Friday, November 2, 2007

1,000 FREE Copies for Troops & Families

There are more than 800 left, but they've been going every day, so get yours now!

The creator of I Wanna Go Home, Karridine, has authorized Simon to give away 1,000 free copies of the song to our men and women in the military for personal use only. However, recipients of a free copy can let anybody listen to it if they want. Members of the military can put it on their i-pod, use it on their computer, or make one CD.

To get your free copy just send me an e-mail. The address is msimon6808-at-Yahoo-dot-com .
Your free copy will be delivered by e-mail - about 2.1 Megs.

I can send out about 100 to 200 copies a day. So if yours doesn't arrive right away be patient.

If you are in a hurry and can't wait to Get a copy then Click here - I Wanna Go Home. The author has given permission to those currently serving in the military who buy the song to share it with nine of their best buddies, wives, husbands, parents, or children.

You can find out more about the song and watch a video of the first minute and thirty seconds at I Wanna Go Home. There is also a link to the lyrics so you can sing along.

Cross Posted at Classical Values.

(Want to support our troops even more? Get your 3-dollar song here:
http://music.lulu.com/content/1344395
and know that the funds are being used for the benefit of active duty troops, their families and other support efforts.)

Perspective


This was just ONE of our fathers' hard-earned victories over humans convinced that God had chosen THEM to subjugate all Asia, on the way to subjugating the rest of humankind.

Just because Iraq is following generally the same story arc doesn't mean it will be easier this time, as there are new enemies helping the 'Holy Warriors of Jihad' in their bloody, misogynistic, elitist and deadly efforts THIS time.

I Wanna Go Home: Background

If for some reason the embedded video is not available you can still find it at You Tube.

This is a video done by my friend Karridine. It brought tears to my eyes when I first heard it. Hope you like it.

Here is a little about him and why he did the video.
Karridine enlisted at age 17 to follow his father's example and serve in Korea. After a year's study at the DLI in Monterey, CA, learning Korean language, Karridine served in the Army Security Agency, working atop a mountain on an island on the Korean DMZ. When the USS Pueblo was captured, Karridine was one of three people handpicked by NSA to fly back to Korea and guide the follow-up there. He got his Honorable Discharge after 4 years service in late1968.

Karridine wrote "Wanna Go Home" as his supportive contribution during the Battle of Baghdad, long after he was refused further service. Knowing how lonely it can get on the front lines, or just far from home, Karridine wove this story of the normal American GI's desire to go home, AFTER completing the mission, AFTER making a positive difference in the field.
The full song is for sale at I Wanna Go Home. The author has given permission to those currently serving in the military who buy the song to share it with nine of their best buddies, wives, husbands, parents, or children.

The soldier in the picture is Sgt. Ely Chagoya of 1st Platoon, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in Adhamiya, Iraq, March 3, 2007. The photo is by Sgt. Jeffrey Alexander of the U.S. Army.

Here is a link to the lyrics of I Wanna Go Home. Here is the opening stanza:
I Wanna Go Home, having done a good job
Lifting up downtrodden, though the work is rotten
Yet the light's in their eyes-
For bloggers - review copies are available - send me a link to your blog. My address is on the sidebar at the top.

We are giving away 1,000 free copies to men and women of the military. Find out how to get your free copy at 1,000 Free Copies.

Lyrics: I Wanna Go Home! (GI's Lament, 2007)

I Wanna Go Home, having done a good job
Lifting up downtrodden, though the work is rotten
Yet the light's in their eyes-

I Wanna Go Home, tell the whole nation that I did what's right
Shared my best, little pay, little rest
Shining out Liberty's light.

America has enemies, without and within,
Who want us all to feel shame,
For having the courage to do what's right,
They want to kill us in God's name!
I won't go home, 'til I've done a good job, look my son in the eye
Hold my daughter 'til they know my heart is true.

Wanna see my wife, hold her in my arms
Bury my face in her soft shoulder, hold her while I cry
For I've seen our enemies hide without honor or shame
Behind women and children, then kill them in God's name!

I've seen my brothers-in-arms holding back their ire
Until civilians were out of the line of fire!

I'm coming home to my City of Light,
Standing tall, on The Mountain, history recountin'
I've done my duty right!

I'm coming home!

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You can watch the video at I Wanna Go Home. We are giving away 1,000 free copies of the song to our men and women in the military. You can find out how to get one at 1,000 Free Copies.

To Get the full recording Click here - I Wanna Go Home. The author has given permission to those currently serving in the military who buy the song to share it with nine of their best buddies, wives, husbands, parents, or children.