Delmar Gentry finally makes a return to recording his own music with this song. Don't Miss The Big City Life refers to his move to Flagstaff AZ at the beginning of the year. He turned his back on an extremely lucrative law practice in Cincinnati, OH. He was just burned out representing big corporations and their executives. He was very successful in his practice, was in great demand, and his charges reflected it! He got his success relatively early in his career, and invested much of his money. By the time he turned 40, he began flirting with the idea of leaving the law. But it wasn't until 2 years later that he finally did it, and the breakup of a relationship helped him make up his mind.
He bought the horse ranch from Doyle Harseth and his wife, and ended up letting them build their retirement house on the property, mainly so Doyle could be in contact with the few horses he still had. Delmar kept all of the help, hired more as well. We here at Big And Tall Records are proud to have Delmar as an associate, and if it wasn't for his support early on, there would be no Big And Tall Records. He's become a top notch record producer with his own recording studio he built on the ranch. Delmar has never been shy about talking, so this is his take on how things are going at the ranch:
Never been so happy as I am now! With everything to do at the ranch and the recording studio, I'm busier than I've ever been, even in my old law practice. This song came about after one of the Saturday night communal suppers we had. Had a lot of input, and after a few more Saturday nights of working on it, we all crowded into my recording studio and got to work laying it down! Took a bit to get some folks loosened up to sing, but after a little 'lubrication' folks got into it. Doyle Harseth's bass voice adds a lot to the chorus. Amos Carter was thumpin' his ol' bass fiddle as usual and helping with the singing. Amos continues to work at the ranch, work with him a lot, and we get along right well! Had a surprise when he brought his wife Kaley along, because I didn't know she could sing so well. She took my leads like a pro and help with the solo work. Her voice added a lot to the song, for sure! I asked her why she didn't sing with her husband's band, and she said she's country all the way, and those guys play too much boogie-woogie for her!
We had a riot of a good time recording it, even though it took us until early in the morning to get it down like we wanted. I've spent a lot of long hours in the studio, and I love it! We wanted the song to be happy, even kind of funny in spots, and I think it turned out real good!
Delmar also told us that Marie, his housekeeper and cook, has her mother living with her on the ranch now. And Delmar's father is giving serious consideration to moving there himself! With plenty of acreage, there's room for all!
With the passing of time since spring
The horse ranch has really changed
A horse breeding trading business
To a place that's much rearranged
Got all kinds of folks call this home
Like our personal small village
We got some horses and dogs too
A rural pretty Flagstaff visage
Don't miss the hectic life of law
Don't miss the big city days
Got many things to keep us busy
Like the laid back Flagstaff ways
The place even pays its own way
A recording studio in demand
With myself as a producer
With all kinds of different bands
Don't miss the fat cat rich men
Who are sure their shit don't smell
More upright people I deal with
It's my great pleasure to tell!
Don't miss the big city life
Don't miss the traffic or the stink
Country life has its own smells
But more pleasant we sure do think!
Don't miss the fat cat rich men
Who are sure their shit don't smell
More upright people I deal with
It's my great pleasure to tell!
Keep the horses fed and healthy
They're comfortable and happy
Go for a trail ride all the tim
They all think I'm their Pappy!...
Don't miss the hectic life of law
Don't miss the big city days
Got many things to keep us busy
Like the laid back Flagstaff ways
Most every Saturday night
No matter what the weather
We all meet up at the ranch house
For a big communal dinner
We help Marie with the prep
Whether it's steak or Tex-Mex
We eat and yak all evening
And keep all our whistles wet!
Don't miss the big city life
Don't miss the traffic or the stink
Country life has its own smells
But more pleasant we sure do think!
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