GIRLS RAISED IN THE SOUTH

    I've traveled 'cross the country, and I ain't no ladies man
     But I really love those women from Virginia to Louisian'
     They can be as warm as the sultry Southern nights
     Or just as sweet and nutty as a homemade pecan pie

          Girls raised in the South . . . GRITS
          Girls raised in the South
          That's what I'm talkin' about . . .
          Girls raised in the South . . . GRITS

     A woman from these parts is just as strong as she is soft
     She loves NASCAR, fishin' holes, and cut-offs that don't stop
     She can sip sweet tea with the Pastor Sunday night
     And later wrap herself around you like a blue-eyed Kudzu Vine

          Girls raised in the South . . . GRITS
          Girls raised in the South
          That's what I'm talkin' about . . .
          Girls raised in the South . . . GRITS

               I like girls from all around
               Ain't puttin' any others down
               But what amazing gals you find
               Below the Mason-Dixon line         

          Girls raised in the South . . . GRITS
          Girls raised in the South
          That's what I'm talkin' about . . .
          Girls raised in the South . . . GRITS

               Written by Larry Vail and Jeff Stewart
               Copyright 2005 Larry Vail / Blue Clover Music (ASCAP)

Larry was born and raised in the farm country of the mid-west United States and in 1976 relocated to Southern California. Over the next ten years he appeared in clubs and lounges from Los Angeles to San Francisco. He has performed musical styles ranging from Bluegrass and Country to Rock and Top 40.

In 1986 Larry decided to hang up his "Live Shoes" in favor of developing his songwriting craft. His country roots have made themselves evident in the rich life-full stories emerging from the heart felt melodies and chord progressions of his music.

Home and Studio Recording magazine says about Larry, "...no surprise he is a member of the Ventura County Producer’s and Songwriter’s Guild...has probably been writing for some time." Brad Pressman - Sonic Images says, "The writing is some of the best I’ve received...there is talent there." Neal James - Neal James Productions says, "This guy is really great!! One of the most commercial voices that I’ve heard in a long time...this guy could stand a chance of being one of the major driving forces in the music industry." The Los Angeles Times featured Larry in an article on country music songwriters in the L.A. area and dubbed him a "high tech redneck" for his habit of writing on his computer.