David Lee Murphy (b. 1959) is a successful Nashville singer/songwriter (originally from Illinois). He wrote the very fun and high energy song On A Mission for the trio Trick Pony. Before being getting a record deal w/ Mercury in 1994, David co-wrote songs w/ Reba and Doug Stone. David has also written songs for Aaron Tippin, Kenny Chesney, and Jason Aldean (Big Green Tractor: one of the young singer’s hits). In 2003, he toured w/ Lee Roy Parnell and John Berry (one of my fave singers). Another cool fact: we share the same birthday- JAN 7.
His voice is pure, honest, and no-frills (he doesn’t need any). Even people who don’t usually like country music can appreciate his sound; there is NO sharp twang (accent) to this voice. Instead, there is just something light (youthful; easygoing), smooth, and natural. I would esp. recommend his songs if you like singers like Mark Chesnutt and Gary Allan. One of David’s influences was Waylon Jennings; they wrote together shortly before Jennings died.
Just Once (a fun/fast-paced song featured in the film 8 Seconds; David’s 1st hit song)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHCoI31UmEE&feature=related
Dust On The Bottle (a cool song w/ great electric guitar)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNkF_ZpQ4eg&NR=1
Party Crowd
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIdx1HSFWG8&NR=1
The Road You Leave Behind
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6DLsf8VG5Y
She’s Really Something To See
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0UvT8Wrhg8&NR=1
We Can’t All Be Angels
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o56pznB8FDY&feature=related
Unfortunately, David has not recorded his own music since 2004. But he keeps on writing for other singers.
http://www.davidlee.com/home.php
David is also on FB and Twitter. Currently, he is one of the many country singers raising money for flood relief in TN.
