Ball And Chain
The Who
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Down in Guantanamo We still got the ball and chain Down in Guantanamo We still got the ball and chain That pretty piece off Cuba Designed to cause men pain Whoa, when you light up in Cuba You won't feel the same again Down in Guantanamo Whew, still waiting for the big cigars Down in Guantanamo Whew, still waiting for the big cigars Been a breach of promise Still guilty with no charge There's smoke in the forest And the tumor is getting large Down in Guantanamo We still got the ball and chain Down in Guantanamo We still got the ball and chain There's a long road to travel For justice to make its claim So let's bring down the gavel Let the prisoner say his name Mmm, still waiting for the big cigars Still waiting for the Still waiting for the big cigars Hey, still waiting for the big cigars
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Written by: Pete Townshend
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9 facts about this song
Band Origin"Ball and Chain" is a song by the British rock band The Who, widely recognized as one of the most influential rock bands of the 20th century hailing from London.
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Album InclusionThis song is included in The Who's 2019 studio album "Who", which is their first album of new songs in thirteen years.
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Single Release"Ball and Chain" was released as the lead single from the album on 13 September 2019.
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Song InspirationThe song "Ball and Chain" was inspired by the Guantánamo Bay detention camp. This controversial topic symbolizes one of the recurring themes in Pete Townshend's songwriting – injustice.
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Song IdentityThe song is a reworked version of Pete Townshend's solo song "Guantanamo", which first appeared on his 2015 compilation album 'Truancy: The Very Best of Pete Townshend'.
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Chart Achievement"Ball And Chain" reached number 36 on the U.S. Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart.
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Critical AcclaimCritics praised the song for its political commentary, as well as the gritty guitar work and the potent lyrics delivered by Roger Daltrey.
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Song Music VideoThe official music video for "Ball and Chain" was released on YouTube and portrays an animated Guantánamo Bay prison.
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Live PerformanceThe Who performed "Ball and Chain" live for the first time on 16 September 2019 at the 'Moving On!' tour in Jones Beach Theater, New York.
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