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a long way home CD

The all-acoustic CD
'a long way home'

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1.    Heart Attack   3:39

You give me a heart attack ev'ry time I take you back.
(I) Know you don't believe that. I'll be as mean as I can be
You've got me wrapped around your finger.
(You've got) my soul right there in your hand.

I'm tired of what you do. Ain't gonna let you do it no more
A thousand miles from you.
I'll kick your butt (right) outta that door
You're playin' loose with my emotions.
(Gotta) run just as fast as I can.

(I) just jump and shout when I hear you sneakin' out
with your other man ev'ry chance you can
And I get uptight. I'm ready for a fight
If I could only catch her,
(I) would drag her home tonight.

(I) would drag her home tonight.
(I) would drag her home tonight…


2.    Lonely Man Blues   3:17

My baby's on the East coast
and I am out here on the West.
My baby's on the East coast
and I am out here on the West.
It hurts to have to leave her.
She is the one that I love best.

(I) left on Monday mornin'.
(I) kissed a teardrop from her eye.
(I) left on Monday mornin'.
(I) kissed a teardrop from her eye.
I did not want to leave her,
but I had to say "goodbye".

(I) Came to California…
came out here to save my life.
(I) Came to California…
came out here to save my life.
If I lose it all tomorrow,
at least I've got my lovin' wife.


3.    Lie No More   3:25

I had to lie to get by,
and I don't wanna lie no more.
No matter how hard I tried,
(they) would not let me thru that door

If I am a friend to you will I be a scoundrel too?
Cheatin' and stealin' is all you can do.
I had to lie to get by.
(I) don't wanna lie no more

Want you to give something back,
and not just a snack...
a five course dinner for ev'ryone in Iraq.
You tried to lie to get by.
Don't want you to lie no more.

If I am a friend to you, will I be a scoundrel too?
Cheatin' and stealin' is all you can do.
I had to lie to get by.
(I) Don't wanna lie no more.
No matter how hard I try,
can't get you to lie no more.
No matter how hard we try,
can't get you to stop your war.


4.    Can't Help Myself   3:46

(I) Feel like a chil(d) playin with his toys
Screamin' out with laughter, Cryin' out with joy.

'Cause I'm in love with you baby.
(I) Just can't help myself.
'Cause I'm your little baby boy,
and I ain't got nobody else.

Tell me that I am the only one for you.
Hold me pretty baby and kiss me like you do.

'Cause I'm in love with you baby.
(I) Just can't help myself.
'Cause I'm your little baby boy,
and I ain't got nobody else.

When I see you, baby you kindle my desire.
And when we're makin' love you set my heart on fire.

'Cause I'm in love with you baby.
(I) Just can't help myself.
'Cause I'm your little baby boy,
and you ain't got nobody else.


5.    Gates Of Heaven   3:35

(I was) Standin' at the gates of Heaven
         but they would not let me in.
They said someone just passed through and
         told 'em what a sinner I'd been.

(I said) "Who was that? Who said those lies?"
         They said she was a blond bombshell
with a big 'ol Texas hat and
         boots beaten up like hell.

I asked if she had a big tattoo
         of an arrow through a heart
right there on her left arm
         and did it look like it was torn apart?

When they said "Yes" that's when I knew
         all the trouble that I was in.
(I) did not know just where to go
         and I didn't see no Holiday Inn!

Swear I heard a dirty word
         and laughter directed at me.
Gabriel blushed, his cheek was flushed
         and that's when he turned to me

And he said, he said "Who is that woman?
                 Who can she be?"
                 And when I said that she had been my wife
                 the gates of Heaven opened for me.
                 They opened them wide just for me.


6.    Cotton Pickin   3:00


7.    Don't Have To Worry  3:23

You don't have to worry, don't have to cry at night.
You don't have to worry. Ev'rything's gonna be alright.
No matter what you say or do
I will always take care of you
You don't have to worry. Ev'rything's gonna be alright.

And when you are lonely, nobody there to talk to.
You know I will hurry. I'll rush to be there with you.
No matter where I happen to be
across the ocean or the deep blue sea.
You know I will hurry just to be there with you

You don't have to worry, don't have to cry at night.
You don't have to worry. Ev'rything's gonna be alright.
No matter what you say or do,
I will always take care of you.
You don't have to worry. Ev'rything's gonna be alright.

You don't have to worry Don't have to cry at night.
You don't have to worry. Ev'rything's gonna be alright.
You don't have to worry Don't have to cry at night.
You don't have to worry. Ev'rything's gonna be alright.
You don't have to worry. Don't have to cry at night.
You don't have to worry. Ev'rything's gonna be alright.
You don't have to worry…


8.    Backdoor Boogie  3:03


9.    Triple X  4:04

He had his trenchcoat on
and the the smell, the smell was strong.
(He) Had something hangin' long
where it did not belong.

At the triple X    At the triple X...

A black hat on his head...
Swore I saw something red.
Because it could not hide
those horns pokin' up inside

At the triple X     At the triple X
At the triple X     …I met the Devil


10.   Lookin At Las Vegas   3:12

Lookin' at Las Vegas
sittin' high upon a hill.
How I hear it callin'.
Those bright lights give me a thrill.
Will they take my money
and leave me (with) a dollar bill?

No, I'm not a gambler,
and that is not why I am here.
I'm here to see m' fam'ly,
and share some Christmas cheer.
But, see the city shimmer
just like a Christmas tree.

I went on down to the gambling strip
with my best friend...oh, what a trip.
The people down there were playin' those cards.
I tried to hold my money, but I didn't try too hard.


11.   Texas Boogie   2:54

Tortured Mind CD

The All-Original CD
Tortured MIND
produced by Gray Gregson for

Angelwing Records

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1.     Dynamite   3:25               © 2000  Patrick Daniels / Lightning Red (W.Bak)
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Tall and leggy - hot and ready.
She's gotta move to that groove.
Got that soul that makes her whole.
Nice and right. You know she's dynamite.

Swing those hips. Pout them lips.
Shake your hair. Throw it ev'rywhere.
Feelin' alright - she'll dance all night.
She's top-flight. You know she's dynamite.

Hot and fast - make ev'ry second last
`cause when she goes disappointment shows.
Then you'll know you're movin' slow.
She's out of sight. You know she's dynamite.

Tall and leggy - hot and ready.
She's gotta move to that groove.
Got that soul that makes her whole.
Nice and right. You know she's dynamite.
      You know she's dynamite.
      You know she's DYNAMITE.


2.     Hard To Have The Blues  3:00        © 2000  Lightning Red (W.Bak)
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My baby needs me everyday.
My baby loves me in every way.
It's hard to have the blues
when you know you'll never lose --your baby's love.

Don't need no money--no fancy car.
I could be a rock and roll star.
But I don't need those things
if I know I've got my baby's love.

She ain't no saint -- perfect she ain't...
but I know she loves me and she's my mate.
How do I know -- that she loves me so?
Her eyes convey the message and her
smile gives her feelings away.

I need my baby everyday.
She make me feel like I wanna pray.
I fall down on my knees
and thank my lucky stars I've got you.


3.     Tortured Mind  5:32                            © 2000  Lightning Red (W.Bak)
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Standing on the border between insanity and fame.
No one has to tell him "That is the nature of the game."
Sun shines in his window…but all he ever sees is rain.
His mind just beats him senseless and aggravates his endless pain.

Fighting for the freedom to believe that he is going home.
An open invitation…an empty promise in his bones.
His heart is flying faster than his body ever will.
The road just winds around him and tries its best to get him killed.

    And all he ever wanted was a chance to show the world what he knew.
    Not too shy about it when the audience was shouting for the blues.
    Somewhere deep inside must be a place where he can hide.
    Got to find some sanctuary or he'll lose his tortured mind.

Standing on the border between insanity and fame.
No one has to tell him "That is the nature of the game."
Sun shines in his window…but all he ever sees is rain.
His mind just beats him senseless and aggravates his endless pain.

    And all he ever wanted was a chance to show the world what he knew.
    Not too shy about it when the audience was shouting for the blues.
    Somewhere deep inside must be a place where he can hide.
    Got to find some sanctuary or he'll lose his tortured mind.

Fighting for the freedom to believe that he is going home.
An open invitation…an empty promise in his bones.
His heart is flying faster than his body ever will.
The road just winds around him and tries its best to get him killed.
His mind just beats him senseless and aggravates his endless pain.


4.     Houston Blues  3:52                   © 2000  Lightning Red (W.Bak)
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You know I love you Houston `cause you give me, you give me the blues.
You know I love you Houston `cause you give me, you give me the blues.
You watch your back in Houston…more than your wallet that you might lose.

And out on the freeway…better be careful just what you do.
And out on the freeway…better be careful just what you do.
If you flash `em a finger…might just flash a piston at you.

Life was hard…I've got the scars I can show you.
I gotta go far…at least a thousand miles from you.
You're a dirty `ol town…(I) just can't hang around.
You've got your claws in me and I won't let you drag me down

I was always leavin' Houston…but something was always drawin' me back.
I was always leavin' Houston…but something was always drawin' me back.
That's where my sweet woman was…and you know, that's where I hung my hat.

Life was hard…I've got the scars I can show you.
I gotta go far…at least a thousand miles from you.
You're a dirty `ol town…(I) just can't hang around.
You've got your claws in me and I won't let you drag me down.


5.     Shoulda Listened  4:02              © 2000  T. Robbins / C. Fuller / W.Bak
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(I) can't blame nobody but myself.
(I) can't blame nobody but myself.
I'm stubborn as a mule, did what I wanted to.
(I) can't blame nobody but myself.
(I) can't put it on ya, (or) put it on nobody else.

(I) just had to come out West.
(I) just had to come out West.
But you know I thought, thought it was the best.
(I) just had to come out West.
Out in California -- now ev'rything is a mess.

I shoulda listened to you. I shoulda listened to you.
I'm stubborn as a mule, did what I wanted to.
I shoulda listened to you.
I shoulda done, done what you wanted me to.

I shoulda gone on to school. I shoulda gone on to school.
I shoulda studied. Just hangin' with my buddies.
I shoulda gone on to school.
Now you know I'm sittin'. Sittin' here just like a fool.


6.     Thunder and Lightning  1:52          © 2000  Chris Gipson / W.Bak
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7.     Headin' For The Country  4:31    © 2000  T. Robbins / C. Fuller / W.Bak
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(I) went up to the mountain -- (I) went down to the sea.
Hiked out in the forest (and) that city's callin' me.
(but I've) gotta find some shelter.
That Devil's chasin' me.
You know I love that nightlife (but) now I need some sanctuary.

Some love their life in Boston. They thrive in New Orleans.
Chicago is so funky and Austin is so clean.
(But I'm) headin' for the country.
That urban blues is chasin' me.
(You know) I love that nightlife (but) now I need some sanctuary.

I'm headin' for the country.
Headin' for the country.
Gotta leave the city.
(Just) headin' for the country.
I gotta find some peace of mind there.
Gotta set my weary soul free.


8.     Bitta Man  4:16                            © 2000  T. Robbins / C. Fuller / W.Bak
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Sometimes it don't make sense.
She told him to reveal
emotions that lay deep in his heart.
She might as well've had a license to kill.
Tore the life from his soul - destroyed his dignity.
No regard for the way that he feels -
no remorse for the cold, dirty deal.

In life you do what you can.
You try to be an upstanding man.
and then you find that she stabbed you in the back.
She might as well have tied him to the rack.
Tore the life from his soul - destroyed his dignity.
Could not believe the next thing she said.
Had the audacity to mess with his head,

"You're a bitta man!
  You're a bitta man!
  You're a bitta man!
  You're a bitta man!"

  Bitta Man
  Bitta Man
  Bitta Man
  Bitta Man
  Bitta Man…


9.     South Austin Shuffle  3:18          © 2000  T. Robbins / C. Fuller / W.Bak
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10.     Back To Texas  3:38                 © 2000  T. Robbins / C. Fuller / W.Bak
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Well, you know that I've been East.
You know that I've been West.
But I have to tell you that Texas is the best.
Miles and miles of miles for you to cruise all day.

I been to San Diego - up Route One.
Seattle is so cool…and I really had some fun
down in Tallahassee, then up in Detroit.
But I could not wait a minute to get back on that bike of mine
      and get back to Texas.

                                         

Texas Thunder Blues
The Original Songs on
Texas Thunder Blues
1998 Heroic Records HR-103

1.  Big Time     4:14

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Gave me all her lovin'
Brought me all her huggin'
Stop this hurt I'm feelin'
Help! My head is reelin'

Break this spell I'm under
Make me run for cover
Stop my knees from shakin'
Keep my heart from brakin'

I've got a bad thing for her big time
Burnin' down deep inside.
I wanna hear her say she'll be mine
or I'm gonna lose my mind.

Life is made for livin'
Love is made for givin'
Time is flying faster
Hope is what I'm after

Hurts to see her walkin'
Hate to hear her talkin'
with that other fellow
Knees just turn to jello


2.   Endless Boogie   3:27       MP3 sample


3.   Goin On   2:54

© 1994 Chris Gipson / W.Bak    MP3 Sample

When I first met you, we had it goin' on.
Makin' love, child, from dusk 'til dawn.
We'd be getting' it on all night long.
I said, "Baby let's just get it on.
Let's make love 'til the break 'o dawn."

Now when I get home I'll be sittin' alone.
Sittin' there waitin' by the telephone.
I feel so blue because I ain't got you.
Ain't gonna get no lovin' tonight.
And everybody's knowin' that's tight.

But when you knocked on my door last Friday night
you had a glare in yo' stare and your dress pulled tight.
She said, "Boy, what you waitin' on?"
I said, "Baby let's just get it on.
Let's make love 'til the break 'o dawn."

You know we' been up and then we been down.
Our relationship's been all around.
Ain't even livin' in the same damn town.

(but we're) both gonna get some lovin' tonight.
And you know that we'll be feelin' alright.
I said, "Baby let's just get it on.
Let's make love 'til the break 'o dawn."


4.  Lost My Baby     7:16

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I Lost my baby and I almost lost my mind.
Lost my baby and I almost lost my mind.
She's a sweet little child.
You know she really drives me wild.

She left me this mornin'. Said she was never comin' home.
Left me this mornin'. Said she was never comin' home.
`Cause of that bay, you know I really gotta roam.

I Lost my baby and I almost lost my mind.
Lost my baby and I almost lost my mind.
She's a sweet little child.
She would love me all the time.

 

Red's Blues
The Original Songs on
Red's Blues

1996 Heroic Records HR-102

1.  Like An Angel    2:55

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I don't know, baby what you're doin' to me.
I don't know, baby what you're doin' to me.
'Cause whatever it is, I cannot believe how I feel.

You're just like an angel.
You're just like an angel.
You make love like a devil.
(but you) treat me like an angel.
You take me up to Heaven and drag me down to Hell.

And when I look into your beautiful eyes,
your love is something that cannot be disguised.
My heart is punding. It's a fact I can't hide.
Just like an angel you came down to my side.

Ev'rybody knows, baby what you're doin' to me.
Ev'rybody knows, baby what you're doin' to me.
You know just how to do it. You make me cry in ecstasy.

You're just like an angel.
You're just like an angel.
You make love like a devil.
(but you) treat me like an angel.
And girl I gotta tell ya'. I really love you so.


2.  East St. Louis    4:42

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Well my baby's been gone for a long, long time now.
Well my baby's been gone for much too long.
Well she's been gone for two or three days now.
Said she's been gone for two or three days.

She been walkin' in East Saint Louis.
Walkin' in East Saint Louis.
Walkin' in East Saint Louis all night long.

Well my lady's been gone for two or three days now.
Well my lady's been gone for much too long.
(Yea yea)
Sent my baby out…down to the corner store now.

She been walkin' in East Saint Louis.
Walkin' in East Saint Louis.
Walkin' in East Saint Louis all night long.

I called the Illinois State Police.
I called the Illinois State Police.
I called the Illinois State Police.
"Where (has) my baby gone?"

I just sent her to the corner store.
I just sent her to the corner store.
I just sent her to the corner store.
She's been gone too long.

For some beer and cigarettes…
For some beer and cigarettes…
For some beer and cigarettes…
I lost my baby.

I called the Illinois State Police.
I called the Illinois State Police.
I called the Illinois State Police.
"Where (has) my baby gone?"

She been gone, She been gone, She been gone,
She been gone (Yea)
She been walkin' in East Saint Louis.
Walkin' in East Saint Louis.
Walkin' in East Saint Louis all night long.


3.  Irene    3:31

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Don't walk away Irene.
Want cho to be my River City Queen.
Don't walk away Irene.
What makes you wanna be so doggone mean?
Cause you know that I need you…
Know I gotta have you next to me.

When you walk that walk,
oh baby what you do to me.
And when you talk that talk,
up on a throne is where you outta be.
And I wanna make sure you
always live a life of luxury.


4.  Austin Boogie    1:57

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3.  Red's Blues    2:26

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Too much, too soon.
(We) ain't got enough…we got too much blues.
Let's go, so slow.
Grab your hat…put on your trav'lin' shoes.
We're leavin' Texas and we're really gonna have a ball.

All right, next flight.
Our plane is leavin' in the mornin' light.
On top, can't stop.
Gonna hit the stage on a Saturday night.
Goin' `round the world to spread the gospel of the blues.

We' been gone just about six weeks.
I miss my baby and my little dog Zeke.
Dean is lookin' like he needs some sun
And all the boys are havin' so much fun.

In France, in Spain...
we hit the stage and play the blues again.
Tonight, that's right.
We'll be jammin' in the bright spotloight.
And when it's fin'ly over Austin is a wonderful sight.


6.  One Man's Heaven    4:22

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One Man's heaven is another man's hell.
One Man's poison is another man's well.
One rises early and another works all night.
One fights for peace and the other picks a fight.

It's all in the way you look at it.
Nobody knows what is right.
You like the symphony and I like the blues.
Don't try to change me and I won't mess with you.

One woman's pleasure is another woman's pain.
What makes her happy only makes her insane.
She likes 'em muscular but she likes 'em thin.
To her it's wonderful…she knows it's a sin.

It's all in the way you look at it.
Nobody knows what is right.
You like the symphony and I like the blues.
Don't try to change me and I won't mess with you.

Many religions and political views.
So much variety and skin color hues.
Some like it tropical and some hate the heat.
May love the city or your country retreat.


7.  If You See Me    7:18

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If you see me walkin' won't you please give me a ride?
If you see me walkin' won't you please give me a ride?
Because I used to be your baby.
I used to sit right by your side.

Put your cards right on the table
and let me see what's in your hand.
Put your cards right on the table
and let me see what's in your hand.

I cannot live with your deceivin'.
Know that I've got to take a stand.

Oh little baby, let me be your drivin' man.
Oh little baby, no one can love you like I can.
I love to give you all I got.
I'll turn your tap from cold to hot.

I think you know me better
than you'll ever know a man.
I think you know me better
than you'll ever know a man.
No matter who you start to lovin',
can't make you tremble like I can.

Some day your gonna find
you'll wish you had a man like me.
Some day your gonna find
you'll wish you had a man like me.
You're gonna have me on your mind…
so sorry that you set me free.


8.  Big City Blues    3:52

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Take me to Chicago, back to Belmont Avenue.
I wanna feel them big city blues.
Take me down to Wabash
to hear a jammin' Buddy Guy.
This Eisenhower 'xpressway is movin' slow tonight.

Take me to Teresa's or a Newtown club or two.
Calumet or Rush street, or a Westside barbecue.
The Southside is a rough side
but the Northside's got the blues.
Irving and Polaski…Diversy welcomes you.

Ev'rybody wond'rin just where I learned the blues
'cause whlen I went to Texas took some good ol' tunes
I learned from Muddy Waters,
Otis Rush and Sammy Lay.
My heart is in Chicago but my bady can't stay.

Big City Blues. You just can't lose those
Big City Blues. They're the ones you can use, those
Big City Blues, It ain't no use to refuse
'cause once you got `em they always follow you


9.  How Much?    3:00

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You know that I love you babe.
You know that I do.
What is the reason that you
always make me blue?

'Cause I'm in love with you baby.
Just can't help myself.
And you always ask me, "Darlin',
how much, how much?"

Come over to your house babe
and knock upon your door.
Yo' mama's angry voice said,
"Don't come back no more!"

But I'm in love with you baby.
Just can't help myself.
And you always ask me, "Darlin', how much, how much?"

I take you for a ride…
We're goin' 'round in my car.
"Where you wanna go?"
Just baby tell me how far.
I love you too much.
Please don't mess with my health
by tellin' me that
you're lovin' with somebody else.

I write a little letter babe and
send it on to you.
You toss it in the trashcan.
You treat me like a fool.


10.  Got The Power    4:43

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Life brings a body such a long, hard road
and I know it might be a lie.
But you can sarry such a heavy load
If you only give it a try.

We are the masters and we move so fast.
See the future flow like a stream.
Look to tomorrow and don't re-live the past
and always just remember your dream.

Politicians lying to the whole human race
say that we must be afraid
of all the power that is takes to change this place
to a planet without borders, without nation-states.

We've got the power to demand what we want.
No one can stand in our way.
Go tell your brother and your sister-in-law,
"We've got the right to change this planet today".


 
 
 
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