Since forming the band 35 years ago, this will make the 36th CD I have released. Open Carefully, Message Inside is the 20th gospel recording reaffirming, if needed, my deep love for gospel music and the messages found in songs. The idea for the title came to me while driving from Bristol, Tennessee to Arden, North Carolina for the CD cover photo shoot. I have always believed that the songs must have a message (something to say and not just rhyme) and I really feel that these eleven songs do just that. More than anything, I hope they touch your heart in a way that won t ever leave you in your walk through life. May the Lord bless you all now and forever. Doyle Lawson Coming Soon This was a very popular song a number of years ago. I believe the message is as strong today as it was then. We don t know when He s coming back, but He is because He ascended back to the Father leaving us that promise. It s Done Not only is Randy Swift an incredible vocalist, but here is a testament to his composition abilities. This is one of my favorites from Randy. Thank You Dear God (for Your gifts every day) Too many times we rush through life without paying attention to the little blessings given to us by God. The beauty of the world awakening or a beautiful sunset. The bubbly laughter of a little child. Even more than these, a prayer answered, a sinner saved, or a good sermon preached on a Sunday morning. I could go on and on, but my thanks would still be inadequate. Get On Board This is an old, old spiritual that I wrote a last verse to. All the fellows in the band can sing and I wanted to feature all six of us on a song. This one fits the bill quite nicely. HE Made The Tree We ve read of Jesus dying on a cross, but I, for one, never thought of in in this context. Lead Me To That Fountain While I am not a Southern Gospel singer, I am a quartet man. Growing up listening to my Dad and the a cappella quartet he sang with is something I ll never forget. I love this song written by my friend Steve Watts and especially like the bass vocal leading the chorus. He s In Control This is another song written by Steve Watts. A new a cappella that sounds old. Will You Go? Steve Watts graciously allowed me to write the second verse to this up tempo, hard driving bluegrass gospel number with a message. O Far Country This song touched my heart immediately upon hearing it. We read in the Bible of a place with many mansions that Jesus said He would prepare for us. That far country we sing about here is the place we call Heaven. Climbing Upward Another hard driving quartet song. In my opinion, the epitome of a bluegrass gospel song. Thanks again, Steve Watts. I Sailed Back My dad passed away in 1994 and my mother in 2012, a day after my birthday. Sometimes, I think of them and miss them more than words can tell. I would love to be able to hear dad sing just one more song and I would give just about all I have if I could have mom bake me a big pan of cornbread. Or maybe just sit at the kitchen table and talk with her about my concerns. But, I know they have both made the crossing to that good land. Just as this song says, in my memory, I ve sailed back and I still do.
Produced by: Doyle Lawson Recording Engineer: Josh Swift Mixed and Mastered by: Doyle Lawson & Josh Swift Recorded at: Cowbell Fever Studios, Sparta, TN Photography: Sandlin Gaither Graphic Design: Lynn O Hara, Art & Design Den Musicians & Vocals: Doyle Lawson: Mandolin, Lead, Baritone, and Low Tenor Vocals Josh Swift: Dobro, Percussion, Guitar and Bass Vocals Jason Barie: Fiddles and Lead Vocal on track 4 Joe Dean: Banjo, Guitar, Lead and Harmony Vocals on track 4 Dustin Pyrtle: Guitar, Lead and Tenor Vocals Eli Johnston: Bass Guitar, Lead and Baritone Vocals Label Coordinators: A&R Executive: Mickey Gamble Studio Services: Jeff Collins Distribution Services: Scott Wagner Radio Services: Jim Stover, Ty Gilpin Layout & Publishing: Greg Bentley Financial Services: Vickie Collins Marketing Director: Ty Gilpin Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver are sponsored by the following Gibson USA Huber Banjos Hatfield Banjos Blue Chip Picks Giacomel Mandolins Passernig Mandolins Mann Mandolins D Addario Strings Behringer Pro Audio ART Pro Audio Gator Cases Sennheiser IEM Systems Plan Waves Cables DPA Microphones Meredith Resonator Guitars Tipton Steels ProPiks Bradley Capos RPOFF Straps Peterson Tuners Elixir Guitar Strings JBL Pro Audio John Paganoni and Sons Eminence Portable Upright Bass KEL Microphones Martin Guitars Doyle Lawson s boots are custom made by Caboots in EL Paso, Texas and his coats are made by Manuel Clothier in Nashville, Tennessee.
Coming Soon Gene Johnson, Val Johnson Chestnut Mound Music/BMI It s Done Randy Swift Best Of Zion Music/BMI Thank You Dear God Get On Board Arr. Doyle Lawson HE Made The Tree Tom Botkin, Donnie Skaggs Botkin Music/BMI Sun Star Songs/BMI Lead Me To That Fountain He s In Control Red Bud Ridge Music/ASCAP WDLQ Music Publishing/ASCAP Will You Go? Steve Watts, Doyle Lawson Red Bud Ridge Music/ASCAP O Far Country Tami Pockstaller Blue View Publishing/BMI Climbing Upward George Steve Watts I Sailed Back Luther G. Presley Bridge Building Music/BMI
1. Coming Soon 3:17 2. It s Done 2:43 3. Thank You Dear God 2:50 4. Get On Board 2:58 5. HE Made The Tree 3:07 6. Lead Me To That Fountain 2:30 7. He s In Control 3:19 8. Will You Go? 2:41 9. O Far Country 4:27 10. Climbing Upward 2:42 11. I Sailed Back 2:58 DoyleLawson.com Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver Booking Contact: 423-878-6160 Radio Promotion: Jim Stover & Ty Gilpin Crossroads Music 828-684-3066 Visit Crossroads online store at: crossroadsmusic.com pg2014 Mountain Home Music Company, a division of Crossroads Entertainment & Marketing, Inc. Manufactured and Distributed by Crossroads Distribution, P.O. Box 829, Arden, NC 28704. (828) 684-3066. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws. Made in U.S.A. Printed in the U.S.A.