Ben Lee - Woman Is The Nigger Of The World (Lennon/Ono)

Ben pays tribute to John Lennon, Yoko Ono and women still fighting for equal rights all over the world, with this cover version. This video is directed by Ione Skye and Ben Lee.

http://www.ben-lee.com/blog

THE ROLL-UP TO REBIRTH

Just back from Australia. Thanks to everyone who came out to the Brisbane symphony concert and the Kings Park concert in Perth. Both were fantastic nights. I also had a great time talking to a million journalists and radio people about the record coming out in Feb. There are some big themes on it, so it provoked lots of interesting discussion.

When we made the album, I recorded a cover of John Lennon's "Woman is the Nigger of the World", which will be a b-side to one of the singles off the record. I have always loved this song, and it is tied in to the themes of the album. Of course, back when it was released, and still now, many people are unable to get past the use of the 'N' word in the title to look at what the song is really saying...

Read the rest at http://www.ben-lee.com/blog

There is a great clip of John and Yoko on the Dick Cavett show, explaining and performing the song, here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5lMxW...

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[Beatles4Eva123]

John Lennon originally made this song... If you think it was Ben that made it up well... Then your stooopiddd :P

[Jerry Blande]

Ben Lee sings this song in the right attitude and tone. John Lennon chose his words wisely for this song. Part of his grate talent was his lyrics. Try being a women, any color, any culture, anywhere in the world and you would know, John's choice of words tells it.

[GrannyGamer1]

Why is Lennon listed 1st in this description? Ono wrote the song. I think this is just a hipster racism excuse for a white man to use a racial epithet & get some views, on the backs of both women and people of Color, for posting a "controversial" song. We can speak for ourselves, thanks.

[Alexander Peak]

it's not racist or sexist at all.

you all just don't understand ittttttttttt

and neither do i ( . )Y( . )

[Thebiglloydtree]

Lennon was worse for fucking writing it.

[Danjanon]

*you're

[stain755]

Awesome video and awesome tribute. I don't understand ppl who disrespect this song

[bigfatchodez]

THIS RACIST

[PDFolirant]

Respect Our Mothers and Sisters

[denise owens]

not a fan of this song and wont be buying any one of his albums

[denise owens]

hey corydonald. your mother was saying with that big cock in her mouth.. i think that was the night she concived you and didn't tell anyone about it....

[12Alforja]

How beautiful legs those Asian ladies has. It is when the video is at 3:07. Thanks.