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13 Dec 01 - 02:55 PM (#609148) Subject: Mudcat Songbook From: Linda Allen Hi, Folks - Just adding two new songs -- written post September 11th.The first was inspired by a friend who wondered how Jesus would fare if he came now -- looking like a man of Middle-Eastern descent. The second is a song about the events of September 11th. Thanks! Linda Allen When Jesus came to Philadelphia ©2001 Linda Allen When Jesus came to Philadelphia He wore a suit and a tie He stuck some cash into his back pocket 'Cause he'd made up his mind to fly REPEAT LAST LINES When Jesus came to Philadelphia He was New York City bound He'd heard a lotta people cryin' out his name He was gonna try to help that town When Jesus came to Philadelphia He laid his money down He said, "a one-way ticket to New York City" But the ticket agent stared and frowned When Jesus came to Philadelphia He had no passport to show He said, "My daddy sent me on a student visa" They said, "Son, we're gonna feed you to the crows" When Jesus came to Philadelphia There weren't no angel choirs Just fourteen agents taking him to jail Callin' him Bin Laden's liar When Jesus came to Philadelphia No shepherds gathered near Just three full colonels in a darkened room His testament to hear When Jesus came to Philadelphia They say he shed a tear When Ashcroft said, "I hear your daddy is God" Well son, I'm god down here." When Jesus died in Philadelphia They made a big mistake There was just no place for a dark-skinned man In a country full of fear and hate When Jesus left Philadelphia He said he was comin' back Soon he was rockin' in his mama's arms In a small town in Iraq Ashes and Smoke ©2001 Linda Allen (with additions by Marie Eaton) It was a clear September morning, A phone call gave the warning There were many people dying, Some were burning, some were flying Into the arms of mystery, A sacrifice to history We have been burned, burned by the fire And we are ashes, ashes and smoke But we will rise, higher and higher On the wings of compassion, justice and hope It was a bright October morning, the TV gave the warning Retribution's bombs were flying, and innocents were dying A mistake we've made before, as we sacrifice to war CHORUS May these lives not be wasted, or the bitterness we've tasted For if rage and indignation, Is the common cup of nations Then hatred will birth violence, Unless our tears transform us CHORUS |
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13 Dec 01 - 04:31 PM (#609213) Subject: Linda Allen Songs From: Joe Offer Linda, I changed the thread title a bit, to "Mudcat Songbook - Linda Allen Songs." Hope you don't mind. I'll change it to whatever you want. We have a number of "Mudcat Songbook" threads, and I thought it might be good to add something for clarification. Bob Fitch gave me your album called Lay It Down - Images of the Sacred, and I really enjoyed it. For those who'd like to learn more about Linda's work, I'd recommend Linda's Website, http://www.lindasongs.com. I suppose, though, that these songs are meant for the Mudcat Songbook rather than for the Digital Tradition. I'm so confused... -Joe Offer, Sacramento- |
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13 Dec 01 - 05:16 PM (#609235) Subject: RE: Mudcat Songbook - Linda Allen Songs From: Áine I'm a bit confused, too, Joe. Linda -- If you'd like me to put your wonderful songs in the Mudcat Songbook, please let me know in this thread; or, you can post a message in the Part X - Additions to Mudcat Songbook thread. If you meant your songs to go into the DT instead, I'd just like to say thanks for sharing them with us Mudcatters in any event. All the best, Áine |
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13 Dec 01 - 09:26 PM (#609396) Subject: RE: Mudcat Songbook - Linda Allen Songs From: Stilly River Sage Very nice, Linda. I'll speak for the Dwyer clan and say you've said it very well, in both songs. John, as one of your biggest fans would (does?) definitely like them! Maggie |
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13 Dec 01 - 10:18 PM (#609425) Subject: RE: Mudcat Songbook - Linda Allen Songs From: Deckman Great songs Linda ... CHEERS, Bob Nelson, Everett |
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17 Sep 03 - 01:06 PM (#1020849) Subject: RE: Mudcat Songbook - Linda Allen Songs From: Joe Offer
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17 Sep 03 - 02:09 PM (#1020884) Subject: RE: Mudcat Songbook - Linda Allen Songs From: open mike Hooray! i was just searching linda allen's web site and enjoyed the weaving and quilting song... I am reminded that there was a musician in washington who played on the ferries names linda waterfall is this the same person? |
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17 Sep 03 - 02:21 PM (#1020895) Subject: RE: ADD Linda Allen Songs From: Stewart No, they are two different people. Linda Waterfall's web site is HERE with her latest CD release. I consider both Lindas two of the best songwriters and singers in the Pacific Northwest. But back to Linda Allen. Her website HERE has some very generous full-length downloads of her songs. However, all of her CDs are well worth buying. Cheers, S. in Seattle |