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Arkansas Bastard
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Ramblin' and a drinkin... Cause I'm an Arkansas bastard. Performed by Balsa Club and Whistlin' Clem.
funk genere bending rock
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Ultra-funky genere bending rock n roll music. The band was formed in the late 70's, performing every style from rock, new wave, country, folk, and even a few da
Balsa Club was founded in the late 70's by guitarist and lead singer Jack McKinnon and percussionist Harold Brohifney. The two musicians created a genere-bending sound that intranced millions around the globe. For over 25 years Jack and Harold rocked together, building a huge fan base (especially overseas in Europe, where they were played regularly by small local radio stations). The bands' dreams of ever releasing a full lenghth studio album were toppled when early in 2001 Jack met his fate. He was killed in a freak accident involving several utensils. With an accumulation of over 250 songs surmassed in Balsa Clubs' 25 years together, we honor Jack by releasing these recordings to the general public. One at a time. See more of Balsa Club and lots of other neat bands at www.48prong.com!
Song Info
Genre
Country • Alternative Country
Charts
Peak #606
Peak in subgenre #138
Author
Balsa Club
Rights
48 prong productions
Uploaded
June 20, 2003
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MP3 2.5 MB • 128 kbps • 0:00
Story behind the song
Back in 1982, Balsa CLub teamed up with famed jub-band musician and songwriter Whistlin' Clem. This is one of the many songs they recorded together.
Lyrics
music by Balsa Club and Whistlin' Clem
lyrics and background vocals - Whistlin' Clem
guitars, bass, lead vocals - Jack McKinnon
percussion and background vocals - Harold Brohifney


VERSE 1

The Arkansas Bastard

I'm the Arkansas Bastard, son of a whore
Born in a cat-house on a street of mud
But I'm dyin' this Sunday
State of Arkansas spillin my blood.

Never learned much from no fancy books
at 14 I lef' my ol' mom
And I stole that ol pickup.
And I did my learnin' in the gutters and muck.

CHORUS

Cuz life ain't easy for an Arkansas bastard.
Livin on the run with only you to blame.
Livin life where no one knows your name
Yeah survivin aint easy for an Arkansas bastard.

VERSE 2

rolled from county to county
a ramblin and a gamblin a drinkin' and a fightin'
I never stayed in one place long.
Cuz I didn't want to raise a high bounty.

I bought my comfort in a bottle or a cheap hotel.
Guess I couldn't get rid of my roots.
Never tried to do right
cuz wrong was in my blood.
Don't think your better than me
cuz you never walked in my boots.

CHORUS

Cuz life ain't easy for an Arkansas bastard.
Livin on the run with only you to blame.
Livin life alone where no one knows your name
Yeah survivin aint easy for an Arkansas bastard.

VERSE 3

I never knew my daddy
My momma never told me his name
If I ever found that son of a bitch
I'd take revenge for my shame

Cuz their gonna hang me Sunday.
I dun did what they said.
Killed a boy in a bar fight.
And he deserved bein shot in the head

CHORUS

Cuz life ain't easy for an Arkansas bastard.
Livin on the run with only you to blame.
Livin life alone where no one knows your name
Yeah survivin Aint easy for an Arkansas bastard

copyrite 2003 -- 48 Prong productions (Doug McKinnon and Jesse Van Sickle)
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