The N Word

Send us Fan MailStory Jam is a music and storytelling show that features top storytellers and original songs written for each story.In our third episode, we feature Chicago diva Lynne Jordan's story about racism, followed by a catchy song written for her story, and a conversation with Lynne and Story Jam producer Stephanie Rogers.   For more information about STORY JAM, please visit our website. PHIL DONAHUEPhil Donahue your son’s a racistAnd I bet you didn’t even know itYou're a liberal everybody lovesBut you spawned an asshole Stevie Wonder has estranged kidsAnd Joni Mitchell has a daughterWho’s been in jail and hooked on heroinAnd tried to steal her moneyWhen you don’t live up to your mom and dad that’s so sad, that’s so sadWhen you don’t live up to your mom and dad that’s so sadMartin Sheen is an activistWho played POTUS on Sorkin's West WingThen there's Charlie, his abusive sonTo sully his good nameWhen you don’t live up to your mom and dad that’s so sad, that’s so sadWhen you don’t live up to your mom and dad that’s so sadPhil Donahue your son’s a racistAnd I bet you didn’t even know itWhen you don’t live up to your mom and dad that’s so sad, that’s so sadWhen you don’t live up to your mom and dad that’s so sadCredits:Producer: Stephanie RogersAudio Mix/Production: Danny ShafferTheme music: Craig J SniderVoiceover: Kenny BurroughsStory: Lynne JordanSong: "When You Don't Live Up" music/lyrics by Stephanie RogersBand:Lead vocal: Stephanie RogersBackground vocals: Sarah Marie YoungGuitars: Danny ShafferBass: Rafe BradfordDrums: Gerald DowdKeys: Fred Simon