Welcome to Musical Chairs!-a project where I release a daily music video featuring myself performing with a rotating lineup of fellow musicians and loved ones. 

Today’s post (#10 of 31) covers “The Girl With the Holiday Smile”, written by Lyle Lovett.  Who can’t appreciate Lyle Lovett's wry wit and wonderful sense of timing?!  We had so much fun filming this song!  We decided we needed a prop so my wife, Kathi, very aptly suggested some Irish whiskey for a toast after the song…well, after 8 takes we finally got it right!! 

Youtube: https://youtu.be/3UgfkEhwN2c

I am joined by my good friend, Dave Nelson.  Dave is a guitarist/vocalist who is currently touring and performing with the band Hearstfield. Having been a member since 1999, Dave and the band have had the pleasure and privilege to share the stage with the likes of Charlie Daniels, Little Feat, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Trace Adkins, Dickey Betts, Poco, Los Lobos to name just a few. Dave also performs a tribute to the late, great Levon Helm with the Chicago-based Electric Dirt band. He is a founding member of the mythical and infamous swillbilly band Dick Smith. When he’s not recording or performing, Dave is an immensely popular TikTok internet influencer as well as a life coach… and perpetual liar. His hobbies include long naps and grooming the family pet gibbon, Fizzy.

Location: My Home

Happy holidays!  Please enjoy and share!

For links to all currently released videos, please visit my website http://www.dennisobrienmusic.com/calendar?view=calendar&month=12-2023