Dave Whitty is a singer/songwriter from St. John’s, NL. Dave has released three solo albums since 2012, with a fourth underway. If you listen to Dave’s music, it won’t take long to hear the pride he has for his home province, capturing Newfoundland’s joie de vivre and beauty. Dave writes and sings about real-life experiences; his folky storytelling style tells tales woven through playful lyrics and infectious melodies about his relationships and his unique perspective.
His song “Ducks in a Row” was written coming out of the pandemic. It’s about the struggle of an artist during those times, and also as a person ages and matures. The music industry and being an artist is hard, and as one gets older it becomes even more difficult to keep the fire burning, to stay relevant, to keep on top of everything. It’s a coming of age tale about perseverance and pushing through.
The title came from a quote Dave’s mother would use frequently. She would say things like “if you’re going to do ______, you better get your ducks in a row,” as in, get whatever you need done together, to make sure you are giving yourself the best opportunity.
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“This song is fun and uplifting,” says Dave Whitty. “A perfect road trip song, when the sun is starting to set and you have the open road ahead of you. I think everyone can relate to the feeling of being a little lost in life and their career, and trying to push through to get to the other side.”