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Red, Black and Blue
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This song is meant to be sung by a woman but I like how it sounds sung by a man
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Vocals and acoustic guitar
Peter’s music is folk-rock with an occasional alt. country twist. His music takes you on a journey through vivid images of everyday life. His strength is storytelling and an ability to draw the listener into his songs. To hear Peter's songs click on MUSIC link above. Visit www.petermandic.com to hear a demo version "Razor Wire" which will be featured on CBC's The Fifth Estate on March 8th., 2006. The documentary is about Wayne Carlson who is the subject of "Carlson" on his CD.
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Genre
Country • Alternative Country
Charts
Peak #433
Peak in subgenre #96
Author
Peter Mandic
Rights
Peter Mandic (SOCAN 2004)
Uploaded
September 02, 2004
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MP3 3.9 MB • 128 kbps • 0:00
Story behind the song
When I played Red for an industry panel which included a Canadian that writes for Nashville, I had a strip torn off me for something I didn't understand. The Nashville guy was confused about the male/female thing but took great exception to the lyrics. He said "Even John Prine wouldn't have gotten away with this". A year later I had a revelation that it was the subject matter than got him riled. They don't talk about things like this in songs written in the Nashville formula. I wish he would have explained this rather than going an a tirade.
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Red, Black, and Blue © Peter Mandic Hey mister, open your ears I’ve something to tell you about the years I always loved you Yeah you knew Passive resister, no help for me Prayers on the alter don’t guarantee Absolution For stupidity I just tried to protect you No one knew…..Red, black, and blue I’m not a date you can break I’m not a kiss you can fake I’m not a lie you can tell You do ‘em all so well I just tried to protect you No one knew…..Red, black, and blue Hey big fister, get off your ass You can’t find a job while smoking grass I tried to help you Yeah you knew How did it happen, please tell me How could I keep my sanity? You pushed me over Now I see I just tried to protect you No one knew…..Red, black, and blue I’m not a whip you can crack I’m not a child you can smack I’m not a log you can burn And oh did I learn I just tried to protect you No one knew…..Why I left you No one knew…..Why I left you No one knew…..Red, black, and blue
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