In my quest for getting everything on vinyl for Needtobreathe, there were four 7″ Singles I had to get and I am glad to say, I now have 3 of them. There is still one elusive one that I need for the song “Keep Your Eyes Open”, so if you see it let me know. For now we are going to talk about this single for the song “Brother”. The song is actually off the album, ‘Rivers in the Wasteland’ from 2014. However, the songs on this disc are not on the version on the album.
The disc is a limited edition release with only 2,000 copies and I have one so there are only 1,999 left out there for you to find (yes, I know how to subtract). It is on a very beautiful transparent blue vinyl and it is gorgeous. It comes in a lovely jacket with a cool picture of Bear Rineheart on the front and his brother Bo Rinehart on the back which is significant which we will discuss later.
The package also comes with an insert with details about Side A and Side B and it is formatted in that same flowery motif. It is quite nice.
The song came about due to the issues between the two brothers. Their friendly competition turned in to more of a blame game as times got difficult for the band as they struggled during the recording of the album ‘Rivers in the Wasteland’. They finally worked things out once they actually talked to each other and confessed their own personal faults. Once that was done, they realized how important it was to have a brother working with you and beside you rather than compete with you. They turned that in to a beautiful song.
Side A has is the non-album version with Gavin DeGraw accompanying Bear Rinehart. The song has a church feel and some choir-like backing vocals to help add to that effect. Having Bear and Gavin DeGraw do it as a duet it gave the song that back & forth that it needed to give it the effect of two brothers going at it and making amends to each other. It gave the song more dimension and heart. Their voices worked so well together and their tones blended nicely and gave the song the emotion it needed.
Side B has the same song, but done acoustically on piano and only Bear singing. There is a little percussion backing him up and some guitar and keyboards but they are minimal and for flavor. It still has a little of that church feel with that piano piece, but it is more reserved and not as bombastic. However, it is still so powerful and full of emotion. It is a beautiful rendition. A song that is so good, it doesn’t matter how it is played, it will still sound amazing.
And there you have it. This might be my favorite of the three I have. Now, back to the search for the final vinyl. Of course, once I find the vinyl, I will start buying all their singles and promos on CD. It never ends.
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I like this! Thanks for sharing.
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You are welcome. Thanks for stopping by.
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🍮🍂🍮🍂☀️
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Surprised they didn’t change their name like Lady Antebellum after the whole George Floyd thing. At least they never made an album called “I Stole a Cop’s Taser Drunk in a Wendy’s Drive-thru and Then Got Shot in the Back.”
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Feel free to delete this joke. Maybe a little too morbid for the public.
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Another really nice looking record.
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Thanks. One more to go in their 7″ Vinyl collection as I think they’ve only had 4 releases. That last one has been real slippery to find.
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You’ll get there just as sure as I’ll keep my comments on-topic.
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Great track! I love how you told us to keep our eyes open for Keep Your Eyes Open lol. Is it a Grail List item? I can add it no problem, if so, just lemme know!
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Yes, I would say it is a Grail item. Thanks. I just discovered it was available and have been searching the web extensively for it and no luck. I know they are out there because one sold in March on Discogs, but that was the only one I’ve seen.
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OK will add immediately!
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Done!
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Thanks!!
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No worries! The Grail List has worked before, it’ll work again! It might be time for me to do another reminder post for folks, though, to keep eyes peeled for everyone else. I just found a Grail List item for myself not long ago, but a full-on post might be warranted, just to keep the wheels greased!
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The Grail List is a wonderful community project. I am sure it will work again!!
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It’s been a great thing, a cool way to give back to the community in a small way. It surely will work again! It’s my hope everyone links to it on their hone, and checks it before heading out on a major hunt. You truly never know what you’ll find for others, out there in your town.
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Super cool looking vinyl Snowman. Love that colour and the good ol Atlantic Records logo as well!
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Yeah, this one is sweet!!!
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Great add to the collection and nice packaging.
It’s a shame that both of em are not in the band at the moment.
And I’ve heard the Gavin DeGraw version which I like.
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This is one of the nicest ones they’ve done. Top notch on all points.
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I’m liking them John. I was at work and line some up on youtube playing…really good.
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Awesome! I like to hear that.
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