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Lyr Req: 'You know who I am' Paul Robeson

18 May 07 - 11:09 PM (#2056128)
Subject: Lyr Req: 'You know who I am' Paul Robeson
From: Donuel

In this case I may not even have the title right. I heard it on an LP sung by Paul Robeson 46 years ago.

The last time he asks the question 'you know who I am' The chorus sings "A mer ica".

I was thinking this song could use an update.


19 May 07 - 12:26 AM (#2056160)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: 'You know who I am' Paul Robeson
From: Peace

"Ballad for Americans", music: Earl Robinson; Lyrics: John La Touche


20 May 07 - 11:47 AM (#2057037)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: 'You know who I am' Paul Robeson
From: Jim Dixon

Previously posted in the thread called Help: American patriotic songs.


20 May 07 - 12:11 PM (#2057050)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: 'You know who I am' Paul Robeson
From: Peace

I tried Ballad for Americans in the DT. Nothing comes up.


20 May 07 - 07:29 PM (#2057265)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: 'You know who I am' Paul Robeson
From: Franz S.

It's not just one song. It's a kind of oratorio, runs about 15-20 minutes and covers a lot of American history from a working class point of view.