Story Behind The Song

I headlined and then recorded (piano/left hand bass)with Rock-a-Billy artist "Mr. Action" Roy Moss 40 years after his Mercury days and he tagged me "The Queen of Swing". A few years later I headlined with Carl Perkins at a Wink Festival for the late Roy Orbison and he agreed. Both men were products of the Swingin' 50's and Rock-a-Billy's beginning. I felt like this was my own creation due to my Mom teaching me to walk the chord in my left hand when I was about 7 because I could not reach the 10th she was playing. It has become my signature style. The same titled CD has received 4 STARS from French critic and has been featured in several European magazines.

Song Description

I have been recognized in Western Swing; Will Rogers Award - Female Artist of the Year; Wrote & Recorded "Don't Mess With Texas" for the Texas Department of Transportation ... BUT I also won an "Honorable Mention" from Billboard in R&B for a song I wrote and recorded. Swing-a-Billy was written to establish my own piano style.

Lyrics

Swing-a-Billy
w/m Kelli Grant - BMI -

1v/
At the age of 7, my Mom gave me
A simple little gift that would set me FREE
My hands too small for an 8 note span
Mom walked the chord in my left hand
A special little gift from my Mom Micki
My Momma called it ... Swing-a-Billy

B/
Swing, Swing - Swing-a-Billy
Swing, Swing, Swing - Swing-a-Billy
Swing, Swing, Swing - Swing-a-Billy
Swing, Swing, Swing - Swing-a-Billy
it Rocks, it Swings, but it's not Hillbilly
My Momma called it ... Swing-a-Billy

2B/
It's a little of this and a pinch of that
It gives your heart a thrill
A homemade brew that's in the grove
You know you just can't sit still

3v/
To complete my Mom's recipe,
I learned to pound the keys like Jerry Lee
Add a Rockin' Rhythm to the Riffs & BEAT
It will get you up & OFF of your seat
A swinging little mix that will rock you really
My Momma called it ... Swing-a-Billy
B/