Willis Earl Beal - Too Dry To Cry

[@connorantul4325]

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.

[@comraderieco]

thank you for the background. I dont watch the show, so I don't care about it. I wanted to know about the artist. thanks!

[@yournamae7544]

+Connor Antul k

[@emkayMJ18]

thanks for sharing that. that's incredible

[@josephgabaldon9807]

He would do the same thing in Albuquerque, NM.

[@jennvandom2027]

I am glad u mentioned that. I noticed all the comments being about the show too. granted I love the shit outta the show and that's where I first heard this song, but I was looking for more comments or info on the song. this dude is amazing! one of my favorite voices in music.

[@mirandahanson3848]

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.

[@flaviamontserrat]

EXACTLY!

[@9548470cm]

Nardwuar interviewed him a few years ago. He's a sweetheart... And I noticed it on OITNB too

[@leslietoonces9292]

***** As soon as this song started playing at the end of episode 12 I paused it and found it on iTunes, bought it immediately...and now it's on repeat. Kudos to OITNB.

[@bibisbeautybarr]

Same thank you OITNB

[@H4rDStyl3F4nTomZ]

***** Being a Electronic DJ, music like this is a complete new feeling to me and OITNB made me appreciate this to a level i never thought possible

[@TheFightGame]

anyone from bleed for this

[@robertxu9781]

YEAH, BABY :)

[@dubbson5855]

oh yeah! #BleedForThis looks good asf

[@tracer237865]

absolutely

[@venkatasaikirannuka8425]

yup

[@alohastudio8324]

me too:)

[@VanHalenDrummer]

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

[@sofetchforgretch]

J.T. Just like vinny paz

[@WillisEarlBeal]

J.T. The biggest fight of your life is tying your shoes.

[@timstadlmueller58]

I get more of a "chaingang" vibe. I'll play this kind of stuff when I'm doing construction, just to give a little sweetness to the grind.

[@brandondavis6111]

I've walked out to this before. Great song

[@joelcano1831]

me two

[@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.

[@ALINA-sx7ro]

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

[@darnellclayton6736]

Amazing voice

[@torasacramento4905]

ALINA MILLER AMEN to that!

[@candice_ecidnac]

ALINA MILLER I was surprised, too. I heard "Xerox" in the lyrics and that was a dead giveaway that it wasn't nearly as old as I thought it was.

[@rasmusgrankvist4131]

ALINA MILLER It's not just his voice, he's a poet as well.

[@rasmusgrankvist4131]

+Rasmus Grankvist "Im not a singer, I apoet who screems a lot" Wilis earl beal.

[@СлаваРоссия-у7ж]

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

[@EmeraldEyeProductions]

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

[@peytongoehring1934]

vinnie no!

[@pavloroman4976]

I'm not done oh right? I got more in me

[@fastflash6775]

I'm getting pretty tired of people talking about me like i'm dead

[@Matt-rm5ir]

"Kev, I'm gonna fight again..." "No you ain't Vinnie." Cue music

[@Broski458]

Show me who the fuck you are

[@charlettaw4664]

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

[@sofetchforgretch]

Charletta W watch bleed for this

[@xoMUSICismyESCAPEox]

This is a PHENOMENAL song. Wow.

[@stevebonnar]

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

[@Dimza1131]

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

[@pash8858]

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

[@alemau5195]

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

[@KathleenGillan-h4l]

Brilliant❤

[@dubbson5855]

Bleed for this. Can't wait.

[@Broski458]

Mistr Trevr did you see it?

[@o.fd1734]

Bleed for this...great fucking movie

[@thewalkingdeadfreak1]

does it come out in the actual movie? the song?

[@Broski458]

Maximiliano Coronado yea in the end lmao

[@BeastCoast47]

Darkness yeah that is a fucking great movie fucking luved it

[@sahdowsurferlv5789]

me too fucking love it i don't see how it is a underrated an overlooked movie

[@gabriellelichtin1295]

Orange is the new black... Merci pour ce chef-d'œuvre ❤

[@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

[@donaldwatson9389]

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

[@H4rDStyl3F4nTomZ]

Donald Watson She Did nothing wrong! it's such bullshit!!!

[@candice_ecidnac]

H4rDStyl3F4nTomZ it's like witness protection; witnesses (who often have done nothing criminal, though that's not always the case) have to give up their families, careers, friends, their whole lives to move away to some unknown place and start all over while the criminals they aim to put away either get off because of high priced lawyers, corruption, etc. and lose far less than they should. It's not fair for the good guys. The women who beat Sophia deserve their comeuppance, but I don't think Sophia will be the one to serve them her revenge cold; I don't think she'll stoop to violence. She's strong and amazing but not violent; she wouldn't even shave their heads while they sleep. I think it'll come from elsewhere. Also, she's got a bit more ammo now if she decides to sue because they effectively penalized her, the victim, by putting her in isolation in SHU when the ones who beat her should've been put there instead and got shots for violating her body and mind.

[@saifaliyaseen914]

+Candice ecidnaC (ecidnac) I think that there's gonna be like a Vee-Red feud in season 4, but between Mendoza and Burset. We all know that they're trying to do good by their kids, but clearly Burset doesn't know that it wasn't Gloria who got the others to attack her. nor did she spread that bullshit about her either. poor Sophia :( anyone else find the whole "black people" story more interesting than pipers or Alex's?

[@jwhistletest146]

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

[@WillisEarlBeal]

J Whistletest Well here's some of my newest music. open.spotify.com/album/0BuIzRrJeI8UQJDrf99PD5

[@colleenvoncartier5536]

It is . Sophia being marched to the shu . ❤

[@0bvio]

OITNB and Bleed For This trailer, thank you both

[@ABR-9819]

"Bleed for this" Trailer anyone???

[@081395081396]

Yep :)

[@ericosorno3831]

Hell yeah😎

[@JacksNetworkHD]

yeah

[@dinstu5626]

yup

[@semionhigh1988]

yes!

[@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 :)

[@carlgauthier7219]

If you only knew who god is and what he is able to you wont thank him

[@shelleyfunny19]

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

[@colleenvoncartier5536]

Me too ❤

[@theneedledrop]

really reminding me of some com waits shit in some moments here. goodness!

[@salem2627]

Love thes song

[@Courtneyleaa]

OITNB BROUGHT ME HERE 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@annerietzwart6664]

At the moment the music started @ orange is the new black,, loved it --> stopped the serie and searched the song......really nice piece of work! love it, thank's!

[@lulita10kpa]

Oh, sophia

[@Foxhunteryellow]

Skystem yup!

[@gc235]

She brought me here

[@indifai]

+Lu inmate!

[@sowrayouil8606]

Can't wait for season 4!!!

[@janglebrangles7445]

she is so bad ass i love it

[@calihrgirl9223]

Thank you OITNB for sending me to Google this song used in Ep 12... What a voice, what a haunting tune! LOVE it.

[@creighton8069]

Thanks blacklist for this song! Reminds me of an old blues work song

[@christosm2547]

Thank you, Sophia, for sending me here :)

[@giusepperesponte8077]

I hear people saying all the shows they heard this from but no mention of Blacklist, the scene where red cleans house with this playing is one of the most, if not the most badass scene in the whole show and that’s saying a lot because it’s Blacklist.

[@NeetchianQueen]

Thats where I first heard it too.

[@jennac6954]

👍

[@enochw3012]

I’m here from black list

[@aliciise9548]

Blacklist baby. Great ending. The Prison setting and the context made it bad ass

[@fallgongaming5900]

The Blacklist brought me here babyyyy 🔥

[@nicholasespinal7679]

bleed for this yuss

[@prsngal]

Was on Blacklist last night. Respect ✊

[@daskreetz2realz]

BRILLIANT. WHAT A POET YOU ARE DEAR FRIEND!

[@BiGBoSS5011]

I love this show

[@alissondan8106]

bleed for this brought me to this masterpiece

[@smoothcast6940]

bleed for this song

[@ModestMom2009]

Yes! Thank you OITNB, for this song and this man! A great voice!

[@elisaking3123]

Fantastic voice! Great song!!

[@ryebred77]

He had a great interview on Vocolo. I was impressed with his answers and insight on life. He said he had 24 jobs and was in search of something new. He had to leave Chicago.

[@johnsylvain6591]

Thank you blacklist 🙏🏾👑

[@jaspersmommy1347]

So perfect for Sophia!!!!!!!! Never heard of Beal but I definitely will listen to more!

[@unspeakablemusick]

This guy deserves all hype and praise. This is the real deal y'all.

[@sophiasometimes9818]

He dosent want it which makes him even more enchanting

[@toriembotama3660]

Thank you blacklist

[@slepycitron]

As someone else said: raw. Pretty powerful. Thanks for posting.

[@tm11786]

This hits the soul, from being homless on the streets of Chicago hes com a far way

[@stunningbeaute1037]

Heard it from OITNB.... I have been listening to it every single day ever since.... so thank you

[@michaelmeckfessel]

Here because of my pizon Vinny. “I feel like I should be on a box of Wheaties tomorrow, doing gatorade commercials, going to Disneyland. I’m just so happy.” 👊

[@laura-5669]

I can't believe this is from 2013. So good.

[@kerstinwatters7406]

This is spine chillingly AWESOME!

[@shadynoid3278]

this song is on every of my playlist now, its so good

[@letfet]

Thank you Miss Alice

[@gabrielschannel13]

That scene was epic.

[@gc235]

thank you to oitnb....I am in love with some fiiiiiiiine voice.

[@KhanhTran-hq1oo]

This song is so fucking great.

[@kimbleslice8757]

I've been a fan since 2012..... keep it real Mr. Beal

[@daniwhx]

Thanks OITNB for bringing me here!

[@tiagoalves5385]

essa cena foi toooooop ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK this scene was top

[@Adjusting]

Love this...hit the soul the right way!

[@TessaSmith250]

Every time he sings acapella I get goosebumps. Phew!

[@triple3892]

Thank you. Very talented i cant stop listening..

[@ReginaFlowers137]

OMG! How do I not know about this guy! I've been missing out. Thank goodness for NPR First Listen.

[@newyorker2581]

Thank you OITNB!

[@twelshyy]

One bad man. That soul gives chills.

[@Skrymik]

Great use of this song. Downloaded it from itunes instantly!

[@SuzannaSinister]

Amazing song...broke my heart and made me shout at the same time

[@suchetadasgupta5299]

Oh yeah! Bless us all with our rebel ❤

[@Vanasse1]

OMG, this is fantastic!! This guy is amazing.

[@blissbased]

Tin Star, episode 1 - I recommend this show, it's great.

[@CoolTrixs]

Had an armbar injury from BJJ for the past 4 weeks and other injuries. Been relaxing and gradually training my ass off to get my arm back. I thank this song and other things for getting past the long recovery stage.

[@misslibbins]

we loved you in Dingle. mesmerising mister!!

[@eljackparker]

...............soul man,,,yep!!sacré bonhomme ce mister !!!à découvrir Nobody Knows !!

[@felipepl9019]

Sophia trouxe-me aqui hahhaha #OITNB

[@adhoc5909]

a few years earlier i listen this song but i lost it from my mind because of other type of music , now i have a list with a lot of different types and this is my favorite song ... i know his story and how a good man are but i remember this song from OITNB ...

[@strangewayfaringstranger]

I just randomly clicked on this, cause I thought it was blues. And damn is it good. Has some blues soul to it. I'm not here from any show or anything.

[@watercherry]

Ohhhh Man.... Love this song!!

[@WillisEarlBeal]

cherry dejavu if you like this song here's more music by Willis Earl Beal. You'll instantaneously recognize the voice. open.spotify.com/album/0BuIzRrJeI8UQJDrf99PD5

[@aztecwarior1967]

thank you OITNB, you just introduced me to a new artist. awesome

[@LiveontheWaterfront]

Great sound, so soulful. Heard on Radio 1 also and spent the rest of the evening trying to find out who it was!

[@lindalissend]

Thank you RyanisOk

[@michaelcorcoran3942]

Miss Alice!!!

[@nza1804]

Lmao

[@mutualmonster]

Never knew this was used in any TV shows/movies. Great song. Would be a fun one to use in a skate video.

[@DETN8]

wow, another one. Amazing

[@alec8308]

Italy is here ! Ciao you're too cool !

[@sahfirprimed8960]

Bleed for this..

[@scromix]

First! Also, amazing song :) Just heard this on BBC Radio 1 and came straight here

[@bravetherainbow]

LOVE the "work song" sound of this.

[@alicef4885]

Wow what a voice!!! Love it!!!

[@claudialovekiss333]

Yup OITNB got me looking here for this bad ass jam wooh!!!

[@HVARTT]

amazing and fierce! Chapeau!

[@citizenlizard]

This is pretty awesome, even though I can't relate to the nine hard inches part.

[@larryschmid3834]

U reaching back man and u hitting the spot.

[@littlemsaj62]

Nobody👏Cares👏 What 👏brought👏You👏 here 👏fam👏

[@semMHW]

The drums sounds it hits the spot

[@xaviermousseau4458]

t'es le meilleur que j'ai jamais rencontré et ta voie est magnifique!!

[@terrivellabrown6820]

He sings from the heart

[@dragostoma9033]

I'm here from Bleed For This, I love that movie

[@ib1244]

Love blacklist ♥️♥️♥️

[@davies3201]

"The blacklist" s6 ep8 brought me here

[@gugadeisadze5327]

Davies me too

[@zorasid2837]

Me too 👏👌

[@anywaythewindblows8912]

Same. I never you could kill a man with a meat thermometer 🌡😆

[@amarafie10]

Same👊

[@Micmac358]

Yes! I thought no one would mention that lmaao

[@TechOutAdam]

Wow this song hits HARD!!!

[@victorbryan5482]

What a song... I felt it in my soul