If things keep going as they are, Billboard is going to have to start a new Hot 100 chart just for songs about the Great Recession.
Earlier we posted a music video of “Fannie Mae Eat Freddie Mac and Cheese.” Here now are two more recession blues:
“Credit River,” by Constantines:
And “Everybody’s Getting Bailed Out (Except for Me),” by Casey Shea:
“Credit River” is noisy and apocalyptic; “Everybody’s Getting Bailed Out …” is hushed and hopeful. They are both worth a look and listen.
(Hat tip: Lily Wong)
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A new Recession Pop video that will hit the Billboard Hot 100 -
N.E.R.D. – Sooner or Later
Find it posted by the record company here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XADRMmllKU4
My personal favorite is an old one (1979) from Tom Paxton, typically performed by Arlo Guthrie: I am Changing My Name to Chrysler.
http://www.arlo.net/resources/lyrics/chrysler.shtml
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daBx_PBrvSE
Arlo also did a Fannie Mae variant:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAG0XMRty5Y
Tom Paxton has his own Fannie Mae variant:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etUq7IY_7Mc
Casey Shea is a great song writer. Check out his song Lartique on his almost unrecognizable myspace page- http://www.myspace.com/caseyshea
Props to the Times for writing about local artists.
casey shea is an immensely talented songwriter. great to see the times covering one of nyc’s finest.
Amazing video !
Amazing Lyrics !
Such a agony !
Casey Shea dominates the New York music scene. I am glad he is getting some much deserved attention.
Domination!
I’ve been a constantines fan for years, and freakonomics is the last place i’d expect some love. well done!
Great to see Shea get some much deserved love.