U.S. Spells "Us":

by Michael Hurwicz and Sharon Abreu


Based on "America the Beautiful", lyrics by Katharine Lee Bates (1895), music by Samuel A. Ward (1883)


we're work-a-full-day   
we're make-our-own-way
we're liberty and law     
we're rosa parks
and national parks
and mend our every flaw

of, by and for the people
in the people we trust
young or old, rich or poor
you know "u.s." spells "us"!

we're frederick douglass 
macarthur, too     
abraham, martin, john
we're booker t.
and that guy on the
horse, you know, george washington

of, by and for the people
in the people we trust
day and night, dark or light
we know "u.s." spells "us"!

we're hip hop, folk
and country, too
rhythm, blues and soul
bluegrass and close harmony,
and good old rock & roll

of, by and for the people
in the people we trust
north and south, east and west
yeah, "u.s." spells "us"

young or old, day or night,
rich or poor, dark or light
north or south, east or west
fight or fuss, kiss or cuss
we're all aboard this big school bus
"u.s." spells ... "u.s" spells? ...
that's right:  "us"

copyright © 2021 by Michael Hurwicz and Sharon Abreu

TAXI Listing:

HIT-WORTHY COUNTRY SONGS with Male Vocals are needed by a great Music Row
 Publisher for a Chart-Topping, Multi-Platinum Country SUPERSTAR working on 
 his next record.

This publisher is currently looking for top-notch Songs in All Tempos that 
could be heard on the same playlist as the following references:

"Knockin' Boots" by Luke Bryan

"Minimum Wage" by Blake Shelton

"Gone" by Dierks Bentley

"Homemade" by Jake Owen

Please submit top-notch Country Songs that sound like HITS in the making! 
Impeccable Country song craft is a must for this request – compelling 
melodies, sing-along choruses, and honest, story-telling lyrics could all 
help your submissions stand out. Well-performed vocals with a heaping amount 
of Country charm could help get this publisher and the artist excited about 
cutting your Songs, as well.


Stripped-down demos and full productions are both okay to submit, as long as 
your Songs are great and your recordings are clean, clear, and well-balanced! 
Do NOT copy the references in any way, shape, or form. Use them only as a 
general guide for tempo, tone, texture, and overall vibe.


NOTEWORTHY: If time permits, someone from the Publisher's staff (who has been
 trained as a TAXI screener) will screen for this request. That means that
 somebody who is directly involved in this request could be "ears-on" with 
 your submissions.


The specific deal points will be negotiated on a Song-by-Song basis directly 
with the Publisher. Please submit as many Songs as you like, online or per 
CD, and PLEASE include lyrics! Submissions must be received no later than 
11:59 PM (PST) on Wednesday, February 24th, 2021.  TAXI # S210224HC


 TAXI # S210224HC