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Shot in the Arm
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Album   $5
Better Life Boogie
boogie rocker
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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 Blues Rock
Charts
Peak #8
Peak in subgenre #5
Author
Charlie Williams
Rights
yes
Uploaded
April 20, 2009
Track Files
MP3
MP3 3.5 MB 128 kbps 3:47
Story behind the song
The quest for home improvement
Lyrics
WELL HAVE YOU HEARD THE STORIES...THAT THEY'RE TELLIN' NOW 'BOUT THE DIRT DOWN BY THE RIVER THAT'S NEVER SEEN A PLOW WELL IT'S DEEP AND IT'S RICH AND IT GROWS AND IT GROWS AND A MAN COULD MAKE HIS FORTUNE WHERE THE RIVER FLOWS I WANNA GIVE MY FARM, A SHOT IN THE ARM (X4) LIVIN' ON A SIDEHILL FARM MOSTLY MADE OF CLAY TELL ME WHAT'S A MAN TO DO BUT TRY TO FIND A WAY TO MAKE HIS LIFE AND HIS LIVIN'...AND DO THE BEST HE CAN...GOES DOWN BY THE RIVER, TO PLAY ANOTHER HAND CHORUS IN THE CHANCES THAT YOU TAKE, YOUR DESTINY IS BORN. IT MAY BRING YOU HAPPINESS, OR LEAVE YOU SO FORLORN BUT YOU WORK AND YOU SWEAT WITH NO GURANTEES YOU GO DOWN BY THE RIVER..AND SOW THE MAGIC SEEDS... CHORUS...INSTRUMENTAL OUTRO
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Comments 19
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KAUL
Mar 08, 2018
Another great sounding well written original song! Surprised I haven't heard this before. Well written performed and recorded.
gabe stenziano
Feb 15, 2017
found this oldie...your rockin side, it may take a back seat at times but never gone. cool song
Hell Yeah Pine you be rocking cuz !
Paul Killington
Oct 08, 2015
Love it ! This is Pinerock! "give my farm a shot in the arm' what a great line, apart from being a smokin' down home boogie it's a comment on the plight of the working man, this is southern rock! ZZ Top would be proud of this and I'd like to cover it, how I missed this one I don't know,nice and natural, being yourself writing about real things, brilliant !
Rodrica Rudge
Jun 12, 2015
Great sounding rhythm guitar, excellent solo and a real toe-tapper of a song! Very engaging vocals, keeps us hooked to the storyline...excellent lyrics. This sounds like a definite radio hit to me!
DOOMTRAINmusic
Jun 10, 2015
Ssssssssssssssmokin !! Love it
Ascenzion - Al Massey
May 30, 2015
This uptempo rocker is Smokin' Hot. Especially enjoyed your guitar solo...Hot! Of course your singing just lifts me up. Exceptionally cool Charlie. Glad you put this one on the player.
Another Pinecats classic that's new to me. :) Great story telling but equally importantly this rocks and swings! Charlie your tunes always bring a smile.
Sounds by Ramolly
May 30, 2015
Wowee, got some straycat in your blood!!! Awesome song Charlie, loving it!!!
spinaceto
May 29, 2015
Charlie?? Hey man, that´s rock-a-billy!!! Wow, great, what a production, drum/bass/guitars/vocals, everything first choice, well done !!! This is a new shape of you ( I didn´t expect ), good that we have the CC player man, good that you called attention to this one!! Cool one! :)
Michael Duran
May 29, 2015
What a great example of smokin' hot rockabilly! real glad you put these 'oldies' out front again Pine :) amazing the gems you can find if you do a little digging ;)
GinNger SparklezZz
Jun 07, 2012
stopped in for a listen!! great heavy handed blues rocker! you've got a big big sound here!! love the steady driving beat and overdrivenish guitar! this is a song to play in the summer, when you are driving on the expressway with the windows down! i can feel the wind in my hair!! a great song! you sound really good here too!! well, i can't believe i missed this one...it rocks and rolls!!! look out! it's a wild one!!
Roger John
Sep 13, 2010
Steroids eh? Maybe something else. All the little tricks, of selling corn etc. The Government controls everything. ANyway, this is a great song. Great Music, Pine.
Bob Forbes
Nov 16, 2009
Man, what a jitterbug this tune can bring on ;^)) I liked the heavy rhythm guitar in this - and the bass is really driving! Lead after the 2:38 point really kicks this tune into high gear... Awesome Rock Charlie!
John Holgate
May 10, 2009
More boogies, I say!!! And having a small farm myself - love the lyrics!! - John
Carlo D'Anna
May 04, 2009
Great vocals! And the lyrics are suberb. Love the "Dead" style again. A workin' dude song.
Jiri Hajek - composer
Apr 27, 2009
Wow, this souds so beautiful, Charlie, fantastical music, I like it very!! Jiri
Self Tort
Apr 25, 2009
Great rocker Charley. Great boogie feel and some really hot guitar work. So glad to see you're back at it. Looking forward to hearing more. Brian
jolee
Apr 21, 2009
This is so catchy.... Another winner for you! Love the lyrics .... you know Pine I love your voice. Did I ever tell you that. This will make you dance and think at the same time..... :) JOLEE