Ball and Chain (Social Distortion song)
1990 single by Social Distortion
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"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).
| "Ball and Chain" | ||||
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| Single by Social Distortion | ||||
| from the album Social Distortion | ||||
| Released | 1990 | |||
| Recorded | 1989 | |||
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| Length | 5:44 | |||
| Label | Epic | |||
| Songwriter | Mike Ness | |||
| Producer | Dave Jerden | |||
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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 |
