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A song about the steel city of Hamilton.
folk rock protest songs john lee hooker roger john
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Folk Blues FOlk rock Love songs, topical songs, Political themes, Protest Music
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Alternative • Avant Rock
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Peak #4
Peak in subgenre #1
Author
Roger John
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Roger John
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October 18, 2010
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MP3 3.9 MB • 128 kbps • 4:15
Story behind the song
Once known as the ambitious city now known as The Hammer.
Lyrics
I was born in this city this citys my home I was raised and grew up here its deep in my bones She holds me and keeps me from worry or woe Got the mark of the hammer deep in my soul In them dark back rock alleys where the wild cats they roam In them brick broken buildings where our love was half grown I've known every hollow every den every crack Where the ligth it gets in but never comes back Come let out the mad men to the streets with their rants WHere a purpose once given now lost to their dance Come send out the scooters the deaf and the blind For the crimes you committed and those left behind Oh the arms outstetched Oh another neck on the block Oh their be blood on the crane ooo when hte hammer comes down On the streets where the steelmen with hard toe and hat Answered the whistle with a rap tap tap tap In them hot summer days when the steel city struck ANd gave up its blood in the dust and the muck But the mills and the bosses took all that she gave Filled the air and the water With a rust iron grave Come let out the mad men to the streets with their rants WHere a purpose once given now lost to their dance They taken her heart and carved out her soul And left her all empty and naked and old
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Jamey Darnold
Jul 24, 2012
Hey Roger, Cities are not the bread basket but the foundations such as you and I rely on. And I agree! Work needs to be done. Great song J.D.
Finnski
Feb 16, 2012
Roger, this sounds great a joy to listen to..
Marc Morlock
Apr 28, 2011
Strong song & Great Vocals !! "Prachtig"
Evan Paul
Feb 22, 2011
This song sure hits home. My uncle worked for Stelco in the old days and died at age 50 due to who knows what chemicals they worked under in the old days when health hazzards were ignored. It's been many years now, and my cousin who also worked in the steel mills in Hamilton, ended up with a painful ruined disks in his back and all his life lived in pain and still is. Man that place was bad environment, especially in the old days when workers had no clue of what was happening to them. Another great one here Roger. I'm no stranger to Hamilton, I played all the bars there many times over, also played with a few Hamilton musicians in one of the bands, also solo at Rathskeller Pub at McMaster many times.
The SolitaireOne
Feb 13, 2011
Hey this is a great sound and very catchy melody. I like this recording a lot. I hear a bit of a Bruce Springstein kind of flavor (or influence) in your vocal style. A really great sound!!!
ALPHA ONE OMEGA
Feb 08, 2011
Great original folk rock style got the Melloncamp 'small town' vibe goin on here this one Nice*****
MJBerg
Feb 01, 2011
Bruce 'The Boss' could've written this, very meaningful song. Thanks for posting, Mauri.
ALEXIS PATRICK
Jan 06, 2011
Fantastic song, production, musicianship, and vocals.:) Have a beautiful new year!!!!! Hugs, Lekz
Heleana Maria
Dec 07, 2010
Hi Roger, This song is so Heartfelt and I could picture every image of what you wanted us to see. You are becoming a really good writer of so many kinds of songs! Great Job! Blessings, and Merry Christmas to You and Yours, Your friend always, Heleana Maria
Sounds by Ramolly
Dec 02, 2010
Hayley is right, powerful tune Roger, youve got something going here!!! keep it up
Hayley Oliver
Dec 02, 2010
a powerful song, leaving more stars for you. :) Hayley
Ascenzion - Al Massey
Dec 02, 2010
Roger, a fantastic performance. Superbly executed vocals with a significant storyline. Well done...
claude and noella larente
Nov 10, 2010
Nicely written R J, enjoyed it CHEERS C & N
Michael Bennett
Nov 08, 2010
Excellent sounding composition, Roger! The lrics especially hit the nail on the head (no pun, well okay, pun intended) with this "Hammer". ;) I have a station for this one!
Clem Gareau
Nov 08, 2010
Hello from Sudbury, related to your song, very much enjoyed it All the best Clem
Rodrica Rudge
Nov 05, 2010
Brilliant lyrics and expertly crafted. Not many people can write stuff of this quality. The words say it all - superb job.
Mike Prather
Nov 05, 2010
Great flow to this and some really good writing. Enjoyed, Mike
Rick Gross
Oct 29, 2010
Great work my friend, moves right along with lots of energy and feeling!! Excellent progressive feel Brother. God Bless
VMP (USA)
Oct 27, 2010
Wonderfully descriptive, brilliantly stated, the hard truth as seen through the eyes of the city itself. Great work, thanks for sharing an unfettered glimpse within.
ms 007
Oct 26, 2010
Love it Roger, Lyrics are Fabulous & vocals & guitar..just Perfecto!!! Thanks for carrying on ..this is quite catchy, stays with you....Congrats l'll be spinnin it round. lts a really great song..Chillen on Dylan :)xo