Freak Flag | Ron Rutherford

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Freak Flag, is a rollicking introduction to Ron Rutherford – Texan, New Yorker, Country Rockin’ rebel. He knows where he’s going and happy to have you tag along.

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About the artist

Ron Rutherford is a man whose life has been built around music.

He fondly recalls bouncing on the back seat of his Father’s Chevy Bel Air to The Beatles singing “I Want To Hold Your Hand” on the radio.

“It was a typically beautiful Dallas, Texas day,” he says, “blue skies and fair weather cumulus clouds out the windshield as we sped down the highway.” It proved to be a seminal ride. He has been inspired by and passionate about music ever since.

Ron played piano as a kid in Texas. Moving to New York City as a young man, he took up guitar.

While living in New York, he played and sang around Manhattan and the Northeast; did some television and jingle work; was written up in the New York Times for his performances with The Rutherford & Steward Band; and wrote and performed briefly with legendary rock pianist Nicky Hopkins.

Ron Rutherford's musical influences are eclectic and diverse including such artists as: The Eagles, Don Henley, Crosby Stills Nash & Young, Neil Young, Jackson Browne, Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band, The Steve Miller Band, Van Morrison, Buddy Holly, The Everly Brothers, The Beatles, The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, The Band, The Allman Brothers, Creedence, Little Feat, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Elvis Costello, Traffic, Leon Russell, Bryan Adams, John Mellencamp, Rodney Crowell, Warren Zevon and Hank Williams.

Although growing up listening to and loving Rock and Roll on the radio and records, he had country music in his ears wherever he went, just from living in Texas – and both had a profound impact on him.

Ron Rutherford's music is something familiar you’ve never heard before – stories of love, loss, insight, and inspiration. Picture a full moon over a long lost trail and a lone wolf that beckons the listener to follow to the end.

Ron Rutherford's album, Lone Wolf, ends too soon.

Potent Americana; a unique voice and down-to-the-bone songs combined with the sounds of some of the finest musicians you’ve ever heard.

Lyrics

© Ron Rutherford & Rarestar Music ASCAP

Verse 1
Where I’ve been
On the leading edge of the wind
Sometimes I’m down and out
Sometimes I’m up and in
I’m traveling a course
On a personal powered horse
Sunrise to sunset
Dreams with no remorse

Chorus
You can find me anytime
I’m up in the sky
With wings on my mind
I’m getting good hang time
I’m riding
Keeping my freak flag flying

Verse 2
Over my shoulder
Dark clouds are like beckoning boulders
Tear drop ghosts collide
It’s a battle of hotter colder
Get out of my way
I’m going to bail this hellish hay
Into the open
Beyond the field of prey

Chorus

Verse 3
Horns and halos
Caught in between both of those
The tail wants to wag the dog
The dog digs in and breaks the tailbones
Within all of us
Is a mission and a trust
To be the best we can be
Ready to ride and eat some dust

Verse 4
Rise or crash
Lose your shirt, find spiritual cash
My body is just a jail
Freedom is from where I hail
My flag is up the pole
My rag is pure cowboy soul
No matter what I’m told
My life’s on a says me roll

Chorus