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Madrugada — Mother of Earth
Album: Live At Tralfamadore
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Released: 2005
Length: 4:40
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I'm going down the river of sadness
I'm going down the river of pain
In the dark, under the wires
I hear them call my name
I hear them call my name

I'm going down the river of sadness
I'm going down the river of pain
In the dark, under the wires
I hear them call my name
I hear them call my name

I gave you the key to the highway
And the key to my hotel door
Yeah, I'm tired of leaving and leaving
I can't come back no more

Oh my dark-eyed friend
I'm recalling you again
Soft voices that speak nothing
Speak nothing 'til the end

Mother of Earth
The blind they call
But yet stay behind the wall
Their sadness grows like weeds
Upon my thighs and knees

Oh Mother of Earth
The wind is hot
I tried my best, but I could not
And my eyes fade from me
In this open country
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Rawhide!
I didn't know this was written by Memphis Slim way back when.  An amazing band from Canada called The Sadies do an excellent version of this song.
this guy's voice is astounding. "dark country"...sure.
Have@emHoyem
At least some Gun club and Jeffrey Lee Pierce on RP!!!
Was amazed when it aired! Know this song, know this voice WTF!
Love Madrugada since i heard them on RP!
I think that at least one of these guys must have been fans of the Gun Club - shades of Jeffrey Lee Pierce...
Have all their cd’s. Great to hear this track. Love the guitar work. RIP Robert Buras.