Sleeping on the Blacktop by Colter Wall is a gritty anthem that casts a long shadow over the image of the American West, mixing themes of freedom, wanderlust, and the darker sides of human nature. It’s a tale that dives deep into the heart of country and folk lore, painting vivid pictures of life on the edge. The sunshine and moonlight beating down on the characters in the song set up a classic contrast of day and night, symbolizing the cycle of good times and the ghosts that come with the night. Think of it as a nod to the dual nature of life, especially for those living on the fringe. The mention of string bands and honky-tonks, coupled with a pretty young thing dancing, introduces us to a world where revelry is an escape, perhaps the only bright spot in an otherwise tough reality. Lyrics: [Verse 1] Sunshine beatin' on the good times Moonlight raisin' from the grave String band playing worn-out honky-tonks Pretty young thing goin' dancin' in the rain [Verse 2] High-heel lady spittin' at the nickajacks Businessman with a needle and a spoon Coyote chewin' on a cigarette Pack o' young boys goin' howlin' at the moon [Chorus] Hey darlin', sleepin' on the blacktop Hey darlin', runnin' through the trees, honey Hey darlin', leavin' for the next town Less'n my sense catches up with me [Verse 3] Three dead in a crash on the number 4 Two witnesses below and up high Not sure whose will be done You can call me a sinner for wonderin' why [Chorus] Hey darlin' sleeping on the blacktop Hey darlin', running through the trees, honey Hey darlin', leaving for the next town Less'n my sense catches up with me [Instrumental Break] [Verse 4] Corn liquor tastes sweeter in this town Could it be it's the same as the last? I swear I've seen your face elsewhere before Just as familiar as a bottle and a glass [Chorus] Hey darlin', sleeping on the blacktop Hey darlin', running through the trees, honey Hey darlin', leaving for the next town Less'n my sense catches up with me Hey darlin', sleeping on the blacktop Hey darlin', running through the trees, honey Hey darlin', leaving for the next town Less'n my sense catches up with me [Outro] Less'n my sense catches up with me

No one condones murder and the song/video does not promote it. This song is about passion and the sad consequences of it if not controlled. It starts out with the man in prison for a moment of passion and grief which resulted in anger. Like most stories of this kind there is a message. Manage your emotions and recognize the consequences of not doing so. Thank You Colter for bringing back story telling as an art. Lyrics: Well the raven is a wicked bird His wings are black as sin And he floats outside my prison window Mocking those within And he sings to me real low It's hell to where you go For you did murder Kate McCannon When I first met TomMcCannon I was working in the mines Said he had himself a dark haired daughter With long, green eyes And when she and I did meet She was bathing in the creek Prettiest girl in the whole damn holler That ain't no lie So I went a courtin' Kate McCannon Got me a job and I quit my ramblin' and Every day I'd save A quarter of my pay I could buy a diamond ring Lord and one day I come home to find My darlin' angel's not inside So I made for the creek Where she and I did meet And found her with some other lover And I put three rounds into Kate McCannon

"There are many who fancy that they have the calling to make country music in their blood. There’s far fewer who actually do. And then there’s some whose entire fabric seems to have coalesced into a human form for the sole purpose of being a vessel for country music to emanate from, and they couldn’t avoid the vocation if they tried. Colter Wall probably falls somewhere close to that latter category. There sure are a lot of pretty singers in country music these days, but they don’t always have the power to evoke the spirits and sorrows of those who dwelled in rural landscapes and rugged terrains of the past. Johnny Cash had that power, and Merle Haggard is touched in that way, where they open their mouths and it’s as if ghosts come flying out in frayed regalia, soaring low above the crowd to bring past lives and past troubles straight to the forefront of the consciousness until their presence is as palpable as if they were still living in the present day and standing right in front of you. A voice which is bolstered by such aforementioned attributes is one thing. When this process is aided by evocative narratives that awaken what feel like true to life characters in the mind of the beholder because of the richness of language, the experience is even that much more immersive. That’s what one experiences in audience of Imaginary Appalachia." https://colter-wall.myshopify.com/?lf=841cabee721106a7a9c6f87b79bda145 Track List: 1 Sleeping on The Blacktop 3:12 2 Johnny Boy's Bones (Feat. The Dead South) 2:56 3 Caroline (Feat. Belle Plaine) 2:54 4 Living On The Sand 3:22 5 Ballad Of A Law Abiding Sophisticate 3:12 6 Nothin' 3:23 7 The Devil Wears A Suit And Tie 3:56 You can find more merchandise and other La Honda Records artists here: https://lahondarecords.com Colter Wall tour dates are here: https://colterwall.com Colter Wall social media is here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colterwall Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colterwallmusic TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@colterwall Twitter: https://twitter.com/colterwall

Songs of the Plains is the second studio album by Canadian singer-songwriter Colter Wall. It was released on October 12, 2018 under Thirty Tigers https://www.colterwall.com/ Track Lists: 01 Plain to See Plainsman 3:49 02 Saskatchewan in 1881 2:51 03 John Beyers (Camaro Song) 2:01 04 Wild Dogs 4:52 05 Calgary Round-Up 3:34 06 Night Herding Song 2:20 07 Wild Bill Hickok 2:39 08 The Trains Are Gone 2:08 09 Thinkin' on a Woman 3:20 10 Manitoba Man 3:58 11 Tying Knots in the Devil's Tail 2:36 You can find more merchandise and other La Honda Records artists here: https://lahondarecords.com Colter Wall tour dates are here: https://colterwall.com Colter Wall social media is here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colterwall Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colterwallmusic TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@colterwall Twitter: https://twitter.com/colterwall

Paste Studios Interview You can find more merchandise and other La Honda Records artists here: https://lahondarecords.com Colter Wall tour dates are here: https://colterwall.com Colter Wall social media is here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colterwall Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colterwallmusic TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@colterwall Twitter: https://twitter.com/colterwall