Look out Cleveland
The Band
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Look out, Cleveland, the storm is comin' through And it's runnin' right up on you Look out Houston, there'll be thunder on the hill Bye, bye, baby, don't ya lie so still Was Wednesday evenin' when first we heard the word It did not come by train nor bird T'was when Ben Pike stepped down to say "This old town's gonna blow away" Look out, Cleveland, the storm is comin' through And it's runnin' right up on you Look out Houston, there'll be thunder on the hill Bye, bye, baby, don't ya lie so still Chain lightnin' frightnin' as it may seem Must not be mistaken for just another dream Justice of peace don't know his own fate But he'll go down in the shelter late Look out, Cleveland, the storm is comin' through And it's runnin' right up on you Look out Houston, there'll be thunder on the hill Bye, bye, baby, don't ya lie so still Hidin' your money won't do no good (no good) Build a big wall you know you would if you could yeah When clouds of warnin' come into view It'll get the ol' woman right outta her shoe Look out, Cleveland, the storm is comin' through And it's runnin' right up on you Look out, Houston, there'll be thunder on the hill Bye, bye, baby, don't ya lie so still
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Written by: Robbie Robertson
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10 facts about this song
Band Members"Look Out Cleveland" is a track by Canadian-American rock group, The Band, comprised of four Canadian members, Robbie Robertson, Rick Danko, Garth Hudson, and Richard Manuel, and one American, Levon Helm.
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Album ReleaseThe song was released in 1969 as part of The Band’s second self-titled studio album, usually referred to as "The Brown Album."
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SongwriterRobbie Robertson, the band's primary songwriter, wrote "Look Out Cleveland," a song typically interpreted as being about impending disaster.
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Principal SingerDrummer Levon Helm takes lead vocals for this song, showcasing his signature soulful, country-inflected voice.
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Uniqueness in Musical StyleThe song is somewhat distinct within The Band's catalogue, as it has a slightly more "rock" sound compared to their typical roots-oriented style.
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Live Performances"Look Out Cleveland" wasn't usually part of The Band’s live performances, making live versions of the song rare.
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Cover VersionsAmong others, The Radiators, an American rock band, covered "Look Out Cleveland" in their live performances.
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Lyric InterpretationsThe lyrics of the song are somewhat ambiguous, leading to multiple interpretations. It's often construed as a premonition of bad weather, a reflection on the troubled socio-political climate of late 1960s America, or a portrayal of a soldier's anxiety in the Vietnam War.
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Non-Commercial SuccessAlthough not released as a single and therefore not a hit in the commercial sense, "Look Out Cleveland" is often singled out by fans and critics for its musical and lyrical qualities.
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Return to the SongThe Band revisited "Look Out Cleveland" during their 1990s reunion period, performing it live without Robertson who had left the group.
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