From Monday 4 July 2022

Police Business

Any song where the lyrics or title (not artist name) include a word or words that relate to police business, like arrest, jail, prison, detective, murder, theft, warden, steal, etc. When you play your song, you must point out the word or words.

Richard

Samuel Ramey-Old Man River from Showboat

I thought it was time for a classical diversion. An opera singer, full orchestra, choir, lyrics, emotions – the full toot. Here is Samuel Ramey singing “Old Man River” from Showboat. Sadly he gets a little drunk and lands in jail.

Wilfred

Pearl Jam – Sirens

Here is a little love song. It shows both the fear and appreciation for having a love in one’s life, safe in your arms, and at the same time also expressing fear that it will all be taken away some day. Perhaps sooner than later.

The sirens in the song refer to police, ambulance or firetruck sirens. Those usually mean disaster for somebody. They also seem to be increaseing lately. More people are possibly suffering tragedy and heartbreak.

In the lyrics Eddie Vedder is appreciating the fact the sirens aren’t headed his way, yet fearful that one day, he and his love might be the reason for the sirens.

Liezel

Joe Cocker – Unchain My Heart,

Policeman’s jewellery, aka chains, handcuffs, and shackles have always been important instruments of incarceration. In this sampling from good ol’ Joe… there are some who have hearts incarcerated unfairly and seek parole … others have been set free and like “lifers” seek to be incarcerated again. Enjoy the classic.

Deborah

Cell Block Tango – Chicago

Having gathered together a list of songs acceptable for this theme, I kept going back to this one even though I have played it before, because it’s just so fabulous and so blooming sexy.
Sorry not sorry.

Zosia

Mac Davis In the Ghetto.

Mac Davis is a lyricist and song writer having written a few songs made famous by Elvis. One of those is “In the getto”.
He learns to steal.
He learns to fight.
He buys a gun and steals a car.

Esther

Elvis Presley – Jailhouse Rock

Adapted by Guy Trosper from a story written by Nedrick Young. The film tells the story of Vince Everett (Presley) a convict who learnt to play the guitar while in prison and later became a star following his release.

Arno

“Over the Hills and Far Away” – Patty Gurdy (Gary Moore / Nightwish Hurdy Gurdy Cover)

Not much to say

Paul

Crooked Tree – Sting & Shaggy

Never heard this song before. Has all the aspects and more of Police BeezNeez.

Haha. See what I did there. Sting. Police. LOL

Chrisna

Miranda Lambert – Way Too Pretty for Prison

My song today. Way too pretty for prison.

Lynda

Bob Marley & The Wailers – I Shot The Sheriff (Live At The Rainbow Theatre, London / 1977)

My song tonight says it all in the title and lyrics 🎶

Sue

I’d Go To Jail

The song is about the binding love that a father has for his daughter that he would go to jail for and even for her daughter if the need arose. As a younger daughter of a doting dad, I can relate to this.

Karen

Paper Lace – The Night Chicago Died

Here’s my song:
The lyrics tell the story!!

Geraldine

Blake Shelton – Ol’ Red

A man ends up in jail after murdering his cheating wife. In jail, he earns the job of looking after Ol’ Red, the prison dog.
The man plans his escape which Ol’Red plays an important role in.

Errol

Richard Marx – Hazard

So here we go with a hazardous song about a horrendous crime. Or was it? One of my favourites from this singer, and also the first song I heard from him. Enjoy!