"Evil", sometimes listed as "Evil (Is Going On)", is a Chicago blues standard written by Willie Dixon. Howlin' Wolf recorded the song for Chess Records in 1954. It was included on the 1959 compilation album Moanin' in the Moonlight. When he re-recorded it for The Howlin' Wolf Album in 1969, "Evil" became Wolf's last charting single, reaching number 43 Billboard R&B chart.
Restrictions is the third album by American hard rock band Cactus, released in 1971 on the Atco label. "Token Chokin'" was issued as a single, as were "That's Evil", "Alaska" and "Sweet 16". The album features heavy blues-rock originals, with a cover of the Howlin' Wolf blues standard "That's Evil".
Lyrics
You're a long way from home
Can't sleep at night
Grab your telephone
Somethin' ain't right
That's evil, evil's goin' on
And I'm just warnin' you brother
You better watch your happy home
Long way from home
Can't sleep at all
Feels like a mule's kickin' in your skull
That's evil, evil's goin' on
And I'm just warnin' you brother
You better watch your happy home
Watch it, watch it!
Long way from home
You can't sleep at all
Feels like another mule's kickin' in your skull
That's evil, evil's goin' on
And I'm just warnin' you brother
You better watch your happy home
Watch your happy, watch your, watch your happy home
Yeah, evil, evil, evil!
Watch your happy home
Songwriters: Willie Dixon Evil lyrics © BMG Rights Management US, LLC
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