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Not Ready to Make Rice: Dr. BLT's official Dixie Chicks parody release
Well, I had a few bugs to work out and a few arguably valid protests to consider before officially making this song available, but here it is, for your dining pleasure. It is a follow-up to two other songs dissing the Chicks:
Playin' Politics with the Dixie Chicks Dr BLT (c) 2007 http://www.drblt.net/music/... and a song that appears to be following in the footsteps of another Dr. BLT song to hit #1 on the Living With War Today chart (Neil Young, Have You Forgotten, now at #117): http://www.neilyoung.com/lw... That song is the critically acclaimed: Merle Hasn't Lost His Fightin' Side Dr BLT words and music by Dr. BLT (c)2006 http://www.drblt.net/music/... This song probably won't win a Grammy, but for those who love to tastefully diss the Dixie Chicks, it is certainly grist (or shall I say, rice?) for the mill: Not Ready to Make Rice Dr. BLT words and music by Dr. BLT (c)2007 download the song for free here: http://www.drblt.net/music/... it's 2009 in China the only place where they're still big the Dixie Chicks are so darned big there the only place where they can still get a gig but they're not ready to make rice not ready to make the sacrifice some day they may think twice but as for now they're not ready to make rice they're playin' their songs in China Hong Kong would never gong their songs but the Chicks are not too good with chop sticks so they don't plan to stay too long they're not ready to make rice not ready to make the sacrifice some day they may think twice but as for now they're not ready to make rice they were kidnapped just south of Shanghai on their way to north Bejing they demanded that they make some fried rice 'didn't care to make them sing they're not ready to make rice not ready to make the sacrifice some day they may think twice but as for now they're not ready to make rice 12 comments from 5 users
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posted by
antiextremism
on Feb 23, 2007 at 09:28 AM
So as a musician, you are making a political statement Doc? So obviously you think it is okay to make a political statement as a musician, right? So, if it is okay, then it must be that you think your political statement has more merit than theirs. So what it boils down to is, the Dixie Chicks, preemptively, had the same view as what 2/3s of America does now, but now is the time to protest them. Hmmmmmmmmm. posted by
ProgressivePete2
on Feb 23, 2007 at 09:42 AM
Yeah, what's up with that? I thought you musician types were supposed to keep your opinions to yourself.
posted by
dusty1215
on Feb 23, 2007 at 10:58 AM
How does our BLT feel about the political statements being made by the pro-Bush country singers? The other day Allred aka Ron told me if I don't like the way things are here, I should leave, same as many of the country artists that sing about loving their country. I reminded Ron of something one of our presidents said:"To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public." It was a Roosevelt..but not Franklin. posted by
antiextremism
on Feb 23, 2007 at 11:56 AM
Bully, bully I say......
posted by
dusty1215
on Feb 23, 2007 at 11:57 AM
Very good anti :P
posted by
blognroll
on Feb 23, 2007 at 06:58 PM
Not Ready to Make Rice was not meant to be taken seriously. It is just a silly parody. The other songs are statements, but not so much political statements, they are statements about public statements made by big stars with big platforms. I believe that when you are a big celebrity, you must go out of your way to express your opinion intelligently, respectfully and tactfully. Many stars, including the Dixie Chicks have simply spouted off, without considering the manner, tone, and timing of their comments. So everyone should be free to have an opinion on matters like the war, and to express it. But I think we all need to be careful not to be divisive, disrespectful and careless with our comments, especially those who have a worldwide audience that is made up of individuals, and groups of individuals, who are deeply impacted by every word. posted by
anglo1
on Feb 23, 2007 at 07:22 PM
Enjoyed the song. My wife really liked it. My problem with the Chicks, this is minor and uncomprehensible to some, but their statements should have been made here on our soil. It would have been heard around the world but they should have the conviction of their opinions to voice them in the U.S. I feel like they thought they were like the Hollywood crowd and immune to what they said as long as it was anti Bush.
posted by
blognroll
on Feb 23, 2007 at 09:14 PM
Thanks, anglo1. I'm glad you and your wife enjoyed the song. You also make a very good point about the Dixie Chicks. It's like they say about what's most important in real estate: Location, location, location! It's a matter of opening their mouths before engaging their brains, And it's a matter of considering the implications of their words and who they were directed towards. And their lack of readiness in terms of "making nice" is a matter of arrogance. If they were more humble, perhaps people would be more forgiving.
posted by
antiextremism
on Feb 24, 2007 at 05:25 PM
This is also tongue in cheek Bruce....;)
It's 2007 here in B-town And the Country is still run by a clown But freedom of speech still prevails Despite the Crucifixion without any nails
And the Chicks did indeed sacrifice A lotta dough to give voice to their rights Someday Doc may think twice But as yet 2/3s of America won't suffice He's not ready to blame Bush for his lies Despite thousands continuing to die
Antiwar quotes don't measure up to treason When you attack a nation for bad reason We're now heading into our 5th season And our boyz are still dying Doc Thiessen
And the brave are willing to sacrifice But turning Marines into cops just ain't nice This is only conjecture not advice But maybe the French are who's wise Perhaps we can stop calling them Freedom Fries Damn, now I know I've lost any chance of getting rich from my music too. I might not get a posted by
blognroll
on Feb 24, 2007 at 08:58 PM
The best form of compliment for a songwriter is that someone who confronts his work, uses that work as a springboard in which to launch into his/her own creative expression. So I won't put myself in the position of judging your lyrical composition. I'll merely accept it as a compliment and thank you from the bottom of my heart for offering it so freely. posted by
antiextremism
on Feb 25, 2007 at 09:57 AM
LOL. I like the retort Doc. It's sorta like saying "I can't endorse Anti's lyrical talents enough". Sadly, my musical talent lies somewhere between Roseanne Barr for singing, Norm Crosby for lyrical content, and Wiliam Hung for stage presence.
posted by
blognroll
on Feb 25, 2007 at 03:52 PM
Don't be so hard on yourself, anti. I'm a huge Hung fan. Remember: One person's junk is another person's treasure.
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