Unless you were really paying attention, you aren't going to recognize today's musical selection: Chi Coltrane. She wrote her own songs and accompanied herself on piano, but she was way beyond the average pianist. In 1972 she had a top 20 hit with her first single, "Thunder and Lightning," the first track on this album. It's an uptempo "white soul" song, but she also understood gospel ("Go Like Elijah") and classical music as well. Apparently she has an aversion to self-promotion; she's only released seven albums in 30 years, and nothing since 1986. One of the cuts on this album had a particular relevance in 1972 (Vietnam), and might even have some today; judge for yourselves. It's called "I Will Not Dance."
Did you say you're a public servant?
Well, then let me ask you why
You're keeping the public uninformed
When you're not feedin' us with lies
Listen to our founding fathers
Sit down and read the Bill of Rights
You'd better learn how to play the game by the rules
Or you're gonna have an awful fight
'Cause I will not dance to your musicPosted by Linkmeister at September 21, 2003 12:01 AM
And I will not drink your wine
And I will not toast to your success
Because you're no friend of mine, oh yeah you know it
You're no friend of mineWhy do you take my brother?
And why do you take my son?
Shipping them off to another land
To fight a war that can't be won
You can't say you don't know better
Because by now the truth is out
The people are all sick of following you
Because you don't know what it's all aboutSo I will not dance to your music
And I will not drink your wine
And I will not toast to your success
Because you're no friend of mine, oh yeah you know it
You're no friend of mineI'm the younger generation and I love my country land
I can't stand to watch the nation fall apart
'Cause you won't understand
God help you "public servant"
When you stand before the King
When your works are shown and your lies are known
And your wasted life won't mean a thing
So pay attention to me as I sing'Cause I will not dance to your music
And I will not drink your wine
And I will not toast to your success
Because you're no friend of mine, oh yeah you know it
You're no friend of mine.
Not only do I remember Chi Coltrane I have one of her albums that features "Thunder and Lightning"!!
I loved that song, heard it this past weekend. It really doesn't sound too dated.
I think her Dad was an accomplished musician also.
She was very pretty. Not that that has anything to do with anything....
I'm glad she is continuing to write her music. I thought she was a one hit wonder...
You've got the first album (it's self-titled). I have that one and the second (Let It Ride). Wonderful voice and dynamite piano.
Posted by: Linkmeister at September 22, 2003 04:09 PM