Brandon Turnbow and the Ballad of Mr. Davidson, the Dog
By Nate Thayer
February 20, 2016
Brandon Turnbow was riding his Harley to meet his Dad on Valentine’s Day when he saw some idiot beating up a dog and toss him by the side of the highway.
Turnbow, who is all tatted up and dressed in leather, sped up to give the guy the finger and then returned to rescue the dog.
Mr. Davidson and Mr Brandon Turnbow at Mr. Davidson’s new home this week
Meet Mr. Davidson, the very lucky and now happy mutt. He joins Turnbow’s other dog, Harley.
“Was riding out to meet Dad this morning and saw a vehicle pulled over on 171 with a worthless piece of crap beating an innocent little white dog,” wrote Turnbow, from Burleson, Texas. “I watched in my rear view and saw this guy throw the dog into the air curbside and drive off. I went after the guy just to give him a number one sign. And I now have a Co-pilot. Meet Mr. DAVIDSON.”
Turnbow posted the details on his Facebook page, which, I am guessing, is about to go viral.
Mr. Davidson and his new biker chauffeur
The mutt, Mr. Davidson, seems, according to numerous photos, a You Tube video, his very own Facebook page, a website in the works, and a country music ballad composed and sung by Turnbow, to have hit the jackpot.
Turnbow has set up a website called BAAG, Bikers Against Animal Abuse. “I’m not asking for anything but I would like to give support where it’s needed – I want to support an animal project that really needs the help. Please contact me. My new site will be Baaag.org (Bikers Against Animal Abuse Global ). I’m needing assistance for setting up my project right. God Bless.”
Turnbow (left) and Davidson( right) on the road enjoying their new friendship
Turnbow, who writes and sings his own songs, has published primarily on YouTube. I am guessing his fan base has expanded like a rocket in recent days.
In January, his Facebook page shows him posting numerous self-authored country ballads he put on his YouTube page.
One had exactly two comments:
Cheryl Turnbow: That is a good one
Brandon Turnbow: Thanks, Mom!
Another commentator asked if he was scheduled to play any public gigs. Turnbow answered: “I don’t have a complete band at the moment. This is all me. But I’m looking for some serious players. Working on it. Until then I write and create. And create for other writer’s.”
This week, Turnbow has had tens of thousands of ‘likes’ and ‘shares’ on his Facebook page and calls from radio stations for copies of his music.
“Your new co-pilot loves life again cuz of you. This Soldier takes her hat off to you. Ride many miles with Mr Davidson,” wrote an Army Sergeant in Nashville. “You come to Nashville any time. I live here. Your music would make it here. I’m going to listen all at work today. My Soldiers are going to be either tired of the music or asking me who it is. I think asking who that was.”
Mr. Davidson resting at his new home after a hard life
“I am radio show presenter, and one of my listeners has requested your song, Mr Davidson, would it be possible to obtain a mp3 copy of the song for my show?” wrote Howdy Brandon of Ian’s Country Music Show on 98.8 Castle FM in Texas.
Here are some of the lyrics to Brandon Turnbow’s excellent about-to-be Country Music hit song, Mr. Davidson:
That two-lane road was all I could see
The Good Lord smiling down on me
I road by and saw what I saw
And I couldn’t believe my eyes
Looking thru my rearview mirror
I couldn’t leave him behind
When he hit the ground there was no one around
He was fighting for his life
He kicked him out
I turned that bike around
And I made that Harley fly
He could barely breathe when he looked at me
He was shaking with all his might
I wrapped him up in my jacket
And I helped him on that bike
Mr Davidson on Brandon Turnbow’s Harley all dressed up and ready to go
It was clear to me that he trusted me more than anything ion his life
Here we go down that open road
So you better hang on tight
Yeah, we are having fun
Riding in the sun
On 171
That two-lane road was all we could see
The Good Lord smiling down on me
You never have to worry
Again in your life
Getting kicked down the road to the side
We will always have fun
Riding in the sun
Mr. Davidson
Mr. Davidson
Mr. Davidson let’s go for the ride
Mr. Davidson on Brandon Turnbow’s Harley
Sit right here
I will never leave you behind
I will take care of you for the rest of your life
Mr. Davidson
I have a feeling the future is bright for both Mr. Turnbow and Mr. Davidson.
They both deserve it.
Love the story…love your song…God bless you and your dogs