I hope you’re up for getting down to Gord Bamford’s latest song, “Down“. “Down” was released as a single this year from his 2018 Neon Smoke record. “Down” features Bamford’s distinct, yet familiar sound we love.
Gord Bamford is no stranger to the Front Porch and the ears of country music fans across the Great White North. He has spent his career sharing dirt road anthems, down-home love songs, and summer soundtracks.
“Down” combines Bamford’s swanky vocals with a rich traditional violin-guitar mix. Something Bamford has been able to do over the last few years, including with his latest single is remain relevant and catchy to listeners while also maintaining that traditional foothold. This may or may not have something to do with Gord Bamford being one of the most decorated Canadian Country vocalists.
Bamford’s got a recipe for success and it never fails. “Down”, like other tunes of his, starts off with a catchy musical intro and his deep, yet soft voice. If it hasn’t caught your ears by then, it will when it bridges to the powerful chorus. The playful, sexy lyrics combined with the sultry, traditional instrumentals enhance the anticipation and emotion behind the story.
The story is also too relatable. People connect with a song they can relate to. The emotion and excitement of new love and the rush of endorphins that come with it is a story told over and over. What’s great about an artist like Gord is he can tell you that story and remind you of those feelings in his unique, distinctive style.
Bamford has been riding the success of Neon Smoke with two legs of the Honkytonks and Dive Bars Tour. The single follows the success of smash hits Livin’ on Summertime, Dive Bar and Neon Smoke, along with Jimmy Cuddy featured “Ain’t it Grand”.
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Lyrics to “Down” by Gord Bamford
Girl I think it’s time for a little me and you
A little cut loose, unwind, tie one on
I’m talking bout the two of us
Kicking up some dust in my old truck
I hope you’re up for
Getting down some old back road, down on a slow road
Down to some old school rocking on the radio
Down on some long decks down by the river side
Down in the truck bed, down to some all night
Girl I hope you’re up for getting down
Girl every time that I’m away
All I can think is I can’t wait to get back home
Thinking bout your lips on mine, your blue eyes
And making love, girl I hope you’re up for
Getting down some old back road, down on a slow road
Down to some old school rocking on the radio
Down on some long decks down by the river side
Down in the truck bed, down to some all night
Girl I hope you’re up for getting down
Getting down some old back road, down on a slow road
Down to some old school rocking on the radio
Down on some long decks down by the river side
Down in the truck bed, down to some all night
Girl I hope you’re up for getting down
Yeah girl I hope you’re up for getting down
For getting down
Girl I think it’s time for a little me and you
A little cut loose, unwind, tie one on
Listen to “Down” By Gord Bamford
In country music, the Front Porch has long been a place of reflection. A place where you can look at the life you have inside that front door. A place where time almost seems to stand still, where you can get away. It’s also a place where you can go to observe the world as it passes by you. To think about your place out there beyond the driveway.
