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Spearhead — I Know I'm Not Alone
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Released: 2006
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Whatever happened to the sun
It seems to always come
Back when we were young
We'd sing and party all night long
The season don't ever come on time no more
War paints over the years
And anger fills our tears
What happened to the sun

But I know, I know, I know I'm not alone
But I know, I know, I know I'm not alone

Everytime I read the news
I'm always more confused
Tellin' me to choose
But there's only lies to choose from
And how many died today
How many lost their homes or shot a gun
Or a loved one
What happen to our sons

But I know, I know, I know I'm not alone
And I know, I know, I know I'm not alone

I know I'm far away from home but I know I'm not alone
I know I'm far away from home but I know I'm not alone
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Why is the volume level for PSD selections so much lower than the main stream? 
Posted 11 years ago by old_shep    [ Reply ]
I just discovered that Michael Franti was the frontman of Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy...  Wow, such a different sound!
Posted 12 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
 iTuner wrote:
Don't really know much about his music, but every hippie chick I know wants to have his baby. 
 
See, your mother was right, drugs are bad.
Posted 12 years ago by aelfheld    [ Reply ]
Really awesome live shows....  A San Francisco classic, bringing his soul to the front!  Spearhead is a prophet for our times.  If you can catch him with his documentary (I'm Not Alone) - it's an excellent experience.  He came up to Sebastopol, and it was just him, his bare feet, his acoustic guitar, and the film...  a POWERFUL film, a moving Q/A session with Michael sitting on the stage of the local high school, and then a mind-blowing, heart opening live acoustic solo set.  He's our Marley... 
Posted 12 years ago by TuneAgeWhereWoof    [ Reply ]
The best combo: happening music that's socially conscious. Tell it like it is, brother, loud and proud!
 
Posted 13 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
Love to the Franti-man. Power to the peaceful. You can't have too much Spearhead!
Posted 13 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:
WHERE IS THE MELODY?
Where the harmonies?
No rythm one can do anything with!

Just another filler-song!

Frankly?
I would not want this pressed onto a silver-disc!

"NO HUM" whatsoever!
 
WHERE IS YOUR CONTENT?
Where are the subtle words?
No content one can do anything with!

Just another filler post!

Honestly?
I would have you removed from this site!

"HO HUM" poster! 
Posted 13 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
thanks for playing michael......always provocative
Posted 13 years ago by leslie5599    [ Reply ]
Don't really know much about his music, but every hippie chick I know wants to have his baby. 
Posted 14 years ago by iTuner    [ Reply ]
This is the theme for Jann Arden's summer show on CBC Radio.  Until this moment I thought they'd used one of her songs. Now with just one week left to go for her show, I know differently.  I hope we'll hear more on the radio from Jann in the future, her show has been very cool.
Posted 14 years ago by mlaurence    [ Reply ]
Going down to TO in November to see him.  I prefer his more angry protest stuff, but if this is as poppy as he gets, I'll take it!
Posted 14 years ago by alanthecowboy    [ Reply ]
WHERE IS THE MELODY?
Where the harmonies?
No rythm one can do anything with!

Just another filler-song!

Frankly?
I would not want this pressed onto a silver-disc!

"NO HUM" whatsoever!
Posted 14 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
awesome, love Michael
Posted 14 years ago by soulcollision    [ Reply ]
well, if U2 needs a b-side in the near future, then call Michael!


Posted 14 years ago by frank_eindhoven    [ Reply ]
 lattalo wrote:

He has the balls to say it out loud what many of us are thinking, and he doesn't care if some small
minded pinhead calls him a self-righteous plastic revolutionist.  Have you done anything for your
fellow man today?
 

AMEN!
Posted 14 years ago by ortallcowgirl    [ Reply ]
 gntlemanartist wrote:
Very powerful words for these dark days.
 
True.

Posted 14 years ago by PFM    [ Reply ]
I love this song.  Powerful and a great beat.  I actually have only heard his protest music.  I loved this song but didnt know it was him!! 

Actually the more I listen to it, it is more like his other protest music!! 
Posted 14 years ago by ortallcowgirl    [ Reply ]
You are not alone!
Posted 14 years ago by lattalo    [ Reply ]
He is coming to Billings Montana, they think he does just pop songs.
I can't wait for him to sing this, as well the other protest songs.  Ha Ha
Ha Ha.  I will be there to see it.
Posted 14 years ago by lattalo    [ Reply ]
Hey, he opened for John Mayer this past Saturday night. I must say he was not bad at all. It also helped that he came out and played with Mayer as well....
Posted 14 years ago by Kimberly8    [ Reply ]
With or without you...  with or without you...
Posted 14 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
 themotion wrote:
I don't like Micheal Franti anymore ... he just seems like a self-righteous plastic revolutionist.
 
He has the balls to say it out loud what many of us are thinking, and he doesn't care if some small
minded pinhead calls him a self-righteous plastic revolutionist.  Have you done anything for your
fellow man today?


Posted 15 years ago by lattalo    [ Reply ]
 prickelpit96 wrote:


No lyrics == no music?

What about Beethoven, Mozart, Bach, Tschaikovsky, Mahler... ?

Or Keith Jarret and co?

 

Well - clearly that's just pop.

Pop-pop-pop.


Posted 15 years ago by slippery    [ Reply ]
 lmic wrote:

+1!!!

 

10++++!!!!!!!!
Posted 15 years ago by lattalo    [ Reply ]
 sproggit wrote:
well `i think he sounds nice but the lyrics are a little weak. to blatent to be considered intelligent. :) and lets face it .. intelligent lyrics is the difference between music and pop
 
ktnsb wrote:
Is it mean to chuckle when people make comments disparaging the "intelligence" of something and in doing so they make grammatical and spelling errors?
   
CafeRacer wrote:
Not in the least.
 
doctec wrote:
No in the leest
 
stevo_b wrote:
Howling!

But lengthy public comment is.

Posted 16 years ago by BobSteinVisiBone    [ Reply ]
Junk. 
Posted 16 years ago by BAD    [ Reply ]
Whiney political tripe.  Neil Young's nephew, perhaps?

Posted 16 years ago by skdenfeld    [ Reply ]
lattalo wrote:
Who ever he is this CD is excellent, I recommend it. Thanks RP for introducing me to it!!!


+1!!!

Posted 16 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
stuntmandan wrote:
YELL FIRE! this whole album kicks ass, thanks RP
Agreed!!!!!!!!!!!! You are not alone in that thought.
Posted 16 years ago by lattalo    [ Reply ]
sproggit wrote:
well `i think he sounds nice but the lyrics are a little weak. to blatent to be considered intelligent. :) and lets face it .. intelligent lyrics is the difference between music and pop
No lyrics == no music? What about Beethoven, Mozart, Bach, Tschaikovsky, Mahler... ? Or Keith Jarret and co?
Posted 16 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
themotion wrote:
I don't like Micheal Franti anymore ... he just seems like a self-righteous plastic revolutionist.
At least Niel Young has a friend.
Posted 16 years ago by skdenfeld    [ Reply ]
i'm with you, cause i like that.
Posted 16 years ago by mefrombrazil    [ Reply ]
doctec wrote:
No in the leest
Howling!
Posted 16 years ago by stevo_b    [ Reply ]
sproggit wrote:
well `i think he sounds nice but the lyrics are a little weak. to blatent to be considered intelligent. :) and lets face it .. intelligent lyrics is the difference between music and pop
ktnsb wrote:
Is it mean to chuckle when people make comments disparaging the "intelligence" of something and in doing so they make grammatical and spelling errors?
No in the leest
Posted 16 years ago by doctec    [ Reply ]
duality2099 wrote:
Michael Franti? How about 'Michael Frantically trying to cash in on what little name recognition he has left'? For someone who started out in an Industrial Punk band, he sounds about as vanilla and middle-of-the-road as Bono these days.
Yah, but what's sadder than an old guy trying to be a punk? I don't have a problem with this song.
Posted 16 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Michael Franti? How about 'Michael Frantically trying to cash in on what little name recognition he has left'? For someone who started out in an Industrial Punk band, he sounds about as vanilla and middle-of-the-road as Bono these days.
Posted 16 years ago by duality2099    [ Reply ]
davin wrote:
Lunch party all night long
Lunch Lady all night long! Oh crap, did I say that out loud?
Posted 17 years ago by CafeRacer    [ Reply ]
Lunch party all night long
Posted 17 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]
YELL FIRE! this whole album kicks ass, thanks RP
Posted 17 years ago by stuntmandan    [ Reply ]
If a little bit of Pete Yorn followed this song it would be a sweet transition.
Posted 17 years ago by xiuhua    [ Reply ]
themotion wrote:
I don't like Micheal Franti anymore ... he just seems like a self-righteous plastic revolutionist.
Who ever he is this CD is excellent, I recommend it. Thanks RP for introducing me to it!!!
Posted 17 years ago by lattalo    [ Reply ]
ktnsb wrote:
Is it mean to chuckle when people make comments disparaging the "intelligence" of something and in doing so they make grammatical and spelling errors?
Not in the least.
Posted 17 years ago by CafeRacer    [ Reply ]
sproggit wrote:
well `i think he sounds nice but the lyrics are a little weak. to blatent to be considered intelligent. :) and lets face it .. intelligent lyrics is the difference between music and pop
Is it mean to chuckle when people make comments disparaging the "intelligence" of something and in doing so they make grammatical and spelling errors?
Posted 17 years ago by ktnsb    [ Reply ]
xkolibuul wrote:
Oh please, you don't even know him. Talk about a self-righteously uninformed opinion.
holy jeez ... are you and Michael close?
Posted 17 years ago by themotion    [ Reply ]
Oh please, you don't even know him. Talk about a self-righteously uninformed opinion. themotion wrote:
I don't like Micheal Franti anymore ... he just seems like a self-righteous plastic revolutionist.
Posted 17 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
But the cover makes him look like one Charlie Manson! (Better Marilyn than Charlie, the latter being one S-P-O-O-K-Y dude! )
Posted 17 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
I don't like Micheal Franti anymore ... he just seems like a self-righteous plastic revolutionist.
Posted 17 years ago by themotion    [ Reply ]
sproggit wrote:
well `i think he sounds nice but the lyrics are a little weak. to blatent to be considered intelligent. :)
But does he know the difference between the F-15 and the F-15E Strike Eagle?
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
sproggit wrote:
well `i think he sounds nice but the lyrics are a little weak. to blatent to be considered intelligent. :) and lets face it .. intelligent lyrics is the difference between music and pop
My daughter likes to use lots of big words in complex sentences in her AP History essays. "The teacher likes it" is her reasoning. Sound enough but I usually give her my own piece of advice- " big words don't always convey big thoughts".
Posted 17 years ago by seiferth    [ Reply ]
My daughter likes to use lots of big words in complex sentences in her AP History essays. "The teacher likes it" is her reasoning. Sound enough but I usually give her my own piece of advice- " big words don't always convey big thoughts".
Posted 17 years ago by seiferth    [ Reply ]
93vx800 wrote:
OK, I've got to buy this album. Everything on it that RP plays is fun!
You should check out a couple of his other CDs: Home and Stay Human for starters.
Posted 17 years ago by MusicAddict    [ Reply ]
I refrain from rating, because anything played after Vertical Horizon's crap sounds like a 10 to me. I am skewed.
Posted 17 years ago by drekar    [ Reply ]
OK, I've got to buy this album. Everything on it that RP plays is fun!
Posted 17 years ago by 93vx800    [ Reply ]
from a 8 to a 9 because it made me crank it up...
Posted 17 years ago by Sean-E-Sean    [ Reply ]
try the unofficial radioparadise chatroom: irc server: irc.efnet.net channel: #radioparadise
Posted 17 years ago by donpdonp    [ Reply ]
MadPercolator wrote:
He plays Langerado every year. There's a drinking contest for every time he says "how ya feelin'!" Still, he puts on a great show.
I got in trouble a few years ago at Telluride Bluegrass Festival for yelling "how u feelin' " in the kitchen at 6:00 in the morning after Spearhead's set. It was the first time I had seen them. We were having too much fun.
Posted 17 years ago by wally42    [ Reply ]
Fitting for the day after the 4th anniversary of the beginning of the war. Bring 'em home NOW!
Posted 17 years ago by liser    [ Reply ]
He plays Langerado every year. There's a drinking contest for every time he says "how ya feelin'!" Still, he puts on a great show.
Posted 17 years ago by MadPercolator    [ Reply ]
It is commercial when you start hearing it on a regular basis on Starbucks XM Channel. Several times a day. But I still like it.
Posted 17 years ago by TeddiB    [ Reply ]
electronicshaman wrote:
maybe its because I can't hear this properly in the office right now, but this sounds exactly like U2 to me...
Yeah, this sounds a lot more polished than Spearhead's first album. I would even dare to say 'commercial'. But that doesn't necessarily mean it would be bad at all.
Posted 17 years ago by DrLex    [ Reply ]
winter wrote:
The more I hear from this CD, the more I think I need to get it.
... yup! know i'm not alone
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
JerseeeGirl wrote:
Right you are Johnnie - thanks for putting the snobs in their place. False. On several accounts. Just because it's "blatant" doesn't mean it's not intelligent. Some of the most powerful literature is very simple. Some of the most powerful music is simple. Sometimes idiotic, terrible lyrics are used in great songs.
Right on! Why this idiot is going to see the Franti idiot for the sixth and seventh times in less than a year...hooray for intelligent people with great songs!
Posted 17 years ago by freeone1    [ Reply ]
maybe its because I can't hear this properly in the office right now, but this sounds exactly like U2 to me...
Posted 17 years ago by electronicshaman    [ Reply ]
supremo wrote:
So I dig the Franti, but anyone else notice that Bill seems to announce them as an upcoming song more than most other songs? :)
I have, but I think it is more a symptom for Franti starting off his sets. I am not sure which one causes the other. And nice name!!
Posted 17 years ago by ElSupreme    [ Reply ]
So I dig the Franti, but anyone else notice that Bill seems to announce them as an upcoming song more than most other songs? :)
Posted 17 years ago by supremo    [ Reply ]
The more I hear from this CD, the more I think I need to get it.
Posted 17 years ago by winter    [ Reply ]
Right you are Johnnie - thanks for putting the snobs in their place. False. On several accounts. Just because it's "blatant" doesn't mean it's not intelligent. Some of the most powerful literature is very simple. Some of the most powerful music is simple. Sometimes idiotic, terrible lyrics are used in great songs.
Posted 17 years ago by JerseeeGirl    [ Reply ]
sproggit wrote:
well `i think he sounds nice but the lyrics are a little weak. to blatent to be considered intelligent. :) and lets face it .. intelligent lyrics is the difference between music and pop
False. On several accounts. Just because it's "blatant" doesn't mean it's not intelligent. Some of the most powerful literature is very simple. Some of the most powerful music is simple. Sometimes idiotic, terrible lyrics are used in great songs.
Posted 17 years ago by johnny_h    [ Reply ]
sproggit wrote:
and lets face it .. intelligent lyrics is the difference between music and pop
??? There has been a lot of pop music with itelligent lyrics. That's part what makes good pop muisc. Ever Heard of Todd Rundgren? Besides, simple, plain lyrics doesn't mean they are not intelligent. His message here is simple. Why complicate things?
Posted 17 years ago by wally42    [ Reply ]
sproggit wrote:
well `i think he sounds nice but the lyrics are a little weak. to blatent to be considered intelligent. :) and lets face it .. intelligent lyrics is the difference between music and pop
Pops not music? What about songs with out lyrics? Do those fall into the pop or music cattigory?
Posted 17 years ago by h2o    [ Reply ]
well `i think he sounds nice but the lyrics are a little weak. to blatent to be considered intelligent. :) and lets face it .. intelligent lyrics is the difference between music and pop
Posted 17 years ago by sproggit    [ Reply ]
I guess I like Franti more when he's not pushing me around with his lyrics. This is the best thing I've heard from this album.
Posted 17 years ago by fjordless    [ Reply ]
I always think this is Dave Matthews. And for me, that's not a good thing.
Posted 17 years ago by queenjill    [ Reply ]
i can't stop listening. also been a fan since disposable heroes, this guy is so smart, he needs to be heard and listen. television is the drug of our nation, the ole u.s.a. franti for president!
Posted 17 years ago by JayA1969    [ Reply ]
optimusprime10 wrote:
i think i'd listen to this song a lot if i quit my stupid job and moved somewhere totally unfamiliar. like washington. i've heard it's nice there.
It is, and you should. This song is great...all of his stuff is sincere and genuine
Posted 17 years ago by Daniel_Pittenger    [ Reply ]
shua wrote:
If it wasn't franti then it might sound cheesy but if you see this guy you know he is the real deal. One of the most genuine performers I've ever seen. Go see him and feel the love!!!
Double Amen to that! Just got back a few weekends ago from seeing him two nights in a row...we floated all weekend on the huge aura of love that he brought to the shows! Believe in coexsistence, power to the peaceful!
Posted 18 years ago by freeone1    [ Reply ]
Not Bad....
Posted 18 years ago by JSClark    [ Reply ]
i think i'd listen to this song a lot if i quit my stupid job and moved somewhere totally unfamiliar. like washington. i've heard it's nice there.
Posted 18 years ago by optimusprime10    [ Reply ]
jubilantme wrote:
this song is wonderful.
A tad overplayed. Much less poignant than "Light up ya lighter", but great though.
Posted 18 years ago by lixy    [ Reply ]
This is really nice...a 7. It could be an 8 with different vocals.
Posted 18 years ago by ploafmaster    [ Reply ]
The words that to me distinguish Franti's message from the same issues tackled by, say, Gorillaz, are in the bridge: I walk to the front I open the gate I see a road there.
Posted 18 years ago by Errowen    [ Reply ]
SpaceCase wrote:
This definitly a more commercial sounding tune for Franti....but I love it just the same....the mans got a message and he's delivering it....gotta commend him for that!!! Power to the peaceful!!! And always, Play more Franti....cause it seems like nowhere else has the balls to do so!!!
If it wasn't franti then it might sound cheesy but if you see this guy you know he is the real deal. One of the most genuine performers I've ever seen. Go see him and feel the love!!!
Posted 18 years ago by shua    [ Reply ]
Luv it.
Posted 18 years ago by fondushka    [ Reply ]
Never been a Franti fan but the last couple of songs you've played by him I've liked quite a bit. Still have total trust in RP's playlists
Posted 18 years ago by moonglum77    [ Reply ]
this song is wonderful.
Posted 18 years ago by jubilantme    [ Reply ]
I've been a fan of Franti since "Disposable Heroes..." I saw him play at our fabulous Vancouver Folk Festival (y'all MUST come next summer!) Later that day he walked by me and smiled. Damn he's sexy; I love tall guys and he's like 6'8"!
Posted 18 years ago by Krispian    [ Reply ]
i love the sentiment. great voice. very sexy.
Posted 18 years ago by ahoylola    [ Reply ]
driver8 wrote:
I'm kind of new to RP and don't get to listen a lot - but i have managed to catch this song several times now. First time, it immediately grabbed my attention - the message for me is a definite 10. I had never heard of Michael Franti before but have googled and learn much since. I can see that I am alone in rating this a 10. But... thanks Michael - I Know I Am Not Alone - totally anyway. Michael talking about making the documentary: The most powerful thing I learned throughout the whole experience is how the gift of music opens all of our hearts and how in these times, that gift is more meaningful than ever. -- © I Know I Am Not Alone https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/i_know_i_am_not_alone/about.php You are not alone...this must be my album of the year so far. Franti is right on with these lyrics and gives me goose-bumps and gets me so fired up at the same time. I can't wait to see him again at the Filmore in Denver this October! (two nights!) Check out his tour this fall. Those who haven't seen him perform yet, go. The love present at these gatherings is phenominal! Take a chance, he'll ask "how you feelin'" fo sho!
Posted 18 years ago by freeone1    [ Reply ]
weak sauce.
Posted 18 years ago by palphd    [ Reply ]
What a poor rating for such a great song. Great lyrics and melody. Thanks RP for introducing me to this band.
Posted 18 years ago by themotion    [ Reply ]
I'm kind of new to RP and don't get to listen a lot - but i have managed to catch this song several times now. First time, it immediately grabbed my attention - the message for me is a definite 10. I had never heard of Michael Franti before but have googled and learn much since. I can see that I am alone in rating this a 10. But... thanks Michael - I Know I Am Not Alone - totally anyway. Michael talking about making the documentary: The most powerful thing I learned throughout the whole experience is how the gift of music opens all of our hearts and how in these times, that gift is more meaningful than ever. -- © I Know I Am Not Alone https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/i_know_i_am_not_alone/about.php
Posted 18 years ago by driver8    [ Reply ]
This definitly a more commercial sounding tune for Franti....but I love it just the same....the mans got a message and he's delivering it....gotta commend him for that!!! Power to the peaceful!!! And always, Play more Franti....cause it seems like nowhere else has the balls to do so!!!
Posted 18 years ago by SpaceCase    [ Reply ]
Entirely unremarkable. Wait. I just did.
Posted 18 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
I'm sorry, I haven't complained about any other song being played on RP (except for that Natalie Merchant cover of Bowie- that doesn't even count), but I've heard this song each of the last three days I've been listening to RP and it's not the frequency so much as it's just not very good and it's starting to drive me crraaaazeeeeee........ Then again, you did just play like 10 minutes of the Beatles. So I guess we're even.
Posted 18 years ago by penguinja    [ Reply ]
...the rest of the album is even better! We just saw MF&S at the Britt in southern Oregon, and will see them again before the tour's over. One of the most beautiful souls in rock & roll... I'd be happier if they were playing the title track, or "Light Up Ya Lighter"...
Posted 18 years ago by Chimehouse    [ Reply ]
radio friendly !@?*?@!
Posted 18 years ago by noelbarnes    [ Reply ]
Whatever happen to the sun It seems to always come Back when we were young We'd sing and party all night long The season don't ever come on time no more War paints over the years and anger fills our tears What happen to the sun But I know, I know, I know I'm not alone But I know, I know, I know I'm not alone Everytime I read the news I'm always more confused Tellin' me to choose But there's only lies to choose from And how many died today How many lost thier homes or shot a gun Or a loved one What happen to our sons But I know, I know, I know I'm not alone And I know, I know, I know I'm not alone I know I'm far away from home but I know I'm not alone I know I'm far away from home but I know I'm not alone
Very powerful words for these dark days.
Posted 18 years ago by gntlemanartist    [ Reply ]
jah_blessed wrote:
Yay, another insta-add Franti upload! More rock-oriented than his other songs. Kinda U2-ish.
don't hear the U2 and I've heard a lot of U2. New sound for Spearhead - more upbeat. Actually sounds similar to his last solo album. Me like!
Posted 18 years ago by liser    [ Reply ]
jah_blessed wrote:
Yay, another insta-add Franti upload! More rock-oriented than his other songs. Kinda U2-ish.
Thank you - you've just identified exactly why I don't like this.
Posted 18 years ago by ladybinnath    [ Reply ]
jah_blessed wrote:
Yay, another insta-add Franti upload! More rock-oriented than his other songs. Kinda U2-ish.
I'd say more than kinda
Posted 18 years ago by penguinja    [ Reply ]
Yay, another insta-add Franti upload! More rock-oriented than his other songs. Kinda U2-ish.
Posted 18 years ago by jah_blessed    [ Reply ]