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A Church, a Courtroom, and Then Goodbye

This is the debut song that launched the career of Patsy Cline, one of the most influential country music artists of all time. The song addresses a marriage first and then tackles the divorce process.

Better Get a Lawyer

This track by the Australian indie rock band, The Cruel Sea, tells the story of someone who is caught by police officers and now finds himself in need of “real good” help to get out of trouble.

Breaking the Law

Often regarded as one of the most iconic songs for both Judas Priest and the heavy metal genre, this song tells the story of someone at rock bottom – no work, no money, plagued by loneliness and frustration – who resorts to crime to survive.

Here Comes the Judge

This song, generally considered to be the only hit of Short Long’s career, was inspired by a comic act on the TV show Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-in. With a funky and soul rhythm, this song tells a story about what happens inside the courtroom when the judge arrives.

Hurricane

This song, written by Bob Dylan and Jacques Levy, was inspired by the true story of Rubin “Hurricane” Carter’s conviction on murder charges. It offers commentary on the circumstances that led to Carter’s false and biased trial.

I Fought the Law

Originally written by Sonny Curtis and later popularized by The Bobby Fuller Four, The Clash’s cover of I Fought the Law is probably the most recognized version of this iconic song. The track has appeared in television commercials and movies and tells the story of a man on a crime spree that finds himself on the wrong side of the law.

Lawyers, Guns and Money

Warren Zevon sings about someone that gets in trouble during his vacations and figures out that he will need the help of lawyers, guns, and money to get rid of his problems. It is said that the song was inspired by a series of true events experienced by Warren and his manager during a visit to Cuba.