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Cowboy Junkies — Black Eyed Man
Album: Black Eyed Man
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Released: 1992
Length: 3:08
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Black eyed man he took the blame
for the poisoning of the well
They found this shoes by the pulley
They found his fingerprints all over the pail

Black eyed man I'm warning you
the people around here
will not be fooled by a simple line or two

Yes your honour I do solemnly swear
that I saw him late last night,
dancing barefoot, bathed in light
and reaching for every star in sight
Yes I did go to him,
but completely against my will
and yes he did things to me
things of which I dream of still

Black eyed man I'm warning you
what I say is what you'll do
to hell with love and truth

I always meant to say I'm sorry
for all the things I said and did
'Sorry,' I feel better now, do you?
But you promised me the sky
and fell short a star or two
What else did you expect me to do?

Black eyed man he took the blame
for the poisoning of the well
They found his shoes by the pulley
They found his fingerprints all over the pail
With a noose around his neck,
cicadas trilling everywhere,
he says to the people gathered round him,
'it ain't the water that's not right around here'

Black eyed man I'm thirsty dear
be a love and bring some water here
drawn fresh from the well
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Nice to hear a tune that is not so overplayed.  Another reason I’m never without access to RP. 
Posted 1 week ago by mediamarv    [ Reply ]
"Yes I did go to him,
but completely against my will
and yes he did things to me
things of which I dream of still"

Margo is soooooo convincing.
Posted 2 years ago by jmgarcia    [ Reply ]
 Ihatethissong wrote:
Yes your honor I do solemnly swear
that I saw him late last night,
dancing barefoot, bathed in light
and reaching for every star in sight
Yes I did go to him,
but completely against my will
and yes he did things to me
things of which I dream of still
 

Thanks for pointing this out.
Excellent lyrics!
Posted 5 years ago by ce    [ Reply ]
Posted 5 years ago by Hintonian    [ Reply ]
This song always reminds me of 'Long Black Veil'. Not the same story, but similar shades of illicit love and murder/hanging.
c.
Posted 6 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
Everybody in my hotel room thinks this groovy song is good for the ears...  we be slow dancing like happy hippies...  love Radio Paradise...
Posted 7 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]

Sweet Margo.

 
Posted 8 years ago by hallogallo    [ Reply ]
Nice harmonica segue from sweet black angel. Still I'll never forgive this group for using up such a cool band name.
Posted 9 years ago by skyguy    [ Reply ]
Music like this makes me drink whiskey.
Posted 9 years ago by Piranga    [ Reply ]
 Daveinbawlmer wrote:

Junk.
 
Happily, we're hoping you checked out of RP a long tome ago...
Posted 9 years ago by Foot    [ Reply ]
Not really looking directly at the album art, I thought I saw, "baked ham".  May be time for a samich.  

Posted 14 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
Can't stand this broad's breathy voice.
Posted 15 years ago by drife    [ Reply ]
I don't know about the "Cowboy" part, but I certainly agree to the "Junk..'
Posted 16 years ago by Feghoot    [ Reply ]
Daveinbawlmer wrote:
Still here and its still Junk.
Yup, cowboy junk. Going to mute.
Posted 17 years ago by sub-arctic    [ Reply ]
ThePoose wrote:
Would you be placated if I said ''virtually all'' CJ songs are down-tempo? Take a vote on RP and see what you get.
That did indeed placate me. Thank you. I think. And by the way you didn't just say they were all down-tempo. I wouldn't have jumped on you for that. Read your original comment. It was a lot more negative than that.
Posted 17 years ago by RobK    [ Reply ]
Bash! Bash! ThePoose wrote:
Would you be placated if I said ''virtually all'' CJ songs are down-tempo? Take a vote on RP and see what you get.
Posted 17 years ago by MJMJ    [ Reply ]
RobK wrote:
As tempted as I am to verbally bash you for being a narrow-minded fool, I will instead be pleasant and recommend that you find/listen to Anniversary Song off the (also) excellent Pale Sun, Crescent Moon album. That will end your wondering once and for all.
Would you be placated if I said ''virtually all'' CJ songs are down-tempo? Take a vote on RP and see what you get.
Posted 17 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
Still here and its still Junk.
Posted 18 years ago by Daveinbawlmer    [ Reply ]
RobK wrote:
When I die, this is one of the albums I want to be buried with.
Now, that's high praise.
Posted 18 years ago by Land_Shark    [ Reply ]
ThePoose wrote:
The problem with the drop-dead-stunningly beautiful Margo Timmons et al. is that all CJ songs sound the same: slow, sad ballads that never get out of their pit of loneliness and despair. I don't think they are capable of up-tempo or irony/parody.
As tempted as I am to verbally bash you for being a narrow-minded fool, I will instead be pleasant and recommend that you find/listen to Anniversary Song off the (also) excellent Pale Sun, Crescent Moon album. That will end your wondering once and for all.
Posted 18 years ago by RobK    [ Reply ]
When I die, this is one of the albums I want to be buried with.
Posted 18 years ago by RobK    [ Reply ]
Daveinbawlmer wrote:
Junk.
Go away.
Posted 18 years ago by stubbsz    [ Reply ]
Junk.
Posted 18 years ago by Daveinbawlmer    [ Reply ]
I like this but prefer the live version I have on a compilation CD (can't remember which one).
Posted 18 years ago by Jack_Jefferson    [ Reply ]
Hey! It's a Cowboy Junkies song that doesn't immediately send me into a somnolent daze... I knew there must be a least one: nice to have finally found it!
Posted 18 years ago by Alafia    [ Reply ]
This is a good song off a great album - love her voice.
Posted 18 years ago by sainzfan    [ Reply ]
This disc never got its due. Very underrated.
Posted 18 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
The problem with the drop-dead-stunningly beautiful Margo Timmons et al. is that all CJ songs sound the same: slow, sad ballads that never get out of their pit of loneliness and despair. I don't think they are capable of up-tempo or irony/parody.
Posted 18 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
dignan2 wrote:
Like her voice and some of their songs. Can't get past the fact that they murdered "Sweet Jane."
Dare I say it... CJ's version is SUPERIOR!!!
Posted 18 years ago by AlanCE    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by Gs_Girl: Oh, I beg to differ. I love that version. And am I just out of it? What happened th the Cowboy Junkies?
They are still alive and well Gs Cowboy Junkies
Posted 21 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by dignan2: Like her voice and some of their songs. Can't get past the fact that they murdered "Sweet Jane."
Oh, I beg to differ. I love that version. And am I just out of it? What happened th the Cowboy Junkies?
Posted 21 years ago by Gs_Girl    [ Reply ]
Like her voice and some of their songs. Can\'t get past the fact that they murdered \"Sweet Jane.\"
Posted 21 years ago by dignan2    [ Reply ]
man! what a voice!
Posted 22 years ago by jpalembas    [ Reply ]