You Mean Everything

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By (author): M. C. Joudrey

There are thousands upon thousands of love songs. There’s probably one for every happy and hurting heart, from Springsteen’s “If I should Fall Behind” to Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U.” On their first album, acclaimed Atlanta band, Drivin’ N Cryin’ wrote a song about love. It wasn’t perfect. It didn’t want to be. Love isn’t perfect. Now, 30 years later, You Mean Everything is as relevant and tender as when the needle first touched wax. Never published in print, featuring illustrations by M. C. Joudrey, this little book offers the song’s poetic lyrics for all to hold and share. The perfect alternative to a greeting card.

AUTHOR

M. C. Joudrey

Drivin’ N Cryin’ is a rock band formed in 1985 with a number of critically acclaimed albums to their credit. While the band is well known for the richness of their songwriting, they are also revered for their dedicated touring and engaging live performances. M. C. Joudrey is a writer and artist, whose novel, Of Violence and Cliché, was followed by his collection of short stories, Charleswood Road, which was nominated for a 2015 Manitoba Book Award. His forthcoming novel Fanonymous will be released by At Bay Press in 2018.