We know Bluffton is real. And now there's a song that says so.
Earlier this summer Hannah Joy Brown (of Bluffton, South Carolina) sent the Bluffton chamber the attached video.
WATCH THE VIDEO AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.
It turns out that Bluffton Real is the country rock anthem of our sister city, Bluffton, South Carolina. Brown wanted to share it with Bluffton, Ohio. Here's a description of the song lyrics in her own words:
"It speaks of the values, the people, and the roots of an American town.
"Hannah Joy Brown and J. Howard Duff are are from Bluffton, S.C. Hannah supplies the lead vocals, while J. plays all the instruments, backing vocals and did the production work."
The song is a joint writing effort of this 'odd couple.' They note that the pairing - she a spunky 17 year old and he a wizened 64 year old - she just entering the music business and he a rock and roll old-timer.
As Brown says, "Our work together is not unlike what makes Bluffton (and towns across America) just what it is: a convergence of differences to make one distinct entity.
To view more about "Bluffton Real" visit the website: www.blufftonreal.net
Here's the words to the song:
"It's Bluffton Real...It's as Real as Can Be!" c2015
BLUFFTON REAL©2015
Lyrics and Music by Duff & Brown
There ain’t no glitz—there ain’t no glamour
Like the places that are nearby
No horse and Carriage—no tourist damage
There are no airports—where people can fly
But the things we’ve got can’t be measured
By the standards those places do
‘Cause we’ve got somthin’—deep down inside us
Something not phony
Something that’s true
It’s Bluffton Real
Made from real people
People like you and me
It’s in a handshake
It’s in a smile
It’s Bluffton Real—it’s as real as can be
We are the HEART OF THE LOWCOUNTRY
We can feel it deep in our bones
We’re like a family
You’ve gotta smile—when you see everyone you know
Bluffton really can’t be measured
By city lights or great big pools
‘Cause we’ve got something – deep down inside us
Something that’s timeless
Something that’s true
It’s Bluffton Real
Made from real people
People like you and me
It’s in a handshake
It’s in a smile
It’s Bluffton Real—it’s as real as can be
But the things we’ve got can’t be measured
By the standards those places do
‘Cause we’ve got somthin’—deep down inside us
Something not phony
Something that’s true
American as—the RED, WHITE, AND BLUE!
It’s Bluffton Real
Made from real people
People like you and me
It’s in a handshake
It’s in a smile-- It’s Bluffton Real—it’s as real as can be
It’s Bluffton Real
Made from real people
People like you and me
It’s in a handshake
It’s in a smile
It’s Bluffton Real—it’s as real as can be
