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Selma's Still Here

by Don Tinsley and The Selma Boys

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On January 12, 2023, as The Selma Boys (Rick Carter, Richard Tabor, Mike Estep, Stan Foster) were preparing for their annual “Winter Beach Tour”, a devastating tornado struck their hometown, snapping huge trees in half, leveling homes and other buildings, and leaving an enormous path of destruction.
The next day The Selma Boys headed down to the Gulf Coast. That night Carter received a song idea with a few lyrics from long-time friend and veteran Alabama songwriter, Don Tinsley (Dogwood, The Mortals, Topper Price and the Upsetters), whose wife is also a Selma native. The two writers collaborated and came up with the tune, “Selma’s Still Here”.
Since The Selma Boys were on the road together, they decided to record a rough demo of the song the next night after their show. Tinsley liked their version and promptly did his own demo. They were all so pleased with the direction of the song they decided to go into the studio and cut it immediately. They contacted Mark Harrelson, of Boutwell Studios in Birmingham, and asked him if he would be willing to produce. Since the three of them share a 40 year history of working together, Harrelson immediately agreed and brought in Brad Lyons to engineer.
Initial tracks were cut at Boutwell with Tinsley singing the lead vocal and playing acoustic guitar and bass, Leif Bondarenko on drums and percussion, and Carter also on acoustic guitar. The track was then sent to Moose Harrell (Telluride, Jason Ringenberg) in Nashville, who overdubbed lap steel; Macey Taylor, another long-time Birmingham music veteran, added harmonica; Tabor, Estep, & Foster came to Birmingham and, along with Carter, put down the backing vocals.
“Selma's Still Here” is a collaborative effort of a group of individuals from the Alabama music industry who hold Selma in their hearts. It is a testament to all who love Selma, those who never give up, and the many who are the face of the phrase Selma Strong.
****All monies raised by download sales of this song will be donated to the tornado relief efforts in Selma Alabama. We are asking for a minimum donation of $4.00 per download. If you can give more, we ask that you do. Thanks.****

lyrics

Selma’s Still Here

This ain’t the time to cry in your beer
So much is gone, but Selma’s still here
Roll up your sleeves and let out a cheer
Cause tonight Selma’s still here

Dark clouds storming, our little town hides
The twister crossed the river
You could hear the bridge sigh
Oh, the devastation, it hit high gear
But tonight Selma’s still here

This ain’t the time to cry in your beer
So much is gone, but Selma’s still here
Roll up your sleeves and let out a cheer
Cause tonight Selma’s still here

Hands come together over things that we built
It’s a mighty strong bond where the Bible meets the Belt
Lord, what a way to start a new year
But tonight Selma’s still here

This ain’t the time to cry in your beer
So much is gone, but Selma’s still here
Roll up your sleeves and yell out a cheer
Cause tonight Selma’s still here

Sun comes up, the river still flows
Babies still laugh, the grass still grows
We’ll rebuild, of that I have no fear
Cause tonight Selma’s still here

This ain’t the time to cry in your beer
So much is gone, but Selma’s still here
Roll up your sleeves and yell out a cheer
Cause tonight Selma’s still here
Roll up your sleeves and yell out a cheer
Cause tonight Selma’s still here
Yes, tonight Selma’s still here

credits

released February 4, 2023
Songwriters:
Don Tinsley
Rick Carter
Produced by Mark Harrelson
Engineer-Brad Lyons
Don Tinsley-Lead Vocal-Acoustic Guitar-Bass Guitar
Rick Carter-Acoustic Guitar
Leif Bondarenko-Drums and Percussion
William "Moose" Harrell-Lap Steel
Macey Taylor-Harmonica
The Selma Boys-Vocals
Mike Estep
Stan Foster
Richard Tabor
Rick Carter
Creative consultant: Lisa Gholson
Photography: Rex M Jones
Graphics: Tony Carter and Lee Harrelson

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Rick Carter Birmingham

Rick Carter lives in Birmingham Alabama. He is a Recipient of the BAMA Lifetime Achievement Award and has been in the music business for over forty years.
Currently Rick's bands include
Rollin' In The Hay
Frankie Velvet
L.O.L.A. (Rick Carter & The League of Legendary Artists)
Telluride
Keep up with Rick's very busy schedule and perhaps even catch a solo show at
www.rickcartermusic.com
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