Tuesday, August 29, 2006

"Moppin' Up the Gumbo" (in the key of G)

This tune was written for the folks cleaning up the "toxic gumbo" in New Orleans after hurricaine Katrina.

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Sunday, August 06, 2006

Cool New Tune - "Have You Had Enough?"

Tom Maxwell (of the sorely missed Squirrel Nut Zippers) collaborated with Ken Mosher (also ex-SNZ) and Howie Klein (of Down With Tyranny) to put together this catchy tune. They enlisted the fantastic Rickie Lee Jones to do the vocals and Crooks and Liars has the mp3 for free download. Take a listen. You won't regret it.

Here's the lyric as posted in the comments at Firedoglake.com.

Have you had enough of hypocrisy?
Have you had enough of the spending spree?
Have you had enough?
Does it make you want to scream and shout?

Have you had enough of the rubber stamps?
Have you had enough of the wire taps?
If you’ve had enough, then it’s time to throw the rascals out!

We’ve let them take the test too long
They’ve gotten all the answers wrong
No plan, no shame, no oversight
Now’s the time to put it right!

Have you had enough, cause they’re all corrupt?
Have you had enough of being divvied up?
If you’ve had enough, then it’s time to throw the rascals out!

Well, do what’s right and spread the word
It’s time to make our voices heard
You cast your vote it don’t cost a dime
Sittin’ it out will be a crime

I’ve had enough, and it’s time to throw the rascals out!