Willie Nelson to Perform New Song in Austin
The following is a press release from December 30, 2003, by the Kucinich campaign
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Willie Nelson to Perform New Song in Austin
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 30, 2003
Willie Nelson, who has endorsed Dennis Kucinich for President, and who will lead a fundraising concert for Kucinich's campaign in Austin, Texas, on Jan. 3, 2004, wrote a new song on Christmas that he will perform in public for the first time at the Austin concert. The lyrics have not been released before now:
What Ever Happened To Peace On Earth
There's so many things going on in the world
Babies dying
Mothers crying
How much oil is one human life worth
And what ever happened to peace on earth
We believe everything that they tell us
They're gonna' kill us
So we gotta' kill them first
But I remember a commandment
Thou shall not kill
How much is that soldier's life worth
And whatever happened to peace on earth
(Bridge)
And the bewildered herd is still believing
Everything we've been told from our birth
Hell they won't lie to me
Not on my own damn TV
But how much is a liar's word worth
And whatever happened to peace on earth
So I guess it's just
Do unto others before they do it to you
Let's just kill em' all and let God sort em' out
Is this what God wants us to do
(Repeat Bridge)
And the bewildered herd is still believing
Everything we've been told from our birth
Hell they won't lie to me
Not on my own damn TV
But how much is a liar's word worth
And whatever happened to peace on earth
Now you probably won't hear this on your radio
Probably not on your local TV
But if there's a time, and if you're ever so inclined
You can always hear it from me
How much is one picker's word worth
And whatever happened to peace on earth
But don't confuse caring for weakness
You can't put that label on me
The truth is my weapon of mass protection
And I believe truth sets you free
(Bridge)
And the bewildered herd is still believing
Everything we've been told from our birth
Hell they won't lie to me
Not on my own damn TV
But how much is a liar's word worth
And whatever happened to peace on earth
Kucinich has planned various events in Austin, Texas, January 2nd and 3rd, including:
A fundraising concert at the Austin Music Hall with Kucinich Endorsers Willie Nelson, Tim Reynolds, Michelle Shocked, and the Doobie Brothers' Pat Simmons, along with Jim Hightower, Bonnie Raitt, Tish Hinojosa, and Michael McDonald. Following the show there will be an artist's reception at La Zona Rosa, 4th St. and Rio Grande.
LIVE WEBCAST: The concert will be webcast live at www.kucinich.us and will include live interviews throughout from Kucinich and from celebrity supporters in the audience.
8:00 p.m. Central Time
Willie Nelson & Friends Concert
Location: Austin Music Hall, 208 Nueces
10:30 p.m. Central Time
After concert reception with celebrities and Dennis Kucinich
Location: La Zona Rosa nightclub, 612 W. 4th, 1 block walk/drive from Austin Music Hall
http://www.lazonarosa.com/
For more information: http://www.kucinich.us/regionalupdates/texas.php
For Rep. Kucinich's Schedule: http://www.kucinich.us/schedule.htm
Local Contacts: Deda Divine, 512-413-2219, dedabea@yahoo.com, Charlene Zvolanek, 512- 495-4185 or 512-220-5307, char74@mail.utexas.edu
National Contacts:
David Swanson 301-772-0210, cell 202-329-7847, fax 301-772-7293, swanson@kucinich.us
Susan Mainzer 213-840-0077, susan.mainzer@kucinich.us
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