About This Song
About "Buddy Can You Spare A Dime" by The Flamin' Groovies
The Flamin' Groovies tackle a Depression-era standard with ragged, garage-rock grit. 'Buddy Can You Spare A Dime' becomes a sneering, desperate plea, its jaunty melody at odds with the stark lyrics. The tension is between the upbeat, almost mocking delivery and the raw, historical ache of the words.
