Speedy Delivery: A Weekly Song EditorialMagic City HallClick to Listen Magic City Hall By: Cuz’n Jake On top of the hill sits Magic City Hall There’s a hundred politicians and they all get along Right wings, Left wings flying in the air Like the little Superheroes that remodeled Fountain Square Cranley, Crowley can’t keep’em straight Roxanne Qualls, weren’t you already replaced? Eby and Patton, maybe it’s your turn And 5th time’s a charm Mr. Charlie Winburn If you want to win Mr. Chris Monzel You better shave your head like Jim Tarbell Zamary and Pavelish, Painter and Bortz You’re in ‘cause you all look good in shorts L a k e t a C o l e , J e f f r e , B e r d i n g , B a t e s a n d C o o p e r W i l l y o u c l e a n u p t h e c i t y w i t h a g i a n t P o o p e r S c o o p e r ? Sam Malone, weren’t you on Cheers? I sure hope so cause I like drinking beers. H a l l o w e e n ’ s o v e r M s . K a u p a n d M r . G a r y B u t a C h a r l i e L u k e n m a s k i s s t i l l p r e t t y s c a r y Thomas and Young, if you’re in without a hitch Will you PLEASE teach Mayor Mallory how to pitch Harris and Harper and Fischer and Ghiz Don’t forget to vote, whenever THAT is If you run for Magic City Hall Don’t you worry ‘bout a thing this fall I f y o u d on ’t w i n , y o u c a n s t i l l b e a r i n g e r j u s t g e t y o u r s e l f e l e c t e d o n a n e p i s o d e o f S p r i n g e r
CommentsCool posted by Jack on August 5, 2009 Got to say Jake loved what you did today at the artworks day! Thanks and I'll be sure to come see ya live very soon. posted by Jarrod on July 16, 2009 Full Speed Ahead to Rabbit Hash! posted by Taser Productions on December 26, 2008 Recently moved to Seattle after having spent most of my 24 years in Cincinnati...on my 25th birthday Nov 29th, I heard you perfrom on Prairie Home Companion...Queen City Rag...and it absolutely MADE my day! Really, brought laughter and tears (of joy) to my eyes. I'd been hearing good things about the band for awhile and it was absolutely perfect timing. You're one of the best things happening in Cincinnati. Over the Rhine (band) is the absolute best thing, but hey, you opened for them! You guys make me proud of my city and so nostalgic! Can't wait to see you live on Saturday at Arnolds. Keep Cincy strong. posted by Anne Garrett on December 18, 2008 Heard you on Prairie Home, downloaded the album, having a lot of fun with it. My 14-year-old son also enjoys it... guess you're "Dad Rock" now! Oops I mean "Dad bluegrass oldtimey folk". posted by paul on December 2, 2008 Jake Speed! Oh how I have missed your music over these past years... I can still remember that first cd release and listening to it late at night while I fall asleep. I can't wait to hear more! posted by Jesse Raake on November 7, 2008 badly need your help, anybody seen info about the Gm trailer harness? I found only this - [url=http://wiringtrailer.co.cc/wire-trailer-harness.html]Wire trailer harness[/url]. If you find write to Chuck@gmail.com posted by Chuck on October 20, 2008 Hello, my name is Zalupenko, I lucky :D posted by Zalupenko on October 17, 2008 Caught you and the cats Aug 7 on Fountain Square. Great time! I was the guy who clapped when you mentioned you hoped for a BIG change this fall! posted by Joe Hall on August 8, 2008
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Recent Songitorials11.3.07Magic City Hall A Cuz'n Jake tune about the candidates running for Cincinnati's City Council. 3.2.07 The Bockfest Song A song about Cincinnati's most eccentric parade and fest, Bockfest. 2.16.07 All Roads Lead to Cincinnati A Cincinnati love song with Tracy Walker 12.26.06 The World Will Come Clean A dream of hope for the New Year. 12.19.06 Footprints in the Snow A tribute to James Kim, the father who gave his life to save his family. ArchivesDecember 2006November 2006 October 2006 September 2006 August 2006 July 2006 June 2006 May 2006 April 2006 March 2006 February 2006 January 2006 View All Songitorials ![]() If there's anyone who could be called the "Woody Guthrie of Cincinnati," it's folksinger Jake Speed. Speed is again making moves that would do Woody proud. Speed's "songitorials" are weekly songs about current events. Think of it as a singing editorial with a healthy dose of wit and humanity. Each week, Speed will unveil a new song, dealing with different social issues of the day in much the way Guthrie's "Woody Sez" column once did. by Mike Breen, Citybeat |