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Behind These Walls

Hank Ferguson
Behind These Walls, LP artwork
Behind These Walls by Hank Ferguson, LP artwork
Behind These Walls, CD artwork
Behind These Walls by Hank Ferguson, CD artwork

Renowned folklorist and scholar Bruce Jackson writes in the liner notes that he first met Hank Ferguson, an inmate nearing his release, at a visit to Indiana State Penitentiary during his 15-year long project to document prison culture. Ferguson's songs, a mix of originals and covers in a country style, were recorded at his Tennessee home shortly after the end of his sentence. Together, this collection paints a harrowing portrait of prison life and its toll, exemplified by the record's first track "I'm Not Living, I'm Just Lasting While I'm Here".

Track Listing

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I'm Not Living, I'm Just Lasting Hank Ferguson 02:57
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The Walls Hank Ferguson 02:55
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Get a Little Dirt on Your Hands Hank Ferguson 02:26
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104
One Life's as Long as Any Man Can Live Hank Ferguson 03:06
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Shackles and Chains Hank Ferguson 02:07
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106
Thunder Road Hank Ferguson 03:48
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107
Trouble Just Got in My Way Hank Ferguson 02:34
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108
Busted Hank Ferguson 02:44
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109
You Ain't Heard Nothing Yet Hank Ferguson 02:15
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110
Waiting for a Train Hank Ferguson 02:01
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111
The Wreck of the Old Number Nine Hank Ferguson 02:12
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112
Jolly Old Time Farmer Hank Ferguson 01:22
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113
Rich Girl, Poor Girl Hank Ferguson 02:20
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114
The Wreck of the Old 97 Hank Ferguson 01:47
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115
Wabash Cannonball Hank Ferguson 02:08
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116
Nine Pound Hammer Hank Ferguson 01:42
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117
Long Black Veil Hank Ferguson 03:14
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118
Interstate 40 Hank Ferguson 02:14