Big Spike Hammer
Osborne Brothers · Osborne Brothers 1 (1956-1968) [Bear Family] [1993]
Can't you hear the ripple on my big spike hammer
Lord, it's bustin' my side
I've done all I can do to keep that woman
Still she's not satisfied.
Hey, hey, Delta May
Why do you treat me this-a-way
Hey, hey, Delta May
I'll get even some day.
I'm the best hammer swinger
In this big section game
Big Bill Johnson is my name
Lord the hammer that I swing
For a dollar and a half a day
It's all for my Delta May.
Hey, hey, Delta May
Why do you treat me this-a-way
Hey, hey, Delta May
I'll get even some day.
--- Instrumental ---
Now I've been lots of places, not much I ain't done
There's still lotta things I'd like to see
Beats that hammer that I swing or the woman I love
One's gonna be the death of me.
Hey, hey, Delta May
Why do you treat me this-a-way
Hey, hey, Delta May
I'll get even some day.
Big spike hammer, big spike hammer...
Big Spike Hammer
Released by the Osborne Brothers in 1956, "Big Spike Hammer" stands as a quintessential example of early rock and roll, blending traditional country rhythms with a driving, energetic tempo. The track exemplifies the brothers' signature style, characterized by their harmonious vocal interplay and the raw, acoustic instrumentation typical of the mid-1950s American folk-rock scene. As part of their extensive discography, the song captures the vibrant spirit of the era, reflecting the transition from pure country to the emerging rock sound that would define the decade. Its enduring appeal lies in its authentic delivery and the timeless appeal of the Osborne Brothers' musical partnership, making it a significant song in their catalog of influential recordings.