Teddy and I wrote "Feel the Thump" as an anthem for our band, "Eckey Thump". A native New Yorker, Ted was comfortable dealing with the general public, whereas I, a native Los Angeleno, would clam up and stare at the ground if I ever had to deal with a flesh and blood creature outside the confines of my car (or the studio).
When we played live, Teddy did most of the talking.
In 1986, we were in New York City, backing up Chad and Jeremy for their British Re-invasion tour, and I remember seeing two men in suits having a spirited discussion on the sidewalk just ten feet from two homeless people. In Los Angeles: suit-people would cross quickly to the other side of the street, jump in their car, and squeal out of there.
This song, about finding our humanity, with touchy-feely lyrics written not by a Californian, but by a New Yorker, is one of my favs.
In 1986, we were in New York City, backing up Chad and Jeremy for their British Re-invasion tour, and I remember seeing two men in suits having a spirited discussion on the sidewalk just ten feet from two homeless people. In Los Angeles: suit-people would cross quickly to the other side of the street, jump in their car, and squeal out of there.
This song, about finding our humanity, with touchy-feely lyrics written not by a Californian, but by a New Yorker, is one of my favs.
Feel the Thump
Look around at all of the lonely
Deep inside the tears of a cry
Take the hands of your brothers and sisters
Feel the thump of a million lives
You can live in a world of illusion
And talk with those whose lives are alright
But peak outside at your new neighbor
Well he don't have some place to hide
Freedom of choice
Let the Red Sea part
Feel the thump of a million hearts
If you know you love her
Let the fire start
Feel the thump of a single heart
She could be anyone's mother
Why's she here no reason or rhyme
Digging through a sea of refuse
In hope to buy just a little bit more time
Look into your eyes of compassion
You can make any man feel right
Turn that round to a world population
The children sing the flames ignite
Freedom of choice
Let the Red Sea part
Feel the thump of a million hearts
If you know you love her
Let the fire start
Feel the thump of a single heart
Britt Bacon: vocals
Helena Buscema: bgs
Teddy Zambetti: drums, bgs
Michael Parnell: bass
Richy Stano: guitars
Michael Lington: sax
David Arnay: piano
David Arnay: piano
Rick Geragi: percussion
Written by Britt Bacon and Teddy Zambetti
©1991
Source: 1/4" analogue tape 30ips
