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About
Randy
Singer/songwriter Randy Branch showcases all of his strengths on his new, full-length CD, Long Black Car. The rootsy new release contains 11 songs that touch on all of Branch's expansive musical borders, including the terrifically twangy title track as well as hardcore and hard-edged country, thought-provoking, meditative ballads and even a sweet taste of Texas swing.
Long Black Car was recorded at Gintown Studios with producer Rick Carter (Rollin' in the Hay) at the helm and with musical support from members of Frankie Velvet and the Mighty Veltones.
Branch, with his smooth, sometimes-gritty baritone and intelligent lyrics, is one of Fairhope, Alabama's most popular and respected performers. He has been playing music since the 1960s - inspired in part by his own dad, a guitar and mandolin player - and has also worked as a songwriter in Nashville.
Randy's band Oakley Hill (remember them?) was popular on college campuses from 1977-1984 and opened for the likes of Hank Williams, Jr., Alabama, Ricky Skaggs, Steppenwolf, Guy Clark, Johnny Paycheck, Townes Van Zandt, Steve Young and Mickey Gilley.
While in Nashville as a writer in the mid-80s, he collaborated on songs with well-known writer Carmol Taylor ("The Grand Tour"), including the chart single "How'd You Sleep Without Me?", which is updated on Branch's exciting new collection.
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