With the UK election imminent, Leon Rosselson voices his frustration on 13 years of labour rule and the possibility of a Tory government. Brown or Cameron? Is there any difference? Thanks to democracy we get to decide. But whoever you vote for, the government gets in.
Words, music and video: Copyright Leon Rosselson 2010.
He's lost none of the cutting wit that has always made me see him as one of the greatest song writers. Thanks for this, Leon, and keep the songs coming!
Brainuser57 3 months ago
Quite possibly the most English person on YouTube
OWHall 4 months ago
Well, that's Blair's arse nailed good and proper!
TerrySleeper 9 months ago
Dunno what the moaners below are going on about, they don't seem to understand the way all this actually works....nice one Leon, you cut it to the quick.
AaranAardvark 9 months ago
They call Shakespeare 'The Bard'...he wasn't a bard, he was a playwright. YOU are a bard.
wesmatron 11 months ago
thank you for keeping alive the tradition of talking blues...
AprilLMike 1 year ago
@lauraevab I quite sure that Leon gives full credit to Ochs and where ever else credit is due. Ochs himself own credit to Seeger and Guthrie, which (as far as I know) was the ones which started this "talking tradition" with there "Talking Union"
AndiFreeborn 1 year ago
Shit Leon ... plagiarise a man dead for 35 years ... even transposing his lyrics !
Clever ... NOT !!!
Please at least give credit to Phil Ochs and his anti-Vietnam war, anti-Imperialism song ...
Saddened that a man who could write "Palaces of Gold" could descend to this token agi-prop confection ... :-(
lauraevab 1 year ago
Thanks for this. There's another video with a similar sentiment that you might all enjoy - a lament for our crap electoral system using the power of dodgy rhymes, stupid jokes, sarcasm and a rather nifty hat. Search Youtube for "Alternative Election Message"
dannychiversify 1 year ago
Thanks Leon, Paul C from across the pond sent me the link. It's time to turn against the 3 shades of grey we're being offered by the media and vote for a better colour - that's why I'm voting Green!
OxonGreenParty 1 year ago