TAKE 'EM ALL DOWN, FANI - A Parody | Cohen & Caron
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ม.ค. 2024
- This is a parody of The Weight by The Band
Lyrics by David Cohen. Performance and Video by Don Caron
Executive Producers Don Caron and Jerry Pender
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LYRICS for Take 'Em All Down, Fani
by David Cohen
I phoned in to make a fuss, was seethin' and a seein' red.
The call was so perfect, so I could win instead.
"Hey Bradley, can you help me and find more votes?" I pled.
He just laughed and hit record. "NO!" was all he said.
Take 'em all down Fani.
Take ‘em down I plea
Take 'em all down Fani.
And (and) (and) Take the blame off a’ me.
I amped up my swag, went looking for a dupe to chide
When I saw a bottle and Rudy sitten' side by side
I said “Hey Rudy, come help me save my crown"
He said that'll only work, if my scotch can stick around"
Take 'em all down Fani. Take ‘em down I plea
Take 'em all down Fani.And (and) (and) You take the blame off a’ me.
Took down Ms. Ellis, she copped out right away.
And then there's John Eastman, waitin' on his Judgement Day.
Well John my friend, don't you dare go take a plea.
I said, “Do me a favor man, won't you lie and keep all of ‘em company?"
Take 'em all down Fani. Take ‘em down I plea
Take 'em all down Fani.And (and) (and) you take the blame off a’ me.
Crazy Ginni follows me,as she lives life in a fog
She said, “Well I can fix it all" and texted Mark her blog
I said, “Way to go Ginni, Now that's a risky scam"
She said "that's OK though, I told Clarence ‘bout the plan!"
Take 'em all down Fani. Take ‘em down I plea
Take 'em all down Fani.And (and) (and) you take the blame off a’ me.
Fetch some Huggies now, 'cause I'll soon be doin' time.
My shorts are riden' low, but I don't believe that's a crime.
To get back to Miss Fani,she is not the only one
who’s got me in their sights. IIt looks like I am done.
Take 'em all down Fani. Take ‘em down I plea
Take 'em all down Fani.And (and) (and) you take the blame off a’ me.
ABOUT THE ORIGINAL SONG
"The Weight" is a song by the Canadian-American group the Band that was released as a single in 1968 and on the group's debut album, "Music from Big Pink." It was their first release under this name, after their previous releases as Canadian Squires and Levon and the Hawks. Written by Band member Robbie Robertson, the song is about a visitor's experiences in a town mentioned in the lyric's first line as Nazareth.
The 1969 movie Easy Rider used the song as recorded by The Band, but it was not licensed for the soundtrack album. To deal with this, ABC-Dunhill commissioned Smith, who recorded for the label at the time, to record a cover version of the song for the soundtrack album.
"The Weight" was written by Robbie Robertson, who found the tune by strumming idly on his guitar, when he noticed that the interior included a stamp noting that it was manufactured in Nazareth, Pennsylvania (C. F. Martin & Company is situated there) and he started crafting the lyrics as he played. The inspiration for and influences affecting the composition of "The Weight" came from the music of the American South, the life experiences of band members, particularly Levon Helm, and movies of filmmakers Ingmar Bergman and Luis Buñuel.
The original members of the Band performed "The Weight" as an American Southern folk song with country music (vocals, guitars and drums) and gospel music (piano and organ) elements. The lyrics, written in the first person, are about a traveler's arrival, visit, and departure from a town called Nazareth, in which the traveler's friend, Fanny, has asked him to look up some of her friends. According to Robertson, Fanny is based on Frances "Fanny" Steloff, the founder of a New York City bookstore where he explored scripts by Buñuel.
The characters in "The Weight" were based on real people that members of the Band knew, as Helm explained in his autobiography, This Wheel's on Fire. In particular, "young Anna Lee" mentioned in the third verse is Helm's longtime friend Anna Lee Amsden, and, according to her, "Carmen" was from Helm's hometown, Turkey Scratch, Arkansas. "Crazy Chester" was an eccentric resident of Fayetteville, Arkansas, who carried a cap gun. Ronnie Hawkins would tell him to "keep the peace" at his Rockwood Club when Chester arrived. - ตลก
"He just laughed and hit record" 😂😂😂
Perfect song choice for this cast of criminals. Well done!
That was one of my favorites in the song. 😂
That's a lot of people in the legal crosshairs, and then there are all the insurrectionists.
You mean all those political hostages? 😂😂😂😂😂
@@impunitythebagpuss Yes! For they so loved this country they traded it for a red hat and attacked police officers with the American flag because they didn't like the results of an election so they called for the murder of the VP and other representatives while storming the Capitol. Such "patriots!" 😂
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Don Caron and David Cohen deserve a Grammy Award, even if a new Parody category has to be created.
Guitar was made in Nazareth,
left me about flat broke
There definitely *should* be a Parody category!! And Don will have a few statues gracing his mantel if the votes aren't rigged!
Excellent idea to put a Parody catagory in the Grammies, even though it's doubtful they would pick a song with any controversy attached. Death threats against Grammy judges aren't a thing..... yet.
There are a whole lot of parody songs which could compete. I'd have a really hard time picking one I like more than others. This one is good, it's up there for sure.
Great job! I’m still shocked at all the corruption and how long it’s taking to take them down!😏😏
Would someone somewhere figure out how to get this marvelously talented Parody Project to a wider audience?! I can't understand these low subscriptions and views. This was genius.
I have posted my favorite, in Canada, on FaceBook. That was/is Bowser & Blue!
That might help.
@@QUICKBOOKS1 Thank you.
@@QUICKBOOKS1 Thank you.
I'm still a newbie, sort of, on Reddit, but I plan to try some links there. The audience there might be a bit young to know or appreciate the original music, & what it takes to turn it into a great parody.
I agree and love the choice of song. He is innocent in his alternative world!
This is so appropriate and follows the feel of the original so well. The "Crazy Ginni" is a find. Maybe someone will send it to Fani.
Thank You Don & David.💙
I haven't heard that tune in years. It's perfect for the lyrics! You've done it again, maestro!
Absolutely awesome!
This song is brilliant!! I don't know how you guys think this stuff up. The lyrics, the video, the performance, the song choice is all perfect.
Amen❤️👏❤️👏❤️👏!!!
They should play this parody before each trial day begins.
😂😂😂
Thank You !!!
Thank you for the many enjoyable.creations.
LMAO Genius level parody there, Don. Made my day. Thanks, brother. Hope your new year is going well. - Jstn
Your numbers are climbing👏👏👏👏👏 Great job!
Thank you! Wherever Jerry is (hanging out with my husband) he’s applauding!
Jerry wrote this?! I thought it was Robbie Robertson (The Band)!
@@Hklbrriesyes
@@Hklbrries I didn’t say Jerry wrote it.😂
Grateful Dead (and a dozen others) covered. I believe Levon Helm is hangin' with your husband and Jerry & all of them are appluading.
Excellent!!
This is sheer bloody brilliant…you folks didn’t miss a trick on this one. You gave your voice a good workout with those harmonies Don. The quality and calibre of your parodies just keep going up. One day you will have to produce a retrospective album type of thing with political footnotes on what was happening as each was written. That would be an amazing collection.🖤🇨🇦
Pure. Dead. Brilliant. Keep ‘em coming please!
Outstanding tune! Keep them coming! Fantastic work!
Besides great words you pick favorite tunes. Music is good medicine😊.Thanks 💙🇺🇸💙🎹
Thank you all for many great parodys & memories past couple years. Enjoy & need them. Please keep doing your thing YOU RULE❤
The Weight is one of my favorite songs and I was privileged enough to see The Band in 1974. This was a great parody and the music and singing was just perfect, almost as perfect as that perfect phone call we've all heard so much about about lol! Great job guys, you made my day!
Great satire. Love this kind of humour.
LMFAO!!! GREAT!!! LOVE IT!!!
I like all of you work but this one is brilliant.
Love it! The Weight is such a great song.
loved it
You are magnificent at this. Thank you🔥🔥🔥💜🔥💞😎
👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️
his Last Waltz! 😘💙
I hope Robbie Robertson is at peace and smiling about Caron's clever remake of this classic song!
Brilliant Absolutely Brilliant
❤
Another great one. Award worthy.👏👏👏
This was outstanding. I was drumming and singing along to this one.
Great Great Great!!!❤❤❤❤😅
What a wonderful way to start the day-a snowstorm AND a new Parody Project video skewering Twitler! Since he used to like playing Monopoly with real buildings, here’s a card for him, courtesy of the DOJ: “Go to Jail. Go DIRECTLY to Jail. Do Not Pass ‘Go.’ Do Not Collect $200 Million!”
And no more scams🤣❤️😂!!
Absolutely wonderful. Thank you. Great parody.
Danke!
Bitte!
Ohhhh, yeah! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊😊
Love this! Love the pace of this. Great choice of using this song. Ya all are amazing as always. Thank you.
Thanks for the pick me up, always makes my day to have a new relevant rendition of an old favorite. Makes me laugh to think of trump trying to besmirch someone else's private life.
Love it, perfection! 🙌🎶💙🎶💙🎶💙🎶💙🎶💙🎶
Oh wow.. excellent took me a long time to find you I love the singing couldn't get any better ❤️ how can we put more of a spotlight on this it's absolutely perfect 😄
This is just too good. Or, I mean "GREAT.''
Fabulous. Just posted on X. 👏👏👏
If this (creature) has to spend 100 years in prison, it's too short of a sentence!
Priceless, darn priceless! And entertaining!
This is excellent I love it . Thank You very much 💙🌊💙🌊💙🌊
From your lips to God's Ears... We all pray this is over soon..
Shear Perfection Once Again...
A theme song for our Judiciary...
I think Robbie Robertson would be singing along with you on this one!!!
Well done. And a marvelous tribute … ❤
THANK YOU!
@@davidcohen1044 Thank YOU for honoring Robbie in this way!
EXCELLENT VIDEO 😂👍
Thank you for the parody of the Weight
More power to Fani!!!
Awesome 😂
A right rockin ride… Speaking truth to the nations.
Excellent.
one of the best in months
WONDERFUL
There are lots of good #SmellyDon parody songs, but this and Roy Zimmerman's Vote Him away are two of my favorites.
LOL! that was great.
Wow, this is terrific and so pointed while remaining entertaining. Wish those ignorant of these crimes would tune into you all.
Beautiful! Now please let it happen for reals.
sfc, thanks, thanks, thanks, your a hero
Thanks!
Thanks Tracy!
Your choice of melodies wending along with killer lyrics...💖😎. Your logo is quite appropriate! I look forward to your clever EARWORMS. 🤣👍
Perhaps one day, the sooner the better, we'll get How Great Thy Aren't as a dishonorable tribute to a man incapable of understanding honor.
That was just beautiful.
Heavy @ very sharp stuff & thats from me here in North Wales. You guys did pick one hell of a tune/song to begin with. Good luck going forward. I think you might need it.
Robbie Robertson would approve. And by the way, I was singing Rick Danko's tenor harmony along with you on the chorus.
Maybe Richard Manuel as well.
Brilliant, as usual
That harmonizing 🔥😂
What the hell was Iowa thinking? In Canada, we had the same weather, and, we were able to get around with no problems, if weather was the issue.
He was going to win regardless of the weather. We've known this since forever. Iowa is not news, and I wish the media would stop fixating on the horse race and actually do their job.
can't wait till judgment day.
There is a lot of very serious stuff in this parody.
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That photo of John E. at 1:59-2:02 was a real Kodak moment.
(Let’s see who gets this….)
I don't get it
@@UkeCan1 Millennial or Gen-Z? Hint: this is from the days of analog photographic film.
@@COMALiteJ I'm neither. I remember the Kodak Moment ads, I'm just not sure if recognizing that was all you meant by "getting it", or was there a joke in there somewhere?
Can you make a song video in support of those suffering in Gaza? My friend lost almost all her family members from the bombing, including a baby nephew. Thanks, Don.
I learned you can be a convicted felon and run for president "what a country"!!
Desantis said convicted felons could vote in Florida,then said but they have to pay the jail back and all charges incurred.
Make this make sense 🤣😆 🌊🌊🌊🌊 💙💙💙💙 Great parody 🤞🌊
I don't understand it, either!
@@QUICKBOOKS1I'll spell it out for you: Those other convicted felons wouldn't vote for this one.
A great song about the truth about Donald Trump and all of his friends !! Thanks for another tell it like it is hit !!
Gets chopper out and goes to Canada......
Canada doesn't want him. Russia seems more likely, but I'm not sure even Putin wants him.
August 5th trial date? Awww... The ideal birthday gift for my Maga brother... My other republican brother shares a birthday with Obama so yeah, I'm loving the karma ;)
Brillian! The only sad news is that Trump won Iowa. Sorry, I just worry about the US, and Trump especially...but on the plus side I love this song. Keep going.
Fani is pronounced "fawni" !
Remember, it's Trump talking.
Robbie Robertson would be proud.
Yeah, Don, you're innocent, sure you are.. There's always the insanity defense.
All a gallery of liars
I'm going to the state where "woke goes to die."
My nephew is marrying an Hispanic woman - I guess HE isn't "asleep?" He's never lived anywhere but Florida; he's never felt real snow.
"Florida is where Woke goes to die." R. DeSantis
love these guys. brilliant parodies to great tunes
I wish Fani Willis would see this - I bet she’d love it! Always liked this song, and what you’ve done with it is brilliant!🤣🫶
Love this parody!❤❤❤ Thank you and Go Fani Willis and team💙🩵💕💜🩶💕💕🧡❤️🗳️🗳️🗳️🗳️🗳️🗳️🗳️🗳️🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊
Sweet as
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It's a perfect timing for this song absolutely perfect.
Please vote MATA in 24 and make America trumpless again 💙💙
Trump announced another witch hunt but this time it's trump hunting the witch that cursed him with all those stolen documents 😅