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The Usual Way
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A great story written about my Father by my Sister 'Rosie Clare' Music Jamey Darnold
americana roots singersongwriter
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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.
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Genre
Acoustic • Acoustic Folk
Charts
Peak #17
Peak in subgenre #1
Author
J.Darnold
Rights
Darn old Dungeon 2008
Uploaded
February 11, 2008
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MP3 2.6 MB • 128 kbps • 2:47
Story behind the song
Happy Fathers Day Dad
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THE USUAL WAY R. Powell IT’S 5:15; THE BIRDS ARE OUT TO PLAY STRETCHING WITH THE DAWN, HE’S UP FOR THE DAY A WHITE SHAVING MUG, WITH ROUND CAKE SOAP I HEAR HIS WHISKERS CRUNCH, AS HE HUMS WITH HOPE COFFEE AND CREAM, TOAST AND JELLY NOTHING MUCH, JUST SOMETHING FOR HIS BELLY A SMALL KITCHEN TABLE, WHEN ALONE FEELS SMALLER WHILE LORETTA LYNN FILLS THE AIR WITH TALES OF BUTCHER HOLLER HE’S A STRONG STUBBORN MAN, WITH A STURDY frame THE RAILROAD CALLS, HE’S ON HIS OWN WAY WITH NINE GROWING KIDS, AND BILLS TO PAY DADDY STARTS HIS DAY, THE USUAL WAY BLACK LUNCH BOX, HOLDS THE SAME EVERYDAY I HEAR THE DOOR CLOSE, THE SMELL OF AFTER SHAVE HIS STEEL TOED SHOES, THEY’RE WALKING AWAY DADDY HAS GONE, HE’S GONE FOR THE DAY I FIND A SCRATCHY LITTLE NOTE, WAS LEFT ON THE TABLE HE TELLS ME GOOD JOB, HE NEW I WAS ABLE A TEN CENT TREAT, FOR A ICE CREAM CONE DADDY WAS PROUD, I CAN HEAR IT IN HIS TONE HE’S A STRONG STUBBORN MAN, WITH A STURDY frame THE RAILROAD CALLS, HE’S ON HIS WAY WITH NINE GROWING KIDS, AND BILLS TO PAY DADDY STARTS HIS DAY, THE USUAL WAY DADDY STARTS HIS DAY, THE USUAL WAY
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Drumnjon
Feb 13, 2015
WOW, THESE ARE AMAZING SONGS JAMEY. HEARTFELT BEAUTIES.... YOU HAVE A VERY AMAZING SOUND!! I LOVE YOUR LYRICS VERY TRUE TO HEART! JON:):):):)
T Blue
Oct 18, 2014
Excellent love the melody and the lyrics you have a special one here Tim
gabe stenziano
Oct 15, 2014
what a wonderful peaceful feel to this. I always enjoy your singing, its so real, as it should be. the instrumentation compliments the melody so well. great listen
Roger John
Sep 15, 2010
You have a timeless one here Jamey. Great song.
Wade Farlowe
Jul 14, 2009
Howdy Jamey and Ms. Rosey, This one has captured that childlike appeal in both lyrics and melody about our first true heroes, our parents. It has what I'd call a transposed European folksong to America flow to it. The melody is charming and the lyrics really capture how a child percieves big ol' dad going off to work and how he takes the time for a little love along the way in that mysterious way they do, just for a little surprise. I can't help but like this song!!!!!!!!!! The arrangement with mandolin, guitar and your harmonies are heartfilled, wholesome and perfectly blended as superb ear candy!!!!!!!!! Songs should have heart and this one defines that to a tee!!!!!!!!!!!!!! There's just not enough stars...............my friends, but I chalked up all I could muster!!!!!!!!!!!!! Best to you my friends, Wade
Pinecats
Aug 05, 2008
Well arranged, played solidly, good lyrics, and LOVE those harmonies! 5 stars...
DEADWATER MONK
Jul 23, 2008
Hey Jamey, This is just superb dude. Love the vocal textures and harmonies. Nice job on production Great job /////////////p e a c e\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\
Electric Shadow
Jun 19, 2008
What a superb melody this song has. It paints a vivid picture for the listener,very heart warming feel to it. Just a splendid job writing with wonderful vocals. This is one of those songs that has it all going for it, just a pleasure to listen to! Breakin out a bag full of stars for you Jamey! Best wishes... Jerry & Candace ~ES~
Tammy Swindell
Jun 07, 2008
Rosie's blog had popped up on on the country chart page..and I was reading her poem...then looked to see if it had ever been put to music. :) Nice job, Jamey and Rose... This strikes chords in the heart..and describes memories of a secure and happy childhood...of a man who loved his family very much...and though he had to work VERY hard, he still found time to encourage his children to be all they could be. You two were blessed to have a father like this. :) Have a great day, Tammy :)
Verne Garrison (aka Lake Fork Verne)
Mar 28, 2008
Jamey, you and your Sis, make a great team. I really like this one; but then I like most all of your songs. Your voice and arrangements are right down my alley; and the lyrics just top-notch. Verne
Chairs
Mar 12, 2008
Hey Jamey, I came across your site via your sister's (Claire) SC site. Just wanted to say that I thought this tune was pretty awesome! Tor
Ron Gletherow
Feb 25, 2008
Hi Jamey, Thanks for your kind words on "Land Of Our Birth". Taking a listen to "The Usual Way". Great collab between you and Rosie. The song gives a clear insight into the character of a man you both obviously love so much. I lost my father when I was just 16 months old, and gain my picture of him through stories like this told by my siblings. The mandolin sounds great and compliments the guitar well. You play both instruments very well. I should get mine out and spend more time on it. I have a dobro too that I'm halfway through learning. I must find the time to practice more. Well, take care and keep producing your fine music, Ron
The Heart Beat Files
Feb 17, 2008
great team work , it is like surgery to pick the right excact ritual out of a persons life ,thats leaves the reader listener,a clear idea of the charactor of the person,,perfectly done in the (Usual Way)-good writing Rosie- and Jamey great choice for melody tone and over all delivery of entire piece--
Rosie Clare
Feb 16, 2008
Wow! Already a top 100 song in only a few days on the charts! I love the melody you chose for 'The Usual Way.' It must be so fun to be able to create a song like you do, be able to play all the instruments, and have a singing voice to boot! I'm so honored to jot a few lyrics and then see you take off with them! I bet Mom and Dad will both like this one. Your doing so well with the Mandolin. Great job....great music! :) :) :) Rosie Clare