Only one song is a ness original, a honkytonk version of the social distortion classic ball and chain. I fought the law text guitar tab by mike ness songsterr. As the title implies, ness intends the album to be an illustration of the music that shaped him. On the mike ness song list you can find all the albums any song is on and download or. Under the influences, the second and most recent solo album from social distortions mike ness, is a compilation of country, rock, and bluegrass covers released just six months after his first solo effort, cheating at solitaire. Included is a honky tonk version of social distortion staple, ball and chain. The frontman for punk survivors social distortion, singerguitarist mike ness was born april 3, 1962, in stoneham, ma.
Songs as diverse as i fought the law and wildwood flower make their appearance, each with mike nesss unique spin. Under the influences, the second solo album from social distortions mike ness, is a compilation of country, rock, and bluegrass covers released just six months after his first solo effort, cheating at solitaire. A6 one more time, b6 ball and chain, c4 i m in love with my car, a1 the devil in miss jones, a5 big iron, d4 company c, rest of our lives lyrics, b5 wildwood flower, c3 ballad of a lonely man, d1 if you leave before me, b4 no mans friend, cheating at solitaire lyrics, b4 house of gold, a3 let the jukebox keep playing, a2 dont think twice, b1 rest of. I fought the law is the most familiar of the songs on the album, as previously covered by the likes of the clash and roy orbison.
Breaking rocks in the hot sun i fought the law and the law won i fought the law and the law won i needed money cause i had none i. Both this and the dead kennedys version are titled i fought the law and i won. Mike ness live in madrid in 2009 in 2003, social distortion recorded a live dvd called live in orange county at the house of blues in anaheim, california which was released in 2004 along with sex, love and rock n roll, both of which were released on time bomb recordings. As lead singer and songwriter of punk mainstays social distortion for the past 21 years, mike ness always possessed an innate understanding of the connection between punk and country. B2 once a day, b2 you win again, b3 funnel of love, a4 i fought the law, a3 misery loves company, send her back, c1 charmed life, c4 im in love with my car. A6 one more time, b6 ball and chain, c4 im in love with my car, a1 the devil in miss jones, a5 big iron, d4 company c, rest of our lives lyrics, b5 wildwood flower, c3 ballad of a lonely man, d1 if you leave before me, b4 no mans friend, cheating at solitaire lyrics, b4 house of gold, a3 let the jukebox keep playing, a2 dont think twice, b1 rest of. Even though this was released in 1999, mike ness has a much better understanding of how country music should sound than the bighat clowns and divas churning out the slick, socalled modern country garbage on the radio today unimaginative, nondescript pop music with a twang. May 07, 2008 mike ness and jesse dayton the meridian may 6, 2008 better than. Discover top playlists and videos from your favorite artists on shazam. I fought the law is a muchcovered song originally recorded by sonny curtis and the crickets. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon.
A list of songs by mike ness, which albums they are on and links to where to find. I fought the law is a muchcovered song originally recorded by sonny curtis and the crickets post buddy holly in 1959. Download mike ness under the influences 1999 mp3 or any other file from music category. Ness was born in stoneham, massachusetts and raised in. As the title implies, ness intends the album to be an illustration of the music. Provided to youtube by universal music group i fought the law mike ness under the influences. Off of his solo album under the influences i fought the law. B1 rest of our lives, d2 long black veil, a3 let the jukebox keep playing, b5 wildwood flower, ballad of a lonely man lyrics, a4 crimes dont pay, the devil in miss jones lyrics, a1 all i can do is cry, b4 house of gold, i m in love wmy car lyrics, a1 the devil in miss jones, a6 one more time, b2 once a day, b2 you win again, b3 funnel of love, a4 i.
Green day cover green day released a cover of the song on the 1st of feburary. Well it aint no use to sit and wonder why, if you dont know by now an it aint no use to sit and wonder why, it dont matter, anyhow when the rooster crows at the break of dawn look out your window and ill be gone youre the reason im travlin on but dont think twice, its all right an it aint no use in turnin on your light, a light i never knowed an it aint no use in turnin on. Green day cover green day released a cover of the song on the 1st of. I fought the law is a song written by sonny curtis of the crickets and popularized by a cover by the bobby fuller four, which went on to become a topten hit for the band in 1966 and was also recorded by the clash in 1979. Breaking rocks in the hot sun i fought the law and the law won i fought the law and the law won i needed money cause i had none i fought the law and law won i fought the law and the law won i left my baby and i feel so bad i guess my race is run shes the best girl i ve. This is a great song being redone by a great musician intro. Mike ness is best known as the iconic frontman of seminal punk rock group, social distortiona band that would profoundly impact the. The song was famously covered by bobby fuller four, who recorded a more successful version of the song in 1965, and by the clash, who performed and recorded a punk rock version in 1976 and 1977. Jun 29, 2017 i fought the law and the law won fifty one years ago this month, i fought the law by the bobby fuller four hit the billboard singles chart. Songs as diverse as i fought the law and wildwood flower make. Dope fiend blues by mike ness lyrics damnlyrics all. Descargar download cd under the influences 1999 01. Social distortion live in orange county 2003 duration. Add video add image i fought the law is a song written by sonny curtis of the crickets and.
The song was famously covered by bobby fuller four, who recorded a more successful version of the song in 1965 after releasing an earlier, slightly different version on fullers own exeter record label in 1964 and by the clash, who performed and recorded a punk rock. The clash were a punk rock band from london, england, united kingdom, active from 1976 to 1985. The band currently consists of vocalist and guitarist mike ness, guitarist jonny wickersham, bassist brent harding and drummer david hidalgo, jr. Mike ness born michael james ness, born april 3, 1962 is a country music singer and guitarist, best known as the vocalist, guitarist, and chief songwriter for the american punk rock band social distortion. Ness was born in stoneham, massachusetts and raised in fullerton in orange county, california. Discover, buy and download high quality mp3 music by mike ness at mp3caprice.
Cheating at solitaire explicit by mike ness on amazon. The social distortion episode of mtv unplugged that never happened, thank god. Mike ness download all country songs mike ness download. In 1999, mike ness of social distortion covered the tune on his second solo effort, under the influences, which peaked at no. Mar 03, 2008 mike ness cover of i fought the law originally written by sonny curtis and performed by the crickets postbuddy holly. Crime dont pay by mike ness lyrics damnlyrics all lyrics.
I fought the law is a muchcovered song originally recorded by sonny curtis and the. Mike ness i fought the law from under the influences youtube. Stiff little fingers, mike ness, hank williams jr, waylon jennings, green day, skap, dead. Chords for i fought the law chordu chords for any song.
Breaking rocks in the hot sun i fought the law and the law won i fought the law and the law won i needed money cause i had none i fought t. I fought the law music hub fandom powered by wikia. Social distortion is an american punk rock band formed in 1978 in fullerton, california. One of the most successful and iconic bands from the first wave of punk in the 70s, they incorporated rock and roll, reggae, rockabilly, and eventually many other music styles into their repertoire. Raised primarily in orange county, ca, he was kicked out of his parents house at age 15 and spent the years which followed in and out of jail and experimenting with drugs. In 1999, mike ness of social distortion covered the tune on his second solo effort, under the influences, which. College students first time hearing more than a feeling boston reaction duration. Breaking rocks in the hot sun i fought the law and the law won i fought the law and the law won i needed money cause i had none i fought the law and law won i. Breaking rocks in the hot sun i fought the law and the law won i fought the law and the law won i needed money cause i had none i f. Songs as diverse as i fought the law and wildwood flower make their. Check out i fought the law by mike ness on amazon music. Michael james ness born april 3, 1962 is an american musician and producer who is the.
Songs played included social distortions bad luck and springsteens the rising. Social distortions music has always been thrashy and twangy, a marriage furthered by ness selfdestructive past and rockabilly personal style. Social distortion temporarily disbanded in 1985, due to frontman ness drug addiction and troubles with the law, which resulted in extended stints in various. Ball and chain honky tonk download mike ness cheating at solitaire 1999 1. The days of wine and roses were a long time ago the proms, teenage cruisin and the picture show you tried so hard to fix your outsides until you realized that i took everything dear inside chorus give me your heart give me your soul ill take you when youre young the devil in miss jones your daddy had a funny way of showing you his love its a shame youve hid well from the lord up above. Songs played were misery loves company, ball and chain, if you leave before me and i fought the law. They were legendary for their uncommonly intense stage performances. Breaking rocks in the hot sun, i fought the law and the law won i fought the law and the law won. Mike ness under the influences 1999 punk rock everyday.
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