Ben Gallaher goes again 130 years for the early lyrics of his new single, “Nonetheless a Few Cowboys Left,” however the tune’s pressing message resonates deep in 2022. The country-rocker was co-written by two songwriting legends, nevertheless it’s the singer’s perception in what he is saying that clears room for his story to land.
For Gallaher, being a cowboy is rather more than bulls and twine, mud and dirt. He is singing a few life-style throughout “Nonetheless a Few Cowboys Left.”
“It’s a tune about respect, honesty and onerous work,” the Pennsylvania-raised singer-songwriter tells Style of Nation forward of the unique premiere of “Nonetheless a Few Cowboys Left.”
“And a nod to ladies that there are nonetheless a number of good guys left on the earth.”
“Seems like 1889 / Listening to the coyote cry / Someplace beneath that moon tonight / There’s nonetheless a number of cowboys left,” Gallaher sings. Tony Martin and Neil Thrasher helped him with the lyrics, whereas Neil and Patrick Thrasher produced.
“I imagine all of us have a bit of cowboy in us,” the singer provides. “Within the literal sense, I’m not a cowboy however figuratively talking, I’ve a number of cowboy in me.”
Previous to “Nonetheless a Cowboys Left,” a swampy country-rock tune referred to as “Nation within the Home” was Gallaher’s most up-to-date launch. A love tune referred to as “This Young” is his hottest tune on Spotify.
“To me, what makes a cowboy shouldn’t be the way in which you look or the place you reside, however the kind of individual you might be. It’s the route you might be headed, grit, integrity, and character. It’s getting knocked off and getting again on once more. This tune additionally nods to ladies that there are nonetheless some males who make religion, household and onerous work the roots of their life.”
Search for “Nonetheless a Few Cowboys Left’ wherever nice music is discovered on Friday (Aug. 26).
