Story Behind The Song

We had this horse for twenty years , we had to put it down and then the relationship had to be put to rest between the husband and the wife

Song Description

Michael ONeill is an Music Outlaw. Nashville plays him, Texas loves him and Los Angels has embraced him and Deadheads recall his days playing with Bob Weir in Bobby & The Midnights. . Still riding the rise of his last record "Whos's Bad Now". Michael now sings the words of Townes Van Zandt " Ain't Leavin Your Love" the title track of his new release. He has a career that spans thirty years, from tours with U2, Bob Weir ( Bobby & The Midnights), Stevie Ray Vaugan and Little Feat. Along the way he has writing credits with Steve Cropper ( Blues Brother & Booker T & the MG's ), John Shanks ( Sheryl Crow, Keith Urban, Alanis Morrissette ), Jason Schef ( Chicago) and Dave Edmonds ( Rock Pile). Michael ONeill has created a signature sound with his Roots-Country-Rawk . Now touring his new record on ST Music "Ain't Leavin Your Love". Michael has been sharing stages with the talents of Jim Lauderdale, Buddy Miller, Hayes Carll, and The Derailers all pioneers in the Americana Music movement ( www.americanamusic.org ). Michael ONeill is not main stream, is always left of center and ready to shoot the light out. Be prepared to get your feet muddy with this traditional-non-traditional Americana artist