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The Hard Line

by Chris O'Leary

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You broke my poor heart, baby And that I’ll never forget You called me lazy said I’m acting crazy Well, you ain’t seen nothing yet I’m sorry, baby Once it’s lost it’s hard to find I’ve been searching high, I’ve been searching low But I swear I lost my mind Yes, I went to the doctor, and I sent you the bill He looked at my tests said you’re a mess and filled me up with pills Don’t worry, baby, there’s no easy fix this time There ain’t no surgical procedure For a fool that’s lost his mind (solo) I went to my mama’s house she said, “Boy you don’t look the same You’ve been walking around here crazy And that damned girl is to blame” Can’t you see, baby Like you did it by design Next stop is the rubber room Because I swear I lost my mind I lost my mind My daddy pulled me off to the side And he slapped me upside the head “Come back home, leave them girls alone, Or you gonna wind up dead” Well, I’m a mess I must confess and I ain’t right in the head But if a woman kills me, I don’t mind dying Just like Willie Mabon said Don’t worry, baby With a little luck, I’ll be just fine She’s got my heart and all my money She’s probably got my mind I’ve been searching high, I’ve been searching low But I swear I lost my mind I’ve been searching high I been searching low ‘Cause I swear I lost my mind I lost my mind
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12 striking original songs full of engaging, sharp-edged observations on life and love, and shot through with everyman wisdom and humor. Rollicking roadhouse R&B, hard Chicago blues and wrenching ballads. O’Leary’s rough, riveting vocals and world-class harmonica playing set the pace throughout this set of rollicking roadhouse R&B, hard Chicago blues and wrenching ballads. "Gritty blues and soulful ballads [performed with] absolute authority. Chris O’Leary rocks relentlessly with assurance and a clear sense of passion. A potent, raging tour-de-force." —Living Blues

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released January 12, 2024

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Chris O'Leary Virginia Beach, Virginia

Devastatingly soulful vocalist, harmonica master and songwriter Chris O'Leary is among the blues and roots world's most talented unsung heroes. The award-winning O'Leary--disciple and friend of both The Band's legendary drummer/vocalist/songwriter Levon Helm and iconic blues harmonica giant James Cotton--has been playing professionally since the 90s, with five previous solo albums to his credit. ... more

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