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Have you ever wondered where the lyrics of new songs come from?

Mark and I listen to hundreds of new songs that are sent to us by recording artists each week and I often wonder where they come up with their ideas for new music releases. So, when I received this new release from Westfield Recording Company in Ironton, Ohio I took the time to ask Ratcliff-Bailey where the inspiration for their new song “Jess” came from.

Here are the questions I asked and the response to my email from Ken Bailey with Westfield Recording Company:

Wes,
Tim Ratcliff wrote all the words and the basic melody for the song. I called him up and got these answers:

Ville Radio: What was the inspiration for the song?

Bailey: The inspiration was the movie “The Man from Snowy River” starring Tom Berlingson and Segrid Thorton. Her name was “Jessica”, and the hero in the movie kept calling “JESS!” throughout a snowstorm.

Ville Radio: Is Jess a real person resident in the memory or life of one of the band members?

Bailey: Jess is a movie maiden only.

Ville Radio: Will the song be included on any upcoming album releases by the band?

Bailey: We are definately going to put it on our demo CD.  We’re open to any possiblilities. It JUST MISSED getting included on our new release.

Now my personal opinion on the song itself.  To be totally fair in my opinion I probably listened to the song 50 times. Having received several recordings from the group, which we air frequently on the station, I have to say it isn’t the absolute best they have sent me but obviously I liked it enough to write this article and feature the track. As always the Ratcliff-Bailey instrumentals and beat are very good in my opinion. I give the song a thumbs up and would listen to it on my favorite radio station without turning the dial.

My opinion is just one little voice in a vast sea of music lovers. Have a listen to the song and tell us what you think! At The Ville Radio Network we value listener opinions and so do the artists who submit their music to us.

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As a special treat Ken included the lyrics for the song:

JESS

Written and copyrighted by Tim Ratcliff and Ken Bailey

Jess is a simple complex of a human being,
but for weeks on end it’s her and me I’m seeing
Jess she’s the yes to the no that I can’t stop thinking about
and every time she comes my way, I just have to shout
shout out “Jess!”

She’ll make your life a complete mess
she started me wanting more! more! more or less
and I can’t stop thinking about Jess

It’s in the way she walks and the way she talks
and everyone she meets simply lays down at her feet
and shouts out “Jess!”

Jess she’s got something going on
and I can’t keep from coming on
onto Jess

She’s a perfect siren you want to treat
like the most gracious guest
without even asking, she’ll receive only your best
talk about Jess

She’ll make an honest man a king, and a lying priest confess
talkin’ about Jess

We are loading hundreds of new songs each week but are in need of more good Country Music for the station.

If you are a Local or Independent Artist and have original music you have recorded please contact us! Our Country Music hours have gotten very popular and we need to add fresh content constantly. Use the “Musicians” page for instructions.

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