This Week's "Song That's Stuck In My Head"

So, in an attempt to blog at least once a week, I am going to start something new. Each week I am going to post the song that is stuck in my head that week. I would say that it is probably a pretty frequent occurrence that people will get a certain song in their head that they just can't seem to get out. Sometimes it's a great song, and you hum it to yourself and it just makes your day better. Sometimes it's a song that drives you insane. I find that all different types of songs overtake my brain and it seems they get trapped in there for around a week. I have decided to be completely honest and share the song that is stuck in my head each week, along with its lyrics and a video, regardless of its level of embarrassment. So, here goes week #1...

This week, the song that I cannot get out of my head is Justin Townes Earle's, Harlem River Blues. Now, I don't know if it is simply because I just saw his show last week, or not, but for whatever reason, this is the song I have been playing over and over on my iPod and have been humming all week. Currently at work, we are converting a 140 + year old building into an events all, in which is my personal goal to make into a happening concert venue. After learning that my boss has a connection to Steve Earle (Justin Townes' famous father), I am hoping that I can get him to play a show there!!! But back to the song of the week... Believe me when I say that this is a good song to have stuck in your head. It is extremely uplifting.  I am just head over heels for this song. I hope that after listening to this song, it will get stuck in your head too! ;) Enjoy!

Harlem River Blues by Justin Townes Earle
Lord, I'm goin' uptown to the Harlem River to drown
Dirty water gonna cover me over and I'm not gonna make a sound

I'm on a roll, mama, I gotta go, gotta get there while I still can
Troubled days are behind me now and I know they're gonna let me in
When you see me walkin' up the empty yard, just a-singin' and a-clappin' my hands
Tell my mama I love her, tell my father I tried, give my money to my baby to spend

'cause Lord, I'm goin' uptown to the Harlem River to drown
Dirty water gonna cover me over and I'm not gonna make a sound

Good times come and they go, even a good man'll break
He'll let his troubles bury him whole even though he knows what's at stake
So I'm taking no chances, carrying over while I'm still good in His grace
I'm no fool, mama, I know the difference between tempting and choosing my fate

'cause Lord, I'm goin' uptown to the Harlem River to drown
Dirty water gonna cover me over and I'm not gonna make a sound

Lord, I'm goin' uptown to the Harlem River to drown
Dirty water gonna cover me over and I'm not gonna make a sound

Lord, I'm goin' uptown to the Harlem River to drown
Dirty water gonna cover me over and I'm not gonna make a sound