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David J and Comrades
This latest act of sonic insurrection features a slow burn cover of Neil Young's powerful indictment of the oil industry, 'Vampire Blues'.
All proceeds to go to the Dakota Pipeline water protectors.
lyrics
I'm a vampire, babe,
suckin' blood
from the earth
I'm a vampire, baby,
suckin' blood
from the earth.
Well, I'm a vampire, babe,
sell you
twenty barrels worth.
I'm a black bat, babe,
bangin' on
your window pane
I'm a black bat, baby,
bangin' on
your window pane.
Well, I'm a black bat, babe,
I need my high octane.
Good times are comin',
I hear it everywhere I go
Good times are comin',
I hear it everywhere I go.
Good times are comin',
but they sure comin' slow.
I'm a vampire, babe,
suckin' blood
from the earth
I'm a vampire, baby,
suckin' blood
from the earth.
Well, I'm a vampire, babe,
sell you
twenty barrels worth.
Good times are comin'.
credits
released January 31, 2017
Vampire Blues (Neil Young cover)
David J - Vocals, Electric Guitar, Keys
Darwin - Programming, Synths, Recording and Mix
Produced by David J and Darwin
Written by Neil Young
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