The Shock Of Snow
Gone all up tempo this time with a positive spin on LOVE. Using the metaphor of snow and how an unexpected snowfall can lift your heart and how love can unexpectedly present itself during the most mundane time of your life.
The temporary transient nature of snow and love, the desire to keep it for longer and build something lasting (“Don’t drop and go, before I get the coal on” and to spend time getting to know each other before dismissing it, “You gotta know which rock you’re gonna roll on”, are just a couple of lines that represent this. It’s a bit poppy, but it’s fun to sing and I hope you like it too. (co-written with Graham Buxton)
Great idea Steve – you’re right, a sudden snowfall can lift the old spirits (though after a few days it outstays its welcome like a love can!). I do like the 12-string giving a lovely jangly tone to what is a jaunty song. Like you say, it’s a bit poppy, but there’s nowt wrong with that. Catchy melody, too. Very nice.
Enjoyed that Steve, clever, clever lyric and really catchy.
Some gem lyrics in there!
Great tune, Steve… Loving the 12 string sound, great 60s vibe…
Very boppable. Some clever lyrics in there and i really enjoyed the song overall. Great stuff.
I’m loving the 12 string sound. This has a lovely set of images.. if it wasn’t about snow I’d say it has a summer holiday vibe. Great performance as well.
Comments on Facebook. Your vocals and playing are always top notch. I liked the arrangement too. Another very good song Steve x
Great vibe and lovely harmonies Steve. Another fab song
You take that whole retro Beatles/ Gerry and the Pacemaker’s vibe and give it your very own Steve Strawhead twist. Clever lyrics, top-notch arrangement and performance. Very entertaining.
Another great song Steve. Harmonies spot on, some great lyrics in there, nice transitions to the middle eight and back and I love the use of the 12 string