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The Gift
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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
Country Bluegrass
Charts
#259 in subgenre Peak #2
Charts
Peak #18
Author
J Darnold
Rights
Darn old Dungeon 2010
Uploaded
January 18, 2011
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MP3 3.2 MB 128 kbps 3:32
Lyrics
THE GIFT J.DARNOLD 03/03/2010 THE GREATEST GIFT A MAN COULD HAVE ITS NOT WHAT HE EARNS EACH DAY ITS NOT HIS GRADE OF EDUCATION OR WHATS ON A RESUME ITS NOT A HOUSE WITH A YARD IN A QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD ITS NOT THAT CAR IN THE DRIVEWAY THAT WOULD BE MISUNDERSTOOD INSTRUMENTAL ITS NOT THE THINGS YOU HAVE RETIREMENT CORPORATE PLAN ITS NOT THE NICKELS AND DIMES YOU SAVE AND DO WHAT YOU CAN WHEN IT COMES DOWN TO IT WHAT ARE WE ALL MADE OF YOU DONT DO IT FOR THE MONEY YOU JUST DO IT FOR THE LOVE LOVE AND HAPPINESS THATS WHAT IT IS I GUESS LOVE AND HAPPINESS I SURE AM BLESSED LOVE AND FORGIVENESS I DO WHATS BEST LOVE AND HAPPINESS THATS WHAT IT IS I GUESS ITS NOT THAT EDUCATION THEY NEEDED TO GET THROUGH ITS NOT THAT HOUSE WITH A YARD THAT KEEPS CLOSE TO YOU ITS LOVE AND HAPPINESS ITS WHAT WERE MADE OFF AND THATS NOT THE MONEY THATS LOVE
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AlexisPatrick
Sep 10, 2021
Fantastic vocals and lyrics....great music you are playing.
THE ANGEL REALM
Jul 24, 2012
Great intro, beautiful vocals , lyrics, and mandolin and Guitar music. Nice production and song arrangement.
Gordy Scoville
Apr 04, 2012
Love this song, Jamey...beautiful lilting cadence to it. I like the way you blend the instruments together in clear,distinctive parts. Good, clear simple message of a universal truth. As always, I enjoy the straightforwardness of your music and lyrics. You are a true troubador.
DEADWATER MONK
May 13, 2011
what a melody! yep this one has a way of sticking with you,gonna be singing this all day :) Excellent!!!
T Blue
Nov 18, 2010
Just listening to diferent music today ran across yours nicely done hope it is not to cold up there Tim
Ascenzion - Al Massey
Nov 02, 2010
The bluegrass, plain & simple, can't get any better than that. Love the melody...fun...happy...
ms 007
Oct 09, 2010
JUST IN LOVE WITH THIS TUNE...CLEAN LOVELY VOICE..L COULD LISTEN TO THIS ALL DAY.. HOW WONDERFUL, LYRICS ARE SURELY PERFECT. TX JAMEY :)DEFNTLY ALL STARS+ L&P DEBRA :)) CONGRATS
Robert Muscovitz
Sep 12, 2010
Jamey, Simply lovely! There is a cuteness within this song that stay with you well after it's done. Everything about this song is great!! A wonderful song Jamey!! BOB
gabe stenziano
Jul 13, 2010
great song. loved the lyrics and the music is happy and well performed. nice stuff. gabe
Good bluegrass Jamey, enjoyed it CHEERS C&N
Kevin Miller
May 04, 2010
Yessir, this is the stuff. Great melody and lyrics. The sound I really like!
Rosie Clare
Apr 26, 2010
I don't know where the days have lately!! It's been so hard to get caught up. I HAVE been enjoying your newset song 'The Gift' but just have not had time to comment. It's wonderful Jamey!! Every time i am amazed at your talent to SING-PLAY-AND WRITE music!! You have 'A Gift!' Your mandolin playing is just fantastic!! Hope your well.......my love to ALL your family!!! #7
Jean-Francois Champoux
Apr 14, 2010
That's the kind of song that stays in your head all day, and makes you happy. Isn't that the best things a song can do ?
Ingar R Henden
Mar 29, 2010
Another song from you that I liked. Very good.
Roger John
Mar 26, 2010
Jamey Simple pure and perfect - the gift. Like the song. Simplicity here is truth and truth is beauty .
Wade Farlowe
Mar 22, 2010
Howdy Jamey, ....and this song is a gift, my friend!!!!! #34 in one day on the Bluegrass charts, a bluegrass song with a great hoofin' beat...I can see them dancin' to this one.....a strong melody, crisp & clean with great lyrics in between.... it doesn't get any better than this throughout the Bluegrass State or anywhere else for that matter!!!!!!! The Gift is a true charmer and your vocals always dazzle the words......I love everything about this song!!!!!! You're quite awesome on the mandolin, just the right spice for your remarkable guitar playing........All the stars ain't enough!!!!!!!!!!! Respect & admiration my friend for you & your latest hit, Wade