@RBSchob We've had a lot of interest in this song.. working on making it available soon! Thanks for your interest. -Jeff ("Norma Rae" band, Athens, GA)
@mladjala So glad you liked it ! The song does have a haunting quality to it . And I think Lera really captured that with her vocals. It was a pleasure to write.
...while we're on the subject.. There is also, literally, a steam locomotive train still sitting on it's track in the belly of Wilson Lake just on the deep-water side of Wilson Dam.. If I recall, it was too difficult to remove her when they flooded the lake after the dam was completed those many years ago.. As a kid I thought about that old iron steam engine sitting in the quiet dark waters of Wilson Lake -- a lake which seemed like must be "ten thousand feet deep" --hence the final lyrics.
@OffMyRockrInsane . Glad you noticed that in the lyrics! Yes, that is a direct reference to the sidewalks and roads that were laid out by the city as Muscle Shoals was anticipating becoming an over-night industrialized "Detroit" sensation.. Fueled by, at the time, what appeared to be the imminent purchase of Wilson Dam by Henry Ford. ... Of course, the rest is history and that never happened. And today the remains of those roads and sidewalks are a reminder of what might have been..
@AthensGuitar I was confirming to other people that the lyrics were correct. I live in Tuscumbia so I know all about it. One of those roads and sidewalk sets shoots off from the road where my grandparents live. It goes through a wooded swamp. It is very strange.
@OffMyRockrInsane very cool ! when I was a kid growing up in the Shoals my dad told me the "Henry Ford" story EVERY time we drove through that area of Muscle Shoals (which was pretty often!) Now, just to continue the "tradition", I tell my kids that exact same story every time we drive pass those same old roads when we go back to The Shoals to visit my parents. :) Thanks again for your comments and interest in this song!! -Jeff
@Hank68ers Glad you liked the song! The Shoals is a great place -- many special memories and the reason I am a musician today. More good music coming from the "Norma Rae" band in the spring!
Cool video...my dad lives in the shoals and i still love going in muscle shoals sound and checking out all the names on the bathroom walls!! Lots of history there!! Now that im a lock operator i have even more interest with all the other history...great place to live and great video!! Long live the Swampers!!!
@bmx69bmx1 Glad you liked it! Yeah, the Shoals was a great place to grow up. I loved watching boats go through the lock as a kid -- fascinating! The Swampers (and ALL the musicians there) were a HUGE influence on me and the reason that I am a musician today. There is a lot of great music still being made there today, too, so that is good! The Shoals music will live on!
@BrounWright Thanks! I agree Evan did a great job putting together the slideshow with the music, and Lera's voice is just perfect for this tune. She completely captured the feel of the lyrics.
@hitefamily Brian, most of those photos came from a collection that several TVA retirees compiled a few years ago. There are many many more interesting photos of Wilson Dam being built.
@markcookguitar Thanks, Mark! I had a lot of talented folks help with this little project. Lera Lynn provided the fantastic vocals, Marlon Patton provided drums , Tom Lewis mixed it to give it a "vintage" vibe. And last, but not least, my 14-year-old son, Evan, made this incredible video!
Wish I could buy this song.
RBSchob 2 weeks ago
@RBSchob We've had a lot of interest in this song.. working on making it available soon! Thanks for your interest. -Jeff ("Norma Rae" band, Athens, GA)
AthensGuitar 2 weeks ago
My hometown!!!
93marines12 1 month ago
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Thank you for your kind answer.It is a beautiful song.Unique sensibility.I wish you continue to follow your creative inner voice.
mladjala 2 months ago
I am in Sochi, Russia right now, i had a privilege to live in Muscle Shoals briefly.This song gives me chills.Thank you.
mladjala 2 months ago
@mladjala So glad you liked it ! The song does have a haunting quality to it . And I think Lera really captured that with her vocals. It was a pleasure to write.
AthensGuitar 2 months ago
To Jeff Soileau, if you would please find The Shoals Beat Magazine on facebook, we would love to talk to you!
ShoalsBEATMagazine 4 months ago
Great, great song that captures all our nostalgia for the area beautifully.
alabamao68 10 months ago
@alabamao68 Thanks! Glad you like it!
AthensGuitar 10 months ago
...while we're on the subject.. There is also, literally, a steam locomotive train still sitting on it's track in the belly of Wilson Lake just on the deep-water side of Wilson Dam.. If I recall, it was too difficult to remove her when they flooded the lake after the dam was completed those many years ago.. As a kid I thought about that old iron steam engine sitting in the quiet dark waters of Wilson Lake -- a lake which seemed like must be "ten thousand feet deep" --hence the final lyrics.
AthensGuitar 11 months ago
There really are sidewalks and roads that go no where. Sidewalks and streets that have trees growing on top of them.
OffMyRockrInsane 11 months ago
@OffMyRockrInsane . Glad you noticed that in the lyrics! Yes, that is a direct reference to the sidewalks and roads that were laid out by the city as Muscle Shoals was anticipating becoming an over-night industrialized "Detroit" sensation.. Fueled by, at the time, what appeared to be the imminent purchase of Wilson Dam by Henry Ford. ... Of course, the rest is history and that never happened. And today the remains of those roads and sidewalks are a reminder of what might have been..
AthensGuitar 11 months ago
@AthensGuitar I was confirming to other people that the lyrics were correct. I live in Tuscumbia so I know all about it. One of those roads and sidewalk sets shoots off from the road where my grandparents live. It goes through a wooded swamp. It is very strange.
OffMyRockrInsane 11 months ago
@OffMyRockrInsane very cool ! when I was a kid growing up in the Shoals my dad told me the "Henry Ford" story EVERY time we drove through that area of Muscle Shoals (which was pretty often!) Now, just to continue the "tradition", I tell my kids that exact same story every time we drive pass those same old roads when we go back to The Shoals to visit my parents. :) Thanks again for your comments and interest in this song!! -Jeff
AthensGuitar 11 months ago
Great video and song! I love my hometown also the best!
Hank68ers 1 year ago
@Hank68ers Glad you liked the song! The Shoals is a great place -- many special memories and the reason I am a musician today. More good music coming from the "Norma Rae" band in the spring!
AthensGuitar 1 year ago
Hauntingly beautiful voice....wonderful.
1122hamilton2211 1 year ago
@1122hamilton2211 Glad you like it! Lera did a fantastic job of capturing the feeling of the lyrics! She is a talent!
AthensGuitar 1 year ago
awesome video, i love the shoals area
greeneyes1313100 1 year ago
@greeneyes1313100 Thanks!! Glad you like it!
AthensGuitar 1 year ago
Cool video...my dad lives in the shoals and i still love going in muscle shoals sound and checking out all the names on the bathroom walls!! Lots of history there!! Now that im a lock operator i have even more interest with all the other history...great place to live and great video!! Long live the Swampers!!!
bmx69bmx1 1 year ago
@bmx69bmx1 Glad you liked it! Yeah, the Shoals was a great place to grow up. I loved watching boats go through the lock as a kid -- fascinating! The Swampers (and ALL the musicians there) were a HUGE influence on me and the reason that I am a musician today. There is a lot of great music still being made there today, too, so that is good! The Shoals music will live on!
AthensGuitar 1 year ago
REALLY TERIFFIC!! I REMEMBER THE START OF FAME STUDIO OVER CORNER DRUG STORE IN FLORENCE ALA...
WATKINSBOB 1 year ago
@WATKINSBOB -- Very cool! Glad you liked it!
AthensGuitar 1 year ago
Wow Jeff. Your son did a great job with this. I am floored. I can tell he put a lot of effort into it.
It's tough to say which out of Lera's voice or looks is more beautiful - but you really hit the nail on the head for vocals.
BrounWright 1 year ago
@BrounWright Thanks! I agree Evan did a great job putting together the slideshow with the music, and Lera's voice is just perfect for this tune. She completely captured the feel of the lyrics.
AthensGuitar 1 year ago
Very cool song and slideshow. My great grandfather died building that dam. It's neat to see it in those old photos.
hitefamily 1 year ago
@hitefamily Brian, most of those photos came from a collection that several TVA retirees compiled a few years ago. There are many many more interesting photos of Wilson Dam being built.
AthensGuitar 1 year ago
Nice job Jeff! Great song, and great collection of photos. Later! ~Squire Bryant
mcguillicutty1234 1 year ago
@mcguillicutty1234 Squire Bryant, glad you dig it! It was a labor of love!
AthensGuitar 1 year ago
wonderful!!!
Comettail0 1 year ago
This video is Awesome! Great song writing Jeff - superb vocals as well. A+++
markcookguitar 1 year ago
@markcookguitar Thanks, Mark! I had a lot of talented folks help with this little project. Lera Lynn provided the fantastic vocals, Marlon Patton provided drums , Tom Lewis mixed it to give it a "vintage" vibe. And last, but not least, my 14-year-old son, Evan, made this incredible video!
AthensGuitar 1 year ago