Story Behind The Song
Popcorn Sutton was a famous moonshiner in the NC/TN mountains. In the early 2000's he was arrested in NC for parole violation, and a lot of mountain folk were trying to raise money for his legal fund. I was inspired for the song when I went into a country store, and saw a plastic jug on the counter at check out that said, "Popcorn Sutton's Legal Fund - Donations Welcome".
Song Description
Popcorn Sutton was the most famous moonshiner from the NC/TN mountains. In the early 2000's he was arrested in NC for parole violation, and a lot of mountain folk were trying to raise money for his legal fund. After exhausting his legal options, and finding out he had terminal cancer, Popcorn committed suicide rather than spend 18 months in prison.- This song is based on his final legal battle, trying to avoid prison late in life.
| Song Length |
3:44 |
Genre |
Blues - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Anxious |
Subject |
Famous People, General |
| Similar Artists |
Hank Williams Jr., Blackfoot |
Language |
English |
Lyrics
Verse:
I sit here in lock up, just 'cross the state line
For sellin' home brew whiskey, tryin' to make a dime
I call my ol' lady, Come get me from jail
She ain't got no money, she can't go my bail
Chorus: Bring your donations, down to the country store
If you can't save me from prison, I can't bring you your whiskey no more.
Verse:
The judge she done told me, got to do my time.
'cause I broke probation; sellin'shine.
Call me Popcorn Sutton. Don't put heat on me
'cause I might blow my top, if the judge won't set me free.
Chorus: Bring your donations, down to the country store
If you can't save me from prison, I can't bring you your whiskey no more.
Instrumental verse
Chorus: Bring your donations, down to the country store
If you can't save me from prison, I can't bring you your whiskey no more.
Bridge to end:
If you can't save me from prison, I can't bring you your whiskey no more.
If you can't save me from prison (music stops)
Ain't gon' be no more Popcorn Sutton home brew whiskey......
End spoken vocals:
Popcorn Sutton disaster relief fund. Kindly Leave your donations in the jug.
Music to end....
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