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The Hangman
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A hard driving Southern Rocker with a powerful anti-drug message. Written by Paul Larson. Guitars, Bass, Keys and Vocals and production by Gordon Larson.
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Music for your heart and soul.
Not really what you could call a band. It's just me! Music has always been a passion of mine. I have been playing one instrument or another since I was big enough to sit at the family piano. I played tenor sax in my high school band and played around a little with the guitar. I found six strings to be a bit too much and I soon picked up my first bass. Bass guitar seemed to be perfect for me. After I got the hang of the bass the six string didn't feel nearly as awkward. I started out playing in garage bands like most everyone. I played in club bands for many years until I got totally burnt out from the road and dealing with club owners. Sure I miss the live performances but now days I'm perfectly content to plug a guitar into my iMac and just do my thing.
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Genre
Rock • Southern Rock
Charts
Peak #1
Peak in subgenre #1
Author
Paul Larson, Gordon Larson
Rights
Gordon Larson 2008
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February 18, 2011
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MP3 4.0 MB • 128 kbps • 4:19
Story behind the song
This song is based on true life experiences. See lyrics for details.
Lyrics
I've seen many people The look of death in their eyes They didn't see him coming He came to them in disguise When your fooling with the needle And all the things you do Just remember this my friend It could just as soon happen to you Don't let the hangman catch you He's gonna put a noose around your neck Don't let the hangman catch you Your gonna find yourself six feet in the ground I've seen many people The look of death on their faces Just take a look around You will see them in many places They thought they knew him well But they didn't know him at all Just remember this my friend Or he's gonna send you to hell Don't let the hangman catch you He's gonna put a noose around your neck Don't let the hangman catch you Your gonna find yourself six feet in the ground I've seen many people The look of death all around They didn't hear him coming Because he did not make a sound When your fooling with the needle And all the things you do Just remember this my friend It could just as soon happen to you Don't let the hangman catch you He's gonna put a noose around your neck Don't let the hangman catch you Your gonna find yourself six feet in the ground
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DHW
Jan 15, 2010
Great riffs and lyrics! Particularly love the jamming after the 2nd chorus! Great work!
ZayanMuziQ
Oct 26, 2009
This is a Great song, I like the guitar play
goatee1
May 16, 2009
great song Gordy man I have heard your work on a few other artist pages and so said time to come direct and listen great work on the guitar I am a fan love your style your 100% pro Peace Daniel
Tammy Swindell
Mar 24, 2009
Nice job with the guitar work, Gordon. :) Emotional writing and music come together in a strong combination. :)
Strummergurl
Mar 11, 2009
I love a driving rhythm and you got it goin on here, great story and message, can never have enuff of these songs for people to hear, you should check out my song...Latest Casualty...same message, same feelings. I never heard this song, before the remix, but it's great Gordy....5 stars all the way! ~strummergurl~
David Russell Moss
Mar 08, 2009
Hi Gordon, Thanks for the heads up on the new mix, you've really did a great job on it. Very clean. I think all the levels are fine! What a great job overall! Dave
buggybunch
Mar 07, 2009
Gordy, Very nice job on Hangman! You rock. Lyle
Anielka
Mar 03, 2009
The mix sounds really good, my only complaint is that in my opinion the vocals are a bit low compared to the other istruments, it's hard to hear the lyrics. It could, of course, be the fault of my my crappy speakers also. But overall, very nice song and a good mix!
LeeBoos
Mar 03, 2009
Tull sounding tune with a southern rock edge. I like it very much. Lee
Swampman And The Machine
Mar 02, 2009
Southern fried cool tune cuz !!
MJBerg
Mar 02, 2009
Congrats for the No.1, Gordon:)! Someone mentioned this sounds a bit like Jethro Tull and I agree, some celtic influence in there. Very nice all round, well played and produced. Take care mate, Mauri.
lifetracks108
Mar 01, 2009
Honest, earthy, gritty, you definitely got it! Good Job!! Jacki Wheeler :)
DOOMTRAINmusic
Mar 01, 2009
Hi Gordy Well I really liked this the first time round !!! Great song
Frankfurt Dialog Company
Feb 25, 2009
Veeery SOUTHERN, Gordy, love it. Reminds me a bit of the better days of the 3 guys with beards from Texas. Exquisite guitars! Great singing, great lyrics. Great rockin´tune. Well well done! Cheers from Frankfurt Andreas Update March 3, 2009! Gordy, hey this even improved from state-of the art status! Wow! Great vocals with xtra-punch! Great guitars and organ! Love it even more now! Made sense to re-mix! Great! Andreas
Slyder Songs
Feb 12, 2009
Very hot tune...love the guitar tones...ROCK!
Rodrica Rudge
Feb 08, 2009
Brilliantly written song - excellent lyrics and arrangement. Love the guitar work, very atmospheric and quite eerie.
Charles Brooks
Feb 05, 2009
Great song. Great sound!
edalexander
Jan 25, 2009
I think this song is just fantastic, great words, gives me a smile too. 5 Stars all round.
jeni
Jan 23, 2009
Wow! Never listened to Southern Rock before until I met Michelle "The Southern Gal" here on SC. Your song was playing on her page, it got my attention straight away! The track was playin in my head for a long time after. Loved it. jeni x
Spiritwind pop
Jan 19, 2009
great song - great message! 5 stars for ya! never been there but knew a few who where! Spiritwind pop