You know VPR Reporter Bob Kinzel for his outstanding coverage of the Statehouse and Vermont's political scene. But did you know that he's also an accomplished musician? His band, The Barn Band, recently released an original song to raise money for Irene recovery. Jane Lindholm spoke with Bob about the song on today's Vermont Edition. Check out the full video of "The Spirit of Vermont" and its lyrics below.
The Spirit of Vermont
Mother Nature
Do what you want
You can’t break
The spirit of Vermont.
Try anything,
Take your best shot,
You can’t break
The spirit of Vermont.
Big rains came
Flooded our land,
We joined together,
We took a stand.
Folks in Waterbury,
All gathered round,
Went door to door,
Rebuilding the town.
CHORUS
Roads got washed out,
Soon it was clear,
Rochester to Rutland,
You can’t get there from here.
Some folks lost all,
But all lent a hand,
From mucking the floors
To clearing the land.
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Now the sun is shining
There’s lots to be done,
Down in Wilmington,
It’s already begun.
We’ll end up stronger
Than we did at the start,
We helped each other,
With our hands and our hearts.
CHORUS
I heard the guys being interviewed & got to hear the song, on WDEV, this morning. I had heard it once before without knowing whence it came & thought it was great. It was good to get to see the pictures that go with it & hear how it's getting around & inspiring folks to make donations. Great job!
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