Rick Revel: The Tunesmith

The long-awaited release of "Hard Times In The Deep South" came on March 15th, 2024 which helps to celebrate Rick Revel's 50th Year in the music business. Taking his combined talents, this Tennessee Tunesmith recorded a song that will reach Blues, Country and Southern Rock fans all across the world. So, crank up the volume and let your ears feast on some "Southern Fried" music. Video Cast Members: Rick Revel Cheryl Revel Kevin Kehl Teri Lynge James Taylor Mark Berg James Swor Eddie Gaskins Dale Blythe April Wilson Randy Dowdy Andrea Johnson Larry Logan Dana Phillips Steve Price Isaac Price Kimberly Price Ben Wolski Deann Wolski Lucas Hunter Pat Hayes James Brown Geri Boyd Tammy Frownfelter Shelby Allen Bridget Samples Susan Downs Cindy Mayer Phil Meyer Sherry Mustain Lindsey Cantrell Shanna Damesworth Beth Lockhart Mick Singer Linda Scott Deb Gulle Alanzo Raymer Christy Young Amanda Swantek Mark Chandler Jeremy Fitzhugh Daniel Robinson Tyler Smith Heather Hercine Janice Wright Keith Hoover

“That Muscle Shoals Sound” is a tribute song for Jimmy Johnson and The Swampers, (Barry Beckett, David Hood and Roger Hawkins). The song lyrics and official music video tell the story of a hopefully guitar player who thumbs a ride to Muscle Shoals to get a job at the Muscle Shoals Sound recording studio. The storyline is fashioned loosely around Duane Allman’s venture to Muscle Shoals and artist Rick Revel’s own experience in the music business. The video is like a journey back in time when Southern Rock was born and Swamp Music dominated the charts. The song is hot, but the video is hotter. Production Credits Rick Revel: Producer, director, videographer and editor. Recording artist. Kevin Kehl: Director and videographer. Brother, it is so comforting to finally have someone local who can share the same visions that I have for video production. Teri Lynge: Production Assistant. Thank you for keeping everyone accommodated. Dr. Curt Taylor: Drone operator/videographer. You captured some incredible scenes. Becky Johnson (Widow of Jimmy Johnson): Consultant and liaison. I could not have done this project without you. You are a very special lady. Billy Lawson: Record Producer: Without Billy’s Wishbone Studio and his tremendous musical talents, the song would still be a thought on a piece of paper. John David Thompson: Best friend who first invited me to Muscle Shoals. Brother you helped to open all the doors for this Tennessee boy. Thank you. Mike Adams: "Marine Vet" who drove the “55 Oldsmobile. Mike and I grew up just a few miles apart and now we are in a video together. Now that is cool. Mike and Ray McDougal: Owners of the classic ’55 Oldsmobile 88. Thank you for providing a beautiful car. It made a great opening scene. Randy Dowdy: First Class Limousine. Randy your car captured the moment at the closing of the video. Dale Blythe: Blythe Photography. Dale, you are a great photographer and most of all a great friend. Mike Hogan: Owner of The Parlor. Mike your venue was an excellent choice for the concert scenes. I hope your vision of The Parlor being an artist destination comes to fruition. Cast Mike Adams: Driver ’55 Olds Cheryl Clark: Groupie/Girlfriend John David Thompson: Record Executive Billy Lawson: Record Producer James Swor: Photographer Band Dr. Andy Lundberg: Lead Guitar Steve Greer: Drums Betsy McClure: Bass Thomas McClure: Keyboards (Not on stage) Shellie Ross-Jackson: Background Vocals Nikki Bobo: Background Vocals Extras Diana Dunlap, Glenda Gallimore, Lori Ann Paschall, Thomas McClure, Jane Smith Triplett, Wesley Frank, Leo Huff, Larry Johnson, John Rowden, John Powell, Dennis Elkins, Daniel Elkins, Nathaniel Elkins, Emma Walters, Mac McCormick, Keira McCormick, Basil McCormick and Princeton Bobo.

The song was originally written for an episode of "History Highway" in order to pay tribute to W.C. Handy who is considered the Father of the Blues. After receiving grand reviews, Rick decided to record the song at the Wishbone Recording Studio in Muscle Shoals, AL. Working with famed record producer Billy Lawson, Rick captured the true soul of Blues music in this incredible recording.

On January 23rd thru 25th, Rick Revel went to Muscle Shoals, AL to record two new singles with producer Billy Lawson. Watch the magic happen as "The Father of the Blues" and "That Muscle Shoals Sound" come to life. The release dates are yet be announced but will take place in early 2023.

From the American Ramblers television pilot, Rick Revel pays tribute to Jerry Lee Lewis at the Delta Music Museum in Ferriday, LA.

When Rick wrote this song he was sitting on the bank of the Cumberland River in Dover, TN while the Queen of the Mississippi was moored to the dock. Always being an admirer of Stephen Foster, Rick wanted the song to have a bit of an 1800's traditional feel. Utilizing his Southern charm and country-fried wit, Queen of the Mississip' is a frolicking tune that will definitely get your toes to tapping.

"Just Call Me A Jukebox" was recorded in a 16-track demo studio that Rick built on 16th Ave. in the heart of Music Row, Nashville, TN. Although this recording was never mastered in a major studio, it still has a great feel. So let your hair down and get ready to do some boot scootin' on the old hardwood floor. This song is on the album, "My Music City Years"

Rick loves Texas Swing music and "Down Home Feelin'" is one of his own renditions. It was recorded in a 16-track analog demo studio on 16th Ave. in the heart of Music Row, Nashville, TN. Many of the photos of Rick in the video were taken during the period that he recorded this song. Some of the stars he appeared with have since passed on, so out of honor to their memory, he included their photos also. This song is on the album, "My Music City Years". To order go to: www.rickrevel.com. To book Rick for an event, contact him at: rrevelthepatriot@gmail.com.

Thanks to his fans, during the year of 2020, Rick Revel had eight songs that became hits on Spotify and YouTube. Now exclusively on Rumble, here are those eight music videos together for your entertainment. So crank up the volume and jam to the TuneSmith as he sings his heart out for you. The song titles are: The Fire; Just Call Me A Jukebox; Down Home Feeling; The Ballad of Captain Jack; A Walk In The Woods; I See Red; Roll Freightliner Roll; and History Highway.

The Fire is a positive song that talks about the realities of love. It is the first cut on the album titled, "My Music City Years". This is a concept video edited by Rick Revel, with the footage being provided by cottonbro and Lee Harvey from Pexels.com. To book Rick for an event, contact him at: rrevelthepatriot@gmail.com. To order his books, CD's and DVD's, go to: www.rickrevel.com.

Hired to be the "Re-enactor Coordinator" for a feature film titled “A Walk In The Woods”, Rick Revel had the honor and privilege to appear in a scene with Robert Redford and Nick Nolte. So inspired by the experience, Rick wrote a song during the early stage of filming the project. In the recording studio, he played all of the instruments and laid down an impressive dynamic vocal. Utilizing scenes from the movie he watched being filmed, he edited together this adventurous music video. The Appalachian Trail has never been so exciting. The song "A Walk In The Woods" is copyright 2014, the film "A Walk In The Woods" is copyright 2015. To listen to this song and others recorded by Rick, go to: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5HBTm...

Tom Poe drove a Freightliner truck for over twenty years. After he retired he came to Rick with partial lyrics to a song and when the two put their talents together "Roll Freightliner Roll" was the result. This toe-tapper turned out so well in the studio, it had the potential to be a promotional theme song for Freightliner. Enjoy this truck drivers anthem as Rick Revel takes you across America. www.rickrevel.com

Rick wrote this song over thirty years ago and the lyrics are timelier now than ever. You can hear the influence of one of his favorite Country Music artist, Merle Haggard, as Rick delivers a solid vocal. The video footage is taken from today's headlines and other recent events around the world. Be prepared for your patriotic blood to boil as you hear the inspirational song, "I See Red". Make sure you share this with your friends. www.rickrevel.com