Margo Price releases video for “Don’t Wake Me Up” from latest album
Margo Price, in anticipation of her upcoming album “Hard Headed Woman,” has released a new track titled “Don’t Wake Me Up,” featuring a duet with folk singer Jesse Welles. This song follows Price’s earlier release, “Don’t Let the Bastards Get You Down.”
Price explained that the inspiration for “Don’t Wake Me Up” came from a poem she wrote years ago, influenced by poet Frank Stanford. Her husband and co-writer, Jeremy Ivey, rediscovered the idea in her old notebook, and together they gave it a melody. The creative process for this song was swift, coming together in just ten minutes, with Price expressing how it felt like a profound moment of connection to something greater than herself. The intention behind the song was to remind listeners that amidst a harsh reality, there are still spaces where dreams can exist. Collaborating with Jesse Welles, a respected songwriter with a unique voice, added depth to the track. Price first encountered Welles at Farm Aid and became an instant admirer of his lyrics and vocal style, grateful for the opportunity to have him join her on the song.
The music video for “Don’t Wake Me Up,” directed by Hannah Gray Hall, pays tribute to Bob Dylan’s iconic “Subterranean Homesick Blues” video. The visual interpretation adds another layer to the song’s message, enhancing the overall experience for viewers.
“Hard Headed Woman” is Price’s next project following her 2023 releases, “Strays” and “Strays II.” The album is scheduled for release on August 29, with preorders available. Additionally, Price will embark on her Wild at Heart Tour starting on October 23 in St. Louis, Missouri, with tickets accessible through Ticketmaster.
The excitement surrounding Margo Price’s new album and the collaboration with Jesse Welles has generated considerable anticipation among fans and critics alike. The raw emotions and poetic depth of “Don’t Wake Me Up” offer a glimpse into the musical artistry that Price consistently delivers, setting the stage for what promises to be a powerful and captivating album release.