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Diablo Down (Feb​.​,​1984)

from Loose Gravity by Up in the Air

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Written and performed during the anti nuke demonstrations of 1984. Sung at many rallies and protests including those right at the front gates of the power plant. 30 years later, it still remains relevant with there being no solution to the nuclear waste problem in sight.

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Diablo Down
written by John Beccia

Thousands of people marchin'... marchin' along the beach
We've got to raise our voices for the things that we believe
We can't accept the risk of nuclear madness here in our town
Marchin' into the canyon.....got to tear Diablo down
Marchin' into the canyon..... got to tear Diablo down

Shoutin' the words of protest.....Singin' the songs of love
Hopin' to change this to somethin' that we're dreamin' of
We can't accept the danger of nuclear waste forever around
Marchin' into the canyon.....got to tear Diablo down
Marchin' into the canyon..... got to tear Diablo down

The greediness of the corporation
Killin' our earth and sellin' our souls
Two hundred-fifty-thousand years of radiation
Will take it's toll-oh-oh

Take it upon your shoulders.....Take it into your hands
We've got to take responsibility while we can
We can't accept the fate of radioactive poison around
Marchin' into the canyon.....got to tear Diablo down
Marchin' into the canyon..... got to tear Diablo down

credits

from Loose Gravity, released April 1, 1991
John Beccia -keys & lead vocal
Mike Lorenzo-bass
Victor Rocha - congas & background vocal
Larry Hoffman-sax
Geof Land - trumpet
Billy Mitchell-guitar
Bobbie Smiith - background vocal

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Up in the Air Santa Margarita, California

Up in the Air blends elements of structure and improvisation into musical styles as varied as folk, pop, dixieland, bluegrass, latin, and worldbeat. The result is a fresh and ultimately dancable musical experience with a conspicuously multi-cultural sound. Their original songs center on themes of social equity and justice, environmental consciousness, love, and respect for others. ... more

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