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POWER AND JUSTICE with Drumn Jon
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Done for the Cbc Challenge. With the fine drumming of Drumn Jon. Thanks Jon.
folk rock protest songs john lee hooker roger john
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Folk Blues FOlk rock Love songs, topical songs, Political themes, Protest Music
YOu will find a wide range of ideas here, everything from 9/11 to love songs to the environment. You may like what you are going to hear here. This I hope is mostly good songwriting stuff.
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Rock • Folk Rock
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Peak #4
Peak in subgenre #1
Author
Roger John / Drummn Jon
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Roger John
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April 19, 2013
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MP3 3.4 MB • 160 kbps • 3:00
Story behind the song
Have we sold our country?
Lyrics
You shouldnt have to live your life with a lie You shouldnt have to make the one you love cry You shouldnt have to lose all you hold dear You shouldnt have to live in a world full of fear IN the land of the free Power and Justice Is bartered and sold Like sliver diamonds and gold WHat of these laws they make us obey The poor give their blood the rich never pay William Zantzinger Kattie Harroll and the cane And it flies through the air and kills once again. IN the land of the free Power and Justice Is bartered and sold Like silver diamnonds and gold And what of this Dream they sold all to you Has it put you to sleep or can u see through The smokey cloud on the grassy knoll still rings And a brother goes down along with a king.
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KLANGGNOM
Nov 22, 2018
great audience I like this sound and the stile of singing. have a nice weekend many greetz from saltcastle
Tony DeLecce
May 08, 2013
Gentlemen, Excellent collaboration. FUnny someone mentioned wood stock and I was thinking that too. Classic protest lyrics Roger. You are a timeless poet. Nice work.
Dr. Bob's Jazz - Benefit Boppin' Quartet - JBBQ
Apr 29, 2013
Roger and Jon, This is GREAT! Straignt out of Woodstock and other memorable Folk/Rock concerts. You both make a wonderful duo and should do more collabs in this similar genre/message...
Joe Hill
Apr 27, 2013
Definitely takes me back to the 60's! Did you play Woodstock? You should have!
Pamela Illanes-Tatsuoka
Apr 25, 2013
Great song and lyrics. I am a fan!
Swampman
Apr 25, 2013
Sounds great cuz !
The Smivets
Apr 24, 2013
Breathtaking sound - amazing collaboration with original beats and a powerful lyric. Your voice always blows me away Mr J and this is such a great piece. Take a bow gents!
Pinecats
Apr 24, 2013
Fine collab. Great story telling and all wrapped up in a tune that speaks it's mnd and then some. Good dynamics and feeling. Good vibe!
The Footnotes
Apr 23, 2013
Great backing and vocals give this a whole load of atmosphere and grit. Great job guys.
Oddger
Apr 22, 2013
I especially like the lyrics in this piece. The vocals sound almost scary and really sincere - very powerful message. The strangely scattered percussion adds to the spooky atmosphere. It makes me think of film music, made for a black and white political movie :)
Carlo D'Anna
Apr 22, 2013
Tell is like it is BraHHH! Nice addition to the folk challenge.
Ascenzion - Al Massey
Apr 22, 2013
What a great addition to the Folk challenge. Titillating vocals with much character and down home flavoring. Superb job Roger and Jon.
Michael Bennett
Apr 21, 2013
Sounding fine as wine in the summertime!
spinaceto
Apr 21, 2013
A stunning track!! Let me say you this my friend, you made another great song! Loved your voice, guitar and lyrics too ( you speak from my heart ). Drumnjon was the right one to outline your performance, and he did it in an excellent way. Hat off Mr. Roger!! ;) -Spin-
VMP (USA)
Apr 21, 2013
Lyrical genius, signature powerhouse delivery. Brilliant percussion additions, awesomeness!
Rodrica Rudge
Apr 21, 2013
Thought-provoking lyrics as always...and expertly written and crafted. Good to hear Jon's percussion on this one, you two sound great together. You can always stop us in our tracks and make us think - superb stuff!
gabe stenziano
Apr 21, 2013
this how its done gentlemen. use the music to tell your story, draw the listener in. the percussion is very complimentary and adds a nice edge.
Wade Farlowe
Apr 20, 2013
Howdy RJ and DJ, Best to you both and the best from both of you is a treat!!!! The description of the turning point and it's ideals are certainly captured here, taking place with Ike's farewell and Kennedy's speech to a President being felled and the introduction of the Illuminati, for lack of a better term. Then with MLK and RK, really just being mopped up by the all seeing eye!!!! Truth in your words, as always RJ!!!!! Loved the intro, the harmonica, the melody and your work with DJ in this.......Right On Brother!!!!! With respect, Wade
Michael Duran
Apr 20, 2013
Great lyric and vocal Roger, and nice tasteful percussion Jon :)
Mark Cloutier
Apr 20, 2013
digging man--great vibe using your resources beautifully!