Gary Dranow “Something About You”
Inspired by a real life love story, “Something About You” tells the tale of a man, who was once alone and empty, meeting the love of his life. Dedicated to the love his life, Gary Dranow and band bring a heart-warming, love-infused, dynamic rock tune to life. Sultry, energetic, and nostalgic. “Something About You” taps into the mystery and celebration of life itself with a wholesome classic sounding. The track eases in with charming twangs and captivating riffs. Passionate, heartfelt vocals then elevate the vibe along with a splashing drum. “Something About You” is a track that makes you want to live in it forever.
In 1996, Dranow had a dream about meeting the future love of his life, which later became the hauntingly longing A-side “Destiny Road.” A few years later, his dream came true, and now decades later, he looks back at his own journey of finding love with B-side “Something About You.” Brighter tone and more optimistic sounding, but his passion and authenticity stay true. “Something About You” has the similar traveler/gypsy vibe as “Destiny Road.” Even though the years have passed. His heart hasn’t changed.
Read our interview with Dranow below and learn the stories behind this new single.
Punk Head: I like the storytelling in “Something About You.” Is there a person/event that stimulated the creation of this track?
Gary Dranow: It's a story about time travel…Just kidding. The song came from a dream I had in 1996 and wrote my song ‘Destiny Road.’ Well, in the song I meet the love of my life. As a follow up to the dream and the song I wrote a love for song for this future love of my life, ‘Something About You.’ Well it turns out, I moved from LA to Park City, UT in 1998. A few years later I actually met the world traveler, Elizbeth. We met when I started coaching her in ski racing. Long story short we’ve been married for 18 years.
PH: What do you like the best about this track?
GD: It’s heartfelt and turned out to be a true representation of our relationship and her wonderful attributes. I do like the music, the melody, how the band come together in the studio and produced this song, my second favorite on my album next to ‘Destiny Road.’
PH: What is your creative vision as an artist?
GD: I write songs about life experiences. Each one is a story, a life lesson wrapped in a song. I write to change people’s lives, to reach out to people who have shared experiences. I also like telling stories about history or things that are current things affecting the world and society. I would say it starts with touching people in a positive and profound way. Get people to see things, feel things, think about or question things in ways that they have not before. To shine a light on issues and even personal struggles and leave them understanding that they are not alone.
PH: Who are your biggest influences?
GD: This is an easy one, early Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, SRV, Danny Elfman and Robben Ford.
PH: What is the one thing that you’d like your fans to know about you?
GD: That I’m vulnerable and that I lay myself open to write my songs. That I am a Bi-polar 1 with Mania and that it is okay and if my listeners relate to my songs that they will find meaning in them for themselves.
