Jesus and California (MJRF)

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An emotional outburst of love for my new home in California recorded in 2006. The lead guitar was done by my bro' Andrew VanDusen, all the rest was me. Not remixed, not re-mastered, just offered up as it was when I joined and had no fans yet....sniff sniff.... And no, I'm not a Bible thumper, nor particularly religious, not have I have any real animosity toward either....just a modern agnostic post-dust bowl rock spiritual done in my own way, an homage to the most beautiful state in the Union.

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Jesus & California

Philip VanDusen
2006

As long as there’s Jesus and California
As long as there’s Jesus and California
I won’t be afraid to tell you I was born there
I was born there

I carry my coffee and my sheets of rumpled stories
I carry my coffee and my sheets of rumpled stories
And I slick back my hair and walk in the sunset to my glory
To my glory

The earth smells like a piano on a ten year-old afternoon
The earth smells like a piano on a ten year-old afternoon
I slick back my hair and I will walk out to the moon
Walk up to the moon

I love the fields of California in the folds of my mother’s shirt
I love the fields of California in the folds of my mother’s shirt
And I love the dirt in my hands for what it’s worth

Jesus and California

Song Stats

Hits: 622
Comments: 45
Fans: 26
Plays: 98
Downloads: 28
Votes: 1
Uploaded: Feb 05, 2009 - 01:17:29 AM
Last Updated: Feb 05, 2009 - 01:17:29 AM Last Played: Nov 11, 2009 - 03:42:02 PM

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Skean	Skean said 290 days ago (February 5th, 2009)
	Nice Rocking I dig it and D,Ld it, thanks.. Cheers Check out my latest song called Walking seeking & depressed

psexnyc	psexnyc said 290 days ago (February 5th, 2009)
	You Got No Fans With This?? Well Bro, you got one now!! This is one hell of an emotional outburst!! I love the chugging bluesy feel of the rhythm and the sounds of the guitars is just dangerous. Love it bro. Great Post! Check out my latest song called C'Mon Get Ready LIVE (MJRF)

racerat	racerat said 289 days ago (February 5th, 2009)
	outburst Thx Pman. Comin from a real axe tone-demon I am flattered. Dropped by your page last night. You've been busy! Good stuff! Check out my latest song called Frank's Song

ktb

ktb said 290 days ago (February 5th, 2009)

agnostic post dust bowl
should be the name of a new football college playoff game..seriously Philip nice tunage. Lots of amazingly crunchy guitars creating a ripping bed. And your vocal sounds great. Just the right attitude and "in your face" slant.

"The earth smells like a piano on a ten year-old afternoon", not sure why but this totally resonated with me.

Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

racerat	racerat said 289 days ago (February 5th, 2009)
	kharma Thanks man. It was fun to do. "ripping bed" now that's a song title! Check out my latest song called Frank's Song

sonnyjim	sonnyjim said 290 days ago (February 5th, 2009)
	A classic, of course. Loose, jangly, crunchy. A fine rocker, and a worthy addition to the festival. Carry on. Check out my latest song called LIOLI 9 (Interlude)

racerat	racerat said 289 days ago (February 5th, 2009)
	the jim SJ, Thanks my bro'. I couldn't a done it without the SJ muse on my shoulder sayin'...go crazy! Check out my latest song called Frank's Song

tempie	tempie said 290 days ago (February 5th, 2009)
	dig it "the earth smells like a piano on a ten year old afternoon" is a killer, killer line dude. great loose, bluesy Zeppelin feel. dig it. Check out my latest song called Get Away with Murder Eyes (5XArms Cover)

racerat	racerat said 289 days ago (February 5th, 2009)
	hey Thanks for dropping in....a new face, to me anyway. Dropped by your page and listened to a few of yours, many more to go! Nice stuff. Another Pop (Alternative) brethren. Check out my latest song called Frank's Song

Reggie_Pole	Reggie_Pole said 290 days ago (February 5th, 2009)
	Go California. Yessir. This woke me the hell up. Driving, loose, I-don't give-a-sh*t ass kickin' ode to a fine state. Check out my latest song called Examination Dream

racerat	racerat said 289 days ago (February 5th, 2009)
	don't give a....hoot Yeah, I like it when that happens.... Check out my latest song called Frank's Song

mikkinylund	mikkinylund said 290 days ago (February 5th, 2009)
	Wuah! This is tight! Very. Check out my latest song called Fairyland (Satumaa)

racerat	racerat said 289 days ago (February 5th, 2009)
	tight I take that as very high praise from one of my idols in the 'tight' department. Your stuff always blows me away. Gracias mon frere. Check out my latest song called Frank's Song

rsorensen	rsorensen said 290 days ago (February 5th, 2009)
	i like the cavalier attitude in the vocals. great lyrics, great song. balls to the wall sound! If we ever have another cover challenge, I got dibs on this one. Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

racerat	racerat said 289 days ago (February 5th, 2009)
	cover Rid, if you were to cover this someday, I would be very very pleased.........very.....pleased. very. Check out my latest song called Frank's Song

Feter	Feter said 289 days ago (February 5th, 2009)
	Jesus and California Man ..this is terrific ...great rockin guitars and the drums beats just a hit ...I dig it ..really like it ...great smokin singin ...Rock on thnx alot for sharin !!!! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

DarkPlanet	DarkPlanet said 289 days ago (February 5th, 2009)
	Love these lyrics Somehow Jesus & California are so rock, ala The Doors-- this has touches of early electric bob dylan, Yea man this rocks, would love to hear this in a live venue Check out my latest song called Roll Your Bones

racerat	racerat said 289 days ago (February 5th, 2009)
	so rock Tom, thanks for the listen,man. Never much into the Doors actually, but I can see what you mean. I'd love to PLAY it live actually, that would be fun. Maybe at the next real life MJ festival night.... Check out my latest song called Frank's Song

Ed Hannifin	Ed Hannifin said 289 days ago (February 5th, 2009)
	That rhythm guitar.... ...is to be offered to the gods... THAT is some kind of crunch... I shouldn't have listened to this just before bed, though... I think this song has effected something in the line of genetic amygdalish warpage... That's not necessarily bad, though.... Ed Check out my latest song called Next Time Around (w/jiguma)

racerat	racerat said 289 days ago (February 5th, 2009)
	wha? genetic amywhaaa war wha? I need schoolin dude. Check out my latest song called Frank's Song

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 289 days ago (February 5th, 2009)
	'06 jeez's. the time has flown. Check out my latest song called November

racerat	racerat said 289 days ago (February 5th, 2009)
	time Yeah, tell me about it. How about '96 or '86 for that matter. Seems like minutes ago... Check out my latest song called Frank's Song

egobandit	egobandit said 289 days ago (February 5th, 2009)
	Didnt hear this one BUt if I did I would have fanned ya! carry that coffee! enjoyed! Check out my latest song called when its love

craft	craft said 289 days ago (February 6th, 2009)
	ye great guitars.. How I live it... Well done my friend Check out my latest song called Blue Lights (feat. Spleenveil)

echoroom	echoroom said 289 days ago (February 6th, 2009)
	Great title ... and the song lives up to it. Love the coffee line- reminds me of a modern day carrying his latte cross. The mix is ace (even then) and the vocal is a kinda slurred 'fuck you' - kicking stuff PVD Check out my latest song called Deeper (w/t Racerat)

racerat	racerat said 287 days ago (February 8th, 2009)
	the avatars collide! I see you have reconciled your various personalities into one these days. Like the new look. Well you know mate, we all have a latte cross to bear! Check out my latest song called Frank's Song

bonnieprincejohnny	bonnieprincejohnny said 288 days ago (February 6th, 2009)
	Jesustastic riff Marvelous meaty beaty with a fluid exciting guitar - in short a good listen. Well done Racerat. Check out my latest song called twenty seven

racerat	racerat said 287 days ago (February 8th, 2009)
	Johnny Thanks Johnny. Hope all is well in your world...Hang in. P Check out my latest song called Frank's Song

sloparts	sloparts said 288 days ago (February 6th, 2009)
	Jesus & California Hard hitting rocker Phil, got my attention. Love the guitars in this and the down and dirty drums. Ed Check out my latest song called Just a little Something

davisamerica	davisamerica said 288 days ago (February 7th, 2009)
	wait !!! i remember that pix and i loved this tune. An early on listening experience here and didn't understand the bells and buttons. Phil this is a killer track ... still Check out my latest song called No Son(egobandit band)

racerat	racerat said 287 days ago (February 8th, 2009)
	D Thanks for listening, then and now. You were one of the brave who came early to the racerat party. I thank you for that! Check out my latest song called Frank's Song

guitapick	guitapick said 287 days ago (February 7th, 2009)
	Yeah... ...but don't ya miss Brooklyn just a little bit? Some pretty heavy duty stuff, here...nice ride. Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

racerat	racerat said 287 days ago (February 8th, 2009)
	BKLYN Yeah, I do miss it actually. Always will, cuz I 'm never comin back.... But, you know what they say,..."Never say never.". Jus kiddin' ;-) Check out my latest song called Frank's Song

blaky smith	blaky smith said 286 days ago (February 9th, 2009)
	The rocker sounds great. Excellent tune Phil, well done, great work on guitars and excellent vocals too... Bravo ! Check out my latest song called Sur le sable (w Jiguma)

SmokeyVW	SmokeyVW said 284 days ago (February 10th, 2009)
	12 bars a solid rock tune you got here! i particularly like the sound of that guitar thanks Check out my latest song called One For Me

Drew Kopr	Drew Kopr said 284 days ago (February 10th, 2009)
	Cool track I dig the guitar playing. Nice. Check out my latest song called WinterSong

dantimmermans	dantimmermans said 284 days ago (February 11th, 2009)
	sludge rock! this has all the beautiful, bilious, goopy ooze that Kyuss squeezed into One Inch Man! Really nice work. Check out my latest song called From The Fire (Alt)

dajama

dajama said 283 days ago (February 12th, 2009)

Whoo!
Love it! This just blasts outs of the phones. Lovely guitar on this (nice job to your bro) and I really like the vocal. Has that attitude and swagger that characterizes the best rock music. Some really good lines in here too ("Ten year old afternoon" - love it!) and a great set of images. Walking out to the moon. Sweet. Nicely done. Glad you brought this one back. Very cool. Nicely done. Peace.

Check out my latest song called Across the Wire (MJRF)

lavalamp	lavalamp said 279 days ago (February 16th, 2009)
	Drums... ...sound excellent and lively. Crunching cool guitars. Sounds like Dylan rocking beyond his own comprehension- Great Stuff, Dave Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

magnatone	magnatone said 273 days ago (February 22nd, 2009)
	Better Late Than Never? wow - can't believe i missed this for 2 weeks! such a great rocker - your guitar in here is to die for. these lyrics - sheesh! instant download - thanks! Check out my latest song called Symphonic Smackdown

Nick_Flash	Nick_Flash said 268 days ago (February 26th, 2009)
	cool I need to listen to more of members older tunes if this is the kind of work I'll find. I like the big heavy sound of the guitars. Definitely a cool one. Check out my latest song called Wake Up

PinkFreud	PinkFreud said 268 days ago (February 26th, 2009)
	Wow... This is so cool on many levels. First off the lyrics are fantastic. Second, love that raw guitar and driving beat (reminds me of some early Soundgarden). Last, man that solo wails. Total package. Check out my latest song called 20 mg

maxjsl37	maxjsl37 said 265 days ago (March 1st, 2009)
	Great Riff Love it! Very crunchy/Grooved up. Blues meets metal. This is a gret tune. Great Job! Check out my latest song called National Bastard

nevermine	nevermine said 249 days ago (March 17th, 2009)
	hahahah yeah u fuken rock mannnn!!!! loved this ;) nice and chunchy ... cool vox too :) Check out my latest song called fall into the stars

MannequinRaces	MannequinRaces said 235 days ago (April 1st, 2009)
	Super! Unbridled raw emotional energy. The way music should be! Thanks for reposting this! Check out my latest song called Lost At Sea

Artist Info

Name: Philip VanDusen

I went to school for the fine arts, painting, and taught that for a while, but I am now a graphic design executive by day, and a musician most the rest of the time. I play guitar and bass mostly, do midi synth stuff, use drum machine... [see more]

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