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Hope and Change
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A song dedicated to all my liberal friends (smell the coffee!). And a call to all lovers of the constitution time to stand up and be counted against this communist assault on our freedom. GO VOTE!!!!!
beatle influenced pop dan fogelberg tribute tony delecce
Fans of Beatles, Badfinger, Fogelberg, Moody Blues, Raspberries and other Retro Classic rock.
I am a fan of the Beatles, Fogelberg, Raspberries, Badfinger, Moody Blues, solo Beatles, Eagles. Any music that has solid vocals, good harmonies and a hook! I also am developing a fascination with old jazz standards. I am self taught on everything I play which explains my limitations. LOL! Up until a few years ago I was all accoustic all the time and did very little recording on an old 4 trak. I had written a lot of songs over the years on my accoustic most of those are not here as I started using the computer to record and wanting a more electric sound so out came an electric guitar, then I wanted a beat so the cheap drum machine came next, then I needed a bottom so the cheap bass was bought, then my drums sucked so I needed loops. Then I wanted some strings/sax so my keyboard was bought. Well you know the drill the more you get the more you want and songs that took 3 hours now take 3 days. And so my one man 6th grade band was born. I have put samples of the music I have written here on this website. I use drum loops and all other instruments are live Course you probably can tell that, LOL). Anyway as Harry Chapin's Mr. Tanner would say music is my life not my livelihood. I have met some great artists on SC and continue to hear great artists on SC. Click on the stations link to find Soundclick Radio stations where my music is playing. My music playing on these stations has been a pleasant surprise as these stations are filled with great musicians. I have also had the opportunity to collaborate with some very good musicians here on SC. My brother Jim, Svenni Bjorgvins, Juri Rosenfeld, Johnny Proctor, His Masters Choice, DeAnn Sanders, Dawn Sinclair and most recently Dawn Diamond. I am very grateful to all these artists for helping me to have more fun than should be allowed for free. Writing/recording/producing music I find to be very rewarding. I am learning so much everyday about every facet. The exposure to so many great musicians has really helped me evolve as well. Well if you are still awake thanks for coming by. Other SoundClick Artists I recommend: Click on their links to hear some great music! Jim DeLecce my very talented brother Great Musician and great help to me in too many ways to count. Jim DeLecce For excellent Mastering services please visit Dave at FatnSassy Mastering: FatnSassy Mastering SVENNI BJORGVINS: Very Talented/Great guitar/bass/drums player. Excellent song writing skills/good friend and my first sound Click collaboration on Through the Years. Now a new collaboration on Something to Believe. Listen to Svenni play. Svenni Bjorgvins Juri Rosenfeld AKA: Grand Jury A fellow Beatlemaniac who does a very nice job of producing very nice beatlesque pop melodies Juri Rosenfeld DeAnn Sanders - Great vocalist and nice person listen to her by clicking here. Then ask yourself why isn't this on CMT? DeAnn Sanders Lynn Carey Saylor - Great Musician, great songs and since I am an old die hard Queen Fan, believe it or not Brian May is playing Lead guitar on this young lady's song called If We Believe for all you fellow Queen fans you gotta Check it out. Lynn Carey Saylor Well for Country Fans you gotta hear the Tailgators: Great musicians and funny guys: Tailgators My Statistics: INVALID -- Start of StatCounter Code -- INVALID -- type="text/java!--" language="java!--" var sc_project=497271; var sc_partition=3; INVALID -- type="text/java!--" language="java!--" src="http://www.statcounter.com/counter/counter INVALID " INVALID -- End of StatCounter Code --
Song Info
Genre
Blues Blues Rock
Charts
Peak #14
Peak in subgenre #5
Author
Tony DeLecce
Rights
OMB Records
Uploaded
May 30, 2011
Track Files
MP3
MP3 3.2 MB 128 kbps 3:30
Story behind the song
We have the most incompetent president since Jimmy Carter. The biggest difference is Jimmy Carter was an honest American who loved his country. Our current president is a divider who engages openly/unapologetically in Socialism at a scale I never thought possible in this great country. He has apologized to every two bit dictator in the world and has openly said American exceptionalism is a thing of the past. He has taken over GM, Healthcare, regulated Wall Street. He wants big oil and he is calling anyone a racist who does not agree with him. I would not care if he was purple I care about his communist policies. He is driving our country off a cliff.
Lyrics
Hope and Change Words/Music Tony DeLecce 7/2010 You say you wanted hope and change But look what you got in exchange A certified socialist/commy at the top I'm getting tired of the news Its certainly news that I cant use Why cant they give us some good old fashioned truth? CHORUS All this hope and Change is driving me insane You better hope things change Before it is too late He says we're sorry for what what we've done and We don't deserve to be #1 He says it's time that the USA comes down a peg Every day he says things must change And everyday he takes more away more of my freedom and more of my hard earned pay All this hope and change is driving me insane But don't complain George Bush is still to blame Some of the people are starting to see Watching fox news and sipping their tea Looking to find a way out of this tryanny Obama doesn't care what the people say He's going to have his socialist way Taking over business across the USA All this hope and change is driving me insane You better hope things change Before it is too late. Obama says we're doing fine He's not the one in the unemployment line Now he's building a lawsuit instead of a fence Now its time to take a stand Tell him what you think with your ballot in hand Send him a message in november that's loud and clear All this hope and Change is driving me insane The only hope we havc Is to make our own kinda change
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Vonee Rose Music
Oct 17, 2012
Hi Tony Hope & Change ...Your song says it all maybe Nov6 will being us a new beginning Hope all is well in Altoona Vonee
ALEXIS PATRICK
Apr 17, 2012
Ah huh....I am listening to it now, Tony. Maybe you hear more in the news than I do. I see what you are saying in the lyrics. Now, I begin to worry. Great vocals, music and lyrics. Lovely guitar work, too. Someday I will write you and confess my true Religion. I do not always share my personal life online.
ms 007
Apr 07, 2012
HAHahaa That Palin was too funny at the end Brilliant Faith Love & Hope...My kinda music..Politics aside ..Its all war & its all been done before...well Obama has a choice...but the banks are after him too whippin his ass. l shall not go there ...Great Song Tony Free to sing what we want is all l care about...keep the starving artist going...:) kgtf Always Debra aka ms 007:)
Strictly Rhythm
Apr 12, 2011
Tony Awesome song. Love the lyrics. Great vocals and guitar work. Like how you put your views into the song. Keep on rockin' Peace Bill
VMP (USA)
Nov 03, 2010
May not agree entirely but I certainly admire your passion. A super-cool memorable tune nonetheless, a new Tea Party classic! One that gets the right wingers psyched, the left wingers steamed and keeps us fence straddling rubber-neckers entranced!
BOB CARUANA
Aug 13, 2010
Love this one, a bit of Buddy Holly sound, well done
The Full Quid
Jul 29, 2010
Tony the song really makes me chuckle and it rock and rolls yep pretty soon we will all be living in communist north america or somewhere working in factory making things tainted with lead , your lead solos are getting better and better but to no avail because soon we will all be speaking spanglish and driving tiny little 2 cycle engine golf carts selling oranges on the street corner yelling CESAR CHAVEZ ! viva la mexico ! and my dentist will be calling the feds because i did not show up for my appointment required by law . I got on the 3 yr waiting list but i forgot about it .....off to the GULAG ! cheers
Matt Tyson
Jul 20, 2010
Like the song Tony. Don't agree with your lyrical stance at all unfortunately. Adding Palin at the end pretty much "refudiates" your whole song... Nice job on the performance and recording though! matt
Grand Jury
Jul 20, 2010
Hi,Tony! This is one cool up-tempo number with pretty clear political statement.To be honest,I still do not got it,-I mean,what's that Obama is doing.Or is he doing anything,at all ? Good sounding,with very much on-a-spot solos and Beatley vocal.What else Captain can ask for ? Love this song very mucho. After I've moved,I didn't set up my recording gear...have no time/or not enuf motivation to do that.'ve been for almost two months in Latvia and Estonia,-mainly reahersing and occasionally giggin' with the local bands.Now I'm back to Helsinki,-gotta start a new job at the suburbs of Helsinki (along the same lines,as previously).And,- yes,everything is OK with me.Hope that everything is OK your side,as well.
Evan Paul
Jul 19, 2010
Great rock and roll song here Tony, lyrics are great. I know exactly what they're saying, it's funny, no one in your country sees the real truth, therefore, the problem cannot be fixed no matter which puppet's at the top.
Svenni Bjorgvins
Jul 18, 2010
He..he.. You're welcome to Iceland when Obama kicks you out of the USA when he hears this song! LOL! Great work Tony, it's tight sounding with a message, I like that.. Like Johnny Proctor wrote about reminding him of the Beatles song "Back in the USSR" well it does to me too,very beatle alike feeling, I quess it's the beat and how you mix the song.. seems like you have some "George Martin" in you too when mixing. 5 stars!
Wade Farlowe
Jul 17, 2010
Howdy Tony, Currently, I have no political point of view...I was fed up with politics quite some time ago with Bush,Clinton, Bush and the etcetera throughout and in between. However, you should express your point of view no matter what, my friend and I stand by that. Awesome track in every detail, vocally outstanding, musically excellent and the lyrics, clearly state your handle on the current situation... so, it's five stars wide and five stars high!!!!!! Rock on Tony!!!!!! Respectfully, Wade
gabe stenziano
Jul 17, 2010
Tony, this is wild stuff! Sayin what's on your mind has always been at the core of rock and roll. politics aside, musically you did a great job on this. very spirited feel with a good vocal and lots of ferocious licks. nice job my friend. watch out for that next knock on your door....
Johnny Proctor
Jul 17, 2010
LOL, this was a lot of fun. Nice intro - yes, that is a clever way to download the audios. I guess you had to then convert to WAV and edit down, right? This version also has tighter harmonies and overall sounds much more balanced. Reminds me of Revolution and Back in USSR. You were really in the groove with your guitar fills. The ending is also a fantastic conclusion. Tell it like it is, Sarah. Love these lyrics. "Obama says we're doin' fine - he's not the one in the unemployment line." LOL! 5 stars. I hope it goes viral. Make a Windows Media movie and upload it to youtube!