Ralston Bowles - What Kind of Friend

Filmed Live at: Come2Go, 323 W. Baker St. Fort Wayne, IN
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What Kind of Friend
What kind of a friend could pull a knife 
When it's him or you and his kids need shoes? 
What kind of a friend would do you in 
When the bomb goes off and the shelter's his? 
What kind of friends do friends become 
When the musical chairs get down to one? 
What kind of friend could I become? 
What kind of friend am I?
What kind of friend would tell you lies 
To Spare you from the bitter truth? 
What kind of friend could stoop so low 
As to shield your eyes from the mirror's gaze? 
What kind of friends to friends become 
When a blind eye turns on the damage done? 
What kind of friend could I become? 
What kind of friend am I?
What kind of friend survives the night 
In a frightened sense of self-defense? 
Wht kind of friend can take the sache 
Of loosing face for friendship's sake? 
What kind of friend could I become 
When the heart says kill and the soul says love? 
What kind of friend could I become? 
What kind of friend am I?


Press
Reviews
"A mature, thoughtful portrait of age, youth, and the place 'where dreams and truth collide." - All Music Guide
"Carwreck Conversations is chock-full of the smart and catchy, rock- and folk-tinged material that has long made Bowles a coveted performer throughout the Midwest." - The Grand Rapids Press
Quotes
"Ralston's performances are always a treat and filled with the unexpected. He's the Cheshire Cat of the folksters, slyly romping in an unpredictable wonderland." - Michael Packer, Station Manager, WYCE Radio
"Ralston Bowles writes songs like his name: they seem connected to another time, burnished like an heirloom, and yet there they are, clearly as present in the here-and-now as their writer, standing right in front of you." - Peter Mulvey, Singer/Songwriter
"Some artists get better as they get older but most don't. Ralston is an example of the first kind. He has a veterans stage presence, a dry wit and a wise lyric." - Ken Heffner, Director of Student Activities, Calvin College
"Honestly, Ralston Bowles is a treasure, his ability to craft words with song is one completely lost in our 'boyband media soundbite culture' and I have been both humbled and exhilarated by Ralston's work." - Robert Deeble, Singer/Songwriter
"The world is crawling with singer/songwriters who are trying to 'make it' in the music business. And then there's Ralston, who probably couldn't care less about 'making it', but who writes songs that are better than probably three-fourths of those singer/songwriters." - Patrick Power, booking director, Ten Pound Fiddle Coffeehouse Concert Series, East Lansing, MI
"With his balanced approach to Life, Faith and Art, Ralston Bowles has made a lasting impression on me on a personal level. With his music he has inspired me and audiences as well on several occasions when we have shared the stage. He is an observant listener who is ready with fresh insight. " - Michael Johnston, Small Town Poets
"Ralston is the songwriter I want to be when I grow up!" - Drew Nelson, Singer/Songwriter

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[drdampier]

This is one of my favorite Mark Heard songs. Thanks Ralston for keeping him alive.

[02sanja]

great lyrics! 5 stars, Ralston!