Ball_and_Chain_(Social_Distortion_song)

Ball and Chain (Social Distortion song)

Ball and Chain (Social Distortion song)

1990 single by Social Distortion

"Ball and Chain" is a song by Southern California punk rock band Social Distortion. Written by Mike Ness in 1987, it is featured on their self-titled album released in 1990, as well as on Live at the Roxy (1998).

Quick Facts Single by Social Distortion, from the album Social Distortion ...

In the words of Ness, "Ball and Chain" is "a hard luck story,"[3] a forceful cry, a lament, a plea, a "folk prayer."[4]

The music video was directed by Tony van den Ende and edited by Scott C. Wilson.

Charts

More information Chart (1990), Peak position ...

References

  1. [1]
    Distefano, Alex (March 18, 2014). "The 10 Best Social Distortion Songs". OC Weekly. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  2. [2]
    Deming, Mark. "Social Distortion - Social Distortion Review". AllMusic. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
  3. [3]
    Mike Ness, Introduction to performance of "Ball and Chain", Live at the Roxy
  4. [4]
    Mike Ness, Liner Notes, Live at the Roxy
  5. [5]
    "Social Distortion Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved April 8, 2024.


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