Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Bad, Bad, Leroy Brown - Jim Croce

Folk music is a treasure trove of great storytelling, and in addition to having one of the greatest, catchiest choruses EVER, this short song tells a great story.  (Folk legend Jim Croce is said to have based this song on someone he knew while in the army.)

It tells the story of tough guy Leroy Brown, who one day, in a bar, he makes a pass at a pretty, married woman, whose jealous husband proceeds to beat Leroy brutally in the ensuing brawl.

Happy listening!

Jim Croce – Bad, Bad Leroy Brown

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