Two a cappella tunes from the master himself Todd Rundgren. Although acclaimed as a musician, producer and all around innovator, I think he is probably one of the most underrated lyricists of all time. These two songs are wonderful not only for their harmony and the fact that they are a cappella, but because the lyrics are poignant and very appropriate for the times. Johnee Jingo is a recording from the A Cappella album and Honest Work (from the same album) is concert footage.
Consider these lyrics from Johnee Jingo.
And the throne, the pulpit and the politician,
Create a thirst for power in the common man
It's a taste for blood passed off as bravery
Or just patriotism hiding bigotry.
The entire song Honest Work is just an incredible piece of writing so it is hard to pick a snippet of lyrics but here is one example.
The prophets of a brave new world
Captains of industry
Have visions grand and great designs
But none have room for me.
Enjoy!
Consider these lyrics from Johnee Jingo.
And the throne, the pulpit and the politician,
Create a thirst for power in the common man
It's a taste for blood passed off as bravery
Or just patriotism hiding bigotry.
The entire song Honest Work is just an incredible piece of writing so it is hard to pick a snippet of lyrics but here is one example.
The prophets of a brave new world
Captains of industry
Have visions grand and great designs
But none have room for me.
Enjoy!
1 comment:
Todd has always been and will always be THE man. Great songs.
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