Handsome Jack

Story Behind The Song

An instrumental with a vocal introduction. A story told with music as much as with words. A poignant picture of an outlaw on the run.

Song Description

An instrumental with a vocal introduction. A story told with music as much as with words. A poignant picture of an outlaw on the run.

Song Length 2:56 Genre Country - Americana, Unique - Soundtracks
Tempo Medium Fast (131 - 150) Lead Vocal Instrumental
Mood Poignant Subject History, Past, Horses
Language English Era 1900 - 1920

Lyrics

Over the badlands of New Mexico,
gunshot -- bleeding from my side,
I crossed the Pecos in the moonlight,
and on in to Texas I did ride
on Handsome Jack.

The guitaring is awesome. The tempo switch is endearing, and changes the flavour unexpectedly. The violin interlaced with the steel guitar is a good touch!

If I could give this song 10 stars on instrumentation, that's just what I would do. You get a bunch of talented players like this together and magic happens! It's a one verse song as far as lyrics go, but the band carries the theme with skill and joyful playing. Honestly, I could listen to this kind of music for hours. Bravo for the fiddle, mandolin, guitars and everyone else who contributed to this amazing track.

Some solid musicianship....... Nice

Lyrics Greg Young Music Greg Young
Producer Greg Young, Terry Mashburn, Big Note Studio Performance Jondan McBride, Milo Deering, Joe Cortez 3
This track is on 1 Member Playlists
Playlist Creator Playlist Name Date Added
Ionut Mirel Udrea Best Country Songs 8/7/2015

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