Ball and Chain (Social Distortion song)

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"Ball and Chain"
Social Distortion Ball and Chain Single.jpg
Single by Social Distortion
from the album Social Distortion
Released1990
Recorded1989
Genre
Length5:44
Label Epic
Songwriter Mike Ness
Producer Dave Jerden
Social Distortion singles chronology
"Story of My Life"
(1990)		"Ball and Chain"
(1990)		"Ring of Fire"
(1990)

"Ball and Chain" is a song by Southern California punk rock band Social Distortion. Written by Mike Ness in 1987, it is featured on their self-titled album released in 1990, as well as on Live at the Roxy (1998).

In the words of Ness, "Ball and Chain" is "a hard luck story," [3] a forceful cry, a lament, a plea, a "folk prayer." [4]

The music video was directed by Tony van den Ende and edited by Scott C. Wilson.

Charts

Chart (1990)Peak
position
US Alternative Airplay ( Billboard ) [5] 13

References

  1. ↑ Distefano, Alex (March 18, 2014). "The 10 Best Social Distortion Songs". OC Weekly . Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  2. ↑ Deming, Mark. "Social Distortion - Social Distortion Review". AllMusic . Retrieved September 7, 2022.
  3. ↑ Mike Ness, Introduction to performance of "Ball and Chain", Live at the Roxy
  4. ↑ Mike Ness, Liner Notes, Live at the Roxy
  5. ↑ "Social Distortion Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved April 8, 2024.


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