Rodney Crowell - East Houston Blues Lyrics
So I grew up hungry and I grew up hard
Took the streets and alleys for my own backyard
I've got a break and enter on my list of crimes
Been before the judge one too many times
Bout a nine and a half is where it's always been
It's in the drinking water and in the bar ditch mud
East Houston blues, gets in a poor boy's blood
I learned to drink and drive when I was 12 years old
My uncle Fireball Stoddard rest his rugged soul
He ran a 54' Ford up and down the drag
Sippin' early times straight from a paper bag
East Houston blues, picture Dowling Street
Three sheets in the wind brick shy of a load
East Houston blues, down a nowhere road
40 dollar boots, big bangora hat
Stolen money from an inside job, maybe think about that
I'm a third ward child, my mother's only son
Which means exactly nothing without a loaded gun
I don't believe in love, this I guarantee
If there's a god above, he's got it in for me
East Houston blues, what you want me to say
I need to find me a woman to keep the wolves at bay
Keep my head on straight, make me toe the line
East Houston blues, ain't no friend of mine
Just so you understand that of which I speak
I'm a worried man on a losing streak
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Rodney Crowell East Houston Blues Comments
I love this song it reminds me of guys I grew up with here in Kentucky so real and truthful he really does know about the hard side of life. I’m so glad he made it out and became a artist.
It is good to hear a blues song from primarily a country musician, I like country and blues and Rodney Crowley is a unique musician,
First time to see or hear this. The video was good, but none of the pics was of east Houston. His other videos had actual pics of the Houston area. Dowling and navigation streets are really NOT where you want to be at night (or anytime really) in Houston.
Amazing Blues<3...Light & Love...
This is ........ sooo good !
The 16 thumbs down, haven't a clue what good music is!!!
Denver Harbor "Podunk"
I live down the street from Rodney Crowells childhood home
Been there, Brody keep your head up.
Rodley must have known my past...Wheatland memories...
Rodley?
tommy emmanuel doin his thing, nice to hear him as a sideman
Thanks Rodney your sure are a guitar singing bandit......
I always considered Rodney Crowell to be the country version of Paul McCartney .
He's Paul and John put together ... Paul's musical sensibilities and John's lyrical prowess. I think of his second ("What Will the Neighbors Think") and third ("Rodney Crowell") albums as his "Rubber Soul" and "Revolver" ... my two favorite Beatle albums.
C'mon....BETTER !!!
Great song, love the guitar work, and that is one beautifully crafted video.
Wow, first time hearing this one. Sure do like it!
he is one of the greats, i love every record not just another houston kid, i read his book a few months back strait through thoroughly enjoyed it
Beautiful, an upbeat catchy tune-thank you Rodney, I love the stories portrayed in your songs, looking forward to the rest of this album....
LOVE IT. Thanks.
Come play our Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival in Portland Oregon, sir. I think we need you!!
I read "China Berry Sidewalks". I felt that I knew you before reading it, certainly more so after. 😎
RowdyRacer17 "There's an old China berry tree I remember, I used to climb in out of my window. The night I left was on the day before my grandma died."
three dislikes?? WTF :(
Bad aim? Lol
Fantastic. Really looking forward to the new record.
Wonderful , Rodney on a roll.
that was ace
Outstanding ! Another great tune from a premiere American singer/songwriter. Thank you Rodney for sharing with us.