“Chevrolet” is the nostalgic ramblings of an aging 1957 Chevrolet, personified. Fitzpatrick’s ’57 looks back with pride on a life of “full blown heads” and “dual exhaust” and being “lean and mean”. As the story unfolds, it’s almost impossible to listen to the words and not feel connected somehow. It’s hard not to identify and let the song be one about you, instead of a car.

With virtually no budget, no staff, no label, no marketing plan or advertising campaign, no accompanying CD, no endorsements, no radio tour, no music video, and no star-power artist to sing it…Chevrolet is nevertheless, becoming a continental phenomenon. 

Today, it's driving more traffic (no pun intended) than ever to Fitzpatrick's website, and getting substantial airplay, everywhere from GA to TX to WA to NY, Australia, France, Canada and London. Comparisons are being made by fans and DJs to everyone from Bob Dylan to Marc Cohen and Billy Joel to John Prine.



Chevrolet - Ricky Fitzpatrick

Monday March 26, 2012, legislation (HR1642), to declare "Highway 98" by Christian Folk singer and songwriter, Ricky Fitzpatrick, the official song of GA Highway 98, passed in the GA House of Representatives. Never before, in the 280-year history of great state of GA, has the Legislature ever recognized any song as the official song of any GA roadway. "Highway 98" marks a first in GA Music History, taking its place as a historical work alongside other officially declared songs like "Georgia On My Mind". 

Highway 98

The latest offering from Christian Folk singer/songwriter and worship leader Ricky Fitzpatrick. A tender and personal praise song that celebrates the timelessness of the love of Christ. Simply recorded with Ricky's typical acoustic guitar and mellow vocals, exceptionally crafted. A wonderful addition to his growing body of Christian recordings. Words & Music by Ricky Fitzpatrick. Copyright 2012, Ricky Fitzpatrick and Pitch A Fitz Music Publishing (BMI).

Only and Forever

Stream and download a 90 second preview of the stage 1 demo of the new worship tune, Praise Song, from Christian Folk singer, songwriter and worship leader, Ricky Fitzpatrick. We love to get your feedback, and yes, please pass it along. Praise the Lord!

Praise Song (demo preview)

Ricky Fitzpatrick Welcome to SoundCloud!!

I don't have a scripture reference for this one (although, I'm sure we could easily find one). No story. No premise. No elaborate backdrop that will bring it into focus for millions of us, around the world.

I only know I sat down the other night with my guitar and started to write what was on my heart. About 5 minutes after starting, the end of the page came, and it was basically, done. Just like that.

All that may be painfully obvious (yikes), if you're into song critiques and such. I would admit though, frankly I don't even think this is a "properly" crafted lyric, myself. There's no obvious theme. No catchy hook in the lyric or melody. No interesting or fancy instrumental parts. If you gave me a passing grade in songwriting, I'd be surprised.

But what it IS, is an open conversation, a prayer, a heart-to-heart and a lay-it-all-out-there moment, for me, with the King of Kings...my Glorious King.

All the stuff we're "supposed" to do as songwriters, sometimes, just doesn't really matter that much, in the grand scheme of things. Sometimes, you just throw the old manmade rulebook out the window and let music and lyrics do what I believe, God created them to do. And that is (partly) to move us, emotionally and cause us to react in a specific way. Rules, or not. :)

And this is me reacting to my God...and in my own way, Him speaking back to me.

But regardless of how you see it, I hope you'll hear this quick rendition of this new song, and it will at least inspire you to just talk to and get close to God. Close enough for Him to see all your imperfections, so to speak. And then find yourself amazed at how He looks right through whatever you think might stand between the two of you, and somehow only sees Jesus, covering you.

Now that's a Glorious King, to me. :)

RF

Glorious King

Demo of a tender new worship tune, "You and Only You", from Ricky Fitzpatrick. 

You and Only You

Full run-through demo of a new worship song called "Praise Song".

Praise Song (full demo)

I’ve been working on instrumental pieces for a new album for nearly a year now (as of Apr 2013). This title cut is the first we’ve actually taken in the studio though. It is simple but hopefully, memorable. Not trying to win any flash awards here or set any speed records. :) So our home is in Apple Valley, and this song just felt like our home to me. Slow and relaxing, not too big, not too small, not too fancy, not too plain. I love it here. And I hope you can get a small part of what we love about this place, when you listen.

Our Apple Valley Home

A super, funky new Kid's song, with a grown-up groove, from award-winning artist and songwriter Ricky Fitzpatrick. (If you're a student here, listening for this year's National Bike Month or Bike To School Day, see your teacher or librarian about getting a free download!)

Bicycle

Multiple award-winning singer and songwriter Ricky Fitzpatrick has been long hailed as a Southernized Bob Dylan and the next James Taylor, crafting simple but unforgettable songs that coolly straddle the fence between Folk & Country. Today he leads Praise & Worship at his home church of Corner-Stone Baptist (Jefferson, GA), but Ricky’s musical career has spanned over 20 years in the pop, rock, country, folk, new age, and Christian genres, with performances everywhere from Live at the Apollo to The Bluebird Café.


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