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Ballad Of Josie Evans
Song written and performed by Johnny Crescendo. Ballad Of Josie Evans Josie was a wheelchair user spent 11 years inside A short stay institution where she was banged up without trial 11 years the white coats met and talked and analyzed Dispensed the drugs politely until one... read more »
Ballad Of Josie Evans cover by Clair Lewis (now Mx Dennis Queen) 2007
This cover of Johnnie Crescendo’s classic song ‘The Ballad of Josie Evans’ was performed in 2007 at the Annual General Meeting of Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People (GMCDP). British Sign Language interpretation by Anthony Redshaw. Transcript below video. Transcript Josie was a... read more »
Bar Room Bollocks cover by Clair Lewis (now Mx Dennis Queen) 2007
Clair (now Dennis) has performed this ever-popular song a number of times, usually on request. ‘Bar Room Bollocks’ was originally written and performed in 1999. This performance is from the 2007 Annual General Meeting of Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People (GMCDP). Warning - contains... read more »
Chip on Your Shoulder, Ian Stanton
Music is upbeat acoustic guitar Chip On Your Shoulder by Ian Stanton Going to the pictures to see the late, late show You’re told that you’re a fire risk so the wheelchair has to go You’re... read more »
Come Here by Clair Lewis (now Mx Dennis Queen)
Song written and performed by Clair Lewis (now Mx Dennis Queen). Come Here Come here, come and see, Come and feel, come and be. Come and hear, come and see Come and do, come with me. gotta little story to tell you. just some stories about me, about you. got some questions about... read more »
Disability Is - Young Disabled People’s Animation 1995
This is a short animation created in 1995 by young disabled people at Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People (GMCDP). The animation was the product of a project exploring young disabled people’s experiences, expectations, aspirations and the barriers they face. It features the music of... read more »
Douglas Bader by Ian Stanton
Music is fast guitar picking and strumming. Douglas Bader Song by Ian Stanton When it seems life’s getting harder I remember Douglas Bader ‘Cos that’s what my doctor said to do. Said "Overcome those negative feelings You will find yourself revealing Sides of you you never even knew." Yes and I will... read more »
Incredible Shrinkin’ Man
Song written and performed by Ian Stanton. Incredible Shrinkin’ Man Panic in the bedroom, panic on the stairs, that's not day by day. Where does it all begin, Why should I care? Do you ever dream of yesterday? Small knives cut deeper sometimes than any sword or spear, Mind... read more »
Light The Fire
Song written by Brian Hilton. Light The Fire It’s not enough if they just let us be We’ve got to take some liberties We’ve got to raise our voices for equality It isn’t easy and it’s taking some time Sacrifices are made right down the line But our pain... read more »
Nothing to Lose by Clair Lewis (now Mx Dennis Queen)
Music is guitar and voice with a fast tempo Nothing to lose by Clair Lewis (now Mx Dennis Queen) From the grit to the gutter Isn’t far to fall I recognise the muddy wallpaper From my time in the womb The reason... read more »