Tuesday, 21 July 2015

Shipley and Brewer (1972) 'Don't Want to Die in Georgia'

  Shipley and Brewer will always be remembered for 'One Toke over the Line' a comic, folk song with a psychedelic feel to it. But they have another song worthy of recognition, 'Don't Want to Die in Georgia', is another song with great overlapping vocals, of which the duo specialize in, but this time for a more dramatic effect as the pair make clear their lack of fondness for ending up in the titular state. The ending, reminiscent of the ending of One Toke, is an excellent moment as they play off each other vocally singing two contrasting lines. It's so short you have to take a moment and give it a listen to this outlaw song.


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