Gordon Gano & The Ryans Lyrics

Most people probably don't remember where they were when they first heard "Blister in the Sun" by the Violent Femmes. But it's a safe bet most have a recollection of their first thought when experiencing that acoustic tornado of a song about - well, we'll let you decide. Most likely that initial sentiment was some form of, "What the hell was that?" and "How can I hear more?!"Billy Ryan recalls some of the details. "I remember at an early age being on vacation, and a friend said, 'You've got to hear this song,'" says Ryan. "And it was 'Blister in the Sun.' Then we heard the whole first record, and we were all kind of in awe." Billy Ryan and his friends... read more