Singles Spotlight:
Jeremy Grey –
“Til The House Burns Down”

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Jeremy Grey is another musician worthy of his own Singles Spotlight. And so I’m stoked to talk more about him today. From the press release for this very song, “A decade ago, Saskatchewan-born, Edmonton-based alt-country artist Jeremy Grey was fronting the roots rock band Willhorse when he set out to make a solo album. But after recording nine original songs, there didn’t appear to be a clear path to have people hear them. Then the pandemic hit. Once things got back to normal, Jeremy still didn’t have a viable plan to release the album, and went back to raising his solo profile by playing honky tonks and dive bars across western Canada.

Music has been integral to Jeremy’s existence for more than 25 years. He learned to play guitar at a young age from his grandfather—a passing of the torch that shaped everything that followed. From there, he hit the road with nothing but grit, songs and self-determination. Jeremy’s played everywhere from gas stations to major music festivals, carving out a career, not through shortcuts, but through persistence, sweat, and a deep-rooted calling.

Guided by feeling rather than formula, Jeremy’s songs are steeped in the spirit of long drives, small towns, and the quiet spaces between words. Whether he’s performing a stripped-back acoustic confession or a full-throttle southern rock anthem, his sound is the product of a craftsman’s hands and a seeker’s heart.”

Earlier this year, Grey and the Canadian-based label Royalty Records Inc. teamed up to release his full-length album Wildfire. After listening to each song a few times, I can confirm it is a good album worth listening to. An album that may have slipped past a few listeners’ attention and shouldn’t have. I’m here today trying to right that ship via our fabulous Singles Spotlight series. One song that stood out to me was “Til The House Burns Down”.

Let’s explore that a bit more, first via the press release: “A poignant ballad, ‘Til The House Burns Down’ tells the story of a single mother doing whatever she can to make ends meet, and a son growing up learning that love doesn’t always come wrapped in perfect circumstances. Jeremy explains, ‘I wrote this song about resilience, unconditional love, and finding hope when everything around you feels like it’s falling apart. It’s about holding your head high when times get tough, never losing sight of what matters, and knowing that sometimes having someone who won’t give up on you is all you really need. At its heart, it’s a simple promise: No matter how hard life gets, I’ll be right here with you, ‘til the house burns down.”

I’m sure that statement conjures a lot of emotions for all readers. Some life experiences, stories, maybe some songs you’ve heard before or movies/shows you’ve seen as well. Make sure to take time to reach out to your parents and check in if you are able to, or your siblings and/or children.

Why should you add “Til The House Burns Down” to a playlist that also includes Reba’s “I’m A Survivor” and Dolly’s “9 to 5” among other classics? Start with the acoustic guitar intro that intrigues and captivates your attention. Soon you’ll hear Grey’s weary but powerful lyrics and storytelling that may be heart-wrenching but are ultimately resilient and serve as a reminder for the protagonist and for all who choose to listen. Coupled with beautiful pedal steel that adds the perfect amount of sadness and melancholy to the memorable melody. The culmination is a song that will stick with you after the first and last listen, in the best ways.

Without further ado, click play to listen to “Til The House Burns Down” from Grey’s YouTube channel:

(All credits and rights to Jeremy Grey)

Take a look at the cover art for the album, Wildfire:

The track list for Wildfire:

1. Neon Lights (3:35)
2. Til The House Burns Down (3:54)
3. Bad Habit (3:30)
4. Let It Go (4:01)
5. Burn (2:51)
6. Caught On Fire (3:06)
7. Grip of the Devil (4:04)
8. Running (3:25)
9. Miss Memphis (3:39)

Alex M Theel

Co-Founder, Reviewer, Content Creator, Business side, Editor at Scummy Water Tower Productions | USA | Web

Scummy Water Tower Productions co-founder, reviewer, business manager, and editor. Thank you for visiting this site, scummywatertower.com, and YouTube for our Water Tower Sessions and SWT Interviews series. And for checking out all of our socials.
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