This is a contemporary cover of Janis Joplin's Mercedes Benz, which satirically ridiculed materialism.  I've updated the lyrics to be relevant to the cultural issues facing us today: mainly, intolerance and discrimination.  Instead of exploring "why" one believes a particular belief, many people simply parrot what others have taught them.  I hope we can live in a society where children are given a choice about what to believe.  Only then can we achieve a future without systemic discrimination.

All lyrics and instruments by Kenny Schabow.  Obviously, the core melody is by Janis Joplin.  I used a 12-string Martin through a Fender Twin.  Produced and mixed by Kenny Schabow at Nine Mile Studios in Farmington Hills, MI.

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Oh Lord, Don't Let Anybody Challenge My Beliefs

Like Clockwork is a song about our world and struggles. This is the Album arrangement, there is "extra" after the song...Feels important with the state of the world today so here it is premature, hopefully to make a difference, a positive influence, being...

Oh Lord, Don't Let Anybody Challenge My Beliefs

Kenny Schabow

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