An accomplished UK artist, Steve Young has been receiving positive feedback from his fans for his recent acoustic cover of “Dog and Bone”, which appears to be a favourite. A basic video which was shot completely on an iPhone and without interruptions gets to the essence of what makes Steve’s music unique. The music sees the participation of the budding US country singer Savannah Gardner and violinist Jade Cuthbert bringing forth an exciting and captivating performance. Yet, what stands out most about this track is its wonderfully simple construction. The song is performed a few minutes before 5,000 people at the ‘Hertford Shire’s Todd in the Hole Festival’. We hear a track full of grit and authenticity. It seems so genuine, so cosy, and so close. It is a case in point that our instincts in the music video make it somewhat simple to appreciate the great music.
Steve’s passion creates visual memories of how he and his collaborators met. In an elegant way, Santos’ melancholy vocal powers the chorus, while acoustic guitars help to distribute the other parts. They provide an exquisite and ageless harmony. This is a song that makes an immediate impact, encouraging you to sing along and bathe in its rhythms. There is also an interesting background to “Dog & Bone”. It was initially a classroom assignment aimed at songwriting but turned into a crowd favourite and one of the most requested songs in Steve’s performances. He plans to include it in its full-band version on his new album ‘Famous For A Day (2025)’ but for the time being, this acoustic version represents a song that has already had a life of its own.
Written with amazing lyrics, captivating vocal harmonies, and an overall touch of reality, “Dog & Bone” is a perfect sample of what can happen when some inspired artists work in a team to deliver a better product. Check out the video and try not to get teary-eyed because this is the simple beauty of music.
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