Michael's second album. It features nine of his own compositions which includes a traditional arrangement of "John Henry" and three songs by Leadbelly, Furry Lewis and Mississippi John Hurt. The booklet notes were written by the well-respected historian Paul Oliver. This album contains the hit "Batman & Bruce Lee Blues" and the booklet has all of the words to the songs. Tracks (click on Button to hear sample)
1. Look Over Your Shoulder
2. Hey, Hey, I'm Going Away
3. $29 Special
4. How Long Must I Have To Wait
5. Shotgun Stalker
6. The Blinds Of Life
7. My Little Sugar
8. Little Children's Blues
9. Batman & Bruce Lee Blues
10. Turn Your Money Green
11. If You Don't Want Me Baby
12. John Henry
13. Loneliness Is A Crime
Musicians
Michael Roach - acoustic guitar and vocals (all tracks) Ian Briggs - harmonica (tracks 1,3,4) Mike Baytop - harmonica (tracks 6,8,13)
Richard "Mr. Bones" Thomas (track 6)
Len "the Bonesman" Davies (track 10)
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