. bailey

Rusty Brick Road

© 2003 david m. bailey (061432262022)

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If Woody Guthrie were alive today, he would have written a songs just like these

tracks

1 All Day Today
2 Trying to Believe
3 Times Like These
4 Rusty Brick Road
5 Make Up Your Mind
6 No Matter What it Takes
7 Like it's All You Have to Do
8 Have You Ever
9 The Message of Hope
10 Let it Go
11 When it Rains
12 Brand New Day
13 Airport Song
14 Long Distance Dad
15 Hope, Alaska
16 Midnight in Wheeling
17 Keep on Keepin On
18 Summer Lane
19 Benediction

notes

david is well-known as a 12 survivor of a malignant brain tumor that was supposed to have killed him in 6 months. His amazing story of hope and survival has been shared with and inspired thousands of fans all over the world. If you are reading this here on CD baby, you are also learning that david is a prolific songwriter and keeps a relentless tour schedule across the nation and the world in support of his multiple CD’s. The more you get to know his music, the more you will learn of the many sides of david: survivor, yes, but also poet, philosopher, theologian, comedian, activist, husband, father, friend, and lover of all things coffee. This Presbyterian, passionate, fully reformed, liberally conservative peace-loving hippie-folksinger will wow you exotic guitar licks, but also inspire you with words you only wish you’d written yourself. Take the time to browse, listen, buy a couple CD;’s, visit his website, www.davidmbailey.com, and odds are before long, he’ll be in your area and you’ll be a fan of the music and the man. Thanks for stopping by – Keep on!!
a -super-special-silly-serious-sensitive-sweet'n sour-scintillating solo-singer-songwriter-survivor CD :-) 19 Tracks, (yes, [sigh] including the airport song...)] something for everyone. This project is co-produced by Donny Holcombe and Scotte Moore Also featured throughout the album is the fine lip-bleeding harp of one Mr. John Whitlow of Scuffletown fame. The project was recorded in a mountain cabin, a home studio, and a highway hotel. - song notes:

All Day Today - remake of a song I wrote in '96- been wanting to do this for a long time - it's now huge, and a cool opener. One of my dad's favoirite songs too :- )
Trying to Believe- another remake of an old song with some new Donny production magic that has breathed incredible fresh life into it.
Times Like These- Scott helped me reshape the music into something way more exotic. There's also a dance re-mix version that will show up sometime in the future.
Rusty Brick Road- all acoustic, one of my favorite finger-picking tunes, and one of the 2 songs that earned a winning spot in Kerrville :-)
Make Up your Mind- There's an 'extendo-jam'-reprise of this song at the end of the sisc that is one of the coolest spontaneous musical moments I've lived through.
No Matter What it Takes - this is a new he-said-she-said love song in the vein of 'Letting Go' with one of my most favorite chorus's ever
Like it's All You Have to Do- Wasn't sure about this one until I played it at a weekend retreat and one girl told me she got chills. Those are ususally keepers...
Have You Ever- Should have called this "20 Questions" because it is entirely comprised of questions. 20 or them actually ... :-)
The Message of Hope- One of those rare epic-artist-defining-you'll-hear-this-one-at-every-show-type songs with a monstrous end.
Let it Go- My pal and hero, Matthew Fullerton, contributed a word or two to this one (not sure which ones.. :-)
When It Rains- I really should not be putting it on another disc, but this time, we finally got it right...
Brand New Day- gentle reminder that the fat lady has not yet sung
Airport Song- The liner notes in the disc include a special apology for this one.
Long Distance Dad - hard to write, but important
Hope, AK - it's a real town (in Alaska). I went there. Wrote a song about it. Walzable.
Midnight in Wheeling - a single moment in 1996 that's still with me.
Keep On Keepin on - ie. KOKO. (!)
Summer Lane - Where I now live. Also one of the videos featured on the not-yet-released-DVD (fall?)
Benediction - I close a lot of shows with this one and the only recording of it is a shaky one on the live album, captured moments after writing it. This is how it really sounds.
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No album promo-piece would be complete without a quote from someone who is supposed to know something about music. Peter Mayer is a friend, musical mentor, brilliant songwriter, and, when he's not touring with his band, is Jimmy Buffet's guitar player. I figured that might qualify for 'official good quote source' He wrote the following:

David Bailey's songs should be carried along on your journey as a provision for times like these. They stand for courage and faith; they lean toward the light, in a time when darkness and defense is staging a powerful sit in in our world. My favorite track on Rusty Brick Road describes this work best. It's a "message of hope that never grows old, its the heat of the fire that drives out the cold"
(thanks peter :-)

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  • I enjoyed both the tapes very much . VERY INSPIRERING
    author: Evelyn Wirick

    Daid's music is an inspiration to all. I am so happy a friend told me about his music. I like listening to it while driving as everything is quit and you can hear the words and meditate. Lifes trials put to music. Thank you

  • Fresh air.
    author: Naomi

    Music is great and relaxing. Makes you think about life and what we waste time worring about. I will collect his work. Simply wonderful!

  • New favorite in my extensive david m. bailey collection
    author: Phil Wrzesinski

    Fabulous collection of songs that dig down deep in your soul and make you think and feel. Tunes like It's All You Gotta Do, Rusty Brick Road, and Keep On open your eyes to new (better) perspectives on life. This CD is now tops in my david m. bailey collection! Keep on keeping on david!!!

  • David is an inspiration to my daughter who is a one-year survivor and to me
    author: Jean Hume

    This CD is one I often give people who need a lift in their lives. My favorites are the Rusty Brick Road, The Hope Song and Let It Go.

  • "Precious In "His" Sight!"
    author: DAWN

    "David,I give you Praises...My very favorites on this, are *Message Of Hope*[which says it all] and also I enjoy *Brand New Day*.....Listening to your Beautiful music makes me SMILE!!"

  • Excellent
    author: Therese

    All the songs on this cd are really good. Every time I listen to it, I get more out of them. They are also upbeat and inspirational.

  • Good CD, love the Airport song!!!
    author: Cynthia

    This CD was awsome!!! This finds us a new door to open...looks like you found your door to open!!! Good Luck and keep the faith!

  • Fills up your chest
    author: Mary from the Heartland

    Packed with soulful folk and lyrics that really talk (try All Day Today.) Good pickin' guitar throughout. Rusty Brick Road has a Gordon-Lightfoot-Edmund-Fitzgerald-esque quality of a classic. Make Up Your Mind and a couple other tunes get into a great harmonica groove. Highly recommended.

  • Just Perfect
    author: Dawn

    I absolutely LOVE this cd..Rusty Brick Road.You are an inspiration to me.Your voice and guitar playing are excellent...Thank You,David

  • Delightfully refreshing music!
    author: Jenny

    Your music always makes us feel good and reminds us to enjoy the important things in life. Thank you for sharing music from your heart. We are traveling the same road you are traveling. Your music is delightfully refreshing and lightens our load.

  • I love the CD
    author: Sandra McGettigan

    It is great and I am enjoying it very much

  • This CD can turn a bad day into a good one
    author: Alice Hodges

    Was having "one of those days" when this CD arrived. Put it in my player in the car and things began to turn around. Loved When it Rains and it provided a better outlook for my day. Then the all so true Airport Song came on. I am not sure when the last time was that I laughed so hard ... I listened to the song over and over and just roared! Needless to say, it took awhile to finally listen to the entire CD (got held up at the Airport, what else is new?), but it was worth the time it took! Really enjoyed it! Thanks, David!

  • I loved it!
    author: Kathi E.

    I was amazed at how fast the CD arrived! This is the first CD I have of david m. bailey. I love his sound and the lyrics of his songs are so great. I will be buying others soon!

  • great
    author: Barbara Davis

    This was a birthday present for my daughter and she really likes it!

  • david's music just keeps getting better and better!
    author: martha

    I love this new cd - the songs are full of hope and good news. The airport song really says it like it is for anyone who has flown in the past year. Summer Lane makes me want to be there!

  • I've seen him live!
    author: Andy Polack

    This CD is a wonderful complation of many of Bailey's songs that move the audiance. He is a wonderful preformer and this CD of his was not out yet when I origonally saw him perform. He was on a weekend youth retreat in Massonetta... he was invited as the keynote speaker. I can tell you, not just this CD (which I now own and highly recommend) but every CD that he has put out is truly a masterpiece. This guy is inspiring!

  • Inspiring & uplifting!
    author: Mike Sikorsky

    An absolute delight! The lyrics take me on an enjoyable ride to places in my heart that are seldom visited. The stripped down musical approach is PERFECT for these wonderful lyrical journeys! GREAT!!!

  • awesome
    author: Linda

    Salve for a hurting soul....you get me through the bad times, make the good times even better...thank you, david

  • Good Stuff
    author: Tim

    I had high expectations upon buying this CD and after listening to it a few times, bailey has exceeded those expectations. If you are looking for a CD full of inspiration, faith, hope and love, then get this CD.

  • Unique, Uninhibited, even Hilarious at times. Really Wonderful!
    author: Dana in Denver

    This dmb CD has the most depth and soul of any. I can play it again and again and discover another nuance every time. His gift is poetry inspired by God, by Life, by Pain. Thanks for experessing your gift, david!

  • Timeless Truths
    author: Betsy

    David's music is full of life and God's timeless truths. In this CD, as well as the previous ones, his music reveals new insights and faith lessons to the listener differently every time it's heard. He is a magician of sound and lyric. His song speak to the head and the heart and often seem as if they were written just for you.

  • Simply amazing once again!
    author: David Oliver

    This is right up there, probably my second favorite dmb CD. (I don't know if anything will ever be better than "Peace".)Thank you for all of your magical and God inspired lyrics.

  • Wisdom and Faith
    author: Bruce Lomet (CHINASKI)

    David's heartfelt words of wisdom and faith will get you through the hard times. The intricate and detailed musical nuance of every song convey the feelings his words express. This CD will stay in your player a LONG time.

  • Amazing, as always
    author: Carrie

    David is a great artist and it continues to show in this CD. It is such a remarkable record full of faith, hope, and humor

  • Awesome
    author: Melissa

    david’s words paint fabulous pictures in the mind. 'Somewhere lost in sweet shades of purple out where the quiet ocean meets the golden sun, and 'And can you see it? That ballroom in the heavens where everyone is dancing in the lights. Every hour the angels stop the music to let the dancers wish us all goodnight.' Those are two of my favorites. If you haven’t heard david chuckle at the very end of track 19 then you haven’t enjoyed the whole cd.

  • david's music and his message of hope inspire us once again!
    author: Mary Waite

    david's unstoppable talent is showcased on this CD, and it was so worth waiting for! Listening to Rusty Brick Road is just like sipping ice-cold lemonade in the porch swing on a lazy summer afternoon, and thanking your lucky stars that you've been so blessed. A tender, yet powerful, message in the hands of the master.

  • Mr. Bailey continues to amaze me.
    author: Jan Robinson

    Truly a talented man. Thanks for sharing your God given talents!! I have the entire Bailey collection. Love them all!!

  • I'm still chuckeling over the airport song.
    author: Therese

    Awonderful collection of words of faith and hope. You really keep life in perspective.

  • David is a national treasure
    author: Ron Furgerson

    What an album. Truly, David Bailey is a national resource. I love his wit and humor, his insight and wisdom. Besides that, he's a great musician!

  • David, I love your insights and your humor! Thank you!
    author: Alta Monk

    David, I enjoy your new CD! My very favorites CDs of yours are the ones I first heard...I think because of the initial impact. Rusty Brick Road is a great way to showcase your talent. Congratulations!

  • Captures and articulates the feeling in one's heart & soul
    author: Fern

    CD is excellent quality medium to deliver the beauty of truth, as expressed by David Bailey, for every person that has gone through this experience, or one similar.

  • David at his musical and lyrical best!
    author: Marc Hosch

    His eighth album, David delves deeper into his intricate melodies, adding little doses of country and southern rock along the way, yet never straying far from his roots in folk music. Every song here is awesome, especially the re-make of When It Rains, The Airport Song, the poignant Long Distance Dad, and The Message of Hope. Talent and originality like this is hard to come by (even in folk music) in a world of cookie-cutter musicians and formulated business deals, yet David disregards all the rules, doing what he pleases - and it works. A talented songwriter and musician whose messages are worth heeding, David work is par excallance!

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