Tom Hobson (Shackles and Chains)
Live in 1991 with Tom Hobson Band (Tom Hobson-Acoustic Guitar, Pete Lussier-Fiddle, Lee Spivey-Electric Guitar, Thomas Minton-Bass, MrTuneages-Banjo.
Shackles and Chains
by Jimmie Davis
"This song was based on a story told to me, though I don't know whether or not it's true. They could have used stones for pillows in those days. It became popular immediately after it was released on one of my records." —Jimmie Davis
Shackles and Chains
On a long, lonesome journey, I'm going
Oh, darling, and please don't you cry
Though in shackles and chains they will take me
In prison to stay till I die
And at night through the bars
I will gaze at the stars
And long for your kisses in vain
A piece of stone I will use as my pillow
While I'm sleeping in shackles and chains.
Put your arms through these bars once, my darling
Let me kiss those sweet lips I love best
In heartache, you're my consolation
In sorrow, my haven of rest
And at night through the bars
I will gaze at the stars
The plans that we made were in vain
A piece of stone I will use as my pillow
While I'm sleeping in shackles and chains.
This is the last gig Tom Hobson did in 1991 before his death about 2 months later at age 52. Tom left a great legacy, especially his LP recording "Anyplace I Hang My Hat Is Home", titled after a Johnny Mercer tune. Tom also is well known for his recording Quah with Jorma Kaukonen, with the latest release featuring additional tunes that the record company didn't put on the original release.
You can read more about Tom Hobson at:
http://www.tomhobson.com/
From http://www.tomhobson.com/ below:
Tom Hobson earned his place in history and certainly deserves a book on his life, don't know if that will ever happen so these web pages ( www.tomhobson.com ) represent my best efforts to capture his legacy in a forum that hopes to comfort those who knew him well and paint a picture of his life for those who want to know more about the legendary Tom Hobson. Tom was an under-recorded artist considering his vast repertoire of over 500 songs and only two albums that were ever released. (Special thanks to Jorma Kaukonen for re-issuing Quah! with 2 more tracks of Tom!)