From falling in love with music at an early age to being forever inspired by Elvis Presley’s iconic 1972 Madison Square Garden concert, Eddy DelMonico has lived and breathed music for as long as he can remember. Drawing from the sounds of the Teen Idols, Country Crooners, and Rock ‘n’ Roll greats of the British Invasion, Eddy brings both nostalgia and sincerity into his craft. With his latest release, “The Booze Didn’t Bury Me,” he delivers a raw and heartfelt story that resonates deeply with listeners, proving that authentic songwriting never goes out of style.
- You grew up listening to legends like Elvis, Ricky Nelson, and The Beatles—how have those early influences shaped your songwriting and performance style today?
All of those early legends were real singers and weren’t perfect. The songs were simple and about lost loves and broken hearts, and some were pure Rock & Roll with simple chord progressions that were easy to sing to and remember. It was more the personality of the artist that made them connect with the listener.
- You’ve described Elvis at Madison Square Garden in 1972 as the most electrifying concert you’ve ever seen. What lessons from that experience still stay with you as an artist?
Engage the audience. Elvis had them the whole time, and his power was like a lighting bolt that hit everyone at once. While the man only lasted 42 years with only 24 years performing, I think that in many ways because of the energy he put into each performance, no human could do it that long. The drugs he needed near the end actually got him through the last years of his life. He was a great talent that burned out way too soon.
- Your music blends nostalgia with fresh storytelling—how do you strike that balance when writing songs?
That is the work of my Producer, Darren Sheer. Making a record takes a village, and there are many people involved in creating the final product. So, the “balance and blend ” is a team effort.
- You’ve said your early relationships and emotions inspired many of your songs. How important is it for you to write from personal experience?
Very important because all the songs I wrote were about lost loves, new loves and loves yet to come. I’m a very romantic person, and it just comes out in the songs. Some relationships were actually very heart breaking …very …
- Looking back, what was the first song you ever wrote, and how do you feel it compares to your songwriting now?
The first song I wrote was “Donna” about a girl in High School that I fell in Love with. So, that song is special to me because she was special. How does it compare?? I think it’s on par with all of them to a degree.
- What inspired you to write “The Booze Didn’t Bury Me”—was it drawn from personal experience, observation, or a bit of both?
Personal experience for sure. I got burned by someone I was in Love with for 27 years, and she cost me $187K … yes $187K. It’s a long story, too long to discuss now, but I was the basis for the song.
- The title itself is powerful and intriguing. What message do you hope listeners take away from this song?
The title is exactly what it says. I don’t drink. So, “The Booze Didn’t Bury Me” but the woman did. What else is there to say? It really happened.
- Can you walk us through the recording process for this track—did anything unexpected happen in the studio?
No, nothing unexpected. Most people do not know that recording takes a lot of work. It’s very tedious, with many takes, punch ins and changes as the recording process takes place. No artist just walks in and ” sings” it and goes home. It might take 2 weeks to make one song. Some go faster than others, and your voice may be better one day, and not so good the next.
- The music video has a raw and emotional storytelling vibe. How did you come up with the visual concept, and what was it like bringing the song to life on screen?
It was the work of Kelly Schwartz of the Indie Film Factory in Las Vegas. He improvised the whole video from beginning to end, and much of it was improvised as we went along. It was my first time doing a music video, and it was all done in 3 hrs.
- Your vocal delivery feels both vulnerable and strong in this track. Was it challenging to capture that emotional intensity in the studio?
No, not really because I lived it. I really got burned, and that is why I wrote the song.
- Many of your songs reflect deeply personal moments. How do you decide which stories make it into your music?
It just comes to me, like at 4:30 am in the morning. So I jump up, write it down, or strum a chord progression on my guitar. Then, save it and meet up with Darren to bring it to life.
- Do you typically start with lyrics, melody, or a guitar riff when you begin writing?
Melody for sure. The words and then a meeting to see how it all works, then pivot if we need to.
- Is there a particular line or moment in “The Booze Didn’t Bury Me” that resonates most with you personally?
Yes, “I tried again 10 times, but each time I tried she just took me down anyway. “ That line, because it was true.
- Your website hints at your music being “songs from the heart.” What’s next for you—are there more singles, an album, or live performances coming soon?
I have a new single titled, “It’s Over,” and a new Christmas song titled, “Under My Christmas Tree” coming out soon. I will also be singing at the Texas Troubadour Theater in Nashville in December, SOLO … Yikes!!
As Eddy DelMonico continues to share his songs “from the heart,” it’s clear his music carries the timeless spirit of the artists who first inspired him while staying true to his own story. “The Booze Didn’t Bury Me” is just the beginning of what promises to be an exciting new chapter in his career—one that blends lived experiences, powerful melodies, and emotional honesty into a sound uniquely his own.
