Another ditty that did not make the Rustin’ In The Rain cut.
One thing I love about Tyler Childers is that he does not give a damn about what the crowd wants to hear, and he is going to play what he wants, when he wants.
Right after the release of his newest album, Childers took to Grimey’s Records in Nashville for an album release party, where he played a handful of songs that did not make the cut.
He did the same thing at Healing Appalachia:
If you are a Tyler Childers super fan, you’ve likely heard the unreleased track of “Her And The Banks.”
“This is one that is not an album, but we’ve been playing for a good long while, and I hope you like it.”
Childers said as he introduced the track.
The sweet love song visits moments where the narrator is reminiscing on moments from early on in their relationship, taking note of his lover’s beauty and what he would give to return to relive those moments.
“Hands just as soft as skin on the fruit
That breaks down the branch ‘neath the bluest of moons
Lord, we’d eat ’til we’s sick and grab all we could hold
Then we’d run through the yard with the fruit that we’d stole
And her love makes me feel like I’m home
Keeps me good comp’ny wherever I go
When I’m smilin’, it’s her and the banks
The Big Sandy River that colors my face”
Tyler Childers and The Foodstamps knocked this tune out of the park. The slow melodies flawlessly support Childers’ vocals as he wails out the chorus with conviction.
This song, combined with his emotional performance of “Sour Mash,” highlights his impressive stage presence and his ability to connect intimately with the crowd during his performance.
Healing Appalachia is a special event that Childers holds near and dear, so it’s no surprise that he dug down deep and pulled out a killer set.
