America: “Don’t Cross the River (if you can’t swim the tide)”
And, very obscure, but powerful:
Gypsy (group out of Minneapolis, c 1970):
“Gypsy Queen I and II”
“Dead and Gone”
“Late December”
“Tomorrow is the Last to Be Heard”
I actually have (err had that album). Because of that song.
How about John Kongos "He's Gonna Step On You Again" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=056Qdo_cmCM&feature=youtube_gdata
or Cochise "Love's Made A Fool Of You
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V96IkArc90E&feature=related
Buddy Holly meets The James Gang