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A Mother Like You
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For all you Mothers out there!
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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
Country • Traditional Country
Charts
Peak #39
Peak in subgenre #6
Author
J. Darnold
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Darn old Dungeon 2008
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May 05, 2008
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MP3 3.2 MB • 128 kbps • 3:27
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A MOTHER LIKE YOU J.DARNOLD 02/18/2008 DEAREST MOTHER, IT’S ME YOUR SON I’M HERE TO TELL YOU, I’M A LUCKY ONE I’LL ALWAYS BE THERE, IN YOUR ARMS A MOTHERS LOVE, IT’S A CHARM YOU KEPT ME CLEAN, YOU FED MY MOUTH YOU KEPT ME FREE, FROM RUNNING ABOUT YOU HEALED MY SORES, WHEN I NEEDED YOU YOU KEPT ME WARM, YOU SAW ME THROUGH SO DEAREST MOTHER, I STILL THINK OF YOU ALL THOSE DAYS, YOU GOT ME THROUGH MY INDEPENDENCE, DEPENDS ON YOU MY DEAREST MOTHER, YOUR LOVE SO TRUE YOU KEPT ME CLEAN, YOU FED MY MOUTH YOU KEPT ME FREE, FROM RUNNING ABOUT YOU HEALED MY SORES, WHEN I NEEDED YOU YOU KEPT ME WARM, YOU SAW ME THROUGH DEAREST MOTHER, WHEN I START TO SING I THINK OF YOU, THE LOVE YOU BRING IT’S ALWAYS THERE, PICKED FROM THE SKY I KNOW YOU CARE, I’M A LUCKY GUY YOU KEPT ME CLEAN, YOU FED MY MOUTH YOU KEPT ME FREE, FROM RUNNING ABOUT YOU HEALED MY SORES, WHEN I NEEDED YOU YOU KEPT ME WARM, YOU SAW ME THROUGH DEAREST MOTHER, IT’S ME AGAIN I GET THROUGH LIFE, I’M SIFTING SAND A MOTHERS LOVE, KEEPS ME TRUE WHEN I THINK OF, A MOTHER LIKE YOU
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Roger John
Feb 15, 2012
Fine tribute ....Nice composition. Nice little ballad like a nursery rhyme. You hit it on the nose.
Wade Farlowe
Aug 16, 2009
Howdy Jamey, Momma's everywhere should hear this.... a gorgeous tribute!!!!!!!!! The lyrics are awesome, Jamey!!!!!!!!!! My favorite line "my independence, depends on you".... that is magnificent!!!!!!!!!! I nominate this song to be the one true official Mother's Day Song...... do I hear a second? Let's vote!!!!!!!! The melody has such heart and you capture the innocence of a child and it is as always superbly performed musically & vocally!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are a remarkable songwriter and performer, Jamey.... thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! With Respect & Admiration, Wade
Electric Shadow
Oct 16, 2008
Jamey this is a wonderful song. We love the lyrics and can relate to them. You did an excellent job all around , a perfect 10! It's always a pleasure to listen to your music :) :) Jerry & Candace
Tammy Swindell
Jun 07, 2008
What a sweet tribute to your mom. :)
Rosie Clare
May 06, 2008
I could hear your emotion in your voice. What a touching tribute to our Mom and all Mothers out there! I wish I could have seen Mom's face when you sang it to her!!! Very special. xoxo #7