This is a quick-and-dirty cover of Johnny Cash’s “Folsom Prison Blues” I did for my band. I was trying to sell them on the idea of a hard rock version of this song in Drop D tuning, and they just didn’t get the picture. So I did this demo of what I was hearing in my head. By no means a finished product, this is the musical equivalent of one of Charlie’s quick pencil sketches.
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Folsom
Tuesday, August 4th, 2009Song Lyric: Full Moon (1998)
Thursday, May 28th, 2009It’s cloudy tonight, the whole sky is covered
The full moon is hiding, but I know she’s there
‘Cause I can see a faint glow, I can feel her tides tuggin
And I’m certain she’s shining on someone somewhere
Song Lyric: I Gotta Try (1984)
Thursday, May 28th, 2009The sad stranger passed away on Tuesday. No matter what else I am, I am also my father’s son. This could be his song as much as it is mine.
I have been famous for being obscure
And I got me a fine set of symptoms, but nary a cure
I’ve struggled hard at my life
Sustaining an effort just barely enough to get by
But I’m still in there pluggin
I still gotta try
