"Is it a villain you want? I'll play the part. After all, what is a drama without a villain? What is the building of this grand road if not a drama? This business is not for the weak of heart. It is a thorny, brutal affair that rewards the lion for his ferocity. But what of the zebra? What of the poor zebra? Well, the zebra's eaten, as the zebra should be. Make no mistake, blood will be spilled, lives will be lost, fortunes will be made, men will be ruined. There will be betrayal and scandals, and perfidy of epic proportions, but the lion - shall - prevail! You see, the secret I know is this. All of history is driven by the lion. We drag the poor zebra, kicking and braying, staining the earth with its cheap blood. History doesn't remember us fondly, but then history is written by the zebra for the zebra. One hundred years hence, when this railroad spans the continent, and America rises to be the greatest power the world has seen, I will be remembered as a caitiff, a malefactor, who only operated out of greed for personal gain. All true, all true, but remember this: without me and men like me, your glorious railroad would never be built."
As soon as I heard this on the Hell on Wheels episode I knew instantly it was Beck. Distinct, unique emotion filled! glad you could upload the whole song. Props to you.
I've been searching for this song for a while and this is definitely the best version of it I've found. This is a pretty freaking cool song, and I wish it would've got more attention.
Greatest artist on this planet is unbeknownst to practically everyone that NEEDS TO KNOW WHAT QUALITY TRULY IS!!!! thank you BECK!! Forever grateful to have joy through all the turmoil !! VAMANOS BRANDINO!!!
Re-watching it now. Can't believe it's been so long. Used to watch it when it was on syndication. Looking for this song on Spotify to no avail. I hate how good songs slip through the cracks. Danzig Black Hell from Hangover 2 is another one that isn't recognized.
Was watching Hell On Hot Wheels (s020e02) and I heard this. I thought it sounded alright and then I hear beck's voice. As a big fan I was kinda surprised that I hadn't heard this before.
I wanna play chess now. Destroying shit with that horse Old men in a bowling alley taught my cousin to destroy ME in 2 moves. I'm shit at it but still. Embarassing.
Beck brings 60's psychedelic rock back. Soulful artist.
"Is it a villain you want? I'll play the part. After all, what is a drama without a villain? What is the building of this grand road if not a drama? This business is not for the weak of heart. It is a thorny, brutal affair that rewards the lion for his ferocity. But what of the zebra? What of the poor zebra? Well, the zebra's eaten, as the zebra should be. Make no mistake, blood will be spilled, lives will be lost, fortunes will be made, men will be ruined. There will be betrayal and scandals, and perfidy of epic proportions, but the lion - shall - prevail! You see, the secret I know is this. All of history is driven by the lion. We drag the poor zebra, kicking and braying, staining the earth with its cheap blood. History doesn't remember us fondly, but then history is written by the zebra for the zebra. One hundred years hence, when this railroad spans the continent, and America rises to be the greatest power the world has seen, I will be remembered as a caitiff, a malefactor, who only operated out of greed for personal gain. All true, all true, but remember this: without me and men like me, your glorious railroad would never be built."
Doc Durant
Good one!
I love this from Hell on Wheels!!!
Tripped over this song in SOA S4 E10. It didn't surprise me to see it's Beck, good stuff!
Beck returns every decade or so & wins a Grammy, then disappears again.
Hell on wheels anyone?
Season-2, Episode-2
Great show.
As soon as I heard this on the Hell on Wheels episode I knew instantly it was Beck. Distinct, unique emotion filled! glad you could upload the whole song. Props to you.
I've been searching for this song for a while and this is definitely the best version of it I've found. This is a pretty freaking cool song, and I wish it would've got more attention.
Greatest artist on this planet is unbeknownst to practically everyone that NEEDS TO KNOW WHAT QUALITY TRULY IS!!!! thank you BECK!! Forever grateful to have joy through all the turmoil !! VAMANOS BRANDINO!!!
Word….
Best song by beck ever hell on wheels is my favorite show
Re-watching it now. Can't believe it's been so long. Used to watch it when it was on syndication. Looking for this song on Spotify to no avail. I hate how good songs slip through the cracks. Danzig Black Hell from Hangover 2 is another one that isn't recognized.
Hell on Wheels. I'm re-watching it and forgot about this song. Can't find it on Spotify.
Was watching Hell On Hot Wheels (s020e02) and I heard this. I thought it sounded alright and then I hear beck's voice. As a big fan I was kinda surprised that I hadn't heard this before.
Finally after three fuckin years!!! Chee!! thank you bud!!!
Hell on Wheels baby!
New to me & I Like It Alot...!"!!
good evening, Tony,, i like it too ;=)
Thx good friend ARTSAVA & a very good evening to you ;-)
Brilliant. Beck channelling Morricone and Le Chat Du Café Des Artistes!
I wish they’d release this on Apple Music!
wow thank you for posting this, I'd been searching for this song a couple years ago and had given up on finding it. Fucking props to you, man
Simply fantastic
That was awesome, thanks for sharing!
Hey man, no prob, but Adze gets that credit for sharing it! =)
Amazing thanks for sharing!!
anyone else think of once upon a time in the west with that harmonica at the beginning? I can see Charlie Bronson right now
Get ready here it comes!
Love Beck so much. It still kills me he is in the grips of Scientology. :(
You still stuck on that? Too bad you limit your ears to something that does not matter to the music.
This is fantastic
Great song...Someone needs to splice it with a video of Hell on Wheels now.
Bad Ass, and it was in something else other then Sons, cant recall
Edmond Lash hell on wheels
Strange that this still cannot be purchased on Spotify or Apple Music
I’m glad it’s not just me that can’t find it on any other streaming platform. BOOO! Makes me want I just get RUclips music.
Fucking finally! Lol thanks man
when Clay and Gemma started wrestling
sons of anarchy brought me here
Clay in that season look like a crazy iron horse
I tried shazam but it didn't help, how did you find this?
I try so hard to find this song and finally find it. Proud of my hard work. I think Clay is a fucking bastard. But he have some qualities.
Hell on wheels
Hell on Wheels for me!
It's interesting... I binged SOA, and I don't remember this song. Pretty damn cool though
Why isn’t this song on amazon music???? I fucking love it ❤️❤️❤️
The video could've done with some stock footage of old school steam trains...
This is really underrated
Does anyone know of a similar song? This is unbelievable
I am a huge fan w/ almost all his stuff and never heard this. Is it a b-side or part of some soundtrack?
When in doubt about a Beck song go to Whiskeyclone.net here is a link to info about the tune. whiskeyclone.net/ghost/songinfo.php?songID=1104
Strange Invitation I'm a Hell Yes!!! Beck Hansen friend, and have some 'Whiskey Clone' contact. This was from Sons of Anarchy.
Also from Hell on Wheels ;D
Where can I BUY this song? I cant find it on any album/ on Itunes,,, I want it.
You can send me $9.99 and I'll give you the .flac file! Just kidding!
Hell's on wheels brought me here but i cant find this song other than youtube why!!
Hell on Wheels brought me here
Why this isn't on spotify ☹️💔
I couldn't agree more.
yeah ı searching in spotify this track but ı am not find
I have been trying to download this song on Napster. I can't find it.
waaaw
Lol finally found
I wanna play chess now. Destroying shit with that horse
Old men in a bowling alley taught my cousin to destroy ME in 2 moves. I'm shit at it but still. Embarassing.
Why is this not on spotify????
Who's the devil in this deal?
Sons of Anarchy brought me here