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IN DUBIOUS BATTLE

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…after reading John Steinbeck’s IN DUBIOUS BATTLE and watching the John Ford movie of GRAPES OF WRATH. The opening and closing statements are quotes from the Preacher in the movie.

A friend said he wanted to do a video of this track. I thought, “Isn’t it already a video?” I saw it as I listened to it.

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James Michael Taylor said

Tony Desmuke I still think "In Dubious Battle" is one of the best songs that you wrote. If nothing else, the production was incredible. We still listen to it occasionally.

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James Michael Taylor said

Tony Desmuke Definitely. One of your best.

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James Michael Taylor said

very cool. I like the production. Ed Rogers

Guest said

No doubt you my friend are genius. Ghost dance.

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James Michael Taylor said

Gwyn Henry The Stienbeck excerpt: Especially the 2nd paragraph. My Gawd! I had forgotten how that man could write!!! I had forgotten why he is an icon among American writers,. Touched by the gods. As is your song, In Dubious Battle. It is an opus. imhop. If you had never written another song, just leaving this one would earn you a place in the echelons!! (OK, I'll calm down now.) These two pieces in combination have moved me greatly for their Truth. And so totally relevant today.

Guest said

LOVE this! Love all that's going on dramaticaly in the sound track. Love the use of text from the book. Love the driving rat-a-tat rhythm. Very creative. Almost like a movie! :)

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kavin. said

Awright yawl! JMT is here!

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