Willis Earl Beal - Too Dry To Cry

Taken from the album Nobody knows. Out September 10th 2013 on HXC Recordings.

[connorantul]

all i see is comments about OITNB.. does anyone know this dudes story? He was a homeless Army veteran living on the streets in Chicago when he would start leaving homemade CD's of his music, recorded on a karaoke machine, around the city with a phone number written on the front that connected to a pay-as-you-go cell phone which if you called he would sing for you on the other end of the call, which is how people ended up finding out about him. Amazing story for an amazing musician.

[mirandahanson]

Honestly, thank you Orange is the New Black. He has a fantastic voice and I can't wait to listen to more of his songs.

[VanHalenDrummer]

This song makes me feel like I'm getting ready to walk out for the biggest fight of my life.

[ALINA-sxro]

Heard this on OITNB and I was shocked to discover this song was modern! This man sure does know how to use his gift.

[Vanagin]

Man, I haven’t heard this in years! Thank you algorithm for bringing it back to me 🙏

[argarman]

Thank you, BlackList, for sending me here

[RememberPOGS]

Anyone here in 2023?, just watched "Bleed for This " now all I do is listen to this on repeat in the gym. My favorite song for digging deep, also if you've never seen "Bleed for This" give it a watch.

[СлаваРоссия-уж]

I watched the film Bleed For This twice and it was powerful! Miles Teller was amazing & the songs are so catchy☺

[charlettaw]

Oitnb brought me here. Poor Sophia. She is such a peaceful person. Heard this song and instantly fell in love. Lovely song and it definitely fit the moment

[EmeraldEyeProductions]

"No, I know exactly how to give up. You know what scares me Kev? Is that it's easy."

[pash]

Came for the OITNB stayed for the sick ass jams. So damn good man.

[stevebonnar]

This is such good blues. Raw, simple, and full of menace.

[amaravos]

Wo wow humbled. I believed this was an old delta blues artist.
Mmmm a vocalist artist I could listen to this forever. Hits you gutteraly. Beyond words. Just close you eyes and enjoy the ride.
DUENDE

[shelleyfunny]

Heard this on Orange is the New Black. Made my eyes water. Had to find out, "Who the hell IS that?!" This music grabbed me by the back of my hair and swung me around the room. woooo

[jwhistletest]

sounds like a song that would feature at the end of a Breaking Bad episode... Willis Earl Beal, you continue to inspire me!!!

[alemau]

Tweed jacket, trucker hat, cup of tea
I'm just sitting at the table thinking about me
With my moccasins on and waiting by my phone
With my half-masked eyes like a tear-less drone
I am the deep down clown, you better throw me a bone
'Cause I'll be making that sound, when they leave me alone
With the pots and pans, my voice and my hands
And my spoon drumstick, with this innocuous trance
You got to give me a chance to advance this romance
So when I pick out my 'fro I have a place I can go
No no, don't leave me hanging like a spider with no fly
'Cause I've been banging on the walls 'Cause I'm too dry to cry
No no, don't leave me hanging like a spider with no fly
'Cause I've been banging on the walls 'Cause I'm too dry to cry

[donaldwatson]

Yeah I'm here bc OITNB. I hope Sophia gets the vengeance she deserves

[Dimza]

"We started this in a basement, VInny... A fucking basement!" so good

[TheIrishLinda]

Thank God for the internet.. Without it & OITNB I would not have the privilege to listen to your voice Willis.. WOW.. Big fan from Ireland x Keep it up :)

[prsngal]

Was on Blacklist last night. Respect ✊