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THE BALLAD OF MIKE MORAN --- Update
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Posted on 11/01/2001 6:00:31 PM PST by doug from upland
Well, FReepers, THE BALLAD OF MIKE MORAN is becoming a reality. For those just tuning in, I wrote a song for fireman Mike Moran after hearing his "Osama bin Laden, you can kiss my royal Irish ass" at the VH1 concert. It was written to the tune of WEARIN' O THE GREEN.
FReeper vetnet, a screenwriter, saw the song and contacted me. We spent considerable time doing a re-write of the original and then he took the bull by the b*lls. Vetnet arranged for studio time, seven professional singers, a digital mixer (if that's the right word), and he put it together today. I am told the singers were on and the song is going to be a blockbuster.
Mike Moran contacted me yesterday by FReepmail and said that he loves the song. I hope this can be a mega fundraiser for the rescue workers. Any suggestions from FReepers as to who can handle donations would be appreciated. (It's a cinch this isn't going to be handled by the Red Cross or the anti-Scout United Way). Also, please call your local radio stations to request it.
Here is the final version.
MIDI - WEARIN' O THE GREEN
The Ballad of Mike Moran
I am Irish and was proud to serve with other firemen,
Who gave their lives for us that day, each one of them a friend,
In remembrance of my brothers who from earthly bonds did pass,
Osama, step right up and kiss my royal Irish ass.
Theyre the bravest men Ive known
and Ill miss them everyday,
I will keep them in my heart, so theyre never far away,
In remembrance of my brothers, who from earthly bonds did pass,
Osama, step right up and kiss my royal Irish ass,
Youll pay the price, but first youll kiss my royal Irish ass.
Never thinking of their safety, only saving other lives,
They never made it home to see their daughters, sons, or wives,
In remembrance of my brothers who from earthly bonds did pass,
Osama, step right up and kiss my royal Irish ass.
Theyre the bravest men Ive known
and Ill miss them everyday,
I will keep them in my heart, so theyre never far away,
In remembrance of my brothers, who from earthly bonds did pass,
Osama, step right up and kiss my royal Irish ass,
Youll pay the price, but first youll kiss my royal Irish ass.
Try to take our freedom and youve made a big mistake,
The spirit of America, youre never going to break.
In remembrance of my brothers who from earthly bonds did pass,
Osama, step right up and kiss my royal Irish ass.
Theyre the bravest men Ive known
and Ill miss them everyday,
I will keep them in my heart, so theyre never far away,
In remembrance of my brothers, who from earthly bonds did pass,
Osama, step right up and kiss my royal Irish ass,
Youll pay the price, but first youll kiss my royal Irish ass.
Perform in G
TOPICS: Activism/Chapters; Announcements
KEYWORDS: 911families; mikemoran
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To: doug from upland
WABC Radio NYC Two Penn Plaza,,,,Doug, you're the greatest. This is the best yet.
To: doug from upland
Thank You! I was signing it to my husband, and went off-beat a few times!! Glad to know it was the song and not me :')
Thank you so much for this one. I love all of your songs, but this one....ah, what a beauty!!
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posted on
11/01/2001 7:03:18 PM PST
by
Grenada
To: Grenada
I am told that songs adjust in the studio. My ear thought it should have been "You will pay, but first you'll kiss my royal Irish ass." And, "And I will miss them everyday." I guess they can squeeze in an extra beat to get "You'll pay the price." Perhaps they stretched out "I'll" so it had an extra beat. Oh, well, I know nothing about music. I just write lyrics.
To: doug from upland
I have no complaints! My voice breaks more often-than-not these days. I was teasing about being able to blame the breaks on you, rather than myself!
I do know an Irish recording artist who might be interested? Let me know by freep-mail if that tickles your fancy. Thank you for a GREAT and uplifting song!
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posted on
11/01/2001 7:22:40 PM PST
by
Grenada
To: Grenada
I do know an Irish recording artist who might be interested?
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The song has already been recorded in studio today with seven or eight singers. Mixing will be completed tomorrow and we have ourselves a song.
To: doug from upland
I just sent the MIDI and lyrics to Rick Dees in Los Angeles. On his website, he has archived Mike's comments.
To: doug from upland
BRAVO! IT'S BRILLIANT! THANKS!
Not to spoil the momentum, could you create a ballad on booed hitlery and HER KISSING OSAMA'S ASS?
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posted on
11/01/2001 8:41:29 PM PST
by
truther
To: truther
To: doug from upland
WSPD in Toledo, Ohio would probably play it. (they are owned by Clear Channel and run Rush, Reagan, Beck, etc.) Send it to the Attention of Scott Sloan.
125 South Superior Toledo, Ohio 43602 Business line 419.244.8321
Maybe e-mailing first would be good: scottsloan@clearchannel.com
To: doug from upland
Teddy Bear doesn't work. :(
To: doug from upland
I cannot open your link: get 'bad request' on the screen.
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posted on
11/01/2001 8:59:12 PM PST
by
truther
To: doug from upland
Send it to Limbaugh. I bet he would play it on the air also.
To: truther; madison10
To: madison10
Thanks for the Toledo info.
To: truther
Also, please keep this threat running, i.e. post it again periodically. I think it's 'acutely' patriotic and keeps up the spirit.
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posted on
11/01/2001 9:05:31 PM PST
by
truther
To: doug from upland; rwfromkansas
Good idea! Rush will love it, play it, and comment on it his unique way. Goooood idea!
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posted on
11/01/2001 9:13:04 PM PST
by
truther
To: doug from upland
And one person can't make a difference? Right!!! Kudos to you and Mike Moran. I would think that Bret Hume would do so; he has been adding a KMA to monster bin laden at end of some of his programs lately. Neal Boortz here in Atlanta would probably play it. I'll call his office tomorrow and get information and send to you. As far as donations go, how about the Widows and Orphans Fund of Firemen? Think they have direct control over it and no red tape from red cross. I think Salvation Army does a pretty good job too. What does Mike Moran suggest?
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posted on
11/01/2001 9:20:18 PM PST
by
pjb819
To: pjb819
Would the Widows and Orphans Fund handle the merchandise and sent it out for a donation?
To: doug from upland
Outstanding!
I've been singing in choruses and choirs since I was 4 years old. Wish I could have helped record this one!
To: doug from upland
I was reading the words while listening to the music from the MIDI file, and I think it fits the beat just fine. Most Irish music moves along at a quick clip, and if you "sing" those couple of phrases in question up-tempo (almost slur the words together) then it works out great!
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