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Monday, February 21, 2005 Come Back Jesus The other night I was driving in a hurry to a show. I turned on the radio, found nothing of interest on NPR so I hit on my disc player magazine. Suddenly I heard "Jesus, We Need You". As I was feeling no pain this really turned me on. It was Alpha Blondy on his album, "Live Au Zenith". You may know I am a reggae fan. I knew and loved Bob Marley. I produced "Reggae On Broadway" and am working on a new version of that show. I got stoned with Toots in a Rastafarian church, admired Jimmy Cliff, worked with Max Romeo. I believe that reggae music then and now has more to say than any other form of music. I respect the Rastafarian religion as a succor for so many humans. Alpha Blondy is from Africa, Cote d'Ivoire. He performs usually in Europe, mostly in Paris where this album was recorded. He is one of the great reggae singers, one of the best currently doing concerts and albums. Alpha Blondy is seeking Compassion, Peace, Love, he says War is terrible. Referring to Jesus - "We Need You". Poverty, Education, opportunity, Freedom - "Lead Us". He is not preaching religion. He is pleading spirituality. He is appealing to Jesus - who no matter in what religion is a great spiritual symbol. He is asking for help as are the majority of humans on our planet. May we have a Messiah whose influence will make this world a better place. |
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