Artist: Mike and the Moonpies
Hometown: Austin, Texas
Song: “If You Want a Fool Around”
Album: Cheap Silver and Solid Country Gold
Release Date: August 2, 2019
In Their Words: “I first heard ‘If You Want a Fool Around’ on an album that Brian Black, Clintâs older brother, had released in the mid ’90s when he was living with us at my dadâs house. Even as a teenager, it was one of the most clever songs Iâd ever heard. I knew that I would sing that song one day, but I didnât have the right band or opportunity back then. I had forgotten about it until last summer when producer Adam Odor and I were discussing songs for the Abbey Road record. I played Brianâs version for him and we immediately knew it was perfect for the record and how great the chord changes would sound with the London Symphony Orchestra behind them. I had finally found the perfect time to sing that song.” — Mike Harmeier, Mike and the Moonpies
Photo credit: Benjamin Yanto Photography
