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Rebel Left Behind
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A bittersweet 'ghostly' love song about a rebel re-incarnated biker. Delightful fantasy that will leave you feeling like you were right there with the two lovers. Awesome harmonica contributed by Scott 'Sweepy' Walker.
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Outlaw Country with a touch of Bluegrass and Southern Rock. Americana. Biker Music. It's a fresh, unique sound that is hard to fit into a catagory.
Patti Stevens' first CD, produced by legendary outlaw singer/songwriter Billy Don Burns, was released in the spring of 2006. The project is full of heartfelt honesty and emotion. Her style has strong undertones of the rebellious outlaws of the past and present. It is hard to tell fact from fiction as she weaves a vivid tale in every song, each one thought provoking, and bravely exposing a part of herself. Her stories of love and life and the journey in between will bring you to tears and laughter almost simutaniously. One of Patti's songs from the CD, a fun gospel tune with a twist titled Just In Case, recently won first place in the Indianapolis Songwriters Association contest and the song She Rides has been picked up by independent artist band Cabin Row. Her tribute to the Confederate flag, The X They Stole From Dixie has been very popular with-in the biker crowd and also Civil War buffs. "I'm a Civil War buff myself and I ride a Harley, " she says, "so most of my songs are a reflection of that." She came to Nashville to create a niche for herself and she has accomplished this. Many legendary songwriters in Nashville recognized her talent and offered guidance and support...all for the love of a song. Click on Nashville Knows, a song about her first experiences in Nashville and you will hear Billy Don Burns stepping in for the last chorus...(thanks, Billy!). If you are looking for a totally different, yet pure sound, check out her songs and watch for the CD release in january. And if you are and artist interested in performing any of her songs she would love to hear from you! (bio by Paulette LaFay...Music Row, Nashville, TN)
Song Info
Genre
Rock Southern Rock
Charts
#269 today Peak #55
#19 in subgenre Peak #1
Author
Patti Stevens
Rights
2005 Patti Stevens/BMI
Uploaded
December 27, 2005
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MP3 4.9 MB 128 kbps 5:20
Story behind the song
This is my own fantasy. Made up from bits and pieces of my real life and written with the picture of a dear friend in my mind. I only can dream of such a passion as these two characters have for each other.
Lyrics
He rode in on a Harley....Walked up to the bar Sign said no colors are allowed When he took of his grey jacket I saw the tatoo on his arm Southern Born and Southern Proud I asked him where he got it. Was it long ago? He said April 1862. The battle of Shiloh No No He hasn't lost his mind He's a Rebel -- from another time A Rebel left behind The bartender said, honey his lies are so absurd He was born right here in Gettysburg But I listened to the way he talked and I believed him, every word It wasn't any Yankee that I heard The jukebox played Hank Williams So Lonesome I Could Cry I watched him as he sang along, then whispered “so am I” No No...he hasn't lost his mind He's a Rebel -- from another time A Rebel left behind Now he sleeps without a pillow - a musket by our bed And sometimes I smell black powder mixed with melting lead I hear him talking in his sleep,“don't leave me - I ain't dead” And I don’t care what anybody says No No...he hasn't lost his mind He's a Rebel -- from another time A Rebel left behind Oh No...he hasn't lost his mind He's a Rebel -- from another time A Rebel left behind General Lee, You left this one behind
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Tommy Hession
Mar 25, 2012
I'm an old Indiana boy (Lafayette born and raised), damn wish I'd ran into you back in the day- we might be gigging.
Blue Lemmings
Jan 07, 2012
Wow, that was moving! Voice reminds me of the late Kate Wolf, great guitar, scary good harp!
Michael Bennett
Jul 28, 2011
Liked everything about this and some others! Your vocals shine brightly!
Ascenzion - Al Massey
Jun 02, 2011
Stellar harmonica and guitar work... They blend so well...then comes a your marvelous vocal performance. Grand!!!
Paul Mcilwaine
Jan 25, 2011
really good song that I happened upon by chance, harmonica and guitar are so tasteful
Kevin Miller
Aug 20, 2010
Good stuff here. You know how to use your voice to bring out the best in a song. Great job!