Shelby Lynne – Slow Me Down

“Slow Me Down” – song by Shelby Lynne from the album Restless, released July 18, 1995.
Songwriters: Stephanie Davis, Shelby Lynne, Brent Maher.

Shelby Lynne was born Shelby Lynn Moorer on October 22, 1968. She had a tough childhood. Her father was an alcoholic who beat her mother. Her mother took her and her sister away. Unfortunately, her father found them. He shot and killed her mother and committed suicide. She didn’t let this tragedy stop her from pursuing her dream of being a singer. Shelby Lynne landed her first recording contract in 1987. Her first single was a duet with George Jones. The song was called “If I Could Bottle This Up.” The song was a Top 50 hit in 1988.

Shelby Lynne may not be a mainstream artist, but she has had success in folk and country music. She is mainly an independent artist. She is an underrated singer who deserves more recognition. Her voice and style are a combination of Bonnie Raitt and Sheryl Crow. Shelby Lynne’s style is constantly evolving, which allows her music to remain fresh and exciting to her fans.

She performs country, pop and rock music. She isn’t defined by one genre of music. She can basically sing any genre of music. She won a Grammy for best new artist for her album I Am Shelby Lynne. She has released several albums and singles throughout her career. She has won awards during her career. Some of her hit singles include “Leavin’,” “You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me,” “Bend,” “The Look of Love,” “Heaven’s Only Days Down the Road,” “Just a Little Lovin’,” “Dreamsome,” “Killin’ Kind,” “Your Love Stays with Me.” “Dog Day Afternoon,” “Into My Arms,” as well as other hit singles.

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Shelby Lynne - Slow Me Down

Shelby Lynne - Slow Me Down (Music Video)03:26

Put me on a boat on the mighty Mississippi
Let old man river slow me down
Been too long gone from my sweet dixie
Chasin’ a dream from town to town

So I called my baby in Mobile, Alabama
Said meet me in Memphis on the Jackson Queen
Tell you right now we ain’t in no big hurry
To make our way down to New Orleans

Chorus
Slow me down
Somethin’ ’bout the rhythm and the rollin’ of the river
Slow me down
Rocks me like a baby in a rockin’ chair
Slow me down
Sometin’ ’bout the smell of a sweet magnolia
Slow me down
Makes me forget all my troubles and cares
Just a few more miles and I’ll be there

Well I need a little time for some relaxation
A little bit of lovin’ from my sugar pie
Only Heaven knows how my heart’s been achin’
For a big yellow moon in a southern sky

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