Adam Baldwin - Causeway Road (Press Gang Session)

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Filmed by Jeff Miller & Charlie Benoit
Live Audio Engineering and mix by Thomas Stajcer
Performed by Adam Baldwin at The Press Gang in Halifax, Nova Scotia
LYRICS
They call me Danny Fingers
and how I got that name
is the source of some contention
so let me set it all straight
I set out for vindication
for my brother's lost soul
after a dark and dirty betrayal on the Causeway Road
I started fishing with my Daddy
back in ‘73
We made enough from the quota
we could start a little fleet
Heard Ronny’s got an old Cape Island
that he’ll sell for a steal
Thirty foot with a Detroit diesel
and a hell of a keel
So we bought a boat for my brother
and his own tag too
Built the traps with my Daddy
like my Daddy used to do and
God damn on the first day of fishing
not a mile from his home
my brother took an ungodly load of water
every seam on the hull let go
It was a dark and dirty betrayal on the Causeway Road
A dark and dirty betrayal on the Causeway Road
Well my Mamma’s still cryin’
my Daddy took to the drink
Me I just got angry
with all the time to think
Ronny’s gonna have to meet his own maker
I'm gonna go it alone
How’s my brother supposed to get himself to heaven
when we never did find his bones
I got some old booze bottles loaded with kerosine
Stuffed rags down the necks of ‘em
and grabbed some TNT
Then I drank up the courage grabbed my navy cut smokes
to avenge the dirty betrayal on the Causeway Road
that dark and dirty betrayal on the Causeway Road
Untied my boat from her mooring
lit up a cigarette
Came on the gas a little heavy
and I slipped on the deck
Well as God as my witness
I never will forget that smell
My cigarette caught a bottle
brought all the fury of Hell
Floated through Three Fathom Harbour
‘round The Reserve and The Wedge
The tide spit me out in the morning
on the other side of Rudy's Head
How long I was out for
Buddy it's hard to know
I'll tell ya one thing for certain
I blew off my fingers and my toes
It was a dark and dirty betrayal on the Causeway Road
A dark and dirty betrayal on the Causeway Road
Well her keel is still sitting
in the seaside sands
I had to give up fishing
on account of my hands
Well if you’re looking for a lesson
when it comes to revenge
You better leave it to the ocean
She’s gonna win in the end
with a dark and dirty betrayal on the Causeway Road
A dark and dirty betrayal on the Causeway Road
Beware of a dark and dirty betrayal on the Causeway Road
Just another dark and dirty betrayal on the Causeway Road

[@peterbrideau1205]

This man is a National Treasure waiting to be discovered outside of the Maritimes

[@jeanterrell5516]

Agreed! So talented!

[@jacoboconte2801]

Is Spain far enough?

[@FriendlyManitoban]

Big fan over here in Winnipeg. First heard Adam play at The Carleton in Halifax and been a fan ever since.

[@BoldEagle22]

Love and adored in Saskatchewan

[@bubbalip2222]

We just saw him a couple weeks ago. Unreal. Songwriting skills off the charts and piano chops are even better. Rich full voice.

[@adamwyant6687]

This song was incredible live at Hulabaloo 2022. Go see this guy. Buy something old or new from him. He doesn't disappoint. Incredible storyteller and lyricist. Rock meets country meets Maritime folk. Canada's Springsteen.

[@jenn3805]

Are you going to Hulaballoo this year ? He set to play on Friday night at 10 pm !

[@jamespoirier9833]

You know when you hear a song on the radio when you have no idea what the name of the song is so you’re trying to find the verse and type it into KZbin so you could find who the song belongs to. This was one of those moments was not disappointed.

[@melaniejarrett2953]

Me 2

[@octoberrocky]

I've listened to this song so many times! good lord why is this guy not famous?

[@Endathel]

Criminally unknown, saw this fella first time at an Alan Doyle show ands fell in love immediately… so funny, such great music with wonderful stories!

[@kielkelly537]

Storytelling like this is a lost art. I love it!! Can't wait for the new album.

[@melissaangel3029]

Man oh man. What a beauty. Love this song from the first time I heard it.Listened to it over and over. No resemblance to my life. But what a story. I can feel it. Great job. Keep up the storytelling please

[@jeffreywinsor350]

I discovered this song today and have listened to in 6 times or more. It's masterful.

[@sylvielachapelle9041]

Thanks for coming to Montréal tonight Adam, your voice/piano/lyrics was something else to discover, I'm sold! ☺️

[@stephk.1996]

Saw him last week in Kitchener with Alan Doyle!

[@jackbowie3594]

Best song I heard in a long, long time.

[@bryanbox8548]

Saw him open for Alan Doyle in Regina. He was amazing. He's a bit like an east coast Corb Lund in his songwriting. Absolutely amazing voice and piano player

[@freddiewalnuts3923]

Here's me, wishing away the summer, excited for September 23rd.

[@lucpoirier8101]

Unreal talent! Maybe the best live musician ive ever seen

[@OrioleTreasurer]

Can't get enough of his tunes...look out, Canada.

[@andrewmunro1551]

I can't stop listening to it on repeat. Epic lyrics once again from one of Canada's finest singer/songwriters.

[@derekandrews3754]

You gotta get this played on CBC’s ‘Moonshine’!

[@LeahMacNeil-y4g]

My God, sad and beautiful

[@terrancemurphy6027]

Great tune...love the story. I live where the story takes place. Fisherman's Reserve.

[@seanjollymore5403]

He performed this in Halifax, with a much more lively and catchy beat… wish I could find that version

[@tanyabell7748]

Fantastic version! Love all u do Adam! Wishing great blessings to u & ur family. Uve gotten me thru some tough days my friend. I can barely wait to hear u live again. 🙋‍♀️💃👋🎶🎵♾🌟⭐🌛☀️⚡🌚🌝🎙🎹🎸🎤🎛

[@mattrussell4542]

This song is amazing!! Baldwin doesn't miss!

[@Gullison1000]

This is an amazing song. I heard an interview where you described the background of how this song was written, I just love this this whole album is great.

[@dianaaubrecht7214]

Adam you are a Nationsl Treasure & I am proud to be acquainted with you.. Your music sends shivers through my body.. This song is phenominal.. ..

[@enriquesiepe9840]

Fino . Claro y consistente Músico. Esto es musica . Excelente

[@josselinedoucette3800]

Awesome and very talented. Love his music.

[@gisalpine]

This is a hell of a far cry from the video at Dooly's Miramichi, that made me a fan. Top notch song bud, what a beauty.

[@DeuceDevil]

Beautiful tribute❤

[@matthewcampbell1860]

Absolutely awesome man.

[@andreaf5544]

Had to come and check this out after seeing you open for Alan Doyle on Saturday night in Halifax. Great performance that stuck with me, and every bit as beautiful here. 😍

[@stephk.1996]

Same. I saw him open in Kitchener. I think it sound better here, the speakers were clipping during his set during my show. Still a great show though. He's witty and charismatic.

[@man-bagdammit2297]

Adam opened for Alan Doyle in Toronto a few weeks ago. Been listening to him ever since. Had never heard of him previously.

[@witsend177]

Perfect

[@veronaleslie4553]

Great song. I grew across the harbour from the Causeway Road. My dad fished there, and yes lobster fished.

[@mtlnewmie9852]

Saw him in MTL on March 14th. Had never heard of him before. He was AWESOME!!

[@HeckYesHeIsUnbanned]

Ny cousin told me to listen to a few of your tunes.. I'm so glad I did!

[@carlopicano2102]

Blown away in Three Fathom Harbour ....

[@robgosse9923]

Another full color story. Awesome

[@msguitargal11]

Great talent......I am just discovering Adam Baldwin.......

[@thesnazzypuppet5424]

Whatta voice can't wait to see you and old man in april

[@celestedepatie4344]

Very nice. Looking forward to hearing the rest of the album.

[@annieburrage7256]

Saw you in NL this December! You stole the show…forever fan! ❤

[@flyboy9801]

Amazing lyrics...you are such a wordsmith !

[@cheesyk8]

Deadly ❤

[@oceanchicns]

Just heard this song on the radio and I can't wait to hear it live!

[@randallbarr440]

Lived it!!!

[@heatherburn7162]

Amazing song!! My new fave ❤️❤️❤️

[@chrisivany22]

Beautiful tune dude!

[@shawnwhite4ever]

Beautiful

[@jeanterrell5516]

Love love love this song! So talented. It was great to hear him at the hullabaloo in Perth-Andover! I think he sounds like Bon Jovi with a twist! So talented!

[@shelleyjames9830]

What a great story in song

[@mikeglynn8471]

Powerful east coast music , what a talent! Cant wait to see you in Fredericton in April !

[@dancaldwell582]

He's coming to Freddy? Where can one get tickets? Just discovered and I can't get enough of his music. Pure talent.

[@mikeglynn8471]

@@dancaldwell582 was in fton in April. Great show!

[@rootbeans]

👍Outstanding for sure.👍

[@jharr781]

Proud of you, Shadow Boy. Xo

[@JerryRedden21]

coming to wolfville ... this is a must see guy

[@cafetime3801]

Heard you on Q. Why have I not heard you before! Great interview and can't get enough of your music. Your storytelling reminds me of James Keelaghan. Thank-you!

[@metrodraft]

Outstanding!

[@danielgraham8559]

Very cool

[@ericlewis77]

❤️

[@shawnagoulden5092]

always amazing Adam!💃✌❤

[@BigDaddy-vr2ut]

Are , You any relationship to the Baldwin brother actors?

[@jharr781]

He is not!

[@robertbud8084]

Gods way Road

[@robertbud8084]

Is what he's saying

[@robertbud8084]

If you listen 🎶

[@robertbud8084]

The God'sway Road

[@tanyabell7748]

Betrayal on the Causeway Road

[@lyr1kn156]

​@@robertbud8084he's saying causeway... It's literally in the title of the song.

[@rreardon6167]

You should get some history before you write a song about a place

[@lyr1kn156]

It's just a song. Doesn't have to be real. Fiction is a thing, you realise?

[@lyr1kn156]

Lmao Adam mentioned your comment in a behind the scenes of this song.