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Marsh Family
United Kingdom
Приєднався 14 кві 2020
We have stuck up some of our family songs and music videos on this channel since our "One Day More" parody went viral, charting our musical journey during & beyond the pandemic, here in Kent (UK). Along the way, we've been proud to support & work with the COVID-19 Solidarity Fund (2020), Comic Relief (2021), Prostate Cancer UK (2021), the Menopause Cafe (2022), Save the Children (2022), & Refugee Week and the Red Cross (2023).
Since 2021 we decided we'd set up a support base for our material & future projects: join us here as a monthly fan (various tiers with bonuses available) www.patreon.com/marshfamilysongs or make a one-off donation here: paypal.me/marshfamilysongs - clickable links below! Do please stream us on Spotify as that's likely where future original music lands.
Thanks for your lovely comments in recent months - we're so glad that we seem to bring smiles to quite a few people who need them.
The Marsh Family (Ben, Danielle, Alfie, Thomas, Ella, & Tess)
Since 2021 we decided we'd set up a support base for our material & future projects: join us here as a monthly fan (various tiers with bonuses available) www.patreon.com/marshfamilysongs or make a one-off donation here: paypal.me/marshfamilysongs - clickable links below! Do please stream us on Spotify as that's likely where future original music lands.
Thanks for your lovely comments in recent months - we're so glad that we seem to bring smiles to quite a few people who need them.
The Marsh Family (Ben, Danielle, Alfie, Thomas, Ella, & Tess)
"Downright Bygone" - Marsh Family adaptation of "Goodnight Saigon" by Billy Joel on National Service
We had a lot of fun making this parody, in response to the big policy pledge unveiled by Rishi Sunak for the upcoming July 4th UK General Election, announcing that a compulsory form of National Service for eighteen-year-olds is to be reintroduced - having been abandoned in the UK in 1960 (when we still had the remnants of an empire). Lots of countries have obligatory national service for those in their late teens, and some of them work well. That’s usually because they have been carefully planned, tested, and funded, and are embedded alongside other structures that encourage volunteering, education, and the development of skills and social cohesion. That’s not what this policy looks like (or what we know about it).
It was the kids that wanted to address the topic - maybe cos some of them are trying to avoid revision for exams, or because this one was super-relevant to their actual life prospects (given their ages: 12, 14, 16, 17).
We explain what we think of the policy in the song, which ended up quite a mammoth task. We recorded the singing in one take, and decided not to cut away to other instruments (Alfie on piano, Tom on drums, Ella on cornet, Ben on other stuff) - but we got as close as we could to the original Billy Joel song, “Goodnight Saigon”, released in 1982 about the US Marines sent to Vietnam (from the album The Nylon Curtain). It’s been parodied before, by Will Ferrell in an SNL sketch in 2009. We thought carefully about contexts - a verse was excluded that addressed the heartbreaking realities of kids fighting in Ukraine and beyond. But the aim here was to expose the holes in the claims about National Service and what young people need in the UK, and the fact that they feel a lot of ‘camaraderie’ in pushing back against it - and have good reasons to do so.
More on the politics if you are interested here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c988jdxl02vo
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LYRICS:
They made a “bold” pledge, as fears heightened
Dreamed up in think tanks or some asylum
Scared of Farage. And Richard Tice!
Sunak’s proposing we should weigh down our lives
Undemocratic, they’re gonna force us
To get our butts kicked in national service
The news came fast. The detail light.
He sent James Cleverly, to put us to rights
It’s quite an insult from such a soft bloke
Winchester Head Boy, money for old rope
To say that WE should have to fight
And claim our sacrifice will help us unite
They’ve closed the libraries, and screwed the landscapes
They’ve scrapped the youth clubs, and other escapes
Now we must work! Must work or fight!
While those who couldn’t be bothered
Deliver us lectures
Hypocrisy dressed up as pride
And we will all go down together
They say we’ll all go down together
Yes we must ‘volunteer’ together
Remember COVID? Remember Brexit?
They wrecked our childhoods, or hampered prospects
Free movement gone! Can’t get a start!
An education system falling apart
We get no pay
Or a stingy stipend
They do alright -
As they try
To appeal to over 60s
Whose dads did service
Though not the real kind - just months on Cyprus
And it was scrapped, never revived
Until your scramble for voters
Your fag-packet quotas
To burden the Army arrived
And we will all go down together
They say we’ll all go down together
Yes, we must ‘volunteer’ together
We’re not all lazy. We’re not all snowflakes.
We love our country, just not your piss-takes.
There’s nothing wrong with giving back
It’s not the values or the will that we lack
It’s all the funding that has been squandered
More frontline forces. More first responders.
We want careers. Less rent, or debts
You raid the levelling up fund
Give tax breaks to pensions
And tell us to join the cadets
And we will all go down together
They say we’ll all go down together
Yes, we will ‘volunteer’ together
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Special thanks as ever reserved for our magnificent Howlers (the top category of supporters on Patreon):
Alyssa Sangeeta Jacobson Memorial Fund
Sandra Vernooy
Dan Mccolm
Patricia Saucier
Ronald Slye
Todd
Jim the Magician
Douglas Lind
David Ryan
Simon Haslam
Dave Lee
Lew
Mike Smith
Andy Riches
Cliff Hope
Carol Leff
Derrick Brown
Grandad
David Patrao
Geeta & Karen
Clarence Smith
Gary Carpenter
It was the kids that wanted to address the topic - maybe cos some of them are trying to avoid revision for exams, or because this one was super-relevant to their actual life prospects (given their ages: 12, 14, 16, 17).
We explain what we think of the policy in the song, which ended up quite a mammoth task. We recorded the singing in one take, and decided not to cut away to other instruments (Alfie on piano, Tom on drums, Ella on cornet, Ben on other stuff) - but we got as close as we could to the original Billy Joel song, “Goodnight Saigon”, released in 1982 about the US Marines sent to Vietnam (from the album The Nylon Curtain). It’s been parodied before, by Will Ferrell in an SNL sketch in 2009. We thought carefully about contexts - a verse was excluded that addressed the heartbreaking realities of kids fighting in Ukraine and beyond. But the aim here was to expose the holes in the claims about National Service and what young people need in the UK, and the fact that they feel a lot of ‘camaraderie’ in pushing back against it - and have good reasons to do so.
More on the politics if you are interested here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c988jdxl02vo
___________________________
Support us here:
- Kickstarter (last three days!) for our summer 2024 campaign: www.kickstarter.com/projects/marshfamily/the-marsh-family-new-releases-for-summer-2024
- PayPal to leave us a tip jar: paypal.me/marshfamilysongs
- Patreon for ongoing support & bonuses: www.patreon.com/marshfamilysongs
Find our other channels here:
linktr.ee/marshfamilysongs
Follow us here:
- www.marshfamilysongs.com
- MarshFamilySongs/
- marshfamilysongs
- MarshSongs
- www.tiktok.com/@marshfamilysongs
- open.spotify.com/artist/6AYmbCwi92V29y69lkRkRa
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LYRICS:
They made a “bold” pledge, as fears heightened
Dreamed up in think tanks or some asylum
Scared of Farage. And Richard Tice!
Sunak’s proposing we should weigh down our lives
Undemocratic, they’re gonna force us
To get our butts kicked in national service
The news came fast. The detail light.
He sent James Cleverly, to put us to rights
It’s quite an insult from such a soft bloke
Winchester Head Boy, money for old rope
To say that WE should have to fight
And claim our sacrifice will help us unite
They’ve closed the libraries, and screwed the landscapes
They’ve scrapped the youth clubs, and other escapes
Now we must work! Must work or fight!
While those who couldn’t be bothered
Deliver us lectures
Hypocrisy dressed up as pride
And we will all go down together
They say we’ll all go down together
Yes we must ‘volunteer’ together
Remember COVID? Remember Brexit?
They wrecked our childhoods, or hampered prospects
Free movement gone! Can’t get a start!
An education system falling apart
We get no pay
Or a stingy stipend
They do alright -
As they try
To appeal to over 60s
Whose dads did service
Though not the real kind - just months on Cyprus
And it was scrapped, never revived
Until your scramble for voters
Your fag-packet quotas
To burden the Army arrived
And we will all go down together
They say we’ll all go down together
Yes, we must ‘volunteer’ together
We’re not all lazy. We’re not all snowflakes.
We love our country, just not your piss-takes.
There’s nothing wrong with giving back
It’s not the values or the will that we lack
It’s all the funding that has been squandered
More frontline forces. More first responders.
We want careers. Less rent, or debts
You raid the levelling up fund
Give tax breaks to pensions
And tell us to join the cadets
And we will all go down together
They say we’ll all go down together
Yes, we will ‘volunteer’ together
___________________________
Special thanks as ever reserved for our magnificent Howlers (the top category of supporters on Patreon):
Alyssa Sangeeta Jacobson Memorial Fund
Sandra Vernooy
Dan Mccolm
Patricia Saucier
Ronald Slye
Todd
Jim the Magician
Douglas Lind
David Ryan
Simon Haslam
Dave Lee
Lew
Mike Smith
Andy Riches
Cliff Hope
Carol Leff
Derrick Brown
Grandad
David Patrao
Geeta & Karen
Clarence Smith
Gary Carpenter
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"I'm Not Standing" / "Raindrops Keep Falling" - Marsh Family adaptation of Elton John & B.J. Thomas
Переглядів 80 тис.28 днів тому
Here’s a strange mashup of B.J. Thomas’s “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head” (written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David in 1969 for one of the best films of all time, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid) with Elton John and Bernie Taupin’s “I’m Still Standing” (released in 1983 on the album Too Low for Zero). Tess had no voice - she’s had this weird cough doing the rounds - hence a rather bit part...
"Sound of Silence" - Marsh Family adaptation (on Braverman) of Paul Simon & Art Garfunkel's classic
Переглядів 155 тис.Місяць тому
Yesterday it was described by one mainstream newspaper as "one of the most excruciating media clips to circulate in recent weeks" (www.indy100.com/politics/suella-braverman-gb-news-protesters). And that's saying a lot, if anyone's been following the media. This song casts Alfie and Thomas, inevitably, as Simon & Garfunkel in a homage to their haunting classic "Sound of Silence" recorded in 1964...
"Sangita" - Marsh Family adaptation of "Maria" by Debbie Harry and Blondie, on Sangita Myska and LBC
Переглядів 48 тис.Місяць тому
This song is about the British journalist and presenter, Sangita Myska. On Friday more than 100 media personalities, activists, broadcasters and lawyers signed a letter in support of her, and there is a petition circulating (www.change.org/p/reinstate-sangita-myska-to-her-position-at-lbc) that has more than 37,250 signatures requesting her reinstatement to her radio show at the commercial phone...
"A Mayor Named Sue" - Marsh Family adaptation of "A Boy Named Sue" by Johnny Cash about London mayor
Переглядів 62 тис.Місяць тому
This song doesn't really need an introduction because it tells its own story - the story of the failed election campaign of a candidate for London Mayor, which was held recently as part of a load of local elections in England and Wales. You can find a bit more about the news involved if you want the background here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c72p7dj1890o#:~:text=Ms Hall has said running,3.2% ...
Kickstarter Launch for Our Exciting Summer Singles - PLEASE SUPPORT US!
Переглядів 20 тис.Місяць тому
www.kickstarter.com/projects/marshfamily/the-marsh-family-new-releases-for-summer-2024 Hi all - we've got some music to share soon, but today we've launched a Kickstarter (crowd-funding) page to support us to release two ORIGINAL singles this summer which we are super-excited about, and might help us break through to the next level. If you like what we do, and follow us, then please consider ch...
"Kids - Get Voting" - Marsh Family non-partisan parody of "Kids" by Robbie Williams & Kylie Minogue
Переглядів 32 тис.Місяць тому
In both the UK and the US, which are seeing vital elections in 2024 (starting with the local elections in the UK next week), the youth voter turnout is very low. It's below 60% in the UK for 25-34-year-olds, and in the US in 2020 young people turned out at almost half the rate of older voters. So with Alfie about to vote in his first General Election later this year, we decided to tackle the su...
"Bag of Tricks" - Marsh Family adaptation of Stick Season by Noah Kahan, on the Rwanda Bill passing
Переглядів 44 тис.Місяць тому
We're working on some bigger projects at the moment, including some releases for the summer, and a fun campaigning song. But this was an impromptu recording because of the news cycle today - in which the UK government finally passed its Rwanda Bill approving the deportation of asylum seekers and 'illegal' immigrants to that country - which we previously sang about because it was so ridiculous (...
"We're Tory" - Marsh Family parody of "This Is Me" (The Greatest Showman) about UK zombie government
Переглядів 81 тис.2 місяці тому
This song was a fun little project whose origin came from a long car journey back from grandparents in Newcastle. It's a parody of one of the big hits from the film The Greatest Showman, written by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, and originally sung by the fantastic Keala Settle and released in October 2017. It's a massive anthem and a stirring call to arms - in which the 'freak' assembly of P.T. B...
"I Can See Clearly Now" - Marsh Family acoustic cover of Johnny Nash song
Переглядів 129 тис.3 місяці тому
This song choice and performance is dedicated to the family of our amazing friend, Sharla Chittick, whose mum Carlene sadly passed away recently, and for whom a celebration of life (and a tree planting) is taking place this weekend in Bend, Oregon. As recounted by Sharla and family, hers was a remarkable life - full of the outdoors, animals, travels and adventures - that took her from Texas, Ne...
"Racism" - Marsh Family parody adaptation of "Stacy's Mom" by Fountains of Wayne
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There has been a rising tide of racist hatred and anti-social behaviour in the UK in recent weeks, and in the last few days a media wave has broken - as politicians have fallen over themselves to try to exploit issues of public order and positioning without damaging their interests. Racism dominated a recent by-election in Rochdale because a candidate was withdrawn on account of inappropriate l...
"Sit For The Road" - Marsh Family original song in tribute to Alexei Navalny ("Сядем На Дорожку")
Переглядів 63 тис.3 місяці тому
This song is dedicated to the memory and activism of Alexei Navalny, an opposition leader in Russia who was killed last week, aged 47. He was incredibly brave, hopeful, and determined - facing horrendous trials with unmatched resolve and humour - in his fight to reform Russia and encourage the people to change the regime. He frightened Putin and the authorities because he was compassionate and ...
"Starmer" - Marsh Family parody adaptation of "Starman" by David Bowie about the UK Labour leader
Переглядів 184 тис.4 місяці тому
The iconic “Starman” was the lead single (recorded and release in 1972) on the late, great, David Bowie’s album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars - though it was actually a late addition to the album. The idea was a message of hope coming to Earth’s youth from an alien. We dunno where a message of hope is coming from these days, and as the lyrics suggest, there certa...
Marsh Family Out-takes 2023: A Third Year of Fails
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Here's a mixbag of musical fails, intros or outros that amused us, excerpts from Patreon vlogs, and a general record of some of the "chaos behind the scenes" that go into our music making - all from the videos created in 2023. We'll try to reply to comments on this one as guessing only the hardcore will be interested enough to watch :) Speaking of the hardcore...if you enjoyed this, do please c...
"They Should Be Cleared, Though!" - Marsh Family parody of Bonnie Tyler's "Holding Out for a Hero"
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A bit of fun on a Monday night - quite rough around the edges, because it's first full week back at school/work for us. But it's a song adapted from another Bonnie Tyler and Jim Steinman classic - with a hilarious music video worth checking out. In case it's so rough you don't even recognise it, the original was "Holding Out for a Hero" (soundtrack to the 1984 film Footloose, co-written with De...
"Does Liz Truss Not Feel Ashamed" - Marsh Family parody adaptation of "There is Nothing Like a Dame"
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"Does Liz Truss Not Feel Ashamed" - Marsh Family parody adaptation of "There is Nothing Like a Dame"
"Fairytale of New Born" - "Fairytale of New York" by Shane MacGowan adapted by The Marsh Family
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"Fairytale of New Born" - "Fairytale of New York" by Shane MacGowan adapted by The Marsh Family
"Raise a Smile" (Official Music Video) - by The Marsh Family
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"Raise a Smile" (Official Music Video) - by The Marsh Family
"If That Day Comes Round" - original song by The Marsh Family for the International Red Cross
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"If That Day Comes Round" - original song by The Marsh Family for the International Red Cross
"Suella Braverman's Sacked" - Marsh Family fourth adaptation of The Wellerman (in their trilogy)
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"Suella Braverman's Sacked" - Marsh Family fourth adaptation of The Wellerman (in their trilogy)
"If That Day Comes Round" - original song by The Marsh Family on Gaza and Israel
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"If That Day Comes Round" - original song by The Marsh Family on Gaza and Israel
"Canterbury Welcomes Refugees" Marsh Family LIVE set of 3 songs - incl. Bridge Over Troubled Water
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"Canterbury Welcomes Refugees" Marsh Family LIVE set of 3 songs - incl. Bridge Over Troubled Water
"Suella Braverman's Wrong" - Marsh Family adaptation of The Wellerman & Drunken Sailor sea shanties
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"Suella Braverman's Wrong" - Marsh Family adaptation of The Wellerman & Drunken Sailor sea shanties
"Long Way to 2050" - Marsh Family satire of "Long Way to Tipperary / Pack Up Your Troubles" on Sunak
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"Long Way to 2050" - Marsh Family satire of "Long Way to Tipperary / Pack Up Your Troubles" on Sunak
"They're Not Young" - Marsh Family adaptation of Fun's "We Are Young" on Trump vs Biden for 2024
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"They're Not Young" - Marsh Family adaptation of Fun's "We Are Young" on Trump vs Biden for 2024
"Never Ending Dorries" - Marsh Family parody of "Neverending Story" by Limahl about Nadine Dorries
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"Never Ending Dorries" - Marsh Family parody of "Neverending Story" by Limahl about Nadine Dorries
"The Climate Is a-Changin'" - Marsh Family adaptation of Bob Dylan, "Times They Are a-Changin'"
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"The Climate Is a-Changin'" - Marsh Family adaptation of Bob Dylan, "Times They Are a-Changin'"
"The Woke Song" - original song by The Marsh Family
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"The Woke Song" - original song by The Marsh Family
"See Your Face Again" (Official Music Video) - by The Marsh Family ft. Ali Esmahilzada
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"See Your Face Again" (Official Music Video) - by The Marsh Family ft. Ali Esmahilzada
NOT A MUSIC VIDEO: "See Your Face Again" backstory to the song
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NOT A MUSIC VIDEO: "See Your Face Again" backstory to the song
Great song marsh family
The youngest girl's voice is golden!
Very good
Brilliant - Absolute quality. They're steeling the light bulbs on the way out of the door. God bless you all.
Another over 60 here. Well done. They haven't sucked me in either...never have. You have better things and more important things to do than "volunteering" for this load of money grabbing charlatans. Unfortunately there are some who will be shouting about this from the rooftops.
Thanks
Please you buggers STOP, My keyboard is spluttering, from the milk sodden cornflakes, Thankyou for making the Mid-Summers day a memorable, one 😂😂😂
Late to the party this time but love this- yet again the family talent is showcased and the message is clear. Thank you for this!
Just brilliant again! Superb performance and great lyrics.
Never been a supporter of government caused arguments which is the cause of all wars and religious nut heads as well let's don't them . Marsh family as usual you put a valid point across with a song. However I doubt the numptys in Westminster will understand the point being sung here.
Have you gone on Britain's Got Talent?
The lids voices have really come along, but in this oiece particularly I noticed Danielle’s voice, sounding very professional.
This is Excellent..... thank you Marsh Family. Missing Sangita, great journalist.
Loved this
Spot on!!!!
Don't forget to take appropriate photo id.
Any chance you could do a parody version of the Bob Marley song No Woman No cry. But changed to No Woman no sky. Rishi Sunak claims he understands child poverty cos he didn't have sky TV growing up.
Thank you so much
♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Love you people. Fantastic songs, lyrics and wonderful voices. So great to see you young ones grow up so brilliantly and still singing and making music together
You've got me crying again here. Well done
😂 I'm crying with joy 🤣
Is the family❤😂😢🎉😮😅😊
Really surprised after the last 2 years, there aren't more likes/comments..
Absolutely amazing. Well done.
Superb!
Thanks!
I watched this video again having first seen it when released. If anything I find it more moving than in 2023; it is maturing like a fine port.
Very Lib Dem energy
I am 72. I am not fooled and I do not want National Service for young people. I have always been against the militarisation of youth. More power to The Marsh Family.
It’s gonna be an ageism thing innit. No thanks. You judge people on their mental alacrity, not their age. Apart from that I’m a fan of the Marshes. Stick to UK politics. There’s enough material to last forever.
Great song
Honestly, from the other side of the world, New Zealand itself, I thank you for making people laugh at the funny (and professional) music, I hope you enjoyed doing what you did, as much as you hopefully enjoy being back to "normal".
Brilliant this should be tory party .. Campaign song .. Lol.. No votes
Beautiful.... ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
Put into words what everyone is thinking about the awful, deceitful, playboy Boris! Brilliant, thank you!
Thanks
'Such a soft bloke' ! Marsh Family, you are priceless ! Don't let them grind you down. XXXXXX
Possibly your best one yet! 😊
Interesting cover
Why making a joke for our only hope playing Rishi into his greedy hands
Your Generation has been shafted worldwide! Actually, every generation since Gen X and we won't be getting the lifestyle or retirement our parents had. We are the last generation that knew a middeclass majority😮Please don't lose hope. YOU MATTER! You're not lazy, you're smart enough to see the system is rigged against you. Don't fight for old rich men, but do keep fighting for a better future. Love the protests and the passion! Yu have more support than you think. We stand with all the younger generations in creating a better world. We fought Apartheid in South Africa and won! You CAN change the world. Sorry, there's so much to do. The rich work HARD to keep everyone else down. They try to divide us by age, color and country. You are connected in ways we didn't have. There is hope for you to get the changes we all need. Keep making " good trouble"! Love and support from the US! 💙🩵💙 #1WorldFreedom4All2Succeed #EffTheRich #FightFacismEverywhere
That was BRILLIANT. Genius lyrics. ‘It’s insane Liz Truss’ is such a good parody rhyme. Just one example. Well done!!!
Only just seen this but more brilliance from the Marsh clan. Next up a song about Sunak dissing the D Day memorial by bogging off early to lie through his teeth - oops sorry, that should read to electioneer. My bad.
When I heard the news here in Melbourne I thought my friends were joking. Keep your spirits up, they will never triumph .
This is so impressive , as an older lady with 6 grandchildren I agree that the young generation need to vote after all it’s their future that’s at stake ! So please those that are 18 years old please get your photo ID and vote this July .
Genius 😁
You never fail to impress me. Never!
I love this family .We are with you .