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Bitter Creek by Eagles
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Performed by
EaglesProduced by
Glyn JohnsWrited by
Bernie LeadonAbout
This song references a young man trying to find his way in the world. It is named after George “Bitter Creek” Newcomb.
Newcomb, also known as the “Slaughter Kid,” was originally a part of the Dalton Gang, but was deemed too wild and left for the Wild Bunch.
Newcomb and Charles Pierce, another Wild...
Bitter Creek Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Once I was young and so unsure
I'd try any ill to find the cure
[Refrain]
An old man told me
Tried to scold me
"Woah, son, don't wade too deep in Bitter Creek"
Bitter Creek
[Verse 2]
Out where the desert meets the sky
Is where I go when I wanna hide
[Refrain]
Oh, peyote (Oh, peyote, ooh)
She tried to show me (Tried to show me)
You know there ain't no cause to weep at Bitter Creek
Bitter Creek
[Verse 3]
We're gonna hit the road for one last time
We can walk right in and steal 'em blind
[Refrain]
All that money (All that money, ooh)
No more runnin' (No more runnin')
And I can't wait to see the old man's face when I win the race
Bitter Creek
Bitter Creek Q&A
Who wrote Bitter Creek's ?
Bitter Creek was written by Bernie Leadon.
Who produced Bitter Creek's ?
Bitter Creek was produced by Glyn Johns.
When did Eagles release Bitter Creek?
Eagles released Bitter Creek on Tue Apr 17 1973.