David Worby’s 'Worby & Friends' Puts the Stories First
David Worby has spent years writing songs for other artists. With Worby & Friends, he steps into the spotlight by handing those songs to four different acts, and letting each bring a distinct perspective to the project. The result is a concise introduction to Worby’s songwriting, built around the people, places and turning points that give country music its storytelling heart.
The four-song EP moves from the openhearted promise of “Hope,” featuring The Bennett Hall Band, to the small-town portrait of “Living Large In A Small Town” with Breaking Eight and the blue-collar perspective of “Hard Hats,” featuring Matt Wynn. Each collaboration puts a different voice behind Worby’s writing, giving the project the feel of a shared collection rather than a single artist’s showcase.
“Play You Again,” featuring Alyssa Trahan, makes a fitting finale. The narrator resists the familiar post-breakup impulse to call an ex or drown a heartache, instead turning the hurt into a song with a mischievous streak. The final twist, putting that song away and promising never to play it again, unless the mood strikes gives the EP its sharpest wink. Trahan’s return to the project is especially meaningful: she co-wrote “Hard Hats” and now closes the collection from behind the microphone.
Worby & Friends is strongest in its sense of purpose. Worby’s stories are carried by collaborators, while the project itself gives back: he has pledged to donate one dollar per stream, up to $100,000, split between the Gary Sinise Foundation and the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. That commitment complements the EP’s focus on perseverance, everyday people and the experiences that shape a life.
As the first release under Worby’s own creative direction, Worby & Friends feels like an opening chapter. Four songs offer a glimpse of the songwriter’s range and collaborative instincts, with “Play You Again” leaving the collection on a playful, memorable note.
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