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Originally posted as "Jesus Spits," this expanded version is based on the biblical story of Jesus healing the man born blind (John 9:1-41).
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Lyrics:
Jesus spits, spits in the dust,
Spits on a Saturday. Jesus!
Jesus spits, spits in the dust
Spits on a Saturday. Jesus!
I once was lost
But now I'm found
Was blind but now I see
He takes his hands
Mixes up the mud
Puts it on the blind man's eyes
He takes his hands
Mixes up the mud
Puts it on the blind man's eyes.
(Chorus)
Just as long as I'm in this world
I'm the light of the world.
Just as long as I'm in this world
I am the light of the world.
Jesus told the blind man
'Wash your eyes'
Wash them in light of God.
Jesus told the blind man
'Wash your eyes'
Wash them in the light of God.
I once was lost
But now I'm found
Was blind but now I see.
The blind man sees,
He sees the light
He was fixed by the love of God.
The blind man sees,
He sees the light,
He was fixed by the love of God
He was fixed by the love of God, etc
(Chorus)
The Pharisees came
Shook their heads
No healing on the Sabbath day!
The Pharisees came
Shook their heads
No healing on the Sabbath day!
'Was this man blind?
Who healed this man?
Who did this job?
Healing on the Sabbath day!'
No healing on the Sabbath
Healing on the Sabbath
Healing on the Sabbath day!
(Chorus)
Wash your eyes!
See the light!
Wash your eyes!
See the light!
We've been fixed by the love of God
We've been fixed by the love of God
We've been fixed by the love of God...
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Well, I liked this a lot... &mdash 10/19/05 - 01:05:45 PM
before with the first version. And with this expanded version
there is even more to like. I am so impressed with this song.
It is one of a minority of songs on this site that I think really is
deserving of a 10 in Originality/Creativity. With your vocal
harmonies you really provide a fun and enjoyable view of this
well-known Bibilical story. To be D/L-ed when I get home
later....
Jack [ Reply to This ]
Well, I liked this a lot... &mdash 10/19/05 - 05:29:54 PM
Thank you, MacJammer-of-the-week. This piece was actually inspired by a
sermon from the Rector at our church, Mother Bennett, earlier in the year.
Glad you enjoyed the 'expanded version.' [ Reply to This ]
Bigger than ever &mdash 10/19/05 - 01:20:24 PM
The additions you made really bring this to a real gospel climax. It fills
the room with that great revivalist energy. Great job of enhancing this,
Tom. [ Reply to This ]
Bigger than ever &mdash 10/19/05 - 08:43:54 PM
Impossible to stay unaffected &mdash 10/19/05 - 02:32:52 PM
It's impossible to stay unaffected by your creations Tom! They pass all the
defences and goes staight to the heart. This time it also struck me that I
feel how your voice carries a very strong message in it self, apart from the
lyrics, hope you understand what I mean, (guess other listeners do).
The new gospel finale is just hot, just great! Hard not to rush up dancing
and singin along!
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 (or 4 10's) [ Reply to This ]
nice vox &mdash 10/19/05 - 05:12:39 PM
atwood, this was fun to listen to...
are the lyrics based on a true story?
very good mix and sound.
cool tune.
Cheers [ Reply to This ]
nice vox &mdash 10/19/05 - 05:15:37 PM
This is true story, which is written in the Bible.
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Friends! Macjammers! Countryman! Lend me your ears! [ Reply to This ]
nice vox &mdash 10/19/05 - 08:47:14 PM
For me, the story of the man born blind reveals a great truth, that we are all
made whole by love. We are 'fixed by the love of God.' Thanks for listening,
Mr. Katchoolik! [ Reply to This ]
Gospel goodness &mdash 10/19/05 - 05:16:02 PM
Very groovy stuff - I was tempted to stand up and clap along, but I
refrained.
Excellent vocals and great additions!
Fav'ed and DL'ed! [ Reply to This ]
Really cool...very well done &mdash 10/19/05 - 05:17:51 PM
:o) &mdash 10/19/05 - 05:21:18 PM
Absolutly beautiful expanded version! I like the first version, but I like
this one a lot more than that. Your vocal harmony is superb! thanks for
sharing your wonderful work.
- Jem [ Reply to This ]
Like that harmony &mdash 10/19/05 - 05:25:11 PM
Nice tune.
The rythum is infectious for sure as well.
Thanks for sharing! [ Reply to This ]
You're just so good at this... &mdash 10/19/05 - 05:45:22 PM
I'm sitting here a-shaking my head and smiling ear-to-ear.
The close harmonies, the 'color' of blended voices and instruments....the contagious *joy* with which you make music like this. Marvelous.
And listening to this after work before the drive home is just perfect. I'll be singing along with the chorus in my head the whole way!
...Was blind but now I see!
Thanks for sharing this expanded version. :)
fav'd and d/l [ Reply to This ]
You're just so good at this... &mdash 10/20/05 - 03:31:10 PM
Thanks, Mysti. Hope your vision was restored before driving home.
Dangerous! [ Reply to This ]
Moving &mdash 10/19/05 - 05:47:14 PM
to the beat is the only option. So catchy and great to listen to, with some very bold and moving singing. What a great revision. Nice harmonies, and I really like the way the song builds to it's beautiful conclusion. Really digging this Tom! [ Reply to This ]
Impossible &mdash 10/19/05 - 06:12:33 PM
not to be intoxicated and captivated by this. I hadn't listened to the first
version in quite some time and don't remember it being this B-I-G BIG.
Outstanding production... and the great production pales in comparision
to the impassioned singing.
This is terrific in every way. Downloaded. [ Reply to This ]
10 for the lyrics! &mdash 10/20/05 - 02:07:03 AM
Jesus spits, spits in the dust, spits on a Saturday! Yes. I like very much
this way of introducing the story.
But I'm a bigger fan of god spell than I'm of gospel :D, I can't judge it
musically, therefore. Very good the close harmony vocal arrangement,
though. [ Reply to This ]
10 for the lyrics! &mdash 10/20/05 - 03:36:09 PM
Thanks, rik. Glad you like the lyrics. The piece started out acapella, but I kept
adding instruments, and then orchestration. I appreciate the comments. [ Reply to This ]
Atwood spits &mdash 10/20/05 - 07:59:41 AM
Atwood spits &mdash 10/20/05 - 03:37:49 PM
Sounds like you have been cleansed. Thanks for listening and leaving a verse
here. [ Reply to This ]
Welcome Back &mdash 10/20/05 - 09:32:31 AM
Two songs in eight days (even if they are do-overs) means your
welcome back to Crazytown is now official. Your certificate (suitable for
framing will arrive in the afternoon post. I look forward to seeing you
at the top of the "Loser List," soon.
Seriously though, it's such a joy to see you back here and I hope this is
the re-start of something beautiful. I have nothing helpful to say about
this wonderful song. My only comment was, "This song needs
tamborine," but as soon as I had the thought, the tamborine came in.
So, I'm usesless for anything but praise, which this song deserves piled
upon it. (Insert big pile of praise).
I just loved it, Tom. Thanks so much for posting your music. I look
forward to it so much. [ Reply to This ]
Welcome Back &mdash 10/20/05 - 03:41:41 PM
Thanks, Lisa. I guess I am certifiable. No doubt. I am glad that you enjoyed
this, and it makes me feel good to know that someone looks forward to
hearing a song of mine. [ Reply to This ]
Very accomplished! &mdash 10/20/05 - 01:15:10 PM
Great vocals...harmonies are very well structured. Hard to sit still
listening to this...need to start clapping my hands!
Steve [ Reply to This ]
Glorious... &mdash 10/20/05 - 01:51:38 PM
So, the Fifth Blind Boy of Alabama went missing and turned up on MJ.
This was great first time around, but THIS?. It's so absurdly joyful, and
the line "Jesus spits..." has that really visceral, unrestrained, strange
American gospel wildness to it. It builds and builds and builds. I was
smiling like an idiot by the time it finished. [ Reply to This ]
Glorious... &mdash 10/20/05 - 03:45:33 PM
'...unrestrained, strange American gospel wildness' -- I really enjoyed reading
that description, Wm. I was hoping for some kind of gospel wildness in this
piece. Thanks for listening and for that comment. [ Reply to This ]
Fantastic &mdash 10/20/05 - 04:02:01 PM
Wow! Very strong, very accomplished and buzzing with energy. You
bring an extraordinary passion to your music and still manage to keep
all the components tight and precise. I'm very jealous! [ Reply to This ]
Good &mdash 10/20/05 - 08:35:27 PM
A person can tell this piece is definately inspired... Has some heart to it. My only concern is that in some areas the background vocals seem to lag the tempo a bit. I noticed in the beginning and near the end. In the middle, it was fine. I just thought I'd be upfront about that... but other wise, great song!! [ Reply to This ]
Good &mdash 10/20/05 - 10:20:37 PM
Good ears, Aaron. There were some sync problems transferring the vocals
from the digital 8-track I used to record them to Garage Band. I eventually
used Final Cut Pro trying to get the timing back. For the most part it worked,
but there are a couple of spots where the background vocals do lag. Thanks
for listening!
[ Reply to This ]
irrisistable &mdash 10/22/05 - 10:58:47 PM
The bouncy energy of this is great fun. I really love it when that
piano kicks in.... and those vocals are top notch! Makes me want
to go to church again. [ Reply to This ]
great production quality! &mdash 10/23/05 - 10:24:33 AM
i love the balance of things--a couple of "minor" critiques... there's a
couple of moments (very few) where it feels like a rhythmic phasing
happens and then recovers. The driving choir is good but starts to
grate--i'm wondering if there can be a variation at some point to continue
to keep it interesting. i love it each time the number is kicked up a notch
(like toward the end with the horns). Outside of that, a nice strong tune!
9-8-9-8 [ Reply to This ]
Southern Gospel &mdash 10/25/05 - 11:31:40 PM
This track has that southern tent revival feel. I think you aced
the vocals. Very solid track, indeed.
CR
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Cecil Reynolds [ Reply to This ]
WOW &mdash 10/26/05 - 04:35:59 AM
I really enjoy this - the energy, performances and production are
wonderful, Tom. This is the last song I'll be listening to for a while today
since anything else I listen to after this (for a while at least :)) will suffer in
comparison. [ Reply to This ]
I'm laughing! &mdash 10/26/05 - 02:46:57 PM
This is good, Tom. Almost stripped bare and closer toward the purest
essence of your talent and from whence your ability to create came... I
like that in the beginning, your vocals... And then further away, from
the middle and toward the end, instrumentation accompaniment, your
talents fly... I'm laughing again...
This is just outrageously, good!
Thank!
Dion [ Reply to This ]
A bluegrass gospel special &mdash 11/18/05 - 04:27:39 PM
A bluegrass gospel special &mdash 11/29/05 - 08:37:04 PM
Thanks you guys.
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Oh what fun... &mdash 12/16/05 - 10:35:14 AM
it is to listen to this tune. I really like the vocals and the harmonies, along
with the background it is truly a fun piece. I am not much of a Gospel fan,
but this is a great little toe tapper.
[ Reply to This ]
How do you DO that??? &mdash 12/30/05 - 12:36:13 PM
Wow. You're a veritible one man band, Tom. The harmony, the layers,
the feeling, the musical talent, the creativity... wow. I want to grow up
to be musically just like you. [ Reply to This ]
Wow! &mdash 03/13/06 - 06:06:31 PM
You're a seriously talented man! Just found this, and loved it. Great stuff. [ Reply to This ]
what a great peice &mdash 03/26/06 - 11:39:35 AM
proof that we don't have to stick to formats to create something
fresh....the possibilities are unlimited
great work tom [ Reply to This ]
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there is even more to like. I am so impressed with this song.
It is one of a minority of songs on this site that I think really is
deserving of a 10 in Originality/Creativity. With your vocal
harmonies you really provide a fun and enjoyable view of this
well-known Bibilical story. To be D/L-ed when I get home
later....
Jack
[ Reply to This ]