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Drums of Life (New Orleans version) (E. Beaumont)

Deep from the distance, I hear the drums of life
I hear industrial pistons, I think I love this life

Down in the dungeon I hear the drums of pain
The smell of death so pungent, your debit is the devil’s gain

I need, I need for you to give me some
The beat, the beat, the beat of the living drum

Drunk with the spirit, I hear the drums of love
Death? I don’t fear it; I’ve got my family’s love

Down on the dancefloor I hear the drums of war
Let’s scratch the record and hear the lions roar

But I shall not, shall not refrain
So sweet the beat, so sweet the pain

Deep from the distance, I hear the drums of life,
rhythmic resistance, I think I love this life

I think I love my life, try to not trife
Put away switch knife, no more struggle or strife

credits

from Quality Items, released May 21, 2022
Paul Cebar: vocal
E.B.: guitar, vocal, splash guard
Robin Pluer: accordion
Eric Jacobson: trumpet
Dave Cusma: trombone, tuba
Juli Wood: baritone saxophone
Matt Krajewski: upright bass
Michael Koch: drumkit
Nate Vest: door

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Eric Blowtorch Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Singer/guitarist/songwriter Eric Blowtorch sings, plays, and writes reggae, ska, rocksteady, soul, rock 'n' roll, funk, Latin, disco, hip-hop, Anglo-Afropop, and jazz songs with rhythm, melody, passion, and original comic timing. E. B. plays solo, in small combos, and with a band, Eric Blowtorch and the Bodyguards. ... more

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