Awesome 1952 Right-Wing McCarthyism 78 I'M NO COMMUNIST
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Awesome 1952 Right-Wing McCarthyism 78~I'M NO COMMUNIST
DESCRIPTION Auction is for Mercury 6400, released in 1952, in E-/VG+ condition. Features a great right-wing McCarthyism song called "I'm No Communist," in which the narrator also rails against government spending and the growing national debt. The reverse song is "Tied Down." Both songs are by Lulu Belle and Scotty. Lyrics to the anti-commie song are as follows:We're living in a country that's the finest place of earth
But some folks don't appreciate this land that gave them birth
I hear that up in Washington they're having an awful fuss
'Cause Communists and spies are making monkeys out of us
The bureaus and departments have been busy night and day
They're figuring out just how we gave our secrets all away
And Congress has appointed a committee so they said
To find out who's American and who's a low-down Red.
They call them up to Washington to speak for Uncle Sam
But when they ask them what they are, they shut up like a clam
I wish they'd take and put me on the witness stand today
I'd yell so loud old Stalin could hear me all the way
Refrain: I'm no Communist, and I'll tell you that right now
I believe a man should own his own house and car and cow
I like this private ownership, and I want to be left alone
Let the government run its business and let me run my own
Our government is bigger than it ever was today
The more they hire to work for it, the more they have to pay
Our public servants should be proud and honest you would think
Instead of taking bribes and dressing up their wives in mink
The taxes keep on going up of that there is no doubt
But still they just can't take it in as fast as they dish it out
Our national debt is monster size and growin' every day
Our children's children, still unborn are gonna have to pay
Our dollar used be the soundest money on this earth
But now two bucks won't even buy a good old dollar's worth
Unless we stop inflation and take care of what we've got
The Communists may win the fight and never fire a shot
I make a judgment of the condition of the record based on a visual inspection and having been played on my Esoteric transcription turntable. Please understand that the grade I assign is subjective.
E+ "Excellent plus." Minimal effects of age. Slightly surface noise, clicks, pops etc.
E "Excellent." Some slight evidence of age or handling (fine scratches, scuffs, rubs). Minimal groove wear. May show some very minor grey traces in grooves.
E- "Excellent minus." Very close to "E" but with slightly more wear from handling and age.
VG+ "Very good plus." Obvious wear, but not excessive. Slightly more surface noise. Not as choice as the higher grades, but what one would expect of a record that was actually used for many years. And can be still quite enjoyable.
VG "Very Good." As "very good" implies the record will still play quite well. However, there is more wear and tear than with "VG+" grade. There is moderate surface noise.
G "Good." Serviceable but not great. Quite a bit of wear.
Good luck and thanks for looking.
About Me For several decades I was an avid collector of historical artifacts that reflected some aspect of American history. I used these items, or digital versions of them, to teach 10th graders about American history. I’m now close to the end of my career and approaching retirement. So, it’s time to start the downsizing process and depart with my beloved collection. Along the way I'll be selling off other items too.
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