Name: Man in Red
Duration: P00H02M25S
Description: This is an anti austerity anthem about our global cash flow crisis. I've channelled the spirit of Johnny Cash as if he was alive today, he would have so many bills to pay, he would no longer be the man in black but the man in the red.

Man in Red

from Salvador Dalek by Grant Curnow

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This is an anti austerity anthem about our global cash flow crisis. I've channelled the spirit of Johnny Cash as if he was alive today, he would have so many bills to pay, he would no longer be the man in black but the man in the red.

lyrics

This policy of Austerity has been hell to me.
I've been walking the bread line since the mid to late 00s.
Since June Carter died, I had to pay the nasty bedroom tax.
I've got so many bills to pay, I'm no longer the man in the black.

All my tax credits,
have been slashed.
Will the government ever get it?
The people need more Johnny CASH.
Yeah, I hear you.

When I was the man in black I had never heard of a food bank.
I used to eat barbecue chicken at the June Carter family ranch.
Now, I can't afford 3 Hot Wings from KFC.
I shot a man in Tescos just to steal a tin of peas.

Should I stay?
or should I go?
But I'm not the Clash.
My name is JOHNNY CASH.
AND I DON'T PLAY BY ANY RULES!

As a wanted man, I had a plan, I went to my friend Mick Hucknall's house.
Being in Simply Red must mean he shares my socialist beliefs.
I said, 'I wear the red to inspire those folks that hope still exists'.
Mick said, 'Get off my property, you dirty communist!'

I wasn't born with a silver spoon.
I was born as a boy called Sue.

The man in black may be dead
but he's coming back.
The people need the man in the red.

credits

from Salvador Dalek, released March 31, 2023
Vocals and Guitars - Grant Curnow
Bass and Drums - Matt Kassell
Song written by Grant Curnow
Produced and Mixed by Matt Kassell.

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Grant Curnow Manchester, UK

Grant Curnow is an alternative comedian/ tragic novelty folk singer – amateur time lord. Based in Manchester, Grant has performed 3 full length shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival as part of the PBH Fringe.
Grant is always found with a ukulele and his trusted comedy sidekick, Mini Dalek.
Salvador Dalek EP will be released via Seahouse Records on March 31st.

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