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Ballad of Jesse Lee
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Murder ballad. Just me and my resonator.
americana acoustic blues resonator guitar
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Just another singer/songwriter. I play all my own instruments (except drums) and record on a Boss BR1200CD standalone multi-track recorder
Just an old Back To The Land hippie that stuck to his plan.
Song Info
Genre
Blues • Acoustic Blues
Charts
Peak #17
Peak in subgenre #2
Author
Charlie Williams aka Pine
Rights
yes
Uploaded
February 27, 2010
Track Files
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MP3 2.8 MB • 128 kbps • 3:05
Story behind the song
just another tune on the dangers of addictions ;-)
Lyrics
This ain't a pretty story, ain't no happy song 'bout a boy named Jesse Lee, who didn't live too long Just when things was goin' right, ya know they all went wrong Jesse was gambler, he liked to throw the dice Borrowed lots of money, from guys that weren't so nice When Jesse couldn't pay up, ya know he paid the price instrumental break Louie was a friend of his, who called him on the phone Said "i can help ya Jesse Lee, if all ya need's a loan Meet me by the riverside...be sure to come alone" Sheriff dragged the river bed, pulled Jesse from his grave His momma she was cryin', for the boy she couldn't save Gamblin' was the master...and Jesse was the slave
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KAUL
Apr 17, 2017
Fine example of excellent songwriting and performance here. It doesn't take a thousand instruments to create a great song...It just takes a great song that reaches people. The guitar and guitar slide work is just the perfect vehicle for your great vocal performance in this ballad. "Gary Busey" said songwriting is the highest form of all of the arts. To deliver a story like a little movie within a written piece of music is a special kind of skill. Songwriters are unique and few and far between.
Paul Killington
Oct 15, 2015
Think I heard this before mate you must've sent it to me sometime ago anyway I'm glad I found it again cos it's great, just you and the old resonator,I love that and the slide, along with your vocal delivery and Jessie's story it speaks to me in an authentic way,us Brits can't do it like you guys,if I tried something like this it would sound false, but it flows outta you like the ol' Genesee in summer.
THE HOOKER GREEN
Jul 08, 2015
I really enjoy to listen to your resonator playing. Excellent. All your songs have a first class sound quality. Im really impressed. Like to give you all my compliments. Erik
DOOMTRAINmusic
Nov 03, 2014
Real catchy song here, LOVE that slide work Charlie !!
Jim Sigrist and Beth Steele
Jun 18, 2014
Sounds great...you and that old resonator. Nice guitar lick that carries through the song. Slide adds that ol' twang. Vocals a little in the rears, but nice effect. Per usual enjoy your (stuff) music!
Decaying Orbit
Oct 03, 2013
ZLove the guitars in this - great story telling here!
ALEXIS PATRICK
Apr 19, 2011
Excellent song...Your voice is beautiful. Your Guitar work is magnificent. If you do not mind my saying so: Your music sounds so much like my Son's father, he passed away much too young. I really still love him. His name was Bob Moore. A great guy. I want to thank you so much for your kindness and ratings. So many people want someone to rate their songs, but, they do not even listen to the other person's music. May God Bless you and your family!!!!!!!!! Countess Lekzee
Joe Hill
Apr 16, 2011
I agree with the others...it's tough to sound as good as you do without digital production. It's real...it's all artist talent...great job.
Carlo D'Anna
Jan 12, 2011
Some nice slide on that guit-fiddle me man! This is a real sweet down the dog blues number!
Judy Henry Church
Dec 30, 2010
Nice song! I'm partial to blues style. Done with flare with a great sound. Pulled this off great with just voice and guitar. I have one with just piano and voice titled - Will You Marry Me. . .I was planning on implementing saxaphone, some bass but many have told me they like it the way it is. hehehe.... Nice to meet you and I will visit again to comment on more music of yours.
Evan Paul
Dec 29, 2010
Pretty cool song Charlie, love the slide guitar but especially that low Dwane Eddy one at the bottom, don't hear too much of that now a days, good song and very well sung.
Big Cat Daddy
Dec 14, 2010
Great song, well written and well performed! Very nice!!!
Robert Muscovitz
Apr 22, 2010
Charlie,, Cool song!! Great way to start the day!! BOB
Michael Duran
Mar 22, 2010
relentless beat and cool guitarwork make for a killer combo Pinedog :) you got the formula down cold, and simply GREAT story/vocals over the top of it all my friend!
Roger John
Mar 22, 2010
Well Charlie, that Guitar is played real fine. I should be so lucky. That guitar just stands out for me in this song. Great story and all I can say Thats some guitar!
wooly56
Mar 18, 2010
Pine, My wife and I send you a big thumbs up on this one! You are great on the tin top. Wooly
Julienne Music Publishing
Mar 15, 2010
Hi Charlie, Thanks for the invite and sorry that it's taken me so long to get back to you. Great song, love the rift, lyrics and vocals. ***** keep us posted Julie
Mikejazz
Mar 10, 2010
Great song Charlie, don't why reminds me of Roger Waters older things. Great slide guitar and vocals, wish i could do that.
Frankfurt Dialog Company
Mar 08, 2010
Hiya Charlie, great song! Love the lyrics, the singing, the guitar work. Superb slide here! This is awesome! Congrats from Frankfurt A
Bob Forbes
Mar 07, 2010
Signature acoustic melody line makes the song - love that slide too ;^)) This is one catchy Country tune Charlie! Excellent performance / production. Cheers, Bob