SONG ORIGIN
Henry Parsons Died
Cover of a Daniel Hutchens, Eric Carter (Bloodkin) song
Written by Daniel Hutchens, Eric Carter (Bloodkin)
717lifetime playslive performances
October 25, 1992first played
July 7, 2026last played
Everydayappears on1993
“Henry Parsons Died” is a song by Daniel Hutchens, Eric Carter (Bloodkin), covered by Widespread Panic. It appears on Everyday (1993).
It's a song about a very, very bad man. What more can you say?... I just like to rock the f*** out of that song, I love it! It just kicks!
Dave Schools, bassist · “Rock & Road” interview, 4/1/95
A Bloodkin song (Daniel Hutchens / Eric Carter); appears on Everyday (1993).
Sources
- Everyday Companion, Song Histories · everydaycompanion.com
- Dave Schools, "Rock & Road" interview at O.B. & Jack's House (4/1/95), via the Spreadnet mailing list
Frequently asked
- Who wrote “Henry Parsons Died”?
- “Henry Parsons Died” was written by Daniel Hutchens, Eric Carter (Bloodkin), and is covered by Widespread Panic.
- Is “Henry Parsons Died” a Widespread Panic original or a cover?
- It is a cover of a song by Daniel Hutchens, Eric Carter (Bloodkin).
- What album is “Henry Parsons Died” on?
- It appears on Everyday (1993).
- When did Widespread Panic first play “Henry Parsons Died”?
- Its live debut was 1/27/89.
- How many times has Widespread Panic played “Henry Parsons Died”?
- About 709 times (per Everyday Companion).