In the beginning of 2021, just after the world began to awaken after a yearlong slumber, I first heard Graycie York. She had released her single “Texas Rain.” To be quite honest, I only listened to the song that very first time, because I thought it was some sort of Townes Van Zandt tribute. In 2001, a collection of recordings was released on an album of various artists including Willie Nelson, Emmylou Harris, Jerry Jeff Walker, and Freddy Fender. The track listing of the album were songs that had been written by Townes. That album was titled, “Texas Rain.”
Graycie York’s Texas Rain wasn’t about Townes at all, it hit different. At the same time those seemingly sad lyrics and sad guitar notes were very similar to that deep cutting dark sounding music that only Townes Van Zandt could make.
Texas Rain now has over 2 million streams on Spotify alone and has placed Graycie York high up the ladder in the Texas Music charts.
York’s latest release her EP Sad Birds gives me indication that she will do it all again this year. She named the EP and her title track song after one of her favorite quotes, “Sad Birds Still Sing.”
Sad birds still Sing
This compilation of sad allows me to reflect upon my past and present. A sad ballad also reminds me that I am the master of my own destiny and that I don’t have to stay stuck in that dark hole. I have been able to find the tools and ask for the assistance necessary to climb out of those holes and begin to see the light of day.
The Graycie Lyn York penned, “Just Another Night.” Is a perfect example of how I used to live my life, and how love changed everything.
Sad birds may still sing, but they also have the ability to fly,
Pancho.
Well said!