the southern harmony and musical companion

The Black Crowes took their roots revivalism to the next level with this soulful hymn to classic Southern rock and blues. Like their debut, ‘The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion’ was produced by George Drakoulias. Brothers Chris and Rich Robinson brought in Marc Ford to replace Jeff Cease on guitar and he helps the band to open up their sound. Eddie Harsch also joined the band on keyboards; and the interplay is loose and lively with rhythm section of Johnny Colt and Steve Gorman holding everything down. ‘The Choir’ of Barbara and Joy helps to give the album a gospel feel. ‘The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion’ made its debut at number one on the Billboard album chart; but the singles didn’t chart well on the Hot 100. Still, four of the singles went to number one on the Album Rock Tracks chart. The album went to number two in France and has been certified double platinum.









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'Sting Me' spent two weeks at the top of the Album Rock Tracks chart.

“If you feel like a riot, then don't you deny it
Put your good foot forward
No need for heroics I just want you to show it
Now's the time to shine
Your independence is a half ass deliverance
The train left the station
The recognition of the same old condition
Your symptoms showing through
Well regardless of the truth
You still act so aloof
In the face of your judge and jury
You nave the nerve to say not guilty
But can you sting me
Can you sting me
Right to my rotten bones”

 

'Remedy' held the number one spot on the Album Rock Tracks chart for eleven weeks.

“Baby, baby why can't you sit still?
Who killed that bird out on you window sill?
Are you the reason that he broke his back?
Tell me, did I see you laugh about that?
If I come on like a dream?
Would you let me show you what I mean?”

 




'Thorn in My Pride' spent four weeks on top of the Album Rock Tracks chart.

"Are you wanting inspiration
You spill your secrets on me
Then you tell me with a whisper
Of things that will never be.
Do you hear me breathing?
Does it make you want to scream?
Did you ever like a bad dream?
Sometimes life is obscene.
My angels
My devils
Thorn in my pride"

 

'Hotel Illness' held the top of the Album Rock Tracks chart for six weeks. 

“Oh good heavens, baby where's my medicine?
I must have left it outside with my etiquette
The undertaker's rule of thumb
It's hard to talk with a novocain tongue
This room smells like hotel illness
The scars I hide are now your business
I can't seem to make hair nor hide of this
No baby love is not a punishment.”

‘The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion’full album:

1  Sting Me 0:00

2  Remedy 4:40

3  Thorn In My Pride 10:02

4  Bad Luck Blue Eyes Goodbye 16:06

5  Sometimes Salvation 22:35

6  Hotel Illness 27:21

7  Black Moon Creeping 31:21

8  No Speak No Slave 36:15

9  My Morning Song 40:16

10  Time Will Tell (Marley) 46:33