Peter Tosh — Downpressor Man
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Downpresser man
Where you gonna run to
(3x)
All along that day
(CHORUS)
You gonna run to the sea
But the sea will be boiling
When you run to the sea
The sea will be boiling(2x)
All along that day
You gonna run to the rocks
The rocks will be melting
When you run to the rocks
The rocks will be melitng(2x)
All that day
So I said
CHORUS
You drink your big champagne and laugh(3x)
All along that day
I wouldn't like to be a flea
Under your collar man
(3x)
All along that day
You can run but you can't hide(3x)
Telling you all along that day
You gonna run to the Lord
Beggin' to hide you
(2x)
You gonna run to Jah
Beggin' to hide you
All, all along that day
And I said Downpresser Man
Where you gonna run to
Where you gonna run to Downpresser man
Where you gonna run to
I said all along
All along, along that day Downpresser man(4x)
Wait, Downpresser man
Where you gonna run to
Downpresser man
I don't know where you gonna run to
All along that day
Downpresser man
You can't run, you can't bribe Jah-Jah
Can't call him in a bar
Fe can drink some
Devil soup
Can't bribe him to run a car now
Can't test him faith
Downpresser man(5x)
Where you gonna run to
Downpresser man
You can't bribe no one
Them no want no money
Them run'f money
That money get funny
Downpresser Man...
Where you gonna run to
(3x)
All along that day
(CHORUS)
You gonna run to the sea
But the sea will be boiling
When you run to the sea
The sea will be boiling(2x)
All along that day
You gonna run to the rocks
The rocks will be melting
When you run to the rocks
The rocks will be melitng(2x)
All that day
So I said
CHORUS
You drink your big champagne and laugh(3x)
All along that day
I wouldn't like to be a flea
Under your collar man
(3x)
All along that day
You can run but you can't hide(3x)
Telling you all along that day
You gonna run to the Lord
Beggin' to hide you
(2x)
You gonna run to Jah
Beggin' to hide you
All, all along that day
And I said Downpresser Man
Where you gonna run to
Where you gonna run to Downpresser man
Where you gonna run to
I said all along
All along, along that day Downpresser man(4x)
Wait, Downpresser man
Where you gonna run to
Downpresser man
I don't know where you gonna run to
All along that day
Downpresser man
You can't run, you can't bribe Jah-Jah
Can't call him in a bar
Fe can drink some
Devil soup
Can't bribe him to run a car now
Can't test him faith
Downpresser man(5x)
Where you gonna run to
Downpresser man
You can't bribe no one
Them no want no money
Them run'f money
That money get funny
Downpresser Man...
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LizK wrote:
Smack Daddy was not nearly as emphatic as I would be. Trumpsters astoundingly believe the crap this guy makes up. The nastiness, the ego-centric bombast, the lies. And now, like the cherry on the top of the cupcake, he kills (to this date, 7/2/2020) 128,000 Americans.
By sheer neglect, by failing to consider the consequences of doing nothing. Obama would be on this virus like a tick on a dog.Leading the response, relying on the scientists. Trump will end up with 200K dead Americans, with only the Mormons, the NRA and the Southern Baptist Convention to remember him fondly - or at least not with an instant gag reflex.
Wow, you might want to lay off the pipe - or maybe join Hunter in his 'base'ment.
Smack Daddy was not nearly as emphatic as I would be. Trumpsters astoundingly believe the crap this guy makes up. The nastiness, the ego-centric bombast, the lies. And now, like the cherry on the top of the cupcake, he kills (to this date, 7/2/2020) 128,000 Americans.
By sheer neglect, by failing to consider the consequences of doing nothing. Obama would be on this virus like a tick on a dog.Leading the response, relying on the scientists. Trump will end up with 200K dead Americans, with only the Mormons, the NRA and the Southern Baptist Convention to remember him fondly - or at least not with an instant gag reflex.
Wow, you might want to lay off the pipe - or maybe join Hunter in his 'base'ment.
7 —> 8 just because I read the lyrics
I've still got the Sinead version of this rated a 10, though I'm finding I like this one more than before, so going +1 to 8 today, mainly based on how good it sounds on this newish 2.1 channel desktop audiophile setup.
LLRP!!
LLRP!!
Downpressor man, a man-ny man-ny man.
ThePoose wrote:
Agreed. One of the few times the cover is the better version. This is alright, but O'Connor's version is the better.
Stuck on O'Connor's version...her anger and angst are irresistible.
Agreed. One of the few times the cover is the better version. This is alright, but O'Connor's version is the better.
excellent song. too bad it will always be relevant.
hey Jelani - shut up and listen to the music…
The album release is 77, not 97 as Tosh was murdered in 87. The comments of late here on this song have veered waaaaaay past the song into politricks territory.
Sinead's cover is great, and while I like Tosh's OG version; the lyrics being so very relevant today, it's not my favorite track of his. Stepping Razor and African, on this album as well as Equal Rights are top notch tracks.
Sinead's cover is great, and while I like Tosh's OG version; the lyrics being so very relevant today, it's not my favorite track of his. Stepping Razor and African, on this album as well as Equal Rights are top notch tracks.
LizK wrote:
Smack Daddy was not nearly as emphatic as I would be. Trumpsters astoundingly believe the crap this guy makes up. The nastiness, the ego-centric bombast, the lies. And now, like the cherry on the top of the cupcake, he kills (to this date, 7/2/2020) 128,000 Americans.
By sheer neglect, by failing to consider the consequences of doing nothing. Obama would be on this virus like a tick on a dog.Leading the response, relying on the scientists. Trump will end up with 200K dead Americans, with only the Mormons, the NRA and the Southern Baptist Convention to remember him fondly - or at least not with an instant gag reflex.
That Kool-Aid tastes good, doesn't it?
Smack Daddy was not nearly as emphatic as I would be. Trumpsters astoundingly believe the crap this guy makes up. The nastiness, the ego-centric bombast, the lies. And now, like the cherry on the top of the cupcake, he kills (to this date, 7/2/2020) 128,000 Americans.
By sheer neglect, by failing to consider the consequences of doing nothing. Obama would be on this virus like a tick on a dog.Leading the response, relying on the scientists. Trump will end up with 200K dead Americans, with only the Mormons, the NRA and the Southern Baptist Convention to remember him fondly - or at least not with an instant gag reflex.
That Kool-Aid tastes good, doesn't it?
Matt_Maurer wrote:
Why showing your ignorance here? Much more effective and appropriate places to do that.
Corona virus has now Tragically caused 613,000 dead Americans. Mostly because of Trumps inept Presidential term. USA lost 3,000 souls in 9/11. Resulting in the War on Terror. But Trumps actions still see no real consequence?
Corona virus has now Tragically caused 613,000 dead Americans. Mostly because of Trumps inept Presidential term.
USA lost 3,000 souls in 9/11. Resulting in the War on Terror.
But Trumps actions still see no real consequence?
phlattop wrote:
Simply put Trump cares for no one but himself and his followers only care about a white christian world.
as of late December 2020, there are 330,000 Americans dead. How different things would be if that a-hole had taken this seriously in January or February.
as of late December 2020, there are 330,000 Americans dead. How different things would be if that a-hole had taken this seriously in January or February.
LizK wrote:
Smack Daddy was not nearly as emphatic as I would be. Trumpsters astoundingly believe the crap this guy makes up. The nastiness, the ego-centric bombast, the lies. And now, like the cherry on the top of the cupcake, he kills (to this date, 7/2/2020) 128,000 Americans.
By sheer neglect, by failing to consider the consequences of doing nothing. Obama would be on this virus like a tick on a dog.Leading the response, relying on the scientists. Trump will end up with 200K dead Americans, with only the Mormons, the NRA and the Southern Baptist Convention to remember him fondly - or at least not with an instant gag reflex.
as of late December 2020, there are 330,000 Americans dead. How different things would be if that a-hole had taken this seriously in January or February.
Smack Daddy was not nearly as emphatic as I would be. Trumpsters astoundingly believe the crap this guy makes up. The nastiness, the ego-centric bombast, the lies. And now, like the cherry on the top of the cupcake, he kills (to this date, 7/2/2020) 128,000 Americans.
By sheer neglect, by failing to consider the consequences of doing nothing. Obama would be on this virus like a tick on a dog.Leading the response, relying on the scientists. Trump will end up with 200K dead Americans, with only the Mormons, the NRA and the Southern Baptist Convention to remember him fondly - or at least not with an instant gag reflex.
as of late December 2020, there are 330,000 Americans dead. How different things would be if that a-hole had taken this seriously in January or February.
benhardt57 wrote:
Compare Trump's SOTU address to Zero's. The former used I, me or my statements approximately 29 times vs well over 100 for the latter. The man loves his country and its people in spite of what you hear on CNN.
And in late December 2020, herr Trump golfs while unemployment benefits expire for 14 million Americans, Covid cases continue to surge, food lines get longer, the eviction moratorium will expire on 12/31 displacing god knows how many people. There was a deal in place for a stimulus package signed off on by Congress and just in need of his signature.
But Trump threw a last minute wrench into the works demanding a $200o check to eligible Americans instead of the $600 all parties had already agreed to, including HIM. This move was strictly to stroke his own ego and show that he still has power. He had little to no involvement in the legislation having checked out once he lost the election.
But yeah, tell us again how he's not self-centered. He's the poster boy for self-centered narcissists.
Compare Trump's SOTU address to Zero's. The former used I, me or my statements approximately 29 times vs well over 100 for the latter. The man loves his country and its people in spite of what you hear on CNN.
And in late December 2020, herr Trump golfs while unemployment benefits expire for 14 million Americans, Covid cases continue to surge, food lines get longer, the eviction moratorium will expire on 12/31 displacing god knows how many people. There was a deal in place for a stimulus package signed off on by Congress and just in need of his signature.
But Trump threw a last minute wrench into the works demanding a $200o check to eligible Americans instead of the $600 all parties had already agreed to, including HIM. This move was strictly to stroke his own ego and show that he still has power. He had little to no involvement in the legislation having checked out once he lost the election.
But yeah, tell us again how he's not self-centered. He's the poster boy for self-centered narcissists.
westslope wrote:
Bitbanger makes a good point. The Neo-Marxist Allende government was also elected and pushed through horrible policies based on about 33% of the popular vote.
"Putin and Chavez were/are dictators. " No, not at all. Both governments were/are authoritarian but they are not dictatorships.
rdo: Maybe you should do some undergraduate courses in political sociology? Just a suggestion.....
That Allende's policies were horrible is debatable, but the point is often in multi-party democracies it is rare to see more than 35% of the popular vote for any one party. This is the case in smaller European democracies and in some of the "Commonwealth" countries, and to a lesser extent in Asian democracies. The US is a glaring exception for having essentially a two-party system, but whatever. In these other democracies coalitions among parties to gain majorities in the lower houses are very common. So to suggest that a government is somehow illegitimately governing and setting policy when the winning party in the election got "only" 33% of the vote is nonsense. And to say that a government is not a dictatorship but just authoritarian, is kind of missing the point that also neither is a truly functioning democracy. The opposing "parties" in the Russian Duma are bought by the government and are more or less a rubber stamp for Putin's policies. Sure, that's not *exactly* a dictatorship, and not *exactly* accurate, either. But it's not exactly democracy as it's supposed to work -- and does work -- elsewhere. And sure, telling someone to go read a book feels good, but it can always work both ways, especially when you don't know what the other person has already achieved in his life. There are probably books you should read, too, that you haven't ...
Bitbanger makes a good point. The Neo-Marxist Allende government was also elected and pushed through horrible policies based on about 33% of the popular vote.
"Putin and Chavez were/are dictators. " No, not at all. Both governments were/are authoritarian but they are not dictatorships.
rdo: Maybe you should do some undergraduate courses in political sociology? Just a suggestion.....
That Allende's policies were horrible is debatable, but the point is often in multi-party democracies it is rare to see more than 35% of the popular vote for any one party. This is the case in smaller European democracies and in some of the "Commonwealth" countries, and to a lesser extent in Asian democracies. The US is a glaring exception for having essentially a two-party system, but whatever. In these other democracies coalitions among parties to gain majorities in the lower houses are very common. So to suggest that a government is somehow illegitimately governing and setting policy when the winning party in the election got "only" 33% of the vote is nonsense. And to say that a government is not a dictatorship but just authoritarian, is kind of missing the point that also neither is a truly functioning democracy. The opposing "parties" in the Russian Duma are bought by the government and are more or less a rubber stamp for Putin's policies. Sure, that's not *exactly* a dictatorship, and not *exactly* accurate, either. But it's not exactly democracy as it's supposed to work -- and does work -- elsewhere. And sure, telling someone to go read a book feels good, but it can always work both ways, especially when you don't know what the other person has already achieved in his life. There are probably books you should read, too, that you haven't ...
SmackDaddy wrote:
Smack Daddy was not nearly as emphatic as I would be. Trumpsters astoundingly believe the crap this guy makes up. The nastiness, the ego-centric bombast, the lies. And now, like the cherry on the top of the cupcake, he kills (to this date, 7/2/2020) 128,000 Americans.
By sheer neglect, by failing to consider the consequences of doing nothing. Obama would be on this virus like a tick on a dog.Leading the response, relying on the scientists. Trump will end up with 200K dead Americans, with only the Mormons, the NRA and the Southern Baptist Convention to remember him fondly - or at least not with an instant gag reflex.
benhardt57 wrote:
Compare Trump's SOTU address to Zero's. The former used I, me or my statements approximately 29 times vs well over 100 for the latter. The man loves his country and its people in spite of what you hear on CNN.
Trump did nothing but denigrate the country. Since he wasn't happy he should have left the country like he's telling others too. You're a fool and an idiot if you support Trump in any way.
Compare Trump's SOTU address to Zero's. The former used I, me or my statements approximately 29 times vs well over 100 for the latter. The man loves his country and its people in spite of what you hear on CNN.
Trump did nothing but denigrate the country. Since he wasn't happy he should have left the country like he's telling others too. You're a fool and an idiot if you support Trump in any way.
Smack Daddy was not nearly as emphatic as I would be. Trumpsters astoundingly believe the crap this guy makes up. The nastiness, the ego-centric bombast, the lies. And now, like the cherry on the top of the cupcake, he kills (to this date, 7/2/2020) 128,000 Americans.
By sheer neglect, by failing to consider the consequences of doing nothing. Obama would be on this virus like a tick on a dog.Leading the response, relying on the scientists. Trump will end up with 200K dead Americans, with only the Mormons, the NRA and the Southern Baptist Convention to remember him fondly - or at least not with an instant gag reflex.
Jelani wrote:
Yeah, Sinead owns this song. The emotion she injects into it are vital.
Agreed. This is a bit ”loungey”. Sinead’s version has so much edge.
Yeah, Sinead owns this song. The emotion she injects into it are vital.
Agreed. This is a bit ”loungey”. Sinead’s version has so much edge.
ThePoose wrote:
Yeah, Sinead owns this song. The emotion she injects into it are vital.
Stuck on O'Connor's version...her anger and angst are irresistible.
Yeah, Sinead owns this song. The emotion she injects into it are vital.
Today, while driving my 82 year old Mom around on errands, we had to get to South Presa. A South Texas regional band, Los Number 3 Dinners did a version of "South Presa Man" as a riff on this. An old street downtrodden with time. We laughed as I reggaed a few refrains.
Then hear Tosh's Downpressor Man today on RP. Since I can't remember when. *insert Twilight Zone theme here*
Then hear Tosh's Downpressor Man today on RP. Since I can't remember when. *insert Twilight Zone theme here*
This album is outstanding. A must have for any collection and even more amazing on vinyl.
benhardt57 wrote:
Compare Trump's SOTU address to Zero's. The former used I, me or my statements approximately 29 times vs well over 100 for the latter. The man loves his country and its people in spite of what you hear on CNN.
Trump did nothing but denigrate the country. Since he wasn't happy he should have left the country like he's telling others too. You're a fool and an idiot if you support Trump in any way.
Compare Trump's SOTU address to Zero's. The former used I, me or my statements approximately 29 times vs well over 100 for the latter. The man loves his country and its people in spite of what you hear on CNN.
Trump did nothing but denigrate the country. Since he wasn't happy he should have left the country like he's telling others too. You're a fool and an idiot if you support Trump in any way.
Original is Sinner Man - Nina Simone.
This was version by Peter Tosh was from 1977 not 1997
This was version by Peter Tosh was from 1977 not 1997
Stuck on O'Connor's version...her anger and angst are irresistible.
I am not a reggae person, but I can stand this one . Just.
Nice change of pace, thanks Bill.
hayduke2 wrote:
Compare Trump's SOTU address to Zero's. The former used I, me or my statements approximately 29 times vs well over 100 for the latter. The man loves his country and its people in spite of what you hear on CNN.
bitbanger wrote:
As a note of caution, let us not forget that Putin, Hitler, Chavez, and Yanukovych all came to power through democratic elections.
rdo wrote:
Hitler was appointed Chancellor, in what was a fairly democratic government. His peak support among actual voters ran about 34 percent. Nothing to sneeze at. Putin and Chavez came to power under quasi democracies, but both immediately suppressed dissent and opposition of any stature. Putin and Chavez were/are dictators. Yanukovych did everything in his power to end the democracy that elected him, and so was thrown out via revolt, which caused Putin to seize the Crimea.
And in the meantime Europe sleeps, France surrendered, and in the UK they had a parade for the Queen.
As a note of caution, let us not forget that Putin, Hitler, Chavez, and Yanukovych all came to power through democratic elections.
Hitler was appointed Chancellor, in what was a fairly democratic government. His peak support among actual voters ran about 34 percent. Nothing to sneeze at. Putin and Chavez came to power under quasi democracies, but both immediately suppressed dissent and opposition of any stature. Putin and Chavez were/are dictators. Yanukovych did everything in his power to end the democracy that elected him, and so was thrown out via revolt, which caused Putin to seize the Crimea.
And in the meantime Europe sleeps, France surrendered, and in the UK they had a parade for the Queen.
Compare Trump's SOTU address to Zero's. The former used I, me or my statements approximately 29 times vs well over 100 for the latter. The man loves his country and its people in spite of what you hear on CNN.
JoanneE wrote:
This has a funky beat, even for reggae. Not a great song but Tosh had such a sly, alluring voice that he makes his version interesting.
Sorry Bill, MUCH prefer the Sinead O'Connor version.
This has a funky beat, even for reggae. Not a great song but Tosh had such a sly, alluring voice that he makes his version interesting.
I want to drink some champagne and laugh like that. Sounds like a nice evening.
Je suis moins convaincu par cette version que par celle hantée de 16 Horsepower.
I am less convinced by this version than by the haunted one of 16 Horsepower.
I am less convinced by this version than by the haunted one of 16 Horsepower.
Sorry Bill, MUCH prefer the Sinead O'Connor version.
fredriley wrote:
"overplayed" = 'I don't like it'
Last play: Feb 10, 2017
Plays in last 30 days: 2
The only variant I've heard on RP, and I've been listening here since the Cretaceous, is Sinead O'Connor's coruscatingly angry version. A search reveals no other versions with the song title "Downpressor Man". Are there, perhaps, "variants" of the song with a different title?
"overplayed" = 'I don't like it'
Last play: Feb 10, 2017
Plays in last 30 days: 2
The only variant I've heard on RP, and I've been listening here since the Cretaceous, is Sinead O'Connor's coruscatingly angry version. A search reveals no other versions with the song title "Downpressor Man". Are there, perhaps, "variants" of the song with a different title?
THANKFULLY we don't have the Goldfinger cover....and I wouldn't be surprised if Miley Cyrus did it too. One of the variants might be "Sinner Man" by Nina Simone (and others maybe too....?)
As a general rule, anyone that wants a song played less/removed from RP, etc., I think should have a replacement track in mind.
And I forget who recently suggested a "pay to not play" program; if you dislike a tune enough, cough up some dough and maybe BillG will listen!
VV wrote:
"overplayed" = 'I don't like it'
Last play: Feb 10, 2017
Plays in last 30 days: 2
The only variant I've heard on RP, and I've been listening here since the Cretaceous, is Sinead O'Connor's coruscatingly angry version. A search reveals no other versions with the song title "Downpressor Man". Are there, perhaps, "variants" of the song with a different title?
Please Bill let's take a hiatus of all of the overplayed Downpressor Man song variants. Let's play it again in December.
"overplayed" = 'I don't like it'
Last play: Feb 10, 2017
Plays in last 30 days: 2
The only variant I've heard on RP, and I've been listening here since the Cretaceous, is Sinead O'Connor's coruscatingly angry version. A search reveals no other versions with the song title "Downpressor Man". Are there, perhaps, "variants" of the song with a different title?
hayduke2 wrote:
LMFAO!
Methinks Hobbes just shat a pound of stuffing
bitbanger wrote:
LMFAO!
Methinks Hobbes just shat a pound of stuffing
Please Bill let's take a hiatus of all of the overplayed Downpressor Man song variants. Let's play it again in December.
bitbanger wrote:
As a note of caution, let us not forget that Putin, Hitler, Chavez, and Yanukovych all came to power through democratic elections.
rdo wrote:
Hitler was appointed Chancellor, in what was a fairly democratic government. His peak support among actual voters ran about 34 percent. Nothing to sneeze at. Putin and Chavez came to power under quasi democracies, but both immediately suppressed dissent and opposition of any stature. Putin and Chavez were/are dictators. Yanukovych did everything in his power to end the democracy that elected him, and so was thrown out via revolt, which caused Putin to seize the Crimea.
And in the meantime Europe sleeps, France surrendered, and in the UK they had a parade for the Queen.
As a note of caution, let us not forget that Putin, Hitler, Chavez, and Yanukovych all came to power through democratic elections.
Hitler was appointed Chancellor, in what was a fairly democratic government. His peak support among actual voters ran about 34 percent. Nothing to sneeze at. Putin and Chavez came to power under quasi democracies, but both immediately suppressed dissent and opposition of any stature. Putin and Chavez were/are dictators. Yanukovych did everything in his power to end the democracy that elected him, and so was thrown out via revolt, which caused Putin to seize the Crimea.
And in the meantime Europe sleeps, France surrendered, and in the UK they had a parade for the Queen.
rdo wrote:
Hitler was appointed Chancellor, in what was a fairly democratic government. His peak support among actual voters ran about 34 percent. Nothing to sneeze at. Putin and Chavez came to power under quasi democracies, but both immediately suppressed dissent and opposition of any stature. Putin and Chavez were/are dictators. Yanukovych did everything in his power to end the democracy that elected him, and so was thrown out via revolt, which caused Putin to seize the Crimea.
And in the meantime Europe sleeps, France surrendered, and in the UK they had a parade for the Queen.
Bitbanger makes a good point. The Neo-Marxist Allende government was also elected and pushed through horrible policies based on about 33% of the popular vote.
"Putin and Chavez were/are dictators. " No, not at all. Both governments were/are authoritarian but they are not dictatorships.
rdo: Maybe you should do some undergraduate courses in political sociology? Just a suggestion.....
Hitler was appointed Chancellor, in what was a fairly democratic government. His peak support among actual voters ran about 34 percent. Nothing to sneeze at. Putin and Chavez came to power under quasi democracies, but both immediately suppressed dissent and opposition of any stature. Putin and Chavez were/are dictators. Yanukovych did everything in his power to end the democracy that elected him, and so was thrown out via revolt, which caused Putin to seize the Crimea.
And in the meantime Europe sleeps, France surrendered, and in the UK they had a parade for the Queen.
Bitbanger makes a good point. The Neo-Marxist Allende government was also elected and pushed through horrible policies based on about 33% of the popular vote.
"Putin and Chavez were/are dictators. " No, not at all. Both governments were/are authoritarian but they are not dictatorships.
rdo: Maybe you should do some undergraduate courses in political sociology? Just a suggestion.....
OHMish wrote:
Actually I DO smoke weed and I prefer Sinead O'Connor's version too....even though I've always hated her I've started to really like some of her songs.
I actually prefer Sinead O'Connor's version
Maybe because I don't smoke weed?
Maybe because I don't smoke weed?
Actually I DO smoke weed and I prefer Sinead O'Connor's version too....even though I've always hated her I've started to really like some of her songs.
I also prefer the Sinead O'Conner version but also like this one.
I smoke weed too but I doubt that has anything to do with it. I prefer to listen to my favourite music, razor sharp sober. And I know for a fact that my favourite artists do not work while buzzed.
I smoke weed too but I doubt that has anything to do with it. I prefer to listen to my favourite music, razor sharp sober. And I know for a fact that my favourite artists do not work while buzzed.
Great song with a great message
but Sinead voice is stronger and delivers it better, IMHO
but Sinead voice is stronger and delivers it better, IMHO
Can't hear any of the bass through my computer.
With the bass, in my car, it's a totally different song.
Loved this song for years.
With the bass, in my car, it's a totally different song.
Loved this song for years.
Great song, insipid version. Too slow
I actually prefer Sinead O'Connor's version
Maybe because I don't smoke weed?
Maybe because I don't smoke weed?
averybadcat wrote:
Sinner man is an African American traditional spiritual song. The lyrics describe a sinner attempting to hide from divine justice on Judgement Day. The song has been dated to the turn of the 20th century.
O sinner man as done by nena simone, popularized in "the thomas crown affair "
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Sinner man is an African American traditional spiritual song. The lyrics describe a sinner attempting to hide from divine justice on Judgement Day. The song has been dated to the turn of the 20th century.
Michael_Dean wrote:
Well, it is Earth Day
If you have more money than god and you look out at what your misdirection of our planet is causing, would you not build underground fortresses in an attempt to hide your shame.
If you make your bed in hell, I will be there, burning,
If you run to the rocks, I will be there - melting,
If you run to the sea, I will be there - boiling
Downpressor Man, tell me, where you gonna fucking run to... all along that day.
I don't care much about who is singing this song, just so long as it is being sung.
Well, it is Earth Day
If you have more money than god and you look out at what your misdirection of our planet is causing, would you not build underground fortresses in an attempt to hide your shame.
If you make your bed in hell, I will be there, burning,
If you run to the rocks, I will be there - melting,
If you run to the sea, I will be there - boiling
Downpressor Man, tell me, where you gonna fucking run to... all along that day.
I don't care much about who is singing this song, just so long as it is being sung.
rdo wrote:
Hitler was appointed Chancellor, in what was a fairly democratic government. His peak support among actual voters ran about 34 percent. Nothing to sneeze at. Putin and Chavez came to power under quasi democracies, but both immediately suppressed dissent and opposition of any stature. Putin and Chavez were/are dictators. Yanukovych did everything in his power to end the democracy that elected him, and so was thrown out via revolt, which caused Putin to seize the Crimea.
And in the meantime Europe sleeps, France surrendered, and in the UK they had a parade for the Queen.
The USA is the supreme example of a Quasi-democracy. A two party system allowing you to vote for the same 'politics' and nothing else. Thus your arguments are invalid.
Hitler was appointed Chancellor, in what was a fairly democratic government. His peak support among actual voters ran about 34 percent. Nothing to sneeze at. Putin and Chavez came to power under quasi democracies, but both immediately suppressed dissent and opposition of any stature. Putin and Chavez were/are dictators. Yanukovych did everything in his power to end the democracy that elected him, and so was thrown out via revolt, which caused Putin to seize the Crimea.
And in the meantime Europe sleeps, France surrendered, and in the UK they had a parade for the Queen.
The USA is the supreme example of a Quasi-democracy. A two party system allowing you to vote for the same 'politics' and nothing else. Thus your arguments are invalid.
Roots Reggae. It's not all about Rum, Coconuts, and little birds. PT was always a favorite.
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sky Pilot—how high can you fly?
O sinner man as done by nena simone, popularized in "the thomas crown affair "
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I LOVE RADIO PARADISE!!!!
Have heard Sinead's version a few times now and loved it. I didnt know it was a cover until now. Peter Tosh is very different but equally great. I'll be singing this over and over ... in both styles
THE SEA WILL BE BOILING!
Have heard Sinead's version a few times now and loved it. I didnt know it was a cover until now. Peter Tosh is very different but equally great. I'll be singing this over and over ... in both styles
THE SEA WILL BE BOILING!
rdo wrote:
Hitler was appointed Chancellor, in what was a fairly democratic government. His peak support among actual voters ran about 34 percent. Nothing to sneeze at. Putin and Chavez came to power under quasi democracies, but both immediately suppressed dissent and opposition of any stature. Putin and Chavez were/are dictators. Yanukovych did everything in his power to end the democracy that elected him, and so was thrown out via revolt, which caused Putin to seize the Crimea.
And in the meantime Europe sleeps, France surrendered, and in the UK they had a parade for the Queen.
True enough. However flawed or quasi the processes, these examples show why Madison was as concerned of the tyranny of the demos as he was of that of kings or warlords.
Hitler was appointed Chancellor, in what was a fairly democratic government. His peak support among actual voters ran about 34 percent. Nothing to sneeze at. Putin and Chavez came to power under quasi democracies, but both immediately suppressed dissent and opposition of any stature. Putin and Chavez were/are dictators. Yanukovych did everything in his power to end the democracy that elected him, and so was thrown out via revolt, which caused Putin to seize the Crimea.
And in the meantime Europe sleeps, France surrendered, and in the UK they had a parade for the Queen.
True enough. However flawed or quasi the processes, these examples show why Madison was as concerned of the tyranny of the demos as he was of that of kings or warlords.
bitbanger wrote:
As a note of caution, let us not forget that Putin, Hitler, Chavez, and Yanukovych all came to power through democratic elections.
Hitler was appointed Chancellor, in what was a fairly democratic government. His peak support among actual voters ran about 34 percent. Nothing to sneeze at. Putin and Chavez came to power under quasi democracies, but both immediately suppressed dissent and opposition of any stature. Putin and Chavez were/are dictators. Yanukovych did everything in his power to end the democracy that elected him, and so was thrown out via revolt, which caused Putin to seize the Crimea.
And in the meantime Europe sleeps, France surrendered, and in the UK they had a parade for the Queen.
As a note of caution, let us not forget that Putin, Hitler, Chavez, and Yanukovych all came to power through democratic elections.
Hitler was appointed Chancellor, in what was a fairly democratic government. His peak support among actual voters ran about 34 percent. Nothing to sneeze at. Putin and Chavez came to power under quasi democracies, but both immediately suppressed dissent and opposition of any stature. Putin and Chavez were/are dictators. Yanukovych did everything in his power to end the democracy that elected him, and so was thrown out via revolt, which caused Putin to seize the Crimea.
And in the meantime Europe sleeps, France surrendered, and in the UK they had a parade for the Queen.
rdo wrote:
As a note of caution, let us not forget that Putin, Hitler, Chavez, and Yanukovych all came to power through democratic elections.
Victory in Ukraine---for democracy!!!!!!
As a note of caution, let us not forget that Putin, Hitler, Chavez, and Yanukovych all came to power through democratic elections.
Victory in Ukraine---for democracy!!!!!!
Art_Carnage wrote:
from someone who claims PERRYLAND as home.......
Do we really need a song about an elevator operator?
from someone who claims PERRYLAND as home.......
Love this song. And the RP community commets are pretty good too.
Bocephus wrote:
They're both damn good, full of righteous anger. Aux barricades, citoyens! 9 from the revolutionary Nottingham jury.
So much better than Sinead's version.
They're both damn good, full of righteous anger. Aux barricades, citoyens! 9 from the revolutionary Nottingham jury.
Art_Carnage wrote:
That's because you can't be angry and stoned at the same time.
The ROTFLMAO emoticon here is lame, so I'll just say ROTFLMAO
That's because you can't be angry and stoned at the same time.
The ROTFLMAO emoticon here is lame, so I'll just say ROTFLMAO
johnjconn wrote:
disagree
also disagre
disagree
also disagre
It was good until Kottke started singing.
So much better than Sinead's version.
vit wrote:
Where is the "Like" button!
I just pictured Peter Tosh pressing Sinead O'Connor's head down into a little hole like a game of Whack-a-mole.
Where is the "Like" button!
seine lieder mag ich auch sehr.. . .. . .
Valley_Boy wrote:
I like the way she sings this song with anger in her voice. I don't feel the anger with this version.
That's because you can't be angry and stoned at the same time.
I like the way she sings this song with anger in her voice. I don't feel the anger with this version.
That's because you can't be angry and stoned at the same time.
Do we really need a song about an elevator operator?
Valley_Boy wrote:
I like the way she sings this song with anger in her voice. I don't feel the anger with this version.
ohhh....have not heard her version, going to have to check that out. Pulling up Spotify...
I like the way she sings this song with anger in her voice. I don't feel the anger with this version.
ohhh....have not heard her version, going to have to check that out. Pulling up Spotify...
Valley_Boy wrote:
I'd second that. This is a fine song with fine lyrics, but you really need to express the anger of the oppressed against the Downpressor Man to really make it stir the blood, which is surely what it's for. 7 from the Nottingham jury for the original, 9 for yer woman O'Connor's version.
I like the way sings this song with anger in her voice. I don't feel the anger with this version.
I'd second that. This is a fine song with fine lyrics, but you really need to express the anger of the oppressed against the Downpressor Man to really make it stir the blood, which is surely what it's for. 7 from the Nottingham jury for the original, 9 for yer woman O'Connor's version.
10 just doesn't do it justice. Waaay more than a 10.
Ahnyer_Keester wrote:
I like the way she sings this song with anger in her voice. I don't feel the anger with this version.
I like Sinead O'Connor's version better. This is boring.
I like the way she sings this song with anger in her voice. I don't feel the anger with this version.
At least it isn't yet another Bob Marley thing...I'm kinda done with Reggae though...
Ahnyer_Keester wrote:
Hers is definitely more emotional and dynamic.
I like Sinead O'Connor's version better. This is boring.
Hers is definitely more emotional and dynamic.
A little less smoke and a tiny bit more up tempo !
I just pictured Peter Tosh pressing Sinead O'Connor's head down into a little hole like a game of Whack-a-mole.
robco1 wrote:
Yes you did!
Oh. Just posted about this song on the Nina Simone thread. 
Yes you did!
Proclivities wrote:
That was always the problem with Peter Tosh; I don't know why he didn't release more of his German beer-garden songs.
Irony rules!!!!
And I really like this song, too. And reggae, too.
That was always the problem with Peter Tosh; I don't know why he didn't release more of his German beer-garden songs.
Irony rules!!!! And I really like this song, too. And reggae, too.
AdyMiles wrote:
That was always the problem with Peter Tosh; I don't know why he didn't release more of his German beer-garden songs.
Too predictable and reggae-style for me
That was always the problem with Peter Tosh; I don't know why he didn't release more of his German beer-garden songs.
enough already....argh
Oh. Just posted about this song on the Nina Simone thread.
lol nice segue
RadioDoc wrote:
This is great especially in context. Also check out the "real" original by Nina Simone, "Sinnerman".
playing this right after that awful mess is just additional torture.
This is great especially in context. Also check out the "real" original by Nina Simone, "Sinnerman".
playing this right after that awful mess is just additional torture.
Todays the reggae afternoon ( morning) !!
Too predictable and reggae-style for me
badean wrote:
Don't you have 11 on your volume knob?
I can't TURN THESE DAMN SPEAKERS UP ANY LOUDER...!!!
Don't you have 11 on your volume knob?
Ahnyer_Keester wrote:
BWAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thanks, i needed a good laugh
I like Sinead O'Connor's version better. This is boring.
BWAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thanks, i needed a good laugh
ah ha ha. awesome.
awesome. RadioDoc wrote:
This is great especially in context. Also check out the "real" original by Nina Simone, "Sinnerman".
Too funny. Bill must've read your post, since this time, 'Sinnerman' was just played... Sweet.
This is great especially in context. Also check out the "real" original by Nina Simone, "Sinnerman".
Too funny. Bill must've read your post, since this time, 'Sinnerman' was just played... Sweet.
Al_Koholic wrote:
This is great especially in context. Also check out the "real" original by Nina Simone, "Sinnerman".
First time hearing the original. Me likey!
This is great especially in context. Also check out the "real" original by Nina Simone, "Sinnerman".
First time hearing the original. Me likey!
I thought that was most enjoyable..
Ahnyer_Keester wrote:
I like Sinead O'Connor's version better. This is boring.
Deadwing wrote:
Whatcha talkin about Willis?
I have to say I absolutely adore the song forums on RP. The traditional forum trolls aside, I have learned some nifty facts about the artists and songs here. 
Whatcha talkin about Willis? guru10 wrote:
They're cool to hang out with, as long as they don't get all ridiculous and start wearing the big people cloths(that they have procured with $$$) that don't fit like the previously mentioned individual.
Upper-middle class white chicks are the business!
They're cool to hang out with, as long as they don't get all ridiculous and start wearing the big people cloths(that they have procured with $$$) that don't fit like the previously mentioned individual.
I like Sinead O'Connor's version better. This is boring.
Glad to hear this one instead of Sinead's, which isn't bad, but still, this just *is* the version. This band sounds fan-friggin'-tastic.
very nice music coming from paradise now
im listening
Bill's really chilling today! Has he just got back from the Caribbean?
infinity wrote:
too much reggae lately.
Actually this is impossible.
I can't TURN THESE DAMN SPEAKERS UP ANY LOUDER...!!!
Now that's what I'm talkin about...
bokey wrote:
Thank God it's not that unspeakably horrid Sinead version.
This doesn't sound like it's squeezed out of a music processor.
I like 'em both! This one's a true classic.
always liked tosh better than marley. great to hear him get some air time here....seems like i rarely hear pt when it gets a bit reggaeish. soooo, thanks.
I have to say I absolutely adore the song forums on RP. The traditional forum trolls aside, I have learned some nifty facts about the artists and songs here.
The real deal.
He had something to sing about and did it really well
too much reggae lately.
Thank God it's not that unspeakably horrid Sinead version.
This doesn't sound like it's squeezed out of a music processor.
Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer (as The Wailers) recorded "Sinnerman" in the mid-60s during their time at Studio One.
I knew Sinead's version and liked it but Tosh: wooooow.
AliGator wrote:
I uploaded it and it got "sorried." But that was about three years ago. Maybe someone could try again?
Nina Simone's is called "Sinnerman", otherwise the words are the same. I like her use of piano so that there's tension, a sense of all those consequences closing in on the bad guy. (Oh, I dont think Nina included the flea verse or the run and hide verse)
I really like Nina's version of Strange Fruit. Her unique voice adds to the haunting emotion of that song's subject matter.
I've gotten used to the version by that crazy baldhead: wishful Sinful O'Connor.
This rocks. Good anthem for current times. Sinead does it justice too in her cover of it! but the integrity was already there in the lyrics. Very cool heartfelt track.
Vogelfrei wrote:
And Nina Simone does a very powerful version of that song. This Tosh tune gives me a hankering to hear her recording.
I uploaded it and it got "sorried." But that was about three years ago. Maybe someone could try again?
sorry I missed this song. It is a very powerful song most of us, including myself, are not able to personally relate to. Peter stood up for what he believed in. This is one of, if not the best reggae albums of all time. Equal Rights, Downpressor Man, Stepping Razor, and Aparthied are four of the most intense songs you could hear on the same album. If you have one reggae cd in your collection-EQUAL RIGHTS should be the cd.
Never been a big reggae fan, but Peter Tosh has a permanent place in my music library... I prefer him to Marley. And Sinead, well, nice try.
I'm sorry I missed hearing this. I've never heard it, and I'm curious to hear how it compares with the version by Sinead. Judging by the feedback, it looks like hers is better. Can't wait to hear for myself someday.
Q: How is this song like Synyrd's Freebird?
A: I don't care if I hear either one ever again.
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By sheer neglect, by failing to consider the consequences of doing nothing. Obama would be on this virus like a tick on a dog.Leading the response, relying on the scientists. Trump will end up with 200K dead Americans, with only the Mormons, the NRA and the Southern Baptist Convention to remember him fondly - or at least not with an instant gag reflex.
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