It Never Snows (On the Streets of Bakersfield): A Kern County Christmas classic?
Lloyd McGarity used to reside in Bakersfield. But it wasn't until he moved to Alabama that I met him online and he began to cover my material, and to co-write other songs with me.
I was inspired to write this song by Homer Joy, my good friend who is on a waiting list for his second heart transplant, and the Homer Joy-penned classic, STREETS OF BAKERSFIELD that Buck Owens and Dwight Owens took to the top of the charts and won a Grammy with.
Bakersfield-sound-grounded Alabama singer/songwriter was inspired to record a cover version of my song. Then, once St. Luis producer/one-man-band, Gary LaDuke, aka GL heard it, he was inspired to remix it, making it radio-friendly and dance-floor friendly as well.
The question is, will this song inspire you, and do you think it has what it takes to climb the charts?
I'm Dr. BLT. You're playing Triple T. I supply the TOPIC and the TUNE. You provide the TALK. After listening to the sample, let me know what you think? Will this become a Kern County Christmas classic? If yes, why? If not, why? I eagerly await your feedback in the comments section, favorable or not, as long as it's constructive. Let me know if I can quote you on facebook as well.
It Never Snows (on the Streets of Bakersfield)
Lloyd McGarity
words and music by Bruce L Thiessen, aka Dr BLT aka blognroll
copyright 2010
It Never Snows on the Streets of Bakersfield
It is a great song and it has great talent behind it! I see a big hit!
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