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“So Far Away” by Social Distortion
From the album Social Distortion (1990)
“So Far Away” by Social Distortion appears on 1 radio countdown from 1 station in 2003. It was first released in 1990 on the album Social Distortion. Its best result is #787 on the Fred XM Top 2044 Songs of All-Time (July 2003). In the combined RockLists rankings it is #4,993 alternative song of all time.
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"So Far Away" sits on Social Distortion, the self-titled record that was both the punk band's third album and its jump to a major label, released by Epic on March 27, 1990. Mike Ness wrote it with bassist John Maurer, who also sings backing vocals behind Ness's lead, with Dennis Danell and Ness on guitars and Christopher Reece on drums. Dave Jerden produced, recorded and mixed it.
The album is where Social Distortion pushed further into the rockabilly, blues and country they'd first toyed with on Prison Bound, and it widened their reach: "Story of My Life" and "Ball and Chain" found a home on alternative radio and MTV, and the record became their first to reach the Billboard 200.
Written with AI assistance from RockLists chart data, MusicBrainz.
RockLists rankings
Alternative & Modern Rock
All Rock Formats
All-time and decade countdowns
| Year | # | Station | Countdown | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 787 | Fred (XM 44) | Fred XM Top 2044 Songs of All-Time (July 2003) | 2044 |
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