

My father was a truck driver, my mother was the manager of a doughnut shop. “A lot of people couldn’t believe we did a country record but, to be truthful, it wasn’t that big of a leap for Johnny and myself. “A great country song has to be the truth” – Donnie Van Zant tells us about the making of My Kind Of Country But with lines such as ‘ We got Johnny Cash, Back In Black, southern rock’n’roll’ there’s no disguising the rowdy good-time nature of this belter of a track. The project allowed the pair to play a more country style of music than their respective day jobs, with a message that didn’t always translate easily outside of the God-fearing, gun-toting southern states. 38 Special-fronting brother Donnie (both younger siblings of late Skynyrd mainman Ronnie). Promotional Disclaimer: The content in this post has been sponsored by the artist, label, or PR representative to help promote their work.The title track from the fifth collaboration between Lynyrd Skynyrd singer Johnny Van Zant and. Followers and fans of the band will definitely not want to miss out on this much-awaited release.Ĭheck out our YouTube channel for music reviews, playlists, podcasts, and more! The melancholic lyrics of the song, which lament the madness of war and the destructive nature of humanity, further add to the impact of the track. With its anthemic soft rock ballad style, stunning emotional and powerful vocal performance, and orchestral interpretation, The Vanities with Private Army is a memorable song.


The Vanities with their emotive delivery and the song’s evocative composition make this a memorable and moving track.

The theme of “Private Army” are likely to tug at the heartstrings, as the song is a melancholic mind etching cry on the madness of humanity and war in Europe. This is a noticeable transition from their earlier 80s sound to a more easy-listening adult contemporary 90s pop sound, with a grand orchestral interpretation. The song is rooted in a piano accompaniment which gradually builds and gets grander as other arrangement elements come in, eventually featuring a beautiful string section. The song is an anthemic soft rock ballad and features a stunningly emotional and powerful vocal performance by Bradley. With “Private Army,” they are making a statement that they are once again ready to capture the hearts of music lovers with their soulful and thought-provoking music. Following their resurgence in 2021, the upcoming track is to look forward to. The Cardiff, Wales based electro-rock duo comprises lead vocalist and guitarist Rhys Bradley and bassist/keyboardist/backing vocalist Adam Hill, who have been relatively quiet over the past decade. The Vanities are set to release a new single titled “Private Army” on March 31 which is a heartfelt soft rock ballad.
