2. Jailbreak – AC/DC One of the first songs I covered in a band – and it`s still more rock than most. EDIT (January 31, 2014): I just got told I missed one of the great rights songs – Better Get A Lawyer by The Cruel Sea. And the good thing is that 13 songs are so much more appropriate for this theme. Thank you Simon! Here`s a look at our best legal songs – be sure to listen to our Spotify playlist and add your favorite songs to your own playlists! No list of songs with legal themes would be complete without one of the iconic and recognized legal tunes on television. This song has been present since the first episode of Law and Order and has been used in all related spin-off series. And we bet some lawyers still use this TV theme as a cell phone ringtone. Check out this list of songs about avocados, ranked from best to worst. Law, lawyers, and lawsuits are popular topics for songs.

Many of the best songs about lawyers refer to lawsuits in their lyrics, but some great lawyers` songs are about getting arrested. From rappers to rock stars to country musicians, it seems like musicians like to write music about lawyers. Having already listed songs about policing, I would like to commend this list for recognizing the relentlessness of the law when the citizens who depend most on its impartiality are shaken before it. Often considered one of the most iconic songs of Judas Priest and the heavy metal genre, this song tells the story of someone at its lowest – no job, no money, plagued by loneliness and frustration – who resorts to crime to survive. On Above the Law, a silly season list of the best songs about law as questioned by the readers of this blog. 6. Police And Thieves – The Clash The Clash probably has more songs than most that could get a spot here – but this one is a castle. One of the best songs about dealing with lawyers and a lawsuit is “Murder Was the Case” by Snoop Dogg. This track was inspired by real events that led to Snoop being tried for murder. “Long Black Veil” and “I Hung My Head” are also two great songs that relate to lawyers and murder leads.

A classic song about the law is “I Fought the Law” by The Clash. Music is all around us. It expresses our feelings and our ups and downs. Sometimes he even makes a statement or expression about the law. So what better way to honor the power of music by compiling a list of our favorite legally-themed songs? It`s a very good list (although maybe a bit silly), ranging from rock to pop to folk. Here are seven of our best legal songs: Maybe these songs will help you get inspired, relax, or focus on the plea you need to submit. Maybe one of these pieces will appear in your next lawyer commercial. Or maybe these sounds are just pure entertainment for you. Either way, it`s always nice to see that of all the things an artist could write/sing, people think your profession is worth it.

Legal songs don`t have to improve your legal marketing game. However, music is undoubtedly a great companion no matter where you are: at work, at home, or in the office. The legal world has inspired artists of various genres to create unforgettable songs about law that tell beautiful stories of lawyers, judges, trials, witnesses and courts. Music, like other entertainment, often provides commentary on the state of the law and encourages discourse on these issues. I recently listened to one of my favorite podcasts – Mister Suave`s Mod Mod World – where it featured a playlist of mod-related songs that had something to do with police/law/prison. It was a great list, but I felt like a bunch of things were missing — and with that in mind, I put together this list of 12 good songs about the law. As always, if you have more, let me know in the comments below. 3.

They caught the devil and put him in jail in Eudora, Arkansas – Tony Joe White I went through a period when I was listening to a lot of TJW. He is a great performer and worth consulting his catalogue. Artist: Chris Whitley Album: Living With the Law Year: 1991 Genre: Rock/Americana Lyrics Excerpt: Well, I`m coming down from the country, find a lesson in the draw. There are no secrets in the city. It is difficult to live with the law. This song, written by Bob Dylan and Jacques Levy, was inspired by the true story of Rubin “Hurricane” Carter`s murder conviction. It offers commentary on the circumstances that led to Carter`s false and biased trial. This George Harrison classic will surely get you through the tedious review of files with the client who caught the “Sue me sue you blues”.

8. Alice`s Restaurant – Arlo Guthrie [ Lyrics │YouTube ] This rock classic was originally recorded by Sonny Curtis of crickets, but the clashes give it a nice twist. The song is also probably a good lesson that if you fight against the law, the law often wins, or maybe you just shouldn`t let “your baby.” 8. Folsom Prison Blues – Johnny Cash Another song impossible to ignore in such a list – try watching the documentary about this song`s performance in prison. 9. I Shot the Sheriff – Bob Marley I almost tried to go with Eric Clapton`s version, but couldn`t get past a bit of reggae. Different interpretations of the true meaning of this song cover a range of social issues from the Cold War to Ronald Reagan. Regardless of the correct interpretation of this commentary, the first verse deals at least with the dissolution of a marriage, a child trapped in the middle, and the effects of the involvement of a lawyer: the end of innocence. Take the time to forget the silence in court, turn up the volume and listen to tunes inspired by the law and its world. And we can`t leave a good old folk song about a Philadelphia lawyer, a Hollywood lady and a cowboy on the list. It is clearly the stuff of a great melody. The song ends with one less Philadelphia lawyer in good old Pennsylvania.

I wonder why? Artist: Reba McEntire Album: For My Broken Heart Year: 1991 Genre: Country Lyrics Excerpt: It`s the night the lights went out in Georgia. It was the night they hanged an innocent man. Now, do not entrust your soul to a man of the woods, a lawyer from the South. Because the city judge has blood stains on his hands. It was the first song that ushered in the career of Patsy Cline, one of the most influential country music artists of all time. The song first deals with a marriage, then addresses the divorce process. Artist: Warren Zevon Album: Excitable Boy Year: 1978 Genre: Hard Rock Lyrics Excerpt: I played in Havana. I took a small risk. Send lawyers, weapons and money, Dad, get me out of there (ha)! 5.

We`re All Winners, arranged by Nixon Peabody [Explanation] It`s probably a bit unknown to most, but this `80s song has perhaps the best music video ever. With its classic sound of the 80s, one would think that this song tells the story of two lawyers in love. However, the song seems to be more about politics and the Cold War. Take the time to watch this somewhat far-fetched clip. Artist: Judas Priest Album: British Steel Year: 1980 Genre: Heavy Metal Lyrics Excerpt: I feel like nobody cares if I live or die, so I might as well start bringing action into my life. You know what it`s called. Breaking the law, breaking the law. Breaking the law, breaking the law. 11.

Good Morning Judge – 10CC Brilliant song from a brilliant group of musicians who never get enough recognition. This lighthearted parody of Maroon 5s Payphone is the perfect song for apprentices whose hours are endless and who still have to pass these exams at the end of their 40-hour weeks. I shot the sheriff, Bob Marley`s version (the original) must be on the list. Please note that these song recommendations are not really expressions or views of the current law. However, that doesn`t make it any less fun to listen to them, and you never know, maybe you`ll learn something from them. Have fun enjoying, and maybe you can think of some we might have missed. Chuck Brodsky uses his guitar, irony and quirky voice to tell the story of someone who has just had a car accident and discovers that he is helped by a lawyer who offers him more than help to recover from the fall. Artist: George Harrison Album: Living in the Material World Year: 1973 Genre: Blues / Rock Lyrics Excerpt: Well, you serve me and I will serve you.

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