all i see is comments about OITNB.. does anyone know this dudes story? He was a homeless Army veteran living on the streets in Chicago when he would start leaving homemade CD's of his music, recorded on a karaoke machine, around the city with a phone number written on the front that connected to a pay-as-you-go cell phone which if you called he would sing for you on the other end of the call, which is how people ended up finding out about him. Amazing story for an amazing musician.
I am glad u mentioned that. I noticed all the comments being about the show too. granted I love the shit outta the show and that's where I first heard this song, but I was looking for more comments or info on the song. this dude is amazing! one of my favorite voices in music.
***** As soon as this song started playing at the end of episode 12 I paused it and found it on iTunes, bought it immediately...and now it's on repeat. Kudos to OITNB.
Anyone here in 2023?, just watched "Bleed for This " now all I do is listen to this on repeat in the gym. My favorite song for digging deep, also if you've never seen "Bleed for This" give it a watch.
Here because of my pizon Vinny. “I feel like I should be on a box of Wheaties tomorrow, doing gatorade commercials, going to Disneyland. I’m just so happy.” 👊
Oitnb brought me here. Poor Sophia. She is such a peaceful person. Heard this song and instantly fell in love. Lovely song and it definitely fit the moment
H4rDStyl3F4nTomZ it's like witness protection; witnesses (who often have done nothing criminal, though that's not always the case) have to give up their families, careers, friends, their whole lives to move away to some unknown place and start all over while the criminals they aim to put away either get off because of high priced lawyers, corruption, etc. and lose far less than they should. It's not fair for the good guys. The women who beat Sophia deserve their comeuppance, but I don't think Sophia will be the one to serve them her revenge cold; I don't think she'll stoop to violence. She's strong and amazing but not violent; she wouldn't even shave their heads while they sleep. I think it'll come from elsewhere. Also, she's got a bit more ammo now if she decides to sue because they effectively penalized her, the victim, by putting her in isolation in SHU when the ones who beat her should've been put there instead and got shots for violating her body and mind.
+Candice ecidnaC (ecidnac) I think that there's gonna be like a Vee-Red feud in season 4, but between Mendoza and Burset. We all know that they're trying to do good by their kids, but clearly Burset doesn't know that it wasn't Gloria who got the others to attack her. nor did she spread that bullshit about her either. poor Sophia :( anyone else find the whole "black people" story more interesting than pipers or Alex's?
Tweed jacket, trucker hat, cup of tea I'm just sitting at the table thinking about me With my moccasins on and waiting by my phone With my half-masked eyes like a tear-less drone I am the deep down clown, you better throw me a bone 'Cause I'll be making that sound, when they leave me alone With the pots and pans, my voice and my hands And my spoon drumstick, with this innocuous trance You got to give me a chance to advance this romance So when I pick out my 'fro I have a place I can go No no, don't leave me hanging like a spider with no fly 'Cause I've been banging on the walls 'Cause I'm too dry to cry No no, don't leave me hanging like a spider with no fly 'Cause I've been banging on the walls 'Cause I'm too dry to cry
I hear people saying all the shows they heard this from but no mention of Blacklist, the scene where red cleans house with this playing is one of the most, if not the most badass scene in the whole show and that’s saying a lot because it’s Blacklist.
Tweed jacket, trucker hat, cup of tea I'm just sitting at the table thinking about me With my moccasins on and waiting by my phone With my half-masked eyes like a tear-less drone I am the deep down clown, you better throw me a bone 'Cause I'll be making that sound, when they leave me alone With the pots and pans, my voice and my hands And my spoon drumstick, with this innocuous trance You got to give me a chance to advance this romance So when I pick out my 'fro I have a place I can go No no, don't leave me hanging like a spider with no fly 'Cause I've been banging on the walls 'Cause I'm too dry to cry No no, don't leave me hanging like a spider with no fly 'Cause I've been banging on the walls 'Cause I'm too dry to cry Photocopied Xerox pictures of dames With two dimensional faces make me feel ashamed So I keep 'em tucked away in a folder that's red But I don't need to look at them, 'Cause they're stuck in my head They're what I sniff when I tell you to come right along In my one-room shack, you know we can't go wrong I got nine hard inches like a pitchfork prong So honey lift up your dress and help me sing this song No no, don't leave me hanging like a spider with no fly 'Cause I've been banging on the walls 'Cause I'm too dry to cry No no, don't leave me hanging like a spider with no fly 'Cause I've been banging on the walls 'Cause I'm too dry to cry No no, ow no Don't leave me hanging
Heard this on Orange is the New Black. Made my eyes water. Had to find out, "Who the hell IS that?!" This music grabbed me by the back of my hair and swung me around the room. woooo
Thank God for the internet.. Without it & OITNB I would not have the privilege to listen to your voice Willis.. WOW.. Big fan from Ireland x Keep it up :)
Wo wow humbled. I believed this was an old delta blues artist. Mmmm a vocalist artist I could listen to this forever. Hits you gutteraly. Beyond words. Just close you eyes and enjoy the ride. DUENDE
He had a great interview on Vocolo. I was impressed with his answers and insight on life. He said he had 24 jobs and was in search of something new. He had to leave Chicago.
cherry dejavu if you like this song here's more music by Willis Earl Beal. You'll instantaneously recognize the voice. open.spotify.com/album/0BuIzRrJeI8UQJDrf99PD5
a few years earlier i listen this song but i lost it from my mind because of other type of music , now i have a list with a lot of different types and this is my favorite song ... i know his story and how a good man are but i remember this song from OITNB ...
At the moment the music started @ orange is the new black,, loved it --> stopped the serie and searched the song......really nice piece of work! love it, thank's!
Had an armbar injury from BJJ for the past 4 weeks and other injuries. Been relaxing and gradually training my ass off to get my arm back. I thank this song and other things for getting past the long recovery stage.
TheIrishLinda so did I. I Shazam'ed it then came to RU-vid to listen to the whole thing. This is my third go 'round and I've got the lyrics memorized now.
