Tyrone Wells
Highway 89 - Season 5, Episode 24
- May 20, 2015 6:00 am
- 46:24 mins
What do muppet drum sets, The White House, and barbecue pork sandwiches have in common? Tyrone Wells! This chart-topping singer/songwriter is currently on national tour with his new album "Roll With It." Tyrone Wells' albums have topped iTunes charts and he's played not only all over the US but also in Europe and Australia, with plans to tour in Brazil next. After singing lead for a Christian rock band in college, Tyrone focused his attentions on a solo career and acoustic songwriting and signed a record deal with Universal Records. 10 albums later, he plays to packed houses all the way from Annapolis, Maryland to Anaheim, California. Listen as our host Steven Kapp Perry chats with Tyrone about fatherhood, devoted scooter-riding fans, and the power of music to touch hearts. Songs Featured: "Gravity," "The One I Love," "Running Around In My Dreams," "Sea Breeze," "More." "Gravity" (1:39) Steve and Tyrone talk songwriting, Harvey the RV, and bananas as percussion (5:24) "The One I Love" (10:46) Overcoming stage fright, special sandwiches, and a bonus yodelling solo from Tyrone! (14:25) "Running Around In My Dreams" (20:14) Made-up lyrics, viral videos of family, and hiding on piers to play at proposals. (24:41) "Sea Breeze" (31:35) Being a preacher's son, Skypark rock days, and redefining "success." (34:40) "More" (39:57) Favorite television placement of music. (44:06) Follow Highway 89 on twitter: @byuh89 and on instagram: @byuh89.