The Ballad of Dreadlocks Moriarty. Steve Killingbeck by spanishlilies published on 2019-11-10T19:48:33Z Based loosely on a 'vermin hunter' who i once ran across in county Clare. I've always been on the side of Mr Fox so we were not the best of friends. Here are four verses of the dozen or so that tell the tale. I used a few garageband noises too. Down the muddy track, five kittens in a sack, down to the river, empty handed back. Every year it happens just the same, who is this man, what is his name ? It's Dreadlocks Moriarty, he's the cruelest man in town, Dreadlocks Moriarty, he's going to put your kitten down. Are there foxes in your henhouse, are there pigeons in the corn, are there wabbits in your garden, are there badgers on the lawn ? etc They say he had a wife once and she got sick so he beat her to death with a hurley stick. Now she's buried in the mountains where the cold wind blows, and the cattle die in the winter snow. That's Dreadlocks Moriarty, his donkey;s all look sad, Dreadlocks Moriarty, How did you ever come to be so bad. Moriarty has a daughter, she's a comely lass with a crucifix and a dancer's ass, i tried to woo her once beneath the rowan tree but we were seen and now he's coming for me, Dreadlocks Moriarty, how did a man ever go so wrong ? Dreadlocks Moriarty, I'm going to kill you with a song. Back to the river.... something has survived, it'a a half-drowned kitten and it's still alive, i hold it to my breast and my beating heart, i was looking for some friends and this is a start dreadlocks etcetcetcetc Genre folk opera Comment by Chris Scheri This song tells quite a story, Steve. 2023-07-20T12:27:16Z Comment by Chris Scheri I am on the side of the foxes too... this man sounds evil.. paying attention to the lyrics. 2023-07-20T12:26:07Z Comment by The Gobi Desert Canoe Club Great but somewhat macabre lyric. 2023-05-29T15:48:30Z Comment by Daniels & Durgy I'm sucker for this classic folk rock groove, sort of island techno with some cutting lyrics. Durge 2021-10-12T06:33:57Z Comment by No killie fish Sad story but great song 2021-04-01T12:25:51Z Comment by catgotwasted Dean would be proud. 2021-03-16T02:32:11Z Comment by Dag Olav Hermundstad Like the arpeggio sound in the background. Like the whole song!! Excellent made, fantastic chorous. 2021-01-24T21:38:35Z Comment by Johnny Minstrel I can well imagine a tome of verses for this bad 'un! oh man you can write! 2020-12-11T18:54:47Z Comment by Tom Adams Hey ya Steve, hope you are well! Did not see anything new on your board, This is a cool song! 2020-11-23T17:02:21Z Comment by markjbennett Hi Steve, How did I manage to miss this great song. Love the miaows and those sharp lyrics. The refrain is so catchy I was singing along. Hope you are well and staying away from the virus. Best to you. I think the Moriarty name is relatively common in Edinburgh with a certain Mary Moriarty being declared as the Queen of Leith! 2020-09-23T10:54:42Z Comment by Jungle DOG Steve, solid , good vocals. l saw the track art & thought it was a picture of Deeply Dazzled, hahaa. 2020-07-30T20:27:02Z Comment by Guitarbeard Sounds great! 2020-07-24T11:43:18Z Comment by MikePolcari Dark and bouncy at the same time. That's quite a story. 2020-07-17T19:38:15Z Comment by Mr Cagey Great/sad lyrics and fab vocal. 2020-06-30T06:56:45Z Comment by Christel Podeur oh oh jolie❤💜🧡💎 2020-06-13T23:33:24Z Comment by Juan-Antonio Brilliant I think 2020-03-08T00:00:03Z Comment by Juan-Antonio leave the kittens alone you @#$=_ Mori 2020-03-07T23:58:30Z Comment by jamyork17 Garage band beat ?..I have heard it dont know much about it tho..Anyway your selection for this song is on point :))) 2020-02-27T18:19:09Z Comment by jamyork17 brilliant ..well put together..I am glad I ran across it today ..I enjoyed it much :D!! 2020-02-27T18:14:39Z Comment by It! This song is freaking incredible. 2020-01-20T21:09:06Z Comment by It! How beautifully and adorably depressing? 2020-01-20T21:06:52Z Comment by DANIEL WILLIAMSON Great to hear your voice again man! 2020-01-19T01:57:11Z Comment by Nicholas Ridiculous fab narrative and melodic music, Steve 2020-01-01T19:19:53Z Comment by Noisepalette Good composition, dig the lyrics! 2019-12-31T23:24:57Z Comment by Tainted Icarus Nice track and story... a great way to start the day!! Tip of the hat brother! 2019-12-27T12:56:04Z Comment by The Midnight Court 19 love this tell-it-to-them voice in this anthem 2019-12-13T19:03:58Z Comment by spanishlilies @user-138663860: Thanks so much Sandy 2019-12-12T16:52:06Z Comment by Amanda Kim Sanderson Wonderful storytelling, such a sad tale, great performances! 2019-12-11T17:02:40Z Comment by E-Ruizzo Hooking one !! 2019-12-10T21:59:27Z Comment by Lorenzo Quant Great song. Kill you with a song - great lyric. Fascinating how grim subjects can be enjoyable like this 2019-12-07T11:25:51Z