Dirty Water / Why Pick on Me

The Standells

Dirty Water / Why Pick on Me

RELEASED: November 30, -0001
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Medication 2:30 2. Little Sally Tease 2:39 3. There Is a Storm Comin’ 2:47 4. 19th Nervous Breakdown 3:59 5. Dirty Water 2:49 6. Pride and Devotion 2:18 7. Sometimes Good Guys Don’t Wear White 2:41 8. Hey Joe, Where You Gonna Go? 2:14 9. Why Did You Hurt Me 2:33 10. Rari 3:25 11. Why Pick on Me 3:11 12. Paint It Black 3:21 13. Mi hai fatto innamorare 2:35 14. Black Hearted Woman 2:35 15. Girl and the Moon 2:59 16. Mr. Nobody 2:44 17. My Little Red Book 2:30 18. Mainline 2:11 19. Have You Ever Spent the Night in Jail 2:29
Historical Archive
Dirty Water / Why Pick on Me is a classic double A-side single by The Standells, released in 1966. The songs encapsulate the raw energy and rebellious spirit of garage rock, characterized by gritty vocals, catchy hooks, and a distinctive organ riff. 'Dirty Water' has become an anthem for the city of Boston and remains a staple in pop culture, often associated with the 1960s rock movement. The Standells' sound laid the groundwork for future punk and alternative rock bands, making this single a significant piece of music history.