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To beach,, or not to beach
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singer/songwriter/guitarist/solo act. Seamlessly melding country, blues, and folk
Jamey Darnold is a singer/songwriter/guitarist/ solo act originally from the banks of the Mississippi river town of Burlington, Ia. He has released to his credit 13 full length albums that seamlessly meld country, blues, and folk styles spanning from 2004's "Burlington Bound.. a railroad town" to 2023's "The Running River". He is influenced by up and coming Americana artist such as "Jason Isbell" to the folk rock classics of "The Eagles", and Neil Young. His strongest assets are in the singing and songwriting styles portrayed. Life's lessons endured by what makes the American dream real. The byproducts from growing up in rural Iowa and then leaving... to experience life without boundary's on America's endless trail of concrete. Now residing in rural Kane county Illinois and armed with only guitar and harmonica. He can hold audiences "young and old" and will invite you to listen, enjoy, and to reflect on all His multi-generational/ genre music styles.
Song Info
Genre
World • Traditional Hawaiian
Charts
Peak #23
Peak in subgenre #1
Author
J. Darnold
Rights
DARN OLD DUNGEON 2012
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July 16, 2025
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MP3 6.6 MB • 320 kbps • 2:53
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WAV 29.1 MB
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Energy
relaxed, cool
high-energy
Danceable
coffee-place
dancefloor
Story behind the song
To beach,, or not to beach
Lyrics
JOHN DONT J. DARNOLD 01-30-12 JOHN DONT TELL ME THAT YOUR GOING THERE JOHN DONT TELL ME THAT YOU DONT CARE JOHN DONT WASTE MY TIME WITH YOURS JOHN DONT OPEN UP THOSE DOORS WAKE UP ON THE BEACH WITH SAND IN YOUR EYES PALM TREES SWAYING MAKE YOU PARLIZED THE MONEY IN THE WORLD CANT FIND YOU LOVE THATS THE WAY IT IS, AND THE WAY IT WAS JOHN WONT BE COMING HOME TONIGHT JOHN WONT BE HOLDING HER ALL TIGHT JOHN CANT SEE HIS WIFE ANY MORE JOHN SEEMS TO BE CLOSING UP THOSE DOORS BUT THEN ONE DAY RIGHT OUT OF THE BLUE HE PUT AWAY HIS FAVORITE SANDAL SHOES HE HAD TO STOP THAT OLD RUNNING AROUND AND GO BACK HOME TO SETTLE DOWN SO DOWN THAT LONG ROAD HE WILL GO ON HIS WAY BACK TO OLD MEXICO YOULL CALL ME UP SOMEDAY WHEN YOU GET IT RIGHT DONT FORGET TO LOSE THAT APPITITE SO JOHN WILL BE COMING HOME TONIGHT JOHN WILL BE HOLDING HER SO TIGHT JOHN CANT STOP LOVING HER NO MORE JOHN HAS FINALLY OPENED UP THOSE DOORS
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steveweyman
Aug 11
Another great song Jamey . Man your voice is so soothing and unique . Beautiful guitar . You are a great artist Jamey . Looking forward to more .
AlexisPatrick
Aug 27, 2020
Very beautiful song...Your guitar work and vocals are amazing!!!!!!
Drumnjon
Dec 09, 2012
BEAUTIFUL.... GREAT sound... I love it! DRUMNJON
Sounds by Ramolly
Sep 17, 2012
Jamey, wow , your talent is awesome, voice, lyrics, and the ability to just take one instrument and keep my attention throughout the song is spectacular, Thanks for sharing Rod
T Blue
Sep 07, 2012
I love the simplicity of this song well done put me right on the beach Tim
Jean-Francois Champoux
Jul 23, 2012
So simple and so touching.
Ray Douglas
Jul 05, 2012
Hey Jamey ... thanks for rating my song ... thought I'd return the favor . Very nice and fresh ... love the uke also ... keep on keepin on ... all my best!
Ingar R Henden
Jun 24, 2012
Very nice Jamey :-)
Robert Muscovitz
Jun 05, 2012
Jamey, Very quaint and special. I loved it! It's so sweet and tender in thought, words and voice. Great song!! Keep 'em coming!! BOB
THE ANGEL REALM
May 01, 2012
Your music is beautiful and quite different. Very original.
gabe stenziano
Apr 15, 2012
such a pretty song. the harmony is a pleasure to hear. as always the guitar work is so solid. a well written and performed song.
ALEXIS PATRICK
Mar 06, 2012
Hello, I am Countess Lekzee, and I have songs on here, too. I am happy to make your acquaintence. Jamey, this is so beautiful. The music is great and your vocals are magnificent.
Tony DeLecce
Mar 04, 2012
Hi Jamey, Excellent lyrics on this one. Quite a story really like the instrumentation. Saw you were in the Beach Genre and I was waiting it to transition to a Beach boys electric sound because I could hear that opening being just like they would do. Very good work. Your production/vocals are very good.
Gordy Scoville
Feb 16, 2012
Hey Jamie, Very nicely done. Love the blending of the the ukes..very clear and pleasant sound..sets a perfect background for the lyrics. As always, your story-telling gift shines through. Way to go...again!
Roger John
Feb 13, 2012
Like a nursery rhyme a grown up one. And well done!
Wade Farlowe
Feb 06, 2012
Howdy Jamey, Two brand new releases!! You're on a roll Jamey and this is a peach!!!!! Love the lyrics and melody.....a true charmer with your voice and the uke/mandolin tracks that are intertwined with the melody and keeping time, like the ticking of the second hand on a clock......a marvel of a sound!!!!!!! Although, I know the signature of that sound......it sounds like it could have been written long ago or just yesterday, a timeless piece of work!!!!!!!! Respectfully, Wade