Prayer and WD-40: NorthEscambia Headline Inspires Country Song

April 7, 2014

Inspiration for a song can come from most anywhere. For Michael Peterson of McDavid, that inspiration came from a NorthEscambia.com headline.

“Prayer And WD-40: Hattie Schneider Celebrates 105th Birthday” was that NorthEscambia.com headline last week.

“The headline that you put for the story about the elderly lady turning 105 sounded like it should have been a song,” Peterson later emailed NorthEscambia.com. “I told it to my friend and we sat down and wrote one. The content of the song is a bit different, but I have to say thanks for the awesome title.”

Peterson and his friend, Obe Brown, turned the song into the story of a 91-year old war veteran who lost his leg at Normandy — and now he survives on the Good Lord looking out for him, plus he never goes anywhere without (you guess it) prayer and WD-40.

Peterson has recently performed as part of the band Mayhaw Road, but he says songwriting is where his passion lies.

“I pride myself for being a songwriter mostly,” he said. “That’s my passion.”

He’s played at some local venues, at the Frank Brown Songwriters Festival and is a member of the Nashville Songwriters Association International.

“My dream is to be a staff writer with a Nashville publishing company. Getting to hear my songs on the radio would be a dream come true,” he said. “I like to sing but its songwriting that drives me. Me and Obe grew up together, taught each other to play the guitar.”

Peterson and Brown both graduated from Northview High School in 1998. Brown lives in Atlanta now, but the duo writes together using the video chat program Skype.

To hear “Prayer and WD-40″, click here or use the player below.

Comments

14 Responses to “Prayer and WD-40: NorthEscambia Headline Inspires Country Song”

  1. Susie and Ricky Robbins on April 9th, 2014 11:05 am

    We loved the song! Great job! Keep up the good work…you definitely have the gift!

  2. Trudie Johnson on April 8th, 2014 2:17 pm

    Guys, I love the song! Glad to see that you are both doing well and using your God-given talents!

  3. Janell on April 8th, 2014 11:13 am

    Great Song!!!!!!!!!!!!

  4. Peggy Henderson on April 8th, 2014 10:48 am

    Love it, you guys did an awesome job !

  5. bigbill1961 on April 7th, 2014 9:27 pm

    Love it! May God bless you. This is a great song of faith and respect.

  6. Kristy on April 7th, 2014 6:55 pm

    Great song! Good luck guys!!!

  7. Former school mate on April 7th, 2014 5:37 pm

    Michael and Obe, I absolutely LOVE the song! I can see it being a big hit! I remember y’all playing in school. I’m glad y’all are still at it, you are very talented. Way to represent NHS!

    Becki (Brooks) Kelley

  8. Sheila Allen on April 7th, 2014 5:23 pm

    I am so proud of you Michael! I have always thought you were a very talented singer-songwriter. All of your songs are great, but this one is special! I’m praying that the Lord will continue to bless you & your music and this song will open all of the right doors for you! Can’t wait to hear it on the radio :)

  9. Don Dixon Jr. on April 7th, 2014 12:52 pm

    Very nice job guys. Compliment coming from Molino songwriter at Cow Devil Creek Music. Try to pitch online from FB page Global Songwriters Connection POP Events. Good luck!

  10. Sandy on April 7th, 2014 10:12 am

    This is amazing! We know Granny (my grandmother) is a true inspiration to our family. This proves she is one to other people also. This couldn’t happen to a more deserving person! Thank you so much guys. This is going to put
    a big smile on her face!!!!

  11. Sarah (Hollingsworth) on April 7th, 2014 9:25 am

    I am glad to see you guys are still playing guitar! That is awesome! :)

  12. Linda on April 7th, 2014 5:46 am

    Mrs. Hattie Schneider, You have been a living legacy to so many and now you are the inspiration for a country music song. What next? Your fame is now spreading to others because of your dependence on Prayer and WD-40. We, here in Molino are so very proud of you. Someday we may even have a sign on Hwy. 29 recognizing your fame. We Love you! At 105, prayer and WD-40 has obviously worked for you.

  13. The DOER on April 7th, 2014 5:46 am

    Fantastic! Creativity comes from every avenue and angle. Keep it up!

  14. Mary Blair on April 7th, 2014 5:39 am

    That’s pretty amazing boys! I know your folks are proud of you both! Happy for you, keep it up!! God bless you all!!!!!

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