Jackson Browne, I Am A Patriot (Steven Van Zandt cover), live in San Francisco, September 29, 2022
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Published 2022-10-02
Browne performed as part of a songwriters' circle at Toward The Fun(ds): A Concert Benefitting Camp Winnarainbow. The camp, founded by Wavy Gravy, is a kids' summer camp focused on circus, juggling, acting, and clown performance. It provides scholarships to families in need to keep the camp open to all children. To donate in support of these efforts, please visit www.campwinnarainbow.org/donate/.
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I Am A Patriot lyrics:
And the river opens for the righteous
And the river opens for the righteous
And the river opens for the righteous
And the river opens for the righteous
And the river opens for the righteous
And the river opens for the righteous
And the river opens for the righteous, someday
I was walking with my brother
And he wondered what's on my mind
I said what I believe in my soul
Ain't what I see with my eyes
And we can't turn our backs this time
I am a patriot, and I love my country
Because my country is all I know
I want to be with my family, the people who understand me
I've got nowhere else to go
And the river opens for the righteous
And the river opens for the righteous
And the river opens for the righteous, someday
And I was talking with my sister
She looked so fine
I said, "Baby, what's on your mind?"
She said, "I want to run like the lion
Released from the cages
Released from the rages
Burning in my heart tonight"
And I ain't no communist
And I ain't no capitalist
And I ain't no socialist
And I ain't no imperialist
And I ain't' no democrat
And I ain't no republican
And I ain't no racist
And I ain't no misogynist
And I ain't no homophobe
And I ain't no xenophobe
And I ain't no war maker
And I ain't no climate denier
And I ain't no family separator
And I ain't no vote suppressor
I only know one party
And it is freedom
I am, I am, I am
I am a patriot, and I love my country
Because my country is what I know
I want to be with my family, the people who understand me
I've got nowhere else to go
And the river opens for the righteous
And the river opens for the righteous
And the river opens for the righteous, someday
Written by Steven Lento a/k/a Steven Van Zandt a/k/a Little Steven
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Official Show Announcement:
Toward The Fun(ds): A Concert Benefitting Camp Winnarainbow
On September 29th, Steve Earle hosts an intimate songwriters circle, inviting Emmylou Harris, the Mastersons, and a surprise musical guest to gather in support of Camp Winnarainbow—a circus & performing arts haven for young people, founded in 1975 by Hippie icons Wavy Gravy and Jahanara Romney. Join us in celebrating the transformative role Camp Winnarainbow has played in the lives of generations of young people with this special night of music.
Toward The Fun(ds) will support Camp Winnarainbow's future providing performing arts education and leadership skills to children. For over 40 years, kids, teens and adults have run away to join the circus at Camp Winnarainbow in the beautiful hills of Mendocino County. Campers learn performing arts skills like trapeze, juggling, clowning, unicycling, stilt walking, and songwriting.
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Jackson Browne official bio:
Jackson Browne has written and performed some of the most literate and moving songs in popular music and has defined a genre of songwriting charged with honesty, emotion and personal politics. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004 and the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame in 2007.
Except for a brief period in NYC in the late 1960s, Jackson has always lived in Southern California. His debut album came out on David Geffen’s Asylum Records in 1972. Since then, he has released fourteen studio albums and four collections of live performances. Jackson is currently working on a new studio album, set for release in July 2021. On May 15, 2020, he released two new singles from the forthcoming record, “Downhill From Everywhere” and “A Little Soon To Say.”
Browne is known for his advocacy on behalf of the environment, human rights, and arts education. He’s a co-founder of the groups Musicians United for Safe Energy and Nukefree.org and a member of the Ocean advocacy group, Ocean Elders. In 2002, he was the fourth recipient of the John Steinbeck Award, given to artists whose works exemplify the environmental and social values that were essential to the great California-born author.
All Comments (21)
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Jackson Browne is a GREAT PATRIOT! He has been fighting against injustice in Law and Love! Great things ahead forever for Jackson Browne!
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Wow 🎉
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Good man there a class act , great singer !
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Wonderful! Seeing Emmylou's reflection in Jackson's guitar gave me chills.
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Absolutely fantastic. Way to go Jackson Browne!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Beautiful performance. So much talent together on the screen. Thanks for sharing.
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never was a statement so true when Rueben said ,"you guys are making a big mistake, you're letting them have the flag"
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Just a great song
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Oh my. Long time hearing him do this and he's updated it. I remember seeing him in Berkley/Oakland in 86 , a benefit for El Salvador. We are all still fighting for justice. We still need this song today. Jackson is jus 1 year older than me. Thanks for this Tim.
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Great work on the camera. These clips are amazing. Thanks 🙏
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Great job. Thanks Tim!
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What a great video. Thank you.
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Great videography! Thanks SO much for sharing these! Almost like having a front seat!
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This is what a true “Patriot” looks like
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Thank You, Tim Bracken!
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❤
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Great, as was EmmyLou Harris....
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hey CJ.. you are pretty old.. check out the Thanksgiving card I sent to Kling St. Tell tim to call me.. i am done with old Rock Stars.. I like younger, cuter, and cooler acting guys in cool movies.. and he is NOT married now.. and was even married to anothr Susan' before.. wow.. i take this all as a direct sign from God.. Jackson.. you can be Best Man whn I marry him at St Mary's Roman Catholic chuch in Newport RI next year.. it will be fun................can't wait........love. susan the celebrity stalker
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Jackson’s saying he ain’t no communist but he ain’t no climate denier? Climate Change is a pretext for communism 😂
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Why is it that musicians always have to sing something of division and separation? He had to add the climate denier bullshit!! What the he'll happened to my musicians of the day?? Unify and divide a the same time !! Sad! Sad sad!
