Uncle Lucius performs "Keep The Wolves Away" on The Texas Music Scene 

My dad is 84 years old and just retired this past year. He’s a mechanic. He worked several jobs, including time in the military, putting a roof over our head, food in the fridge and shoes on our feet. Went to church every Sunday. He never complained. Got me my first job as a porter at age 11 and allowed me to keep the money I earned unlike his childhood working in a coal truck at age 9. He reminded me of his childhood growing up in a cold water flat and a community bathroom, which he said was an improvement over grandpas who slept 5 to a room, on a floor next to a coal furnace. We had tough times and good times through the years, but he instilled in me the principals, of hard work, sacrifice, responsibility, God and Country. Moms been dead for over 5 years now, my sister died over 15, way to early. Raised her boy on my own since his daddy was in jail. My father nodded when I stepped up, but that was it. Spend more time with him now and understand him a lot better. Still doesn’t say too much but doesn’t have to. We spend time working on little things together like fixing a lawnmower or a pipe or just sitting on the porch. In my fifties now and have a boy of my own and I hope I’m around long enough to teach him the things my daddy taught me. Those lessons you can’t get in no school. This song and a few others like it makes me think about all of this and for that I’m grateful.

One hell of a song. Real story telling. This I what you call music, not the bullshit that’s on the radio. I hope you guys find all the success you deserve.

This is the anthem of the blue collar worker, no what country you live in. Living from paycheck to paycheck. I get chills everytime I listen to this. As someone who works 12 hour shifts, I know this life well.

One of those that makes your hair stand on end

My son is 4 months old and I wake up everyday and go to work for him and my wife.... This song hit me right in the feels!

Thanks for putting our struggles to music. I bought your album. I hope helps a little to Keep The Wolves Away.

This song is about an old friend of mine sung and played by his son and his band Uncle Lucius. Well Done!

I got part of this song tatted up on my forearm, been a refinery worker for 10 years now just trying to make it ,god bless every single person whomeorks hard for their family 👪 🙏

Dad got burnt up in the first Gulf war, went on to be a pipe welder for Chevron. Had a heart attack and died on the job where I was a first year apprentice. I sure wish he could have heard this song.

Epic.. this one will be ripping your heart out for 1000 years. Well done.

If this song doesn't move you or hit home, i question your roots, work ethic, and 'Merican-ness!

Beautiful song! Story of the forgotten American worker!

I just can't get enough of talent like this

Heard this song by mistake ....on Pandora both I and my husband - were instant in love.....it’s such a beautiful sad yet spectacular song.

This song is so true. What a great son to be able to write this and willing to take care of his mom and dad!

Story song writing magic!

Jason Segal playin’ that bass so sensually.

This song hit home a bit for me. My dad has always worked 60+ hour weeks just to keep food on the table a roof over our heads. His body can't do it anymore and I feel a sense of responsibility to pick up the gauntlet. I played this song for mom n pop so they would understand how I felt about it. My mom just about cried. Keep it up Uncle Lucius!

All of these musicians are top notch.. I live in Nashville where great players are on every street corner, these guys are exceptional...blows my musical talent away!

I love this song herd it on Yellowstone

I'm stoned but damn this song makes me miss my mom's side of my family so bad. Several of my cousins work on the route as roughnecks and that. All good solid men.

Sad that so many children have to help the parents!! I am one of these parents.

What a cool song. I bet his Pappy is PROUD!

Beautiful voice! I LOVE this song, and I can relate! We lived in Lake Jackson/Clute, TX for 15 years, my husband worked for RTFC (as a refinery firefighter). It’s very nostalgic!

This song makes tears come to my eyes just about every time I hear it. We need more music from Uncle Lucius.

This is an amazing live version of this song. These guys have serious chops.

Deep !!!!!!

TEXAS sends it's love

beautiful song the best songs are always the real thing.Brilliant job.

really hits home i got a simillar call one day at twelve years pops didnt make it ty kevin much love

Brother, I'm busting my ass from Freeport down to Corpus, down to McAllen. Thank you for this song. I was in tears the first time I ever heard it.

wow it is better live, great artist's

Listened to this and thought about my relationship with my father, I don’t understand how he interacts with people all the time but I respect what he’s given up to provide for me and my family and I think he’s given it his best to raise me. I hope I can open up to him more one day

Some nice guitar work in there!

Love this song so so well written life story

I cried... man, what you said, that song... thank you

Very groovy vibes amazing song writing.

A song with meaning. You don't get those anymore. 936🤘

There is no greater Honor then taking care of those who once took care of us & Kept the wolves away from us god bless those who get up every day and go to work .

No question, he nails it with this song. Thanks for posting.

i worked 366 hours in a month when i found this song. Now im jut happy that i can keep the wolves away.=)

I was born in Galveston and grew up in Brazoria County. The Brazos runs in my blood. My Dad worked at the chemical plants and ended up with cancer. He passed away at 62.

His Dad must be proud. My parents always looked after me. Now due to illness I take of them. Really hits home 🙏🏼

The Base player couldn't look like he played bass more if he tried... The gradual slump as the tune progresses is the whole damn vibe

Brilliant Song...

Messed me up a little I was born in Galveston and my family live is in brazoria county

Once that second guitar solo hits oh Lord I lost it, this song hits home, imagine slow dancing with your wife in the kitchen at 2am cause you guys can't sleep and you both are hungry lol, it's Gunna happen for sure, beautiful song

a song that grips your very inner soul and don't let go! AWESOME

for 30 yrs i have been living this song god damn this is my life

Great voice, amazing song, inspirational lyrics. Love this song from the core

Song is badass. A very powerful music video could be made out of it.

I'm thankful Pandora's Stapleton channel introduced me to the Uncle! Great REAL music and storytelling, keep it up! I'm off to buy the album.

You are clearly a woman with great tastes!!Amen!

Song hits home man. Live in Brazoria but my whole family works at the plants in Freeport. Been fishing off the mouth of the Brazos my whole life

My new favorite song, I love these guys!

Love the song thank you

Love the song

Good song to relate to Kevin! I remember when this happened and y'all moved away. Brings me back to my Dad's accident and how scary it was. Nothing like growin' up Freeport huh?! Good to see you man!

This kinda song & band doesn't come along everyday; it's absolutely an epic experience listing to em'...I've got musical goosebumps!!!!!

This is one of the sickest bands out. Been loving them for a good while. So glad they are getting the respect that's due to them....the three people that don't like this need to get their ears and/or head checked out.

Loretta Lynn hit the bullseye with "Coal Miner's Daughter" by sharing her realities of Kentucky life with the world. Here in Port Arthur TX, I'd have to say you did the same for our area. Your lyrics paint a picture of life in SETX better than any canvas with brush strokes.

Heavy ✊🏻🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

Amazing!!!! 😍

Good shit

Love it

Man I wish I could write songs like that

I bet those wolves don't stand a chance against your talent. God bless you Mr. Calloway and your family.

I hope your dad loves this song like I do

90.1kpft was the first time I heard this song. Thanks Rourke

Anybody else notice the Whataburger cup? WHOOOOP!!!

god bless

Love every element of this song. VERY well done and beautiful to hear... :-) Thank you for sharing!

awesome

Love this song I'm Cajun on my momma's side, but it makes me miss herand miss growing up in New Orleans, my mother was so fun when she was with her sisters! People were all sweet and hardworking, funloving and generous , honestly glad to have experienced life in Louisiana as well as Northern California.

Amen!

Yellowstone brought me here. Bad ass song

Agreed!

Love it!

Wow !

Have admired this song for quite a while and did not realise the background off the song was real events adds to the song even more, still get shivers every time it plays

I literally called my dad after listening to this song. Lol

Its an uniquely gifted band!

I have liked this song and felt something stir in me every time that I listen to it. So many people go out there everyday and give it their all just to keep the wolves at bay. God bless

AB-SO-FREAKIN' -LUT-E-LY OUTSTANDING!

This tune reminds me of my dad .He was a ruff and tumble pulp wood man in the 60's.He loved to drink and fight, I guess he was having fun. He lived a tuff life and was never rich. He was the only man to knock out the entire police force in Madison N.C. by himself. He didn't take no shit. He was thrown out of the army for fighting. I guess he was a hard case. He taught me how to drive when i was 6 Ill never forget it It was in 1960.I could not stop laughing. Hes gone now but not forgotten Im 66 years old now I guess I've done it all LIfe has been worth living. In memory of Maynard nolen Peters, Floyd va. I miss ya daddy.

I heard this song for the first time today and it was so powerful, I pulled over to find out who sang it! Beautiful voice as well! One in a kind ♥

Fuck yeah

Even better live...purty olde guitars!

Some recognition to the sound engineer needed with this one 👆👆

This song is SO RAW!!!!! I KNEW IT WAS TRUE WHEN I HEARD IT! SUCH POWER BEHIND THE STORY AND HIS VOICE

From lake Jackson, Tx right next to Freeport. Father worked at BASF in Clute/Freeport and died of cancer when I was 12. This song sure hits close to home. Love it

Took my first breath, where the muddy Brazos, spills into the gulf of Mexico Where the skyline's colored by chemical plants, t'put bread on the table of the working man Where the working man does his best to provide, safety and shelter for kids and a wife Givin' a little of his soul every day, making over time to keep the wolves away Well I was barely thirteen when the company man, tried to dig my daddy's grave It happened on a French owned tanker ship, spilling poison into Galveston Bay Where the liquid fire filled his lungs and his eyes, silenced any mortal cries Cold and the grip of death stinging pain, he fought like hell to keep the wolves away For the next few years dad was sick as a dog, but he made a recovery just to spite the odds Settlement came and we moved out of town, where the sky isn't heavy with refinery clouds Yeah he's still alive he's doing good he's in his fifties But the moneys running out, and he's pinching for pennies So I'm goin' for broke with every song I play, 'cause now it's my turn to keep the wolves away

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Una de mis favoritas, que tremenda canción ✨ Saludos desde Colombia 🇨🇴

Thanks, get out and see Uncle Lucius live if you can. They put on an amazing show!

Tejas!

what a great real tune,as we all fight to keep the wolves way

Whistling it all day long.............

I got this cousin, that fights everyday to keep that wolf away called death. She has a good...No make that a Great Husband whose dog is in that fight , also. Martina Simms Hilbert and Jerry Hilbert, rest easy tonight. I got this tonight, this song is the Prayer.

This lead vocalist/writer is full of so much soul. I find him and his band hauntingly awesome. PLUS, I understand his message more than most would really believe.