Patrick Davis has spent two decades leaving his mark onstage, on record, and in the writing room. He’s a critically acclaimed solo artist. A road warrior. An organizer of music festivals like Songwriters in Paradise – a boutique series of exclusive in-the-round style performances set in breathtaking locations. And most importantly, Davis has established himself as a prolific songwriter, penning tunes not only for his own albums, but also for icons like Guy Clark and Jimmy Buffett. “Six String Dreams” the latest offering from Davis is the story of musicians everywhere. Written alongside Sadler Vaden — longtime guitarist for Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit — and rooted in a 1970s-worthy soul groove, the song pays tribute to blue-collar troubadours who make their living beneath the stage lights.
With his upcoming album Carolina When I Die, Davis reintroduces himself as a Southern storyteller and classic craftsman. It’s a modern-day album steeped in the timeless sounds of his influences: the smooth soul of Ray Charles, the heartland folk-rock of Jackson Browne, the nuanced country of Lyle Lovett, and the big-band bombast of Joe Cocker’s Mad Dogs & Englishmen. Tying those sounds together is a versatile musician who, having already established himself as a hit songwriter for others, is rededicating himself to his own records. Carolina When I Die may be the fifth full-length release of Davis’ catalog, but it marks a new beginning, too.
Today Glide is excited to premiere the standout track “L-O-V-E,” a song that finds Davis incorporating a bright Memphis soul sound with his own country-folk roots that is sure to impress fans of Chris Stapleton and Brent Cobb. Backed by a big horn section, funky guitar, and an array of soulful background singers, Davis lays down his feel-good vocals to make for the kind of love-soaked anthem that is sure to resonate with listeners during these uncertain times when we are all looking for a little intimacy. For Davis, this tune also marks an exciting new direction that is likely to get him on the radar of listeners across the land.
Davis describes the inspiration behind the tune:
“I thoroughly enjoyed writing and recording L-O-V-E. It’s definitely a make ya feel good track with a groove, melody and lyric that makes you wanna roll the windows down, sing at the top of your lungs and drive a whole lot faster.”
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