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Well you better listen my sister's and brothers,
'Cause if you do you can hear
There are voices still calling across the years.
And they're all crying across the ocean,
And they're cryin across the land,
And they will till we all come to understand.
None of us are free.
None of us are free.
None of us are free, if one of us are chained.
None of us are free.
And there are people still in darkness,
And they just can't see the light.
If you don't say it's wrong then that says it right.
We got try to feel for each other, let our brother's know that we care.
Got to get the message, send it out loud and clear.
None of us are free.
None of us are free.
None of us are free, if one of us are chained.
None of us are free.
It's a simple truth we all need, just to hear and to see.
None of us are free, if one of us is chained.
None of us are free.
Now I swear your salvation isn't too hard too find,
None of us can find it on our own. (On our own)
We've got to join together in sprirt, heart and mind.
So that every soul who's suffering will know they're not alone.
Oh, none of us are free.
None of us are free, yo
None of us are free, if one of us are chained.
None of us are free.
If you just look around you,
Your gonna see what I say.
Cause the world is getting smaller each passing day. (Passing day)
Now it's time to start making changes,
And it's time for us all to realize,
That the truth is shining real bright right before our eyes. (Before our eyes)
None of us are free.
None of us are free.
None of us are free, if one of us is chained.
None of us are free.
Oh, none of us are free.
None, none, none of us (None of us are free)
Oh, none one of us
(None of us are free, if one of us is chained) Well, well,
Well, once again
(None of us are free) None of us are free
(None of us are free) None of us are free
(None of us are free, if one of us is chained) One of us, none of us, one of us
(None of us are free) Lord, have mercy
(None of us are free) Oh, let me save you
(None of us are free, if one of us is chained)
If one of us is chained, none of us are free.
Well, I gotta tell about it
(None of us are free) Oh, ma ma ma
(None of us are free) Ma ma Lord
None of us are free, if one of us is chained.
None of us are free.
None of us, none of us, none of us are free.
None of us are free.
None of us are free, if one of us is chained.
None of us are free.
None of us are free.
None of us are free, no
None of us are free, (if one of us is chained), oh, Lord
(None of us are free) oh, Lord
None of us are free.
(None of us are free)
None of us are free, if one of us is chained.
None of us are free.
You all should hear Widespread Panic cover this tune live. Scorcher!
Ooooooooo, never heard that...thanks for the tip! PEACE!
For a puritan like me it is difficult to listen for minutes on end to a grammatically incorrect line. Anxiously waiting for a cover ‘None of us IS free'.
From the Oxford Online dictionary:
"It is sometimes held that none can only take a singular verb, never a plural verb: none of them is coming tonight rather than none of them are coming tonight. There is little justification, historical or grammatical, for this view. None is descended from Old English nān meaning ‘not one’ and has been used for around a thousand years with both a singular and a plural verb, depending on the context and the emphasis needed."
no sr., ninguno de nosotros lo es....
Seguro, cada uno nosotros tiene una bolla y una cadena
NONE OF US ARE FREE <—- because of the Federal Reserve Bank and the IRS
We are all slaves
100% -- for all you downvoters who own a house, tell us what happens when you stop paying your property taxes...are you really free? Doesn't matter what color you are either.
Also, this song = 9
This song continues to stop me in my tracks, often requiring me to listen to it several times through out the day (like I did a few weeks ago) and I'll say again that the 'grammar' issue is not there for me; really WHO THE HELL CARES about grammar when we are talking about oppression of the COLLECTIVE US in the world.
RIP Solomon, you gave us some great tunes and this one is one of my all-time favs.
Long Live RP!!
I Agree!! On all counts!
For a puritan like me it is difficult to listen for minutes on end to a grammatically incorrect line. Anxiously waiting for a cover ‘None of us IS free'.
Poetic license completely passed you by?
That's The Blind Boys of Alabama. They're pretty good...
c.
Putumayo has no doubt changed the musical viewpoint of a lot of people -myself definitely included.
"None of us are free, if one of us are chained."
Ray Charles said: "Music is powerful. As people listen to it, they can be affected. They respond."
This song continues to stop me in my tracks, often requiring me to listen to it several times through out the day (like I did a few weeks ago) and I'll say again that the 'grammar' issue is not there for me; really WHO THE HELL CARES about grammar when we are talking about oppression of the COLLECTIVE US in the world.
RIP Solomon, you gave us some great tunes and this one is one of my all-time favs.
Long Live RP!!
It would appear you either haven't read the lyrics, or haven't understood them.
satkinson wrote:
note quite, originally released in 1993 by Ray Charles (getting little attention) - Solomon Burke and the Blind Boys of Alabama got the acclaim after the 2002 release b/c it was on an episode of House, MD.
We are all slaves
Wow! Just think of all the sleep I'm going to miss out on worrying about your rating.
Gil Scott is dead....but last I noticed, revolutions are televised (see, Egypt, 2011). Or at least on twitter....
Use the web for change!
Peace.
ps what is Cf. ?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cf.
- Eugene V. Debs
Bobert_ParkCity wrote:
Gil Scott is dead....but last I noticed, revolutions are televised (see, Egypt, 2011). Or at least on twitter....
Use the web for change!
Peace.
ps what is Cf. ?
I agree with you ... "None of us can find it on our own."
I hope you are now in the presence of the only one who leads to true freedom!
Harriet Tubman?
So basically what he's saying is that none of us are free?
..it's not called a mortal-coil for nothin
Thanks for the play!
I agree with you ... "None of us can find it on our own."
I hope you are now in the presence of the only one who leads to true freedom!
calypsus_1 wrote:
.............The Police - Walking On The Moon
The Wailin' Jennys - Storm Comin'
Solomon Burke - None Of Us Are Free
S.E. Rogie - Kpindigbee
Jerry Douglas - Route Irish
Dire Straits - Single Handed Sailor
Counting Crows - Anna Begins................
Well, I think there will be no radio stations around the world, presenting a "set" (30 min.) equal or even similar. Why? There may be many whys .... or do not know, or do not want, or are not interested, or lack of independence, or is not profitable (market dependency). Or all reasons combined. RP is different. "None Of Us Are Free". Is true. Like says no one are completly independent. Because we are subject, permanently, changes and alterations, that is the nature of the world in which we live. But, it is proven, it is possible to combine all the factors, market, industry, diversity, entertainment, without losing the "cable", without losing "sight", without sacrificing the values, artistic quality, memories, authenticity, tradition, talent, innovation, harmony. Because it takes know-how & art. When it seems that everything is already done, everything is invented, this is a terrible mistake. Because you have to pass the "baton" to new generations. You need to reinvent. Music can not be just an entertainment factor. This is reductive and alienating. Music can not or should become, to submit to a mere product of industrial manufacturing, and its creators in some "automata" handlers of electronic artifacts. The music has to have soul. Music has always, to be associated with the culture of the peoples in all its aspects, social, cultural, historical, political, spiritual. Only then will reach its goal. Producing well-being and satisfaction to those who hear and feel. This requires "know-how" and Art.
In particular...
.............The Police - Walking On The Moon
The Wailin' Jennys - Storm Comin'
Solomon Burke - None Of Us Are Free
S.E. Rogie - Kpindigbee
Jerry Douglas - Route Irish
Dire Straits - Single Handed Sailor
Counting Crows - Anna Begins................
Well, I think there will be no radio stations around the world, presenting a "set" (30 min.) equal or even similar. Why? There may be many whys .... or do not know, or do not want, or are not interested, or lack of independence, or is not profitable (market dependency). Or all reasons combined. RP is different. "None Of Us Are Free". Is true. Like says no one are completly independent. Because we are subject, permanently, changes and alterations, that is the nature of the world in which we live. But, it is proven, it is possible to combine all the factors, market, industry, diversity, entertainment, without losing the "cable", without losing "sight", without sacrificing the values, artistic quality, memories, authenticity, tradition, talent, innovation, harmony. Because it takes know-how & art. When it seems that everything is already done, everything is invented, this is a terrible mistake. Because you have to pass the "baton" to new generations. You need to reinvent. Music can not be just an entertainment factor. This is reductive and alienating. Music can not or should become, to submit to a mere product of industrial manufacturing, and its creators in some "automata" handlers of electronic artifacts. The music has to have soul. Music has always, to be associated with the culture of the peoples in all its aspects, social, cultural, historical, political, spiritual. Only then will reach its goal. Producing well-being and satisfaction to those who hear and feel. This requires "know-how" and Art.
Not in the prison-industrial state. Cf. war on drugs. Cf. war on young black males.
Oh, and if you haven't heard: The revolution will not be televised.
Gil Scott is dead....but last I noticed, revolutions are televised (see, Egypt, 2011). Or at least on twitter....
Use the web for change!
Peace.
ps what is Cf. ?
He's the man, for sure, though not too hopeful this situation (none of us are free...) changes anytime soon....
Hear, hear! By the logic of the grammar purists here, the Rolling Stones should have sung "I Can't Get Any Satisfaction" because it's more grammatically "correct" than the alleged double negative.
Unfortunately, if you can't play it right, you can't play it good. Your comments about grammar only highlight a lack of awareness of the distinction between prescriptive and descriptive linguistics. Most professional musicians (for the most part) are highly skilled technicians, breaking the rules to produce an emotive response. Thus, I (and you, apparently) can't get no satisfaction. And none of us be free.
Peace, out.
I'm the luxury model and still full price.
So basically what he's saying is that none of us are free?
Not in the prison-industrial state. Cf. war on drugs. Cf. war on young black males.
Oh, and if you haven't heard: The revolution will not be televised.
So basically what he's saying is that none of us are free?
Yeah, I'm there with you. I can apperciate the message, importance of Solomon Burke himself, and hear the natural talent in the music... but it's getting too much play in my opinion.
I want to lower my rating of this song because I'm tired of hearing it, but at the same time I can't stop thinking of it so highly. Ugh.
Whenever someone "corrects" somone else's grammar or speech, I can only think "By what right?". <..deletion>
Hear, hear! By the logic of the grammar purists here, the Rolling Stones should have sung "I Can't Get Any Satisfaction" because it's more grammatically "correct" than the alleged double negative.
Whenever someone "corrects" somone else's grammar or speech, I can only think "By what right?". Why is anyone compelled to follow a mere convention, and what authority is vested in it? A police officer is vested to enforce laws, his right is based in the constitution (or common law, etc..). There is no such thing for language. 3rd grade grammar teachers and publishing houses don't count, much less the King's speech.
Agree me! Vestignish am authoritoids fro bookup terradiidle! Hawmf?
Mr Soul does a song with Ms Griffin.
"Great show, and Buddy Miller on guitar adds icing on the cake! " bobbiejaeger
"Up to the mountain ....... a peaceful place. RIP Burke 10-10-10." yokasok
"Love SB and prefer his recording of the song in his Nashville CD but it is great to finally see them together! Patty writes some stunners! " FXMAN66
So, I looked it up. One dictionary claims no historical precedent for it NOT being used in either singular OR plural context.
Another dictionary insists that it is singular only.
I say tomayto you tomahto ?
Whenever someone "corrects" somone else's grammar or speech, I can only think "By what right?". Why is anyone compelled to follow a mere convention, and what authority is vested in it? A police officer is vested to enforce laws, his right is based in the constitution (or common law, etc..). There is no such thing for language. 3rd grade grammar teachers and publishing houses don't count, much less the King's speech.
Also, check the clearance bin for some of us marked down up to 70%.
I love this song.
By golly, I think you're right.
According to what I was taught in High School, a prepositional phrase (in this case, "of us") is NEVER to be included when determining subjects and predicates. Noun: NONE (plural, in the context of this song.) Verb: ARE (also plural.) Noun: ONE (singular, in context.) Verb: IS (also singular.)
Uh, I sorta lost my train of thought while analyzing myself up my own ass. I'm sure there are more educated and literate people out in RP-land who've made correct grammar their entire life's work, so I'll shut up now and leave this little sticking point to the experts.
And coccyx - I may have to slap you with a fish. (Doesn't your screen name have something to do with the bone in the base of the spine that leads some people to think humans once had prehensile tails? Just wondering...)
Hmm, I always thought "none" was shortened for "not one"(singular). Which would make it none of us IS free.
So, I looked it up. One dictionary claims no historical precedent for it NOT being used in either singular OR plural context.
Another dictionary insists that it is singular only.
I say tomayto you tomahto ?
(I've started accumulating a playlist of songs I like but whose grammatical errors put my teeth on edge. This song is on it but is only one of many, and is far from the most egregious offender. )
I always crank this one. I like it. I sing. Bird likes it. Bird sings...
I don't know better.
Umm.. None of us IS free if one of us are chained.
According to what I was taught in High School, a prepositional phrase (in this case, "of us") is NEVER to be included when determining subjects and predicates. Noun: NONE (plural, in the context of this song.) Verb: ARE (also plural.) Noun: ONE (singular, in context.) Verb: IS (also singular.)
Uh, I sorta lost my train of thought while analyzing myself up my own ass. I'm sure there are more educated and literate people out in RP-land who've made correct grammar their entire life's work, so I'll shut up now and leave this little sticking point to the experts.
And coccyx - I may have to slap you with a fish. (Doesn't your screen name have something to do with the bone in the base of the spine that leads some people to think humans once had prehensile tails? Just wondering...)
For. Sure.
About once a year—maybe really late at night—would be just right.
This one seems pasty to me
A bit tired, ain't it.
Nope. I LOVE this song. Speaks to me.
(and on another topic, can you post a picture of yourself, resident gigolo? ...)
A bit tired, ain't it.
'Kinell! Must be one hell of a body. Reckon you're our resident gigolo... ;)
Fred, really. You're just figuring this out?
'Kinell! Must be one hell of a body. Reckon you're our resident gigolo... ;)
I don't want to annoy by bumping my earlier post citing the NY Times Style Book.
Suffice it to say, better authorities than we agree that the plural construction used in this song is both correct and preferred.
Bumping this to Page 1—seems like we need it.
The point is in the first line: None of us are free if one of us is chained.
Jayzus, how hard can that be to fathom?
Umm.. None of us IS free if one of us are chained.
I'm not free... I require a lot of money from women to use my body...
and the song should be "None of Us Is Free"... the noun is singular, so the verb should be, too...
Ah, you prefer the alternate "leer-ics" ;-)
None of us are free,
None of us are free,
Some of us are cheap,
But none of us are free
Schipol is too sterile a place to leave such a warm body...
Amen to that!
Sad day.
Amen to that!
• 2005 Solomon Burke. 0046 copy by Artamia
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.....X-X-MMX.........Solomon ci ha lasciati. Che tristezza....
......................Solomon left us. How sad.
- Solomon Burke dies at Amsterdam airport at 70
Sunday, October 10, 2010. Noon. (AP) - 19 minutes ago
AMSTERDAM - Solomon Burke, the larger-than-life "King of Rock and Soul" who was revered as one of music's greatest vocalists but never reached the level of fame of those he influenced, died early Sunday at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport. He was 70.
Born to the sound of music in an upstairs room of a Philadelphia church, Burke was acknowledged as one of the greatest soul singers of the 1960s, but his popularity never matched that of contemporaries like James Brown or Marvin Gaye.
Two of Burke's best-known songs reached a wider audience when they were featuring in hit movies.
He wrote "Everybody Needs Somebody to Love" in 1964 and it was later featured in the Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi movie "The Blues Brothers." The Rolling Stones and Wilson Pickett also recorded it.
A bare-chested Patrick Swayze danced seductively with Jennifer Grey to Burke's "Cry To Me" in one of the most memorable scenes from the movie "Dirty Dancing."
Legendary Atlantic Records producer Jerry Wexler once called Burke, "the best soul singer of all time."
Anti- Records President Andy Kaulkin, whose label produced Burke's comeback record, "Don't Give Up On Me," which won him his first and only Grammy, said, "Popular music today wouldn't be where it is without Solomon Burke."
Kaulkin called Burke a precursor to singers like Isaac Hayes and Barry White.
"I feel like his music is where it all came together, and when we think of '60s soul music it all started with Solomon Burke."
Burke, a giant man with a powerful soulful voice to match, appeared on stage on a throne in later years partly because of his regal persona and partly because of health problems. He joined Atlantic in 1960 and went on to record a string of hits in a decade with the label.
Kaulkin said Burke "gracefully" accepted the fact that his fame was eclipsed by singers he influenced.
"I think there was a little bit of frustration there but I don't think it ruled him at all," Kaulkin said.
Burke's family said on his website the singer died of natural causes, but did not elaborate.
"This is a time of great sorrow for our entire family. We truly appreciate all of the support and well wishes from his friends and fans," the statement said.
"Although our hearts and lives will never be the same, his love, life and music will continue to live within us forever," it added.
According to his website, Burke was born March 21, 1940, "to the sounds of horns and bass drums" at the United Praying Band The House of God for All People in West Philly.
"From day one, literally God and gospel were the driving forces behind the man and his music," his website said.
He remained closely linked to the church as a preacher. In 2000, he played for then-Pope John Paul II at the Vatican.
Schiphol Airport police spokesman Robert van Kapel confirmed that Burke died on a plane at Schiphol. He arrived early Sunday on a flight from Los Angeles and had been scheduled to perform a sellout show on Tuesday in a church converted into a concert hall in Amsterdam with local band De Dijk.
Burke was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001 and won a Best Contemporary Blues Album Grammy a year later for "Don't Give Up On Me."
Those honors sparked a renewed interest in the singer and he toured extensively around the world in recent years, including touring with The Rolling Stones.
Burke and his band would play without set lists, instead performing whatever the audience wanted to hear.
"It's like turning back the hands of time instantly," he said on his website. "We can be in the middle of singing something from my recent 'Like A Fire' album, and they'll call out 'Stupidity' from 1957 and we're back 50 years!"
Burke combined his singing with the role of preacher and patriarch of a huge family of 21 children, 90 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
"Loving people," he said at a recent performance in London, "is what I do."
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All rights reservedI was at two of your concerts, and there was more soul and good vibes on those nights than most artists can even dream about.
Thank you, for happy memories.
The point is in the first line: None of us are free if one of us is chained.
Jayzus, how hard can that be to fathom?
No prescriptivist I, how ironic that I feel compelled to keep pointing out: The construction used in this song IS CORRECT by contemporary grammatical standards.
I take it to mean that if our standard of living requires exploitation of others, through slavery, slave wages, imperialistic taking over of land, etc., then we are not free either. The fate of all humanity is linked and it's not sufficient to say "I've got mine, to hell with everyone else." We will be truely free when all people are free.
it also could mean that the true human experience is freedom and joy and it wants to be shared by everybody so they can add their riff - kinda like a collaboration - world music - common journey - common destiny
It took me until I was 50 years old to really understand this song. When anyone
in the world is not free, that means that any of us could lose our freedom. That is
why we have a standing army, we always have to guard against those that would
steal our freedom. If everyone was free, we would not have to worry about ever
losing our freedom, can you imagine a world like that?