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28 January 2026

VIDEO: "Minnesota" - Marsh Family adaptation of "San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Some Flowers in Your Hair)" 27JAN26

 


"Minnesota" - Marsh Family adaptation of "San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Some Flowers in Your Hair)"


Jan 27, 2026 FAVERSHAM
We hope the good people of San Francisco won’t mind us adapting this iconic track (about their city in the sixties, in the midst of protests and the counterculture movement) to treat the tragedies in recent days and weeks in Minneapolis. The original song was written by John Phillips (of "The Mamas & the Papas") and first released (sung by Scott McKenzie) in 1967, reaching number one in the UK, Germany, Ireland, and New Zealand charts, though only fourth in the US. We chose it because of its link to protest, its soaring refrains, its simplicity, its earnestness, and its celebration of love and solidarity. In our arrangement we haven’t double tracked the vocals but have added harmonies and mandolin/violin lines. We hope it serves its aim, which is to express solidarity with the courageous and valiant protesters in Minnesota (and beyond), and to memorialise Renée Good and Alex Pretti, and sing their names across the ocean: two innocent American citizens executed on the streets in appalling scenes that so obviously echo waypoints in the historical march of fascism. Taking on the guns, masks, fear, and falsehoods requires more than flowers and songs. But they are powerful nonetheless, especially if they remind folk of previous generations that navigated trauma, and that you are not alone, and others are being inspired your courage and actions in the face of the winter of our times.
LYRICS If you’re going to Minnesota Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair Grief is flowing in Minnesota You’re gonna see tormented people there For ICE brought guns to Minnesota Claimed two lives: a man and woman there In the streets of Minnesota Gentle people just murdered without care All across the nation Should be condemnation Ocean to ocean There is no “explanation”. This is Nazification. Citizens broken. Out in the open. For those whose guns tore Minnesota Are sure to bear their power everywhere If you don’t stand with Minnesota Comes a time, will be beyond repair [Modulation] So all the world’s in Minnesota Their debt we share, on shoulders wide to bear Love and honour Minnesota Where Renée Good and Alex Pretti cared If you’re going to Minnesota Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair
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12 January 2026

VIDEO: "BATTLE HYMN OF THE EMPIRE" BY THE MARSH FAMILY 10JAN26

 


Jan 10, 2026 FAVERSHAM

The “Battle Hymn of the Republic” is an iconic American song, drawing on lots of roots and precursors, but pulled into its most famous shape by abolitionist Julia Ward Howe. During the American Civil War it became a signature marching song for the Union Army, linked to patriotism and faith, and has since become part of the canon of American national music. We do not attempt or treat it lightly, but our version reflects on how the first week of 2026 has already seen Trump's troops advancing his domestic and foreign policy agendas. Every marching step is another step away from the principles and traditions embedded in the song: we have seen the transgression of international law in Venezuela, the murder of unarmed Americans in Minneapolis (and its defence by the administration), the US's withdrawal from multiple international organisations, and explicit threats issued to other sovereign powers and polities, including Greenland. ___________________________ Support us here: Find our other channels here: https://linktr.ee/marshfamilysongs Follow us here: ___________________________ LYRICS: Our eyes have seen the stories of the breaking of the laws Of the trampling and the wreckage, of the use of deadly force Those who loosed the hate and violence now expect to reap rewards Trump’s troops go marching on We have seen it in the barbed-wire of his dark detention camps His unbuilding of the White House and his grifting and his scams In his sick self-righteous sentences and postures with his hands Trump’s hatred marches on How he longs to have an empire How he longs to have an empire How he hankers for an empire! Trump’s troops are marching on. ICE shot dead an unarmed mother sitting harmless at the wheel They might spin it to condemn her, but the footage shows what’s real Yet they fear no retribution for the murder they conceal Since Trump is marching on He has Delta Force to mobilise with choppers and a fleet He’ll be stripping nations’ assets, with aggression and deceit Oh, beware if you’ve got min-er-als or dare to drag your feet! For Trump is marching on How he longs to have an empire How he longs to have an empire How he hankers for an empire! Trump’s troops are marching on. In the reckless opportunities Trump seeks across the seas He gives license to the tyrants – to the Putins, and the Xis They all lie about their motives, and the prize is never peace While Trump is marching on He is drumming out the glory of a land once free and brave He is chiselling the marble but the statue looks depraved Now the world must watch this ghoul, as he launches tidal waves Let’s hope one day they’re gone Glory, glory, Hallelujah! Glory, glory, Hallelujah! Glory, glory, Hallelujah! Let’s hope one day they’re gone
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28 August 2024

"Gimme Hope Kamala" - Marsh Family adaptation of Eddy Grant "Gimme Hope Jo'Anna" for Trump vs Harris 20AUG24

 

"Gimme Hope Kamala" - Marsh Family adaptation of Eddy Grant "Gimme Hope Jo'Anna" for Trump vs Harris

Aug 20, 2024

With only a matter of weeks until the pivotal US Presidential Election in November, and the Democratic National Convention having begun today, we decided to revisit the magnificent Eddy Grant's controversial and catchy anthem about international politics in the time of Apartheid in South Africa - "Gimme Hope Jo'Anna". The original song was written and recorded in 1988 by the British-Guyanese artist as an anti-apartheid British musical intervention (it didn't chart in the US) and it was banned by the SA government for daring to critique and offer hope for change in Johannesburg (Jo'Anna) and beyond. So we've flipped the concept back to a person - because that's how the US contest is always configured - and set up Kamala Harris as the centre of the chorus as she now occupies the centrepiece of hope for those wishing to avoid another Donald Trump administration. There are a few lateral references to Trumpisms (such as his claim that he shared a helicopter ride, or that Americans would never have to vote again if they elected him). But it just felt a good fit to be able to sing something upbeat and positive - and for our two girls to see the most powerful person in the world might be about to be a woman for the first time, in contrast to Trump's track record on gender and rights. For more info: - on Eddy Grant (including insights into his politics, music, Gimme Hope Jo'Anna and views on Trump): https://www.classicpopmag.com/2023/12... - on Trump: (fake helicopter ride) - https://www.independent.co.uk/news/wo... (stating "You won't have to vote anymore, my beautiful Christians") - https://www.indy100.com/politics/trum... - on Kamala Harris profile: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/c34... This parody arrangement, lyrics, and video all created, played, and sung by The Marsh Family at home (Faversham, UK)._________________________ Support us here: - PayPal to leave us a tip jar: https://paypal.me/marshfamilysongs - Patreon for ongoing support & bonuses:   / marshfamilysongs   Our latest single, 'COOL KID' was out on 16th August 👉Song purchase/share: https://orcd.co/coolkid 👉Spotify follow: https://shorturl.at/KPZ29 Find our other channels here: https://linktr.ee/marshfamilysongsLYRICS: WELL OLD DONALD USED TO RUN THE COUNTRY HE SOWED DIVISION - TRIED TO BUILD A WALL HE MADE A FEW OF HIS PEOPLE WEALTHY, OH HE DON’T CARE ABOUT THE REST AT ALL HE’S GOT CONVICTIONS - HE DID THE NASTY AND UNDERMINED THE CONSTITUTION HE’S AN OPPRESSOR OF CIVIL LIBERTIES MEGALOMANIAC REPUBLICAN GIMME HOPE KAMALA HOPE KAMALA GIMME HOPE KAMALA FOR THE ELECTION GIMME HOPE KAMALA HOPE KAMALA HOPE FOR BEATING DONALD TRUMP YOU SEE SHE’S SAFER THAN HIM WITH MONEY SHE’LL TRY TO REGULATE THE SALE OF GUNS SHE’S BRINGING MEASURES THAT OFFER HOPE NOT FEAR ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE AND ABORTION WE KNOW THERE’S GRIEF WITH THE NEIGHBOURS’ BORDERS WITH CLIMATE CHANGE AND IMMIGRATION DON’T WANT A PRESIDENT OF THE USA WHO’S DANGEROUS TO EVERYONE [Chorus] SHE’S GOT A FATHER WHO’S FROM JAMAICA SHE HAD A MOTHER WHO WAS INDIAN SHE WASNT BORN INTO FANCY MONEY OH BUT HAD A GOOD EDUCATION WELL YOU COULD VOTE FOR A WEIRD FELON WHO THREATENS BLOODBATHS AND CIVIL WAR BUT IT’S A BAD MOVE TO TRUST IN THE WRINKLED HUSK OF A SATSUMA THAT WENT OFF BEFORE [Chorus] HE MAKES UP LIES LIKE AN ANGRY TODDLER SEEKING ATTENTION FROM THE MEDIA ROUND OH – HE MAY DENY THE FACTS, BUT LIKE BETAMAX HE’S JUST AN 80S TAPE THAT’S WEARING DOWN HE THINKS THE LAW IS BENEATH HIS STATION SEXUAL ASSAULT DOESN’T UNDERSTAND WE’VE SEEN HIS WIFE SPEND HER LIFE LOOKING QUITE UPTIGHT IN CASE HE DARES TO TRY TO HOLD HER HAND! [Chorus] HE TRIES TO PREACH BUT HE AIN’T NO JESUS HE’S GOT THE MOVES OF A BATTERY HEN BETTER TO KEEP HIM ON A COURSE WHERE HIS HANDICAP IS NOT FOMENTING INSURRECTION YOU MIGHT NOT LIKE WHO HE CALLS ‘CAMILLA’ SHE’S CALIFORNIAN AND NOT A MAN BUT SHE WON’T SET THE COUNTRY BURNING OR TAKE IT BACK TO 1861 [Choruses]


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"Vance VP" - Marsh Family parody adaptation of "Dancing Queen" by ABBA, on JD Vance 20JUL24

 

"vance vp"- Marsh Family parody adaption of "Dancing Queen" by ABBA, on jd vance

Jul 20, 2024 FAVERSHAM
Dancing Queen, the magnificent pop anthem by ABBA, was written by the usual team of Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus and Stig Anderson, and released in the (then) very hot summer of 1976. The original song is built around the ‘wall of sound’ concept with ridiculous numbers of layers, flourishes, instrumentation, and packed with harmonies and grooves. But we decided to try it with just two guitars, drums, and three voices on the hottest day of the year so far. Hopefully it turned out recognisable and a little bit distinctive – the girls doing a great job with harmonies and some moves! It is a profoundly European dance track that brings people together, a consistent winner, true to the vibe, and (ridiculously) it turned out to be ABBA’s only number one hit in the USA. We chose for the parody subject matter the official approval at the convention this week of JD Vance as Donald Trump’s running mate for the presidential ticket for the Republican Party. It’s probably fair to say that Vance is very little known on this side of the pond – hence the need for some additional info and graphics on this video – but he made an ill-advised splash in our world by mouthing off about the UK, pretending a concern about nuclear proliferation (when for a long time he’s been helping facilitate Putin’s aggression) and half-jokingly describing the UK as an “Islamist country”. This prompted politicians from across the spectrum to condemn his comments – on which you can find details here: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk.... So since he dished it out, and since - for obvious (but different) reasons - now is not an appropriate moment for a song about either Trump or Biden, here’s our less-than-impressed profile of yet another populist politician with highly flexible morality, worrying contempt for democratic process and discourse, but big funding and a big mouth who’s happy to tap into ordinary people’s fears while claiming to be an example of their dreams. ___________________________ Support us here: - PayPal to leave us a tip jar: https://paypal.me/marshfamilysongs - Patreon for ongoing support & bonuses:   / marshfamilysongs   - Download our new original single (out 12th July): https://orcd.co/bubblesong Find our other channels here: https://linktr.ee/marshfamilysongsLYRICS: Ooh, J.D. Vance: you’ve arrived! Nothing you won’t sacrifice Ooh, Hillbilly Elegy King of hypocrisy Anti-Trump a few years ago Called him out as a ‘Hitler’ show Now you’re playing his sidekick, kissing Donald’s ring Looks like you’d do anything Lots of money behind that guy Pretty young and the beard is … fly Seize the state and abuse it – January 6th was fine It’s just a move for Vance And if he gets the chance He’ll be the Vance VP One heartbeat from autocracy Cash machine Feeding votes to the tangerine Oh, yeah He’ll advance climate change Let Putin conquer Ukraine Ooh, screw the world, G.O.P. Chasing a fantasy He’s a real chameleon Social media posts have … gone Atheist to a Catholic, names he’s had a few Doesn’t like immigrants Unless they help finance Him being the Vance VP One Big Mac from the nuclear key! Bad mouthing All the Muslims in OUR country Oh, yeah He might turn out to be A New Right replacement theory Ooh, watch out world: Note Putin’s glee at the Vance VP Rubbing his hands, you see!
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