Music MInute - Ol' Stray Dog

 

Apple Music's Lost & Found, the acclaimed program that puts the spotlight on Nashville songwriters by uncovering standout country tracks that were never released, returns today with the second demo of season 2: “Ol' Stray Dog” written by Erik Dylan and Jon Randall. Recorded by Dylan, the track was originally written in January 2019 and is available exclusively on Apple Music now. The “Found” version, recorded by Riley Green, was released Friday, November 7.   “When we wrote this, we both had been on the road a bunch,” said Dylan. “Most of my career was in a van with a trailer. So I feel close to this song, because I feel like it shows how much of a grind the road can be and how tough it can be to go out and try to follow that dream.”   “If I remember correctly, Erik came in with the thought and title,” said Randall of the day the song was written. “I think we realized the title really lent itself to being a restless soul kind of character. We just started playing a fingerpicking guitar riff, and Erik dropped out the first two lines that felt like the right color and language. Then we were off and running with the story.”   Lost & Found began season 2 last month with “End Of The Night.” The “Lost” demo was written and recorded by Toby Keith alongside Bobby Pinson and David Lee Murphy in 2015, with ERNEST recording the “Found” version. Lost & Found offers unprecedented access into the world of country songwriting, releasing the original demo tracks (“Lost”) followed by their newly recorded, star-studded counterparts (“Found”). Every month will bring a new song from the vault. With Lost & Found, Apple Music mines the vaults and pairs tracks with pitch-perfect rising or established artists to record official single releases, in incredible Spatial Audio.   Green will join Today's Country Radio this Friday, November 7 on Apple Music Country to talk about his version of “Ol' Stray Dog.”   Lost & Found has its own dedicated space on Apple Music where listeners can find playlists for the “Lost” demos, the newfound singles, the Lost & Found Radio show episodes and more playlists from the participating songwriters.   Check out the Lost & Found space HERE.   Tune in and listen to Green's interview on Today's Country Radio live for free this Friday, November 7 at 7am PT / 9am CT on Apple Music Country, or anytime on demand with a subscription HERE.

ABOUT APPLE MUSIC: Apple loves music. Apple revolutionised the music experience with iPod and iTunes. Today, the award-winning Apple Music celebrates musicians, songwriters, producers, and fans with a catalogue of over 100 million songs, expertly curated playlists, and the best artist interviews, conversations, and global premieres with Apple Music Radio. With original content from the most respected and beloved people in music, autoplay, time-synced lyrics, lossless audio, and immersive sound powered by Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos, Apple Music offers the world's best listening experience, helping listeners discover new music and enjoy their favourites while empowering the global artist community. Apple Music is available in 167 countries and regions on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro, Apple TV, HomePod, CarPlay, and online at music.apple.com, plus popular smart speakers, smart TVs, and Android and Windows devices. Apple Music is ad-free and never shares consumer data with third parties. More information is available at apple.com/apple-music.