"Ball and Chain" is a song by Southern California
punk rock band
Social Distortion
Social Distortion is an American punk rock band formed in 1978 in Fullerton, California. The band currently consists of Mike Ness (lead vocals, lead guitar), Jonny Wickersham (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Brent Harding (bass, backing vo ...
. Written by
Mike Ness
Michael Daniel Ness (born April 3, 1962) is an American musician who is the lead guitarist, vocalist and songwriter for the punk rock band Social Distortion, which was formed in 1978.
Early life
Ness was born in Lynn, Massachusetts on April ...
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," a forceful cry, a lament, a plea, a "folk prayer."
[Mike Ness, Liner Notes, ''Live at the Roxy'']
The music video was directed by Tony van den Ende and edited by Scott C. Wilson.
References
1990 songs
Social Distortion songs
Epic Records singles
Songs written by Mike Ness
Songs about alcohol
Songs about drugs
Songs about prison
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