When I saw Jim Adams picked cool/freeze/heat/melt for this week’s Song Lyric Sunday theme, I had every intention of sharing “Cool Fool,” a Cars anomaly co-written by Ric Ocasek and Elliot Easton.
Then a stunning video scrolled onto my Facebook feed. “March March” is one-half of a double-whammy, released June 25, the same day the Dixie Chicks dropped “dixie” and became The Chicks. A protest song from their current “Gaslighter” album, “March March” hits today’s hot button issues — gun control, global warming, women’s rights, lies masquerading as truth, and racism. The last minute is a gut punch that stopped me cold. Read the lyrics here later. Give the video your full attention. “’If your voice held no power, they wouldn’t try to silence you.’ – unknown. Use your VOICE. Use your VOTE.”
Judi, I never knew that they dropped the Dixie. Nice music and a great video.
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It was just last Thursday. I think I heard about yesterday or maybe today.
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Glad you liked the video; I hope it was OK to not follow the theme.
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That is fine as I think more people did their own thing this weekend than ever before.
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It’s been years since I listened to “The Chicks” and I know they’re not shy about using their music to send a message, but this… and the lyrics leave me absolutely speechless. And I agree, the last minute is a gut punch…and heartbreaking.
Powerful share, my friend!
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Thanks, Nesie! Glad you like/appreciate it.
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The Chicks (formerly Dixie Chicks) have never shied away from hot topics, and they’re not about to start. Stop by Judi’s to see their powerful video!
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Wow, that’s mighty powerful message. Thank you Judi.
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Thank you!
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