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Baltimore Town U.S.A.
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This is about something that should not be happening.
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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Alternative • Avant Rock
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#2,477 today Peak #25
#166 in subgenre Peak #3
Author
Roger John/ Taddeusz Kawecki
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Roger John/ Taddeusz Kawecki
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May 31, 2015
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MP3 4.5 MB • 160 kbps • 3:55
Story behind the song
Various stories and images. There shouldn't be such stories and images but they exist and we've all seen them There's something awfully wrong here.
Lyrics
Mother mother what have I done Ive been sleeping with the other one Mother mother why the frown Dont go down to Baltimore town Mother mother what did I see saw a blue wave coming after me Mother mother now what did i do Only sold a cigarette or 2 OOOO you should have saw what I saw Cut down by the long arm of the law Mother mother oh what did i hear Heard 9 shots ring out in my ear Mother mother MY hands were high Now I lay me down to die. Mother mother what shoud i say Hush my child live another day Mother mother how many more WIll pass this way on the killing floor CHorus Mother mother what did i do Ran from the monsters all dressed in blue Mother mother should i have fled They took me alive and put me back dead. If you go to Baltimore town You better put your eyes right down better not think your fine they'll rip your head right from your spine
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DOOMTRAINmusic
Sep 12, 2015
I agree with Peter, you are a modern day poet delivering the truth in music, and GREAT music it is Roger !
Marc Morlock
Jul 11, 2015
Great Stuff !! Very good collab !!
Graham's Cat
Jun 30, 2015
An unfortunate realisation of the times. As Rodrica says, the news reached the shores of the UK. A fair and mindful account you've given to us. An engaging and modernistic folk tune.
Michael Pear
Jun 15, 2015
Thanks for comment again! Hard lyrics of bad reality! All the best! Michal
Drumnjon
Jun 07, 2015
AHHH WHAT A WORLD!!.. DON'T WE REALIZE ITS THE ONLY WORLD WE HAVE!!! YOU SING IT SO WELL ROGER! YOU ARE OUR SC "RESIDENT FOLK ARTIST" INDEED! THANKS FOR ALL YOU BRING TO OUR HEARTS! JON:)
Sounds by Ramolly
Jun 07, 2015
Good job, Rodger.
Tony DeLecce
Jun 07, 2015
Hi Roger, Well you take them all on gotta give you credit for that. LOL! Difference here is Baltimore is run by liberal democrats and this is primarily black on black violence. Real tragedy wherever it happens but I think the press is clearly part of the problem and certainly not anywhere near the solution. Mother Mother why cant we all just get along. Clearly your signature style.
ALPHA ONE OMEGA
Jun 06, 2015
Great signature style work on this Roger.. just keeps gettin better, had to go by for a spin of 'Get Happy' too, still my fav A
Rodrica Rudge
Jun 06, 2015
The story that I believe has inspired this song reached the UK and caused outrage - there would have been major public and political outcry if it happened over here. Whilst nobody would agree with breaking the law, no matter how minor the offense, it's disturbing when "soft targets" become the focus. Great song, very well performed.
Alan L Cole
Jun 06, 2015
It's so sad what's going on in this country (what's always been going on?). Nice tribute to social strife. Great feel, lyrics and very nice vocals troubadour!
Pinecats
Jun 05, 2015
Good social commentary Rodger..your specialty! "They took me alive and put me back dead." Great line. Nice collab guys!
KAUL
Jun 05, 2015
Reminds me of some of the protest songs from my youth...very poetic and artistic works!
Susan Curry
Jun 04, 2015
So much turmoil and tragedy taking place throughout the world - dialogue, action and especially prayer are urgently needed. Interesting lyrics on this one, Roger.
Bob Forbes
Jun 03, 2015
Seems to be a wide-spread epidemic - prayin' for peace constantly... Besides the sad but true lyrics, nice collab production Roger -
spinaceto
Jun 03, 2015
In that distinctive way, once again an important message sung by our "Modern Poet" Roger, great lyrics translated in expressiv music notes! Good Job Roger, my respect to you for your great engagement! Thanks for sharing with us.
gabe stenziano
Jun 03, 2015
you are truly our resident folk artist. topical songs are a specialty, and certainly your specialty. nice job once again.
Ascenzion - Al Massey
Jun 03, 2015
So appropriate for the times. Followed your lyrics while listening to you sing. You are a true poet Roger. Thanks for sharing this very important theme.
Jamey Darnold
Jun 02, 2015
Just like Neil Youngs "Ohio" This reflects what can happen when one person (or many) obtain power and divert it in obvious profiling hatred. Protesting in song can be very profound as you did hear. Hats off to you Roger.