In news from England, it seems Eric Clapton & Van Morrison have released a song against coronavirus lockdowns: ‘Stand and Deliver’
Legendary rock guitarist Eric Clapton released an anti-lockdown song titled “Stand and Deliver” on Friday, which was penned by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison. How cool is that?
The 4-minute and 33-second track expresses criticism over shelter-in-place orders and other covid 19 restrictions such as face masks.
Some of the lyrics go like this…
“Do you wanna be a free man/ Or do you wanna be a slave?” Clapton sings. “Do you wanna wear these chains / Until you’re lying in the grave?”
Are we sure this isn’t the Sex Pistols singing or maybe The Clash?
He then goes on to note he doesn’t want to be a pauper or a prince but instead, he wants to do his job as a musician. Or as Clapton puts it: “Playin’ the blues for my friends.”
One thing is for sure both these guys have a history of great music and by standing up for their beliefs may have just gained a whole new legion of fans. Who’s says you can’t be a rebel in your 70s?