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Bill Davis
"Angel Alive"
(Dash Rip Rock)

Lyrics coming soon!

Credits

Angel Alive - written by Bill Davis (Dash Rip Music, BMI)
Performed by Bill Davis with Fred Francis
Eddie Ecker - drums
Bill Davis - Vocals, guitars, bass
Fred Francis - Vocals
www.dashriprock.net

 

Story

Angel Alive - This song was originally written with Glenn Tilbrook's voice in mind. We recorded a CD with him in Nashville 2 years ago and I wanted him to sing it with me - sort of ripping on what he did with "Tempted" and Squeeze. Instead I got a local gospel singer Fred Francis to sing it - he's a family friend and tours with several well-known gospel groups. He also works the nightshift at a nursing home caring for invalids - so he's an angel alive, of sorts. The second verse was written after Katrina - "The rains fall and troubles flood, rushing over you too fast."

After Katrina, Mike Mayeux, family and band moved up to Nashville. They were receiving so much help and care that I based the second verse on what I saw as an extraordinary out-pouring of human kindness - "I'll hold you 'til it's past." Mike recorded the song on gear he'd rescued from his house in Arabi. Eddie Ecker on drums also lost his house. Some people believe angels help us from up above - it's the flesh and blood angels that really make a difference.

"It doesn't matter where you end up, as long as you enjoy the ride." -
Amelia Earhart

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