Allee Willis - The D DEMO (A love song to Detroit - 2012)

Grammy, Emmy, Tony and Webby Award winning and nominated songwriter, artist, performer, multimediaist, director, collector and party thrower Allee Willis chronicles her last two trips home to Detroit with a song written and produced with Andrae Alexander, which they're coming back to Detroit to record with tens of thousands of Detroiters in September, 2013. This is the demo for everyone to learn the song from. Read all about THE D project here: www.alleewillis... and donate to the Indiegogo project starting Monday, April 22!
THE D
Allee Willis/ Andrae Alexander
Some folks live on the mountaintop.
Some at the end of a broom.
Some hang down by the riverside.
Some suck on a silver spoon.
Spirit's somethin that lives inside.
Ain't nothin money can buy.
Hope rise up from these city streets
that once were burning with pride.
Buildings may be crumblin' down.
They can heal with a can of paint.
Shiny canvases to an artist's eyes
with passion of a saint.
Pray on it.
Stay on it.
Plant a kiss
and remember
life's a gift.
So play with it.
Stay with it.
Bit by bit
all the pieces
make The D
a perfect fit.
Nowhere else in the whole world
has gotten people to move.
Music, motors and Coney Dogs...
We always been in the groove.
Soul's our version of pedigree.
You learn it good when you're down.
If you got any sense you keep holdin on
'cause one day it comes back around.
Right now is the time to be
optimistic, baby, full of dreams.
From the ashes come the miracles
If you stay strong and believe.
Pray on it.
Stay on it.
Plant a kiss
and remember
life's a gift.
So play with it.
Stay with it.
Bit by bit
all the pieces
make The D
a perfect fit.
DEtroit City!
DEtroit City!
DEtroit City!
DEtroit City!
Pray on it.
Stay on it.
Plant a kiss
and remember
life's a gift.
So play with it.
Stay with it.
Bit by bit
all the pieces
make The D
a perfect fit.
Pray on it.
Stay on it.
Plant a kiss
and remember
life's a gift.
So play with it.
Stay with it.
Bit by bit
all the pieces
make The D
a perfect fit.

[@lovelanemusic]

Great lady, great music, great town, thank you!

[@donaldaptekar7813]

I love this. Haven't lived in Detroit for over 40 years but I really like this project, Allee. Thanks for bringing us back to our roots!

[@hondolama]

Great tribute, Ms Willis! You're light shines bright!

[@kerrycampbell4202]

very nice, I'm glad someone produced something good about my hometown. I went to mumford, and played lots of music in that town. Thank You.

[@robin2012ism]

Another awesome tune from Allee Willis!

[@windupkitty]

this is forever stuck in my head...and i'm thankful for it...

[@adw395]

Great sing along ..... I love your video. Five Stars !!!!!

[@hotdogagua]

Allee is a motown angel. The song is delightful and I'm going to share it shortly!

[@wilson1212ish]

Muy linda música me gusto .....gracias Mary Padian..por compartirla

[@MrAlThang]

That's Wonderful Allee! Thank You!!!

[@mymymytube]

Awesome!

[@ScottFinnell]

Lovely! I like the arrangement, and the song!

[@caroleonthekeys]

Cool song great feel to it. A newer Motown beat and vocals. Perfect!!!!!!!!! Never did get a Mumford T Shirt!

[@ckrein414]

A masterful musical and video creation by a creative genius!!! Thank you Allee from Babbitt's bro Chuck.

[@kirkboyne8070]

Awesome video! Thank you Allee.

[@iradzi]

Wow!! You are doing us proud, thank you.

[@jeremiehabhab10]

D is for allee and get dimension and determination!!!! Love and support this project please everyone.share

[@chechevanwaterschoot1783]

Awesome Allee!!

[@pjacek]

I LOVE THIS SONG! So honored to dance to it for Allee! It's on my playlist.....FOREVER!

[@detroitinvaderz5637]

This video is very inspirational to me.I live in sw Detroit and I'm a aspiring entrepreneur. Although the city is not doing well I see potential. Im young and have lots to learn but I'm willing to put effort to get the new generation my generation to help get the city back to where it once was.~eddygswd

[@cbain330]

Luv you Allee!

[@DC.Cardwell]

Really cool! I saw this describe on the web site as a "demo" - well, if this is the demo, I can't wait to hear the final version! This would have been a massive hit back in the days when real music could become a hit and I really hope and pray that it plays a big part in lifting the spirits of the great city of Detroit and all its inhabitants!

[@karenfulks]

D is for DELIGHTFUL!

[@lynnsinclair5348]

Thanks for the music! Doing some chair dancing as I write!

[@rjjstephan]

i hooked it up on my own fb page too ;-)

[@bethlennon7694]

LOVE IT! POST THE LYRICS SO WE CAN ALL SING ALONG!!!!!

[@TheMidcoast1]

Just what the city needed a theme song written by a talented professional. Previous songs haven't been done with the caliber of experience. Also, Ms Allie's got it right when she practices true inclusion in the video. Must be careful not to repeat the mistakes of the past and I'm concerned whether inculsion will be a priority in the new Detroit plan. I certainly hope that it will. Together we stand, divided well, you know the rest.

[@rjjstephan]

MOST E X C E L L E N T Allee! xoxoxo

[@rjjstephan]

i shared on all my social media...FB, Twit Goog, tumblr pinterest, Linkedin, myspace ;-)

[@lavandersteen6651]

i love you

[@marquissmith2014]

Wednesday is your going paster