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Take away this ball and chain

"Ball and Chain" is a song by SoCal punk band Social Distortion. Written by Mike Ness in 1987, it debuted on their 1990 self-titled album. In the words of Ness, "Ball and Chain" is "a hard luck story," a forceful cry, a lament, a plea, a "folk prayer." It reached lucky 13th spot on Billboard's Alternative Airplay chart in 1990. View wiki
"Ball and Chain" is a song by SoCal punk band Social Distortion. Written by Mike Ness in 1987, it debuted on their 1990 self-titled album.… read more
"Ball and Chain" is a song by SoCal punk band Social Distortion. Written by Mike Ness in 1987, it debuted on their 1990 self-titled album. In the words of Ness, "Ball and… read more

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Social Distortion is an American band formed in 1978 in Fullerton, California. The band currently consists of Mike Ness (lead vocals, lead guitar), Jonny Wickersham (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Brent Harding (bass, backing vocals), David Hidalgo Jr. (drums), and David Kalish (keyboards). Starting as a hardcore punk band in the late 1970s to the early 1980s, Social Distortion would go on a temporary hiatus in the mid-1980s, due to Ness's drug addiction and troubles with the law which resulted in extended stints in various rehabilitation centers that lasted for two … read more
Social Distortion is an American band formed in 1978 in Fullerton, California. The band currently consists of Mike Ness (lead vocals, lead guitar), Jonny Wickersham (rhythm guitar… read more
Social Distortion is an American band formed in 1978 in Fullerton, California. The band currently consists of Mike Ness (lead vocals, lead guitar), Jonny Wickersham (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Brent Harding (bass, backin… read more

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