Tryin' to Get There

David Lee Murphy

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 23, 2004)
• Original Release Date: March 23, 2004
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Audium Entertainment
• ASIN: B0001CNQ4O
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #186,358 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A country music treasure, August 4, 2004

By	J. Hinshaw (San Jose, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

1 I Like It Already
2 Same Ol Same Ol'
3 Loco
4 Own Little World
5 Tryin' To Get There
6 Inspiration
7 Ghost In The Jukebox
8 She Always Said
9 Mama's Last
10 Beggin' For Affection
11 Might Be Me
12 Killin' The Pain


I have been a fan of David Lee Murphy since my wife began listening to country radio just about the time that Party Crowd was released in 1995.

David Lee's is a story that makes you happy that he has moxie and wouldn't quit. After more than 10 years of honing his craft, he finally broke through in 1994. Since then, he recorded 3 albums, was not resigned by MCA in 1997, and has been without a recording contract until now.

His latest record continues his tradition of crafty songwriting, with plenty of memory making melodies and inventive chorus lines, along with more generous use of old fashion country musical tastings (more prominence given to the fiddle and steel guitar). Although the song "Loco" cracked the top 5 in July, in my opinion, there are several stronger cuts that make this a record worth your time and attention. "I Like It Already" kicks off the record with a strong, party sound and toe tapping beat. Song 4 on the CD (not listed on amazon.com) is called "Own Little World", and I think it has the best shot at being another top 10 song, as it has the strongest chorus and melody mix on the CD. The title cut "Tryin' To Get There", may say a lot about David Lee's perspective on the music business and his aspirations to remain a part of it. The 2nd single, "Inspiration", (to be released in mid August) is a change of pace for David Lee, in that it is a ballad that finds him crooning naturally, something I now believe suits his vocal stylings. The best song, based on 7 days of listening, is "Might Be Me", which doesn't have a radio sound stamped on it, but then, David Lee has the habit of making music that you want to hear, even without the benefit of country radios current limitations (seek out his 2nd CD - Getting Out the Good Stuff - and listen to Pirates Cove as well as his last CD - We Can't All Be Angels - for She's Not Mine).

I own all 4 of his CDs, so I am not a fly by night fan. This CD continues his legacy of crafting music and lyrics that stand the test of time, and I root for him always, cause he's had to earn his place on the country music ladder. BTW, he also does a great concert, plays his music with zeal and heart, and engages the audience throughout the show.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gosh, I didn't think he could get any better, September 20, 2004

By	dlmlover (Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews

Boy, was I wrong?! I loved his last album, We Can't All Be Angels - some really good songs there, even though MCA only released two singles. I have been a David Lee fan for about six years and since parting ways with MCA, he has written some good stuff which other artists have recorded -- On A Mission by Trick Pony, People Like Us by Aaron Tippin, Last Thing I Do was recorded by Brooks & Dunn on their Stars & Stripes cd, and also it is on Montgomery Gentry's new cd You Do Your Thing -- among many others! Anyway, Tryin' To Get There is the best yet. I can't pick a favorite song because every one of them is something almost everyone can relate to. The lyrics, the melodies... this cd has everything. There should be several singles released from this album if country radio has any sense at all. You just have to buy it and see for yourself.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Riotous good fun!, August 18, 2004

By	Fruit Loop (Down South) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

That wonderfully fun party song "Loco" alone makes this album worth purchasing, but you'll love the other tracks as much. Every song on this album could easily be a hit. Murphy gives us old fashioned, toe tapping, sing along fun with this one and is surely destined to stand onstage at the next CMA Awards. You gotta get this one!