Lone Justice - Ways To Be Wicked (1985)

[scottcody]

Maria Mckee is one of the most underrated musicians around. I loved Lone Justice, and I love Maria's solo work even more.

[joemamma]

One of the prettiest and talented musicians in my lifetime.

[beaudure]

That jump to a higher register after the bridge blows me away. 2:17

[radguzzi]

Saw the video, bought the record, wore it out and promptly bought another....Got to see her Live at The Ritz in '85 and fell in love that night...and never saw her again....30 years later it still hurts!

[paulbrown]

Superb single and album that still sounds great today. Thank you Lone Justice/Maria McKee for many great songs and memories, never forgotten!

[jakeguitarzone]

Aside from the song, which is brilliant, I love all the distressing and texturing of the video. That's old-school film scratching.

[thepieman]

Love Lone Justice, had the honour of seeing them live in Sheffield at The Leadmill

[Cougar]

She was not known for being a musician.
She was a spitfire of a singer/performer.
Sadly about ten years too early and without
the right manager/marketer.

[jeffgunther]

Man Maria sure can belt it out! Love it, love it, love it!

[seethere]

Love this time in my life. Wish I could go back.

[henryhatevideodiary]

Pure magic and a clasic tune one of my favouites

[pfuliana]

damn she can sing...saw Lone Justice open for The Call in Davis, CA in mid-80's...phenomenal!

[rickyparker]

this song was originally offered to Stevie nicks who passed on it so tom petty gave maria McKee the track and her and lone justice cut it which made the public more aware of who lone justice the band was. it put them on the map. although they never achieved huge success they were still a well known band in the mid eighties to early nineties. maria could have been bigger as a solo star if she had proper management and promotion.

[kittykat]

great voice, love anything written by Tom Petty.

[Ottomatic]

My mind cleared out much of the music of the 80's, but when I saw this one it seemed familiar. Then I listened and it immediately came back! I remembered the lyrics before spoken, and beat changes. This was a good one and I am glad to be reconnected with it!

[texytex]

Ahhhh the love I have for this song and this band.

[matthj]

Bought this as a single when it came out - still got it somewhere. Had forgotten about it until seeing it on 'Sounds of the Eighties' on BBC4 just now, although that was an inferior (IMHO) live, faster and less groovy version. Great song, and love her voice.

[Abegoldhatch]

I love this as it reminds me of my crush so bad. She was just so wicked while hadn’t know one little thing about love.

[thejimsplace]

Killer I love this whole album. The video is awesome. Peace

[LaylaSims]

Ways To Be Wicked Lyrics (Lyrics by Tom Petty, Music by Mike Campbell)

Honey, tell me, why you smile
When you see me hurt so bad?
Tell me, what I did to you, babe
That could make you act like that

Yes, I've been your fool before, babe
And I probably will again
She ain't afraid to let me have it
You ain't afraid to stick it in

Yeah, you know so many ways to be wicked
But you don't know one little thing about love

Yeah, I can take a little pain
I could hold it pretty well
I can watch your little eyes light up
When you're walkin' me through hell

Yes, I've been your fool before, babe
And I probably will again
She ain't afraid to let me have it
You ain't afraid to stick it in

Yeah, you know so many ways to be wicked
But you don't know one little thing about love

Yeah, those cobra eyes
Light with a smile
You take pride
In that devil down inside

I can take a little pain
I can hold it pretty well
I can watch your little eyes light up
When you're walkin' me through hell

Yeah, I've been your fool before, babe
And I probably will again
No, you ain't afraid to let me have it
Honey, you ain't afraid to stick it in

You know so many ways to be wicked
But you don't know one little thing about love
You know so many ways to be wicked
But you don't know one little thing about love

Songwriters
PETTY, TOM / CAMPBELL, MICHAEL W.

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Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.



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