Jim Chaps

Jim talks about why he's a horse racing fan, this year's Kentucky Derby "foul or no foul controversy" regarding the three-way photo finish with Mystik Dan, Sierra Leone and Forever Young, and then plays the song he wrote about the 2019 controversy about the controversial disqualification of Maximum Security, "Old Kentucky Race." But first, a special dedication to Mothers with the top-streaming song "Flow" (Flow is "co-written" with public domain words from the amazing poet Ella Wheeler Wilcox... Jim Chaps music is gallantly streaming on quality radio services worldwide. Website: jimchaps.com Email: chapsjim-at-gmail.com X: @ChapsJim Band: Peace Foals X: @Pfoals

New England episode - Jim visits Plymouth, Mass at the National Monument to the Forefathers and shares the song, Concord Hymn. Plus celebrating 20 years since first playing at the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville in 2004.

Jim marvels at the amazing display of patriotism in Anthem, Arizona. "The thoughtful, grateful, innovative engineering and design of this memorial are brilliant. I think that everyone who honors the United States and the sacrifice of our nation and all branches of military will be so grateful that this memorial is here in Anthem." Anthem official link: https://www.onlineatanthem.com/visitors/veterans_memorial/index.php About Jim: Jim has memorized the essential verses of The Star-Spangled Banner and is one of music's most-informed artists / songwriters on the topic. An accomplished guitarist and songwriter, in 2005 Jim arranged an "acoustic" version national anthem. "Acoustic National Anthem" was performed live at a major league baseball game between the Detroit Tigers and Cincinnati Reds in 2005. The lyrics, most commonly belted loudly in performance, and just the first verse, are heard in a different way. "I worked to keep the song true to the melody so they arrive to listeners in a familiar, but new thought-provoking way. I believe that there are many great ways to arrange the song." The original "Acoustic National Anthem" appeared initially on the Jim Chaps "Second" CD, and is included in this video. "Many people assert that The Star-Spangled Banner is a question. I say that only the first verse is a question; it is answered by the remaining verses." In 2012 Jim released "Acoustic National Anthem Four-Verses" then discovered a year later something stunning: a then-well-hidden "Concluded" verse was written in the 1860's. "The 'Concluded' verse is essential and should be, I believe will become an official verse of the song." Written at the outset of the United States Civil War, "Concluded" uses the same melody and rhyme pattern as the verses written by F.S. Key. Jim recorded the "Concluded" verse and it is also included in this video. Jim Chaps music is gallantly streaming on quality radio services worldwide. Jim Chaps information Website: https://jimchaps.com/ Email: chapsjim at gmail.com X: @ChapsJim

Season's Greetings!! Jim talks about 2023, releasing "Country Road" as a single with some kind words to songwriter, James Taylor (includes a mention of Taylor Swift's mom and dad and Garth Brooks) plus, holiday cheer and more about Christmas Holiday projects and acoustic cover project by the band Peace Foals.

Jim gives a preview of his Spotify Wrapped special message for Spotify listeners and shares his "opening salvo" strategy for solving the daily Wordle game. Plus a surprise visit from an alligator...

This month features two "Poems to music." Jim plays "Jerusalem" and "Trees". Connect with Jim Chaps on X @ChapsJim

This episode: FEATURED: Story behind the song: New York For Firemen - Sept. 11 tribute. Opening comments are follow up from July episode on "1536 informs 1A" (historical reminder of the "never again" resolve in wording of USA's "establishment clause.") Jim's graphics: the "Jimbols" and Adobe Illustrator -- '88!

This month features Jim talking about "1536 informs 1A" with two great songs at the end... Country Road, James Taylor cover; and Love at Second Sight.

June 2023 Vidcast: Jim performing great parody song, Friends in Lower Places and Jim talks about his deep-dive into learning the song Star-Spangled Banner and the importance of the Concluded verse written during the Civil War era. Amazing.

Happy Birthday - yes, Virginia it is public domain, as a house-music Christmas song. Hmm, Happy Birthday as a Christmas song.... maybe there should be more Jesus birthday cakes for Christmas. What kind would you make... red velvet, in that slow southern style.... a new tradition that'll bring you to your knees... RED velvet, if you please.

From the all-instrumental project "DOJJYJ" (dodgy J) DojjyJ is the alter-ego, producer/DJ handle for Jim Chaps, one of America's most innovative, conservative, singer-songwriters. Must Listen!

From the all-instrumental project "DOJJYJ" (dodgy J) DojjyJ is the alter-ego, producer/DJ handle for Jim Chaps, one of America's most innovative, conservative, singer-songwriters. Must Listen!

From the all-instrumental project "DOJJYJ" (dodgy J) DojjyJ is the alter-ego, producer/DJ handle for Jim Chaps, one of America's most innovative, conservative, singer-songwriters. Must Listen!

From the all-instrumental project "DOJJYJ" (dodgy J) DojjyJ is the alter-ego, producer/DJ handle for Jim Chaps, one of America's most innovative, conservative, singer-songwriters. Must Listen!

From the all-instrumental project "DOJJYJ" (dodgy J) DojjyJ is the alter-ego, producer/DJ handle for Jim Chaps, one of America's most innovative, conservative, singer-songwriters. Must Listen!

The Star-Spangled Banner "Concluded" verse is resolute evidence - the US national anthem embraces all. This verse was written in Civil War era. Amazing story - knowing this verse exists thwarts arguments intended to smear the national anthem. The Star-Spangled Banner including this Concluded verse is an important national treasure to be protected and celebrated. Media contact: email ChapsJim -atsymbol- gmail.com website: jimchaps.com

Researching into the story behind the "poem" Jim learned it was written to a church melody, called "Old 100." "So, I had to dig some more to find out what the melody is/was.... Aha!" Jim is the folksinger who knows all verses of the Star-Spangled Banner, including the "Concluded" verse - written during the Civil War era and obscured in the public domain. Jim found this verse while recording his Triple Treat project in 2013. Jim began playing original songs as a teenager in 1975 at The Hinge coffeehouse in Dearborn at FairLane Manor the former residence of Clara and Henry Ford. Connect on twitter @ChapsJim

Active graphics/lyrics music video, stadium setting sound. Jim Chaps music is gallantly streaming worldwide...Jim knows all verses of the Star-Spangled Banner, including the "Concluded" verse - written during the Civil War era and obscured in the public domain. Jim found this verse while recording his Triple Treat project in 2013. Jim also discovered that "Concord Hymn" regarded by many as a great patriotic poem - was written to a specific melody - a familiar church song. "So the melody is Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow... and Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote the words for the melody." Jim began playing original songs as a teenager in 1975 at The Hinge coffeehouse in Dearborn at FairLane Manor the former residence of Clara and Henry Ford.

You Are Here - Ambient pro Intelligent Design song is a call to conscience... a challenge to "con" science. Active-graphics-lyrics video of amazing original song. Jim Chaps is the folksinger that sings all verses of The Star Spangled Banner including the "Concluded" verse - Jim found hiding in the public domain. "It is an important verse, especially when people say wrongly that the song is hateful. This verse should be shouted and known as much as the first verse." Jim also discovered "Concord Hymn" - by Ralph Waldo Emerson, regarded by many as a great patriotic poem - was written to a specific melody - a familiar church song. "So the melody is Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow... and 'Waldo' wrote great words for a well-known... hymn." Jim began playing original songs as a teenager in 1975 at The Hinge coffeehouse in Dearborn at FairLane Manor the former residence of Clara and Henry Ford.

Acoustic folk rock classic!! Active graphics/lyrics video. Jim Chaps and Peace Foals music is gallantly streaming worldwide. Jim Chaps is the folksinger who knows all verses of the Star-Spangled Banner, including the "Concluded" verse - written during the Civil War era and obscured in the public domain. Jim found this verse while recording his Triple Treat project in 2013. Jim also discovered that "Concord Hymn" regarded by many as a great patriotic poem - was written to a specific melody - a familiar church song. "So the melody is Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow... and Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote the words for the melody." Jim began playing original songs as a teenager in 1975 at The Hinge coffeehouse in Dearborn at FairLane Manor the former residence of Clara and Henry Ford.

The second song from Jim Chaps First songwriter demo project, East From River is an obscure classic in the genre of acoustic "cross-country" or country gospel. It is a song about facing the unknown. Jim began playing original songs as a teenager in 1975 at The Hinge coffeehouse in Dearborn at FairLane Manor the former residence of Clara and Henry Ford. Kind comments and questions may be sent to Jim via email chapsjim@gmail.com or @ChapsJim twitter

America's Folksinger Jim Chaps wrote and recorded one of the great songs in tribute to heroes of Sept. 11, 2001. This "active graphics" video features the original PDF with lyrics and liner notes from 2003; with enhanced audio and video fx added in 2020. Jim performed NYFF at the 20th anniversary ceremony in Venice, FL in 2021. Jim began playing original songs as a teenager in 1975 at The Hinge coffeehouse in Dearborn at FairLane Manor the former residence of Clara and Henry Ford.