The REO Speedwagon Thread

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I sure can't argue with the prevailing opinion that a lot of REO Speedwagon's music is weak. I think their success in 1980 with High Infidelity made them decide to become as commercial and pop as possible, and there went any chance (however remote) of them coming up with anything interesting anymore. Still, I like some songs from their 70s albums.

GOLDEN COUNTRY
(Written by Gary Richrath)

Golden country your face is so red
With all of your money your poor can be fed
You strut around and you flirt with disaster
Never really carin' just what comes after
Well your blacks are dyin' but your back is still turned
And your freaks are cryin' but your back is still turned
You better stop your hidin' or your country will burn
The time has come for you my friend
To all this ugliness we must put an end
Before we leave we must make a stand

Mortgage people you crawl to your homes
Your security lies in your bed of white foam
You act concerned but then why turn away
When a lady was raped on your doorstep today
Well your blacks are cryin' but your back is still turned
And your freaks are dyin' but your back is still turned
You better stop your hidin' or your country will burn
The time has come for you my friend
To all this ugliness we must put an end
Before we leave we must make a stand, oh yeah

Golden country your face is so red
With all of your money your poor can be fed
You strut around and you flirt with disaster
Never really carin' just what comes after
Well your blacks are dyin' but your back is still turned
And your freaks are cryin' but your back is still turned
You better stop your hidin' or your country will burn
The time has come for you my friend
To all this ugliness we must put an end
Before we leave we must make a stand

Before we leave we must make a stand

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3VqY9dp8SE