Jesse James
Fetchin Bones Lyrics
A man like Jesse James
A very meticulous man
Deep concern with detail
A sense of some big plan
His mind turns like a wheel
Wagon wheel through dust
He can count the spokes
Turning down, coming 'round
Walking up, a tap on his back
He committed crimes
He was a robber
He stole men's time
A man like Jesse James
A very serious man
His wife, his children
Their love dwelled in a tame land
As he rode backwards from them
The journey of a lifetime
A twister across the plains
The black vortex his brain
The world weighs heavy on a man
It kicks him in his pains
He comes home to a place he doesn't know again
He counted the stars
He wept inside
He was a robber
He stole men's time
He loved his children
He kissed them goodbye
He lost the sky
He rode out of time
Now he knows he can't go back
He blazed his trail so well
A parade of dust
He leads a bold red swatch through time
A man like Jesse James
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Fetchin' Bones were a punk/funk/metal/alternative rock band from Charlotte, NC, primarily active in the mid to late '80s. Fronted by wild woman Hope Nicholls, who went on to form Sugarsmack, the band were college radio staples in the '80s and toured extensively, especially in the American Southeast. Defying categories, yet with a strong current of Southern rock, mixed with punk sensibilities and occasional funk touches, the band's sound was a good time party sountrack for many. Read Full BioFetchin' Bones were a punk/funk/metal/alternative rock band from Charlotte, NC, primarily active in the mid to late '80s. Fronted by wild woman Hope Nicholls, who went on to form Sugarsmack, the band were college radio staples in the '80s and toured extensively, especially in the American Southeast. Defying categories, yet with a strong current of Southern rock, mixed with punk sensibilities and occasional funk touches, the band's sound was a good time party sountrack for many. The band never broke through into the mainstream, despite their best efforts. Their final album, Monster, anticipated the sort of fusion of genres pioneered by bands like Jane's Addiction and the Red Hot Chili Peppers just months later. That album was arguably a misstep, moving away from the raw punk urgency of earlier releases.
The band also included bassist Danna Pentes, guitarists Aaron Pitkin, Gary White, and later, Errol Stewart, as well as drummers Marc Mueller, later replaced by Clay Richardson.
Albums included 1985's Cabin Flounder, 1986's Bad Pumpkin, 1987's Galaxy 500 and 1989's Monster.
The band also included bassist Danna Pentes, guitarists Aaron Pitkin, Gary White, and later, Errol Stewart, as well as drummers Marc Mueller, later replaced by Clay Richardson.
Albums included 1985's Cabin Flounder, 1986's Bad Pumpkin, 1987's Galaxy 500 and 1989's Monster.
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jhhunter3000
This is one of their best. I lived in northfield mn where they celebrate jesse and I always think of this song. And on the 4th of July it rains, it always pours. Thanks also to the original donnie d for the extra boost.
JohnnyM Fan
Their best song