Michael Granda, more commonly known as “Supe” has done more than most people; he is always on the move with a new project and now he has one that Cardinals fans will enjoy. As if founding and still performing across the globe in the popular group from the ’70’s and ’80’s The Ozark Mountain Daredevils wasn’t enough– he continues writing songs, performs for kids and writes books, like the most recent “Fowl Ball; Observations of a St. Louis Cardinals Fan.”
Granda, who is a grandpa takes off his rock star hat and entertains kids with his “Silly Grandpa” music in Nashville where he still performs professionally. During the holidays he is a popular Santa Claus– because he looks the part with his beard. He has a book about being a Santa and it’s funny — just like Supe is.
But his most recent book contains essays about the St. Louis Cardinals– and with all he has done, he is like the rest of St. Louis. He is a Cardinals fan. Here is the prologue to the book which will give the reader an idea of what to expect with his new book.
We highly endorse this book. Rob Rains even wrote the foreword. Dan Martin did the illustrations on the front and back cover. For info on the book: CLICK HERE.
Prologue
Greetings and thank you for picking up this book. I hope you have as much fun reading it, as I had writing it. If you’re as gaga about baseball as I am, this should be a treat for you.
Over the span of a couple decades (80’s and 90’s), I had the privilege of a media credential into Busch Stadium, a pencil, a notepad, access to the inner workings of a professional baseball team, and the embrace of the St. Louis Cardinals family.
I began to write monthly columns, pouring my passion for the game into each one. As they began to get published, I learned that folks enjoyed them. This spurred me on, even more. I was given free rein to write about, what I wanted to write about. So, I did.
Each of these essays/articles/columns/
Enjoy and, once again, thank you, Supe
“Even though I don’t come from a musical family, there was always music going on at the house,” says Granda, in describing his upbringing in St. Louis, Missouri. “Because my folks weren’t tuned into the Grand Ol’ Opry, I couldn’t tell you the difference between Tex Ritter and Hank Snow. But I could tell you the difference between Count Basie and Benny Goodman.
“As my musical tastes evolved I could tell you the difference between Hendrix and Clapton. This also shows in my music, which isn’t as rooted in country as it is in rock and roll, big bands and anything with a swing to it. My affinity for country music came later as I entered adulthood.”
And along with his love for music there was always his beloved Cardinals.
For information on the book: CLICK HERE.
About his song “I Married a Cubs Fan”
(Press release)
Missouri Mule Music is proud to announce the release of “I Married a Cubs Fan”, the latest song from the pen of Ozark Mountain Daredevils bassist, St. Louis native and current Nashville songwriter, Michael Supe Granda. An avid St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan, Granda’s song is an autobiographical account of his meeting, courtship and wedding to his wife, a Springfield, Illinois resident and Chicago Cubs fan.
The whimsical tale, complete with banjo and ball park organ, not only describes the differences between the two spouses, but also describes the good-natured rivalry the two storied baseball franchises maintain to this day. This is evident when Granda sings, “We make the odd couple, but just our luck. We both like Harry Caray and we both like Jack Buck. It may be a bit unusual, but we give thanks. We both like Stan Musial and we both like Ernie Banks.”
As the song ends, Granda reassures everyone that he loves his wife, but has “true blue, Cardinal red flowing through my blood”. The song has become an anthem to many households throughout the Midwest, who hold one spouse from each camp under its roof. It is sure to bring a toe tapping smile to both Cardinal and Cub fans, as well as baseball fans, everywhere.
To download the song on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/I-Married-Cubs-Fan-Single/dp/B003VDH4M0
