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David Bowie — I’m Afraid of Americans V1
Album: I’m Afraid of Americans
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As an American, I can say I'm also afraid.  Perfect song for the current climate.
As a Canadian, can confirm this is a timely spin.  Great song! Thank you, William. 
the version i was familiar with is V2:
A successful (and much darker) remix with Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails placed number 66 on the US charts (Bowie’s best in a decade) and the music video featuring the remix was nominated for Best Male Video in the 1998 MTV Video Music Awards.https://www.youtube.com/watch?...

 William wrote:

Just an oddly-timed technical glitch. No censorship here. Ever. 



I thought this was a politics free zone. WTF. And to think I just started sending monthly donations. 😞 Maybe time to switch back to Pandora 🤮
This is cool, but I was utterly blown away by the original, and the video done with Trent Reznor, from almost 30 years ago... It barely got any play here, but my expat British friends and I used to jam to this in Tokyo a lot. Strange Times on Planet Earth, indeed!
 Edweirdo wrote:

Given current events, this song has a very prescient title.



Looks RP is a new addition to the growing list of good things that have become screwed up by politics. Guess I'll cancel my RP recurring donation and play my own music from my extensive library.
Not all Americans. Maybe just one at the moment. And a few others as well.
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Jonny's in America
Lo-Teks at the wheel
No one needs anyone
They don't even just pretend
Jonny's in America

[Chorus]
I'm afraid of Americans
I'm afraid of the world
I'm afraid I can't help it
I'm afraid I can't
I'm afraid of Americans
I'm afraid of the world
I'm afraid I can't help it
I'm afraid I can't
I'm afraid of Americans
Jonny's in America

[Verse 2]
Jonny wants a brain
Jonny wants to suck on a Coke
Jonny wants a woman
Jonny wants to think of a joke
Jonny's in America

[Chorus]

[Verse 3]
Jonny's in America
Jonny looks up at the stars

Jonny combs his hair, and Jonny wants pussy and cars
Jonny's in America
Jonny's in America

[Chorus]

[Interlude]
God is an American

God is an American

[Outro]
Jonny's an American
Jonny's an American
Jonny's an American
Jonny's an American
Jonny's an American
Jonny's an American
William's words for the last attempt were great. LOL

I hear it this time. I like it.
Just an oddly-timed technical glitch. No censorship here. Ever. 
 Edweirdo wrote:

Given current events, this song has a very prescient title.



The genius video equally!
Silence. The next song has started playing as I write this. I'm trying hard not to read into this, but I've never known this before. Please, please, don't let it be due to censorship.
 zitherica wrote:

Same here, no sound.



Trump censorship :D
 Pedro1874 wrote:
No sound? 



Same. Weird.
Hell, I'm an American and I'm afraid of us...
Same here, no sound.
 Pedro1874 wrote:
No sound? 

Same for me. Its Bowie so we might be better off. LOL
No sound? 
Given current events, this song has a very prescient title.