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Somers Town, near King's Cross, London. A lesson from history. The artist must take sides, you know.

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The world was a place
With threat all around
Poverty and fascism
Were gaining ground
Some people saw
The power of you and me
And created the theatre of Unity

A black man came walking
Into Somers Town
A man with a mission
To keep no man down
Theatre and music
Were his weapons of choice
But strongest of all
Was his powerful voice

People do best
When we work together
Stand in unity, show we care
Robeson came
And sang for us all
The lives we lead
And the hopes we share

Almost an outlaw
In his homeland then
Got no parts
To sing to other men
Off he travelled
Seeking friends abroad
In Somers Town he found them
And they struck a chord

"Plant in the Sun"
Shows how we can unite
Coming together
For a common fight
Don’t let the bosses
Keep you far apart
Strength comes from
Unity of mind and heart

People do best
When we work together
Stand in unity, show we care
Robeson came
And sang for us all
The lives we lead
And the hopes we share

He was large in stature
And spirit as well
Humble and respectful
Those who knew him tell
Sweeping up floors
He was happy to do
But his voice was his gift
How he told what’s true

Working at the Unity
Was close to his heart
Saying what he wanted
Through his talent and art
Clearly at home
Enthralling all around
The beauty of his voice
Bathing all with sound

People do best
When we work together
Stand in unity, show we care
Robeson came
And sang for us all
The lives we lead
And the hopes we share

Performing here
Was a great success
Awards and good reviews
All over the press
They even went to parliament
To gain more support
The lives of working people
Had the focus they ought

The artist must
Take sides you know
To fight for slavery
Or freedom oh
My father was a slave
How can I forget
My scripts champion equality
Which I don’t get

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from Kentish Town, released May 8, 2022

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