Blaze Foley
Michael David Fuller (December 18, 1949 – February 1, 1989), better known under the stage name Blaze Foley, was an American singer-songwriter.
Biography
Foley was born Michael David Fuller in Malvern, Arkansas, but grew up in Texas. He performed in a gospel band called The Singing Fuller Family with his mother, brother and sisters. After leaving home, he performed in Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, and finally Austin, Texas. He was close friends with Townes Van Zandt.
His song "If I Could Only Fly" became a hit in the interpretation of Merle Haggard. His song "Election Day" was covered by Lyle Lovett on his 2003 album My Baby Don't Tolerate and his song "Clay Pigeons" was covered by John Prine on his Grammy Award winning 2005 album Fair and Square. Joe Nichols paid tribute to "If I Could Only Fly" by recording it for his album Real Things released in 2007.
In 1989, Foley was shot in the chest and killed by Carey January, the son of Foley's friend Concho January. Carey January was acquitted of murder in the first degree by reason of self-defense. He and his father presented completely different versions of the shooting at trial.
Podcasts:
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ALBUMS
- Blaze Foley released: 2012
- Duct Tape Messiah (OST) released: 2011
- The Dawg Years released: 2010
- Wanted More Dead Than Alive released: 2007
- Live at the Austin Outhouse released: 1999
Duct Tape Messiah (OST)
Released 2011- Let Me Ride In Your Big Cadiallac
- Sittin' By The Road
- Livin' In The Woods In A Tree
- Moonlight
- You'll Get Yours Aplenty
- Cosmic Doo Doo
- In The Misty Garden/ Should've Been Home With You
- My Reasons Why
- If I Could Only Fly
- Goin' Away
- No Goodwill Stores In Waikiki
- Down Here Where I Am
- Big Cheeseburgers And Good French Fries
- Our Little Town
- Lovin' You
- The Uncluded Day (Bonus Track)
The Dawg Years
Released 2010- You'll Get Yours Aplenty
- I Should Have Been Home
- Tree House Lullaby
- Election Day
- Let Me Ride in Your Big Cadillac
- The Moonlight Song
- Cold, Cold World
- Instrumental
- Fat Boy
- Cosmic Doo Doo
- Crawl Back to You
- June or September
- Livin' in the Woods in a Tree
- Basil's Song
- Rudee Down in New Orleans
- New Wave Blues
- Big Chief Hightower
- Big Cheeseburgers and Good French Fries
- Blaze Foley's 113th Wet Dream
- Springtime in Uganda
Live at the Austin Outhouse
Released 1999- Oh Darlin'
- Clay Pigeons
- If I Could Only Fly
- Small Town Hero
- Blaze Intro: Media and Dead Fish
- New Slow Boat to China
- Our Little Town
- Officer Norris
- Christian Lady Talkin' On A Bus
- Picture Cards Can't Picture You
- Blaze Intro: Regarding Planning Calendars
- Election Day
- Faded Loves And Memories
- Blaze Intro: Looking for Ed
- Oooh Love
Born: 1949-12-18
Died: 1989-02-01
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Election Day
by: Blaze FoleyHey Mr. Policeman, please don't take my stuff
It cost me too much money, and it probably ain't enough
To get me through Election Day
Didn't I hear you say
That it's alright, it's alright, it's alright?
Wouldn't even pay a thing, it's hardly worth your time
My luck's been bad, the telephone just kept my only dime
And it might be a burden to me
Why don't you just go and see
If it'll be alright, be alright, be alright?
Hey Mr. Policeman, please don't take my stuff
It cost me too much money, and it probably ain't enough
To get me through Election Day
Didn't I hear you say