Shemekia Copeland -- Sounds like the devil

[Dems2002]

Run time: 03:43 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDeaqB1WkWE   Posted on YouTube: December 11, 2008 By YouTube Member: Views on YouTube: 0   Posted on DU: February 16, 2009 By DU Member: Dems2002 Views on DU: 1245

 
This is a great new song I heard on Stanford Radio a few weeks ago, it's not even released yet. I love it, and get the feeling that with the hard times that have arrived and our coming, we're going to get some great new populist music out of it. People are fed up, we know we're getting screwed, and we ain't too happy.

Some lyrics...

"Politicians certain that they've got God on their side...but it sounds like the devil to me." :)

"Hard as I'm slaving...never gonna see a dime. I don't got healthcare, I can't even afford to die."

Sounds like the devil to me...

"Got people under their spell -- if that's what it takes to get to heaven, someone save me a cool spot in hell."

Dems

[Bluzmann57]

1. I've had the great fortune to meet Ms. Copeland

She is the daughter of Blues legend Johnny Copeland and she is the real deal. She grew up tough and has not forgotten it. Quite a lady and she's only 30 years old. She also was involved in "Bluesapalooza" which was a tour of Iraq and Afghanistan to entertain the troops. Reviews were great and Ms. Copeland said she was honored to do it. A genuinely nice person. And smart as well. Hope you listen to more of her stuff after hearing that tune.
edited for spelling. I'm so anxious for people to know about the music I love that I get careless sometimes.

[Dems2002]

2. Yeah, I've been reading up on her

Thanks for the plug. I read up on her after hearing this song, and she does sound terrific. I love the blues, but haven't followed the blues, which is something that I think I need to fix.

Dems