• Home
  • Music
  • Shows
  • Press / EPK
    • Album Reviews
  • Artist Bio
  • Video
  • Photos
  • Contact
  • Home
  • Music
  • Shows
  • Press / EPK
    • Album Reviews
  • Artist Bio
  • Video
  • Photos
  • Contact

Rich Layton & Tough Town

Back to all posts

Unpacking the Album – track 4: Wake-up Call

I can't begin to count the times in my life that I have stood by helplessly watching a friend’s downward spiral through alcohol, substance abuse and self-sabotage. Despite the many efforts I and others made to reach these people, it's an exercise in humility and powerlessness. We can only pray they figure it out before it’s too late, but that realization always has to come from inside. 

Still, that didn't stop me from trying to write a song in hopes it would reach the heart of someone lost in a dark place. The character is on his way to hitting bottom, missing all the cues along the way. I imagined a life coming unraveled and fit the pieces of the story in place. Although it's not autobiographical, the song draws from my own experiences with "dark nights of the soul" and the grace that got me through them. 

I recorded an acapella version and sent it to co-producer Terry Wilson. The next day, he sent back a full demo with a vibe like an old soul song. Eventually, this track got the most sophisticated arrangement on the album, including the horn section that I argued for and recorded here in Portland. Terry took this one to a whole other level, and it is an honor for me to share the writing credit with him.

"It's the sound of your phone not ringing - buddy, it's your wake-up call." |  Listen to Wake-up Call

06/05/2019

  • 17 comments
  • Share

in About the Music

17 comments

  • Rona
    Rona Houston Tx
    Jun 5 2019 11:57 AM
    From the description, I can't wait to hear it.

    From the description, I can't wait to hear it.

  • Rona
    Rona Houston, Tx
    Jun 5 2019 12:19 PM
    Loved it! Very unusual melodic choices with great lyrics...

    Loved it! Very unusual melodic choices with great lyrics...

  • Rochelle
    Rochelle Houston
    Jun 9 2019 9:22 PM
    Soo excited for this cd, Rich. Long time fan of yours and Terry’s, this will be such a welcome addition to my music library ! That which brings me great joy!

    Soo excited for this cd, Rich. Long time fan of yours and Terry’s, this will be such a welcome addition to my music library !
    That which brings me great joy!

  • Matt
    Matt Kansas City, MO.
    Jun 11 2019 9:11 PM
    One of my favorites from this album!

    One of my favorites from this album!

  • Bryan Rotula
    Bryan Rotula Austria
    Sep 14 2020 5:31 AM
    I know that you are busy working on your single and album that are on the way. We understand that you are having a hectic schedule, and that';s totally fine! It's better because you are working so hard to give us the quality music that we want. By the way, I plan to write [url=https://topcvwritersuk.com/purplecv-review/]purplecv review[/url] about the songs that you will be released soon. I am pretty sure that my review would be all fine too.

    I know that you are busy working on your single and album that are on the way. We understand that you are having a hectic schedule, and that';s totally fine! It's better because you are working so hard to give us the quality music that we want. By the way, I plan to write purplecv review about the songs that you will be released soon. I am pretty sure that my review would be all fine too.

  • Cynthia
    Cynthia London
    Sep 25 2020 11:44 PM
    VERY USEFUL FOR ME, AS IT CONTAINS ALOT OF INFORMATION [url=https://www.danezon.com/category/halloween-sale/]Halloween 2020 Jackets[/url]

    VERY USEFUL FOR ME, AS IT CONTAINS ALOT OF INFORMATION Halloween 2020 Jackets

  • buyfollowersuk
    buyfollowersuk United Kingdom
    Oct 8 2020 12:39 AM
    Buy Raining Guitars art prints by William Ballester at Imagekind.com. Shop Thousands of Canvas and Framed Wall Art Prints and Posters at Imagekind. by [url=http://epicfollowers.co.uk/]instagram followers uk[/url]

    Buy Raining Guitars art prints by William Ballester at Imagekind.com. Shop Thousands of Canvas and Framed Wall Art Prints and Posters at Imagekind. by instagram followers uk

  • Buyinstgaram canada
    Buyinstgaram canada
    Oct 8 2020 2:34 AM
    Rich Layton & Tough Town – "It Be That Way Sometime". Watch later. Share. Copy link. Info. Shopping. Tap to ... by epicfollowerscanada

    Rich Layton & Tough Town – "It Be That Way Sometime". Watch later. Share. Copy link. Info. Shopping. Tap to ... by epicfollowerscanada

  • Packers
    Packers india
    Oct 15 2020 10:42 AM
    Rich Layton http://packersmoversinjaipur.com/ and his backing band swing through the Secret Society to serve up an night of swamp rock, country, rockabilly, honky tonk, and blues in celebration ...

    Rich Layton http://packersmoversinjaipur.com/ and his backing band swing through the Secret Society to serve up an night of swamp rock, country, rockabilly, honky tonk, and blues in celebration ...

  • Phil Dee
    Phil Dee
    Dec 22 2020 11:20 AM
    I made two replies about curriculum vitae writing services, but I forget to mention an option of cover letter service at their websites. If it is necessary they can also make a good cover letter for attachement to your curriculum vitae.

    I made two replies about curriculum vitae writing services, but I forget to mention an option of cover letter service at their websites. If it is necessary they can also make a good cover letter for attachement to your curriculum vitae.

  • Darrel Horn
    Darrel Horn
    Dec 30 2020 2:43 AM
    From my childhood, I have been the biggest crazy fan of unpacking things especially ships miniatures. I know that precalculus help online is a very lame choice but I do have this. Whenever in my childhood, I used to sees ships I started crying and shouting. ANd force my parents to bring me there near the ship.

    From my childhood, I have been the biggest crazy fan of unpacking things especially ships miniatures. I know that precalculus help online is a very lame choice but I do have this. Whenever in my childhood, I used to sees ships I started crying and shouting. ANd force my parents to bring me there near the ship.

  • Anonymous
    Anonymous United States
    Jan 4 2021 4:45 AM
    No doubt your article has interesting facts, also I like this Cyberpunk 2077 Jacket. Keep sharing interesting kinds of stuff.

    No doubt your article has interesting facts, also I like this Cyberpunk 2077 Jacket. Keep sharing interesting kinds of stuff.

  • Anonymous
    Anonymous United States
    Jan 7 2021 12:16 AM
    That is one of the main reasons that I am very much interested in knowing the history of the things. As most of the time their names are greatly related hnd assignment writing service with their history. Also sometimes you can realize the importance of the thing just by knowing its name like this one here shows its importance by its name that is “cure all”.

    That is one of the main reasons that I am very much interested in knowing the history of the things. As most of the time their names are greatly related hnd assignment writing service with their history. Also sometimes you can realize the importance of the thing just by knowing its name like this one here shows its importance by its name that is “cure all”.

  • Alex
    Alex United States
    Jan 10 2021 10:31 PM
    I recorded an acapella form and sent it to co-maker Terry Wilson. The following day, he sent back a full demo with a vibe like an old soul tune. At last, this track got the most refined plan on the collection, including the horn area that I contended for and recorded here in Portland. [url=https://bit.ly/2LojS1o]Buy Assignments[/url]

    I recorded an acapella form and sent it to co-maker Terry Wilson. The following day, he sent back a full demo with a vibe like an old soul tune. At last, this track got the most refined plan on the collection, including the horn area that I contended for and recorded here in Portland. Buy Assignments

  • joemartin
    joemartin USA
    Jan 11 2021 7:55 AM
    Small bridge design services - stablestructuredesign is the top bridge design service throughout the USA

    Small bridge design services - stablestructuredesign is the top bridge design service throughout the USA

  • shawn kemp
    shawn kemp United States
    Jan 21 2021 4:55 AM
    From this blog we can get better college base method and educational system I like to read this blog this is very interesting and informative. If you are a help with assignment crux or a student you really need to have read this blog so you get amazing information and new method of studies.

    From this blog we can get better college base method and educational system I like to read this blog this is very interesting and informative. If you are a help with assignment crux or a student you really need to have read this blog so you get amazing information and new method of studies.

  • shawn kemp
    shawn kemp United States
    Jan 22 2021 4:41 AM
    This is the primary time that I visit here. I discovered such a lot of exciting subjects in this unique blog. One thing I would love to request you that please help with essay keep posting such a form of informatics blog.

    This is the primary time that I visit here. I discovered such a lot of exciting subjects in this unique blog. One thing I would love to request you that please help with essay keep posting such a form of informatics blog.

Add comment

  • Please log in or register to include your contact info.
  • Edit profile
  • Log out
    Powered by Bandzoogle