The N Word

Story Jam is a music and storytelling show that features top storytellers and original songs written for each story.

In our third episode, we feature Chicago diva Lynne Jordan's story about racism, followed by a catchy song written for her story, and a conversation with Lynne and Story Jam producer Stephanie Rogers. 
 
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PHIL DONAHUE

Phil Donahue your son’s a racist
And I bet you didn’t even know it
You're a liberal everybody loves
But you spawned an asshole 

Stevie Wonder has estranged kids
And Joni Mitchell has a daughter
Who’s been in jail and hooked on heroin
And tried to steal her money

When you don’t live up to your mom and dad that’s so sad, that’s so sad
When you don’t live up to your mom and dad that’s so sad

Martin Sheen is an activist
Who played POTUS on Sorkin's West Wing
Then there's Charlie, his abusive son
To sully his good name

When you don’t live up to your mom and dad that’s so sad, that’s so sad
When you don’t live up to your mom and dad that’s so sad

Phil Donahue your son’s a racist
And I bet you didn’t even know it

When you don’t live up to your mom and dad that’s so sad, that’s so sad
When you don’t live up to your mom and dad that’s so sad

Credits:

Producer: Stephanie Rogers
Audio Mix/Production: Danny Shaffer
Theme music: Craig J Snider
Voiceover: Kenny Burroughs
Story: Lynne Jordan
Song: "When You Don't Live Up" music/lyrics by Stephanie Rogers

Band:

Lead vocal: Stephanie Rogers
Background vocals: Sarah Marie Young
Guitars: Danny Shaffer
Bass: Rafe Bradford
Drums: Gerald Dowd
Keys: Fred Simon