6487. Mac Davis - I Believe In Music
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| From: I Believe In Music; Year: 1971; Genre: Rock/Country |
Whilst growing up I was exposed a great deal to Mac Davis' music, (man, was he a proficient songwriter), both as performer and others playing wot he wrote. In more recent times I've started to rediscover this master songsmith's vast recordings and just how great of a writer he was both musically and lyrically.
Anyway, from wot I have read this song's genesis came about while he was attending a party where for some reason they were about to have a seance. They asked him to join and he apparently declined, someone asked him if he believed in such and off the cuff he replied "I believe in music." He was immediately struck by the idea and the creative process just went into overdrive; he grabbed a nearby guitar and did what he did best and created a memorable song. Apparently thereafter he closed out his live shows with this tune, which became one of his signature pieces. With that singalong gospel chorus you can hear why without a doubt.
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