Back On The Road

from This Side Of Life by Musical Juice

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A live concert by country rock band This Side Of Life has created quite a stir. The event wasn't publicly advertised and was staged for an invited audience of family, friends and well-wishers, but there were a significant number of protesters and gatecrashers intent on spoiling the proceedings. There was already high security for the show, but the local police had to be called to control and disperse an angry mob.

Still the show went ahead as scheduled. All proceeds from the concert are going to a national charity for the rehabilitation of ex-prisoners which is a pointer to the reason for the protests. All members of the band are serving life sentences in a maximum security prison and are more accustomed to solitary confinement than appearing in front of a large audience. Organising such an event was a very controversial decision by the prison authorities and raised questions from many campaigners who were against the idea. Yet, despite the protests the band gave a superb performance and hopefully silenced some of their critics. Music is a universal language that we can all relate to and this project is an experiment using music therapy as part of a programme intended to rehabilitate some of the country's worst offenders.

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I know you’re busy, thought I’d drop you a line
Just had a visit from an old friend of mine
He called to tell me what I already knew
We’ve got some old unfinished business to do
Just got time to reload
And then I’m back on the road

So goodbye, I hope to see you around
My feet, they won’t be touching the ground
Cos once I’m moving then I’m not gonna stop
You won’t believe it and your jaw’s gonna drop
When you see me explode
I’m going back on the road

So long and take good care of yourself
You know I love you and there’s nobody else
But if you want me then I know that you’ll wait
I’ve got to go now before it’s too late
To collect what I’m owed
I’m going back on the road

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from This Side Of Life, released September 2, 2018

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We are an indie rock band who compose original songs that have a story to tell. Our music is heavy with strong melody lines and close vocal harmonies. Stories of circumstances and events that may have also touched your life and we hope will have a special meaning for you. ... more

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