Brewer and Shipley
Brewer & Shipley were a folk rock duo of the 1970s, comprised of singer-son… Read Full Bio ↴Brewer & Shipley were a folk rock duo of the 1970s, comprised of singer-songwriters Mike Brewer and Tom Shipley. They were known for their intricate guitar work, stunning harmonies, and socially-conscious lyrics which reflected the concerns of their generation -- especially the Vietnam War, and the struggles for personal and political freedom. Their biggest hit was the song One Toke Over the Line, from the album Tarkio (1970). They also had two other singles which made the Billboard charts: Tarkio Road (1970) and Shake Off the Demon (1971).
The two Midwestern natives crossed paths numerous times at various coffeehouse gigs before settling in the entertainment hub of the United States, the city of Los Angeles, to write music together, producing their first two albums Down in L.A. and Weeds. Even though mutual friends in bands such as The Association and Buffalo Springfield also lived in Los Angeles, Michael Brewer and Tom Shipley decided to return to their home, the Midwest.
They left California in 1969, returning to the Midwest, this time to Kansas City, where they would make a meager living through playing in nearby college towns for crowds of small to moderate size. They derived the name of their next album, Tarkio, from a regular gig they played in Tarkio, Missouri. This was their most commercially successful work, featuring their most major hit One Toke Over the Line (though many more avid fans would argue that it was by no means their best song), which they wrote as a joke while preparing backstage for a performance. They would go on to play the song at the end of the show and receive a standing ovation from the audience.
Following airplay of the single, President Richard Nixon labeled Brewer & Shipley public miscreants. In retaliation, they referred to Nixon by name in their song, Oh Mommy (from Tarkio) in words more or less telling him off and commanding him to let them do what they wanted.
Brewer & Shipley have performed onstage with many other notable acts, including Stephen Stills (of Crosby, Stills & Nash), Bruce Springsteen, Black Sabbath, and Jerry Garcia (of Grateful Dead fame, and who played steel guitar for various tracks on Tarkio).
The two Midwestern natives crossed paths numerous times at various coffeehouse gigs before settling in the entertainment hub of the United States, the city of Los Angeles, to write music together, producing their first two albums Down in L.A. and Weeds. Even though mutual friends in bands such as The Association and Buffalo Springfield also lived in Los Angeles, Michael Brewer and Tom Shipley decided to return to their home, the Midwest.
They left California in 1969, returning to the Midwest, this time to Kansas City, where they would make a meager living through playing in nearby college towns for crowds of small to moderate size. They derived the name of their next album, Tarkio, from a regular gig they played in Tarkio, Missouri. This was their most commercially successful work, featuring their most major hit One Toke Over the Line (though many more avid fans would argue that it was by no means their best song), which they wrote as a joke while preparing backstage for a performance. They would go on to play the song at the end of the show and receive a standing ovation from the audience.
Following airplay of the single, President Richard Nixon labeled Brewer & Shipley public miscreants. In retaliation, they referred to Nixon by name in their song, Oh Mommy (from Tarkio) in words more or less telling him off and commanding him to let them do what they wanted.
Brewer & Shipley have performed onstage with many other notable acts, including Stephen Stills (of Crosby, Stills & Nash), Bruce Springsteen, Black Sabbath, and Jerry Garcia (of Grateful Dead fame, and who played steel guitar for various tracks on Tarkio).
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Brewer and Shipley Lyrics
02.One Toke Over The Line One toke over the line sweet Jesus One toke over the…
All Along The Watchtower There must be some kind of way out of here Said…
fifty states of freedom Don't know who's been driving my car But he sure is…
How Are You One more day I'm the master of the night I'm brave, draw…
Indian Summer On the wind Summer's leaving It found me grieving Living …
Oh Mommy Oh mommy I ain't no commie I'm just doing what I can…
One Take Over The Line One toke over the line sweet Jesus One toke over the…
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Seems Like A Long Time Nighttime is only the other side of daytime But if you've…
Shake Off The Demon Shake off the demon see how the angel run Pull out…
Tarkio Road Moving on down the Tarkio Road Headed up to Crete, Nebraska …
the light Just put your lips on my shoulders When I'm smiling I'm smil…
Witchi-Tai-To What a spirit spring is bringing round my head Makes me…