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The Old Tambourine
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The spiritual uplifting of songs, a common human trait overcoming all... Inspired by a William Butler Yeats Poem...
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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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Acoustic • Acoustic Folk
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Peak #63
Peak in subgenre #4
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Roger john
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Roger john
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September 29, 2011
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MP3 4.0 MB • 128 kbps • 4:19
Story behind the song
Song and music uplifts man above the mundane, As Bob Dylan wrote on his guitar case this machine kills fascists. This song is inspireed also by a poem written By William Butler Yates. The Irish knowing all too well the yoke of Tyranny and opression.
Lyrics
Robbers had taken his old tambourine now But he pulled down the moon and sang us a song A girl I had but she followed another MOney I had and it went in the night Much drink I had and it brought me to sorrow But theres nothnig more better than a cause and a fight Robbers had taken his wife and his love now But he pulled down the moon and sang us a tune The old man did say it in hte courts and the gallows Fore the firing squad a ready to be fed... MOney is good and a girl might be better But there's nothing more better than a shot in the head. Robbers had taken his arms and his legs now But he pulled down the moon and sang us a tune Money is good and a girl might be better No matter what happens no matter at all Id rather be standing against the lies and the leaders Who raise up the mighty and rob from the small Robbers had taken his cup and his lamp now But he pulled down the moon and sang us a tune.
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DRUMNJON
Apr 25
ROGER,YOUR MUSIC IS TIMELESS! ROCKIN ON BROTHER! PEACE!
procks
Dec 18, 2012
I just love this kind of music,cause I grew up with it. My father played his guitar and sang folk songs nearly every evening.Great song!!
GinNger SparklezZz
May 04, 2012
hi rodger! i love this song! interesting effect on the track but it's very cool!! i'm a huge Tom Waits Fan and this sounds like something he would perform himself!! :D great work here!!!!
Strummergurl
Feb 15, 2012
As usual with your lyrics Roger...No Truer words spoken, very good lyrics, very warm song, has that sittin around the living room jammin with a friend feel, (my fav kind!) I like the melody and harmonica and how you pulled it all together.... Now when you say..."money is good, a girl would be better" a girl IS better ;) the longer i breathe the more I learn and see, money is wicked, this is just my opinion of course! Take care and keep on with the great songwriting!
ms 007
Feb 03, 2012
Congrats on this one John ....Great Lyrics You do Oh So Well ....Keeps ones thinking about just what goes on to some & why they feel as they might..YES LOVE THE HARMONICA ALWAYS ..& looks good on ya too ..:) Well Done Roger..Well Done!!!
Rick Gross
Jan 05, 2012
Awesome song Brother! God Bless
ALEXIS PATRICK
Dec 07, 2011
Magnificent, vocals, Guitar work, Harmonica work, production, and chord pattern.
Heleana Maria
Dec 06, 2011
Hi Roger, Great deep writing with a dramatic message through song! Blessings and Merry Christmas to you and yours, Heleana Maria and 7beatstreetDanAlbury! He cannot comment possibly ever!
Jack Strange
Nov 19, 2011
Committed guitar and harmonica, passionate vocals, and understated lyrics make for a great song Roger.
Drumnjon
Oct 27, 2011
VERRY NICE JOB....YOU HAVE A GREAT SOUND...DRUMNJON
VMP (USA)
Oct 27, 2011
Wonderful playing....man, this baby sounds so damn classic, I'll shut up and listen, awesome stuff!!!!!
Jamey Darnold
Oct 25, 2011
Rodger, How are you You my Man, have a wonderful knack for illustrating in your lyrics what a song is best at,,,coming across to the listener all the emotions known to mankind. all the best JD
Rodrica Rudge
Oct 17, 2011
Hi Roger, just stopping by to catch up with your latest songs. Sorry it's taken so long, I haven't been online much recently, but it's great to be back and find some new tracks from you. Excellent harmonica, guitar and vocals on this one. The lyrics are first class and it's always a pleasure to hear you sing.
Sounds by Ramolly
Oct 06, 2011
"He pulled down the moon and sang us a song," wow this a super line, totally puts me inside the song , great tune Roger
Ascenzion - Al Massey
Oct 06, 2011
How do you do it Roger? Memorable vocals, lyrics, and super harmonica playing makes this another great one from the master poet...
kaufi
Oct 05, 2011
a beautiful song, it bring good feeling, nice harmonica and awesome vocals, very nice....
Michael R7 GT
Oct 03, 2011
Wonderful work like always...poetry in motion!
Pinecats
Oct 03, 2011
Wonderful Dylanesque approach to a very well written song. Catchy, clever and thought provoking. Harp is a good touch. This is one of your best Rodger..ace for your next coffe house gig!
Carlo D'Anna
Oct 02, 2011
I would call this music for the people! Playing that harp round the fire near the train tracks! O yeah!!
Kathy Reynolds
Oct 02, 2011
Hi Roger, love this dylanish stuff you do. love the harmonica too. Thanks for your visit. enjoyed my listen here!