James - Miss America (Library Session)

Library Session version of 'Miss America', from the up & coming 'The Campfire EP'
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Available as a CD & D/L
Shot at Broughton Hall Estate, Yorkshire Broughtonhall.co.uk
With thanks to Roger Tempest
Filmed by LSK Productions
Music by Tim Booth, Jim Glennie, Mark Hunter, Saul Davies and Jacknife Lee
Lyrics by Tim Booth
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'Miss America' Lyrics:
Miss America’s wearing thin
She’s all tiaras and glamour
Can’t stop the boss from keeping his hands off
Its all snakes no ladders
Miss America says live the dream
So long as you're born white
Killed the natives and jailed the slaves
Move more to the right
May God bless you
And your golden sons
May God bless you
And your love of guns
May God bless you
And your passion for freedom
Sold to the man with the tan
Looked so good in the photograph - just smile
Not so good when the lights go dark
Heels about to break
She’s not straight
Her judge cries
Fake
Miss America’s rescue plan
Rocket ships to Mars
Fouled the nest so we’ll start again with
Billionaires and film stars

[@GeorgesRoberto]

James never stops producing great music. What an endless source of inspiration! If we only had politicians as productive as this wonderful band, planet earth would be a better place to live!

[@jamesdeansghost5531]

It's simple. They release an album. I listen. One of the greatest bands ever.

[@BigMarsMan]

This band never fails to move me, a song I've heard many times made even better. Brilliant.

[@geemarsh.7766]

Such a haunting version, beautifully performed. As an Englishman living in the USA, this song really hits on the radicalisation that is endemic in the USA. That said, I love it here in Minnesota. There's a lot wrong, but there's a lot more right.

[@mishatomskovich7103]

Take away their guns and drugs and racism and it would be Heaven on Earth....

[@hazard3020]

As Morrissey said: If you're rich and you're white, you're alright !

[@larissadean]

I want to move to America- after visiting can see there’s a lot more right !

[@surpriseitsus9622]

Minneapolis Minnesota born and raised. Moved to Arizona for weather, but I miss everything else in Minnesota ❤

[@ghoshuvo]

Oh goodness this is such a great version and I'm so happy to see Debbie back in the mix!!! That little pop of her colour (personality, hair, energy) is really fitting for tunes from All the Colours of You, even if it's only briefly on-screen here. Tim, gang: we love you so much, and your music means so much to us, and it's just wonderful to keep hearing you share yourselves with us this way. Thank you.

[@colinbolzano5991]

Truer words never spoken... james are in my life since 1989...

[@jemzlb]

Well, what a surpise: I did not know this was coming! Just heard the song on a spotify playlist with new releases from bands I follow.

[@iangambling8272]

Genius. What a band 🔥

[@deb8990]

Oh this is absolutely wonderful love this version 😍 love this song 🎵 ❤

[@hookedonjohnnydepp]

M-A-G-N-I-F-I-C-E-N-T !!

[@mishatomskovich7103]

On song again... Classical heaven

[@helengregory248]

That was stunning. Love you all and always see you live when ever possible.😘

[@damasceno39]

So grateful for this moment ! Thanks James!

[@horustheswift]

Beautiful ❤

[@AdamCoate]

You guys just never stop making amazing music, love it.

[@CliveSkipper]

Stunning version of the song. James keep getting better!

[@dubyafrederick2508]

So many little restrained gifts bestowed....from an album that continues to crawl underneath...of skins and heart!

[@BoxerfanUK]

I was listening to the album version of this song today and wondered if there was a live version of it. james, you didn’t disappoint…….. you never do!! An absolutely wonderful version of a beautiful song. It’s not about my politics, or your politics, or james’s politics!! Just appreciate the music, listen to the lyrics, and respect someone else’s viewpoint, whether you agree with it or not just enjoy the sublime and timeless music of james.

[@Acqua99]

Stunning version of my fav song of the album.....in loop for all the week end!

[@steveollis7889]

A band that keeps on producing the greatest music in the world and plays it so well and so passionately! 🙏👏 Also from ATCOY, ‘Beautiful beaches’ is an absolute classic James song, up there with all the best....very anthemic!!

[@ivan.-p]

And incredibly aren't even well known. I agree with you, they have the greatest music.

[@mishatomskovich7103]

A great play at the start of the day. James the backing track to my life. Best band live.... ever......

[@RandomStuff-yx4rx]

I'll keep it short and sweet. Very nice.

[@pauledwards4938]

Absolutely beautiful song.

[@robharper7390]

Incredible

[@musicshockworldaledema]

Only tears for this beautiful jewel🌹🌹🌹 see you in Manchester for your December gig❤️

[@GamerLife-il3jn]

Got to love James.. always a pleasure to listen to.

[@leelizington9501]

That reminds me must return my library books back or face a big fine.

[@vishnurajgir1071]

Great musical instruments with lyrics never fail to impress

[@cyclerevive]

Absolutely brilliant 🤩

[@ricardoferreira1971]

Magnificent !!!!!

[@fatClyde]

Lovely tune. Great musicians. Elementary school politics. Still one of my favourite bands. 😊

[@wanderalmeida9584]

I love your music since 90´s (and counting). 😍👏 Big thanks from Brazil.

[@bradharrah3339]

I was already a fan of this overlooked song, but this is amazing! Their live/studio recordings are all so good!

[@jaqg7478]

Sublime. Beauty

[@pamelareid1131]

Stellar.

[@tomasturbando4127]

beautiful

[@americouhima8629]

Wonderfull

[@catherine711]

started listing to this band 1988 seen them 3 times every time was a lottery win so special live for ever paddy

[@traceyprice2465]

I really needed to hear this today. Thank you

[@mikmik8934]

Tim Booth, I fkn adore you!!!

[@jamesuva1138]

Wish Tim would do a track or two off of Booth and the Bad Angel - either I BELIEVE, or, I think one of the greatest love songs ever written, STRANGER. That one verse "Born free, the jail is waiting. I hold the key. Freedom's not easy When the jailer is me" Man, that is perfection.

[@jaqg7478]

Inigualable sensibilidad

[@bottledigerchris]

Devinely written

[@lenny632]

thanks for sharing james very good high quality ,sound music ,very good quality video

[@brianwilkie2248]

Oooooft jesus christ 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@hufclufc]

James, this is amazing. Never stop!

[@rubenrodrigols6785]

espectacular

[@Move-4-]

And use belong to the starlight I have given use my blessing Brothers & sisters ◾️🤝🙏🤝◾️

[@brookes79]

Still got it 😎👍

[@korencalder9604]

💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@sandhurstwolves3956]

A stripped back James is a bonus Felt the last album was a tad disappointing apart from Beautiful Beaches .In short it was over produced and one paced. I think that's what made their collaboration with Eno so good

[@FastHatTrick]

Have always loved you, and as an American it’s a tough pill to swallow, but it’s a bit over simplified of a past full of mistakes and growth. And the pot calling the kettle black (UK) is a bit ironic. Great to see you all back again.

[@anafindlay4036]

Absolutely beautiful thank you. Land of the free what a joke, a country of perpetual war💔😢

[@andrewpearse53]

Lovely. Who's playing the guitar part?

[@ivan.-p]

Haha good question, it doesn't show. I assume is Adrian Oxaal, since he has the guitar next to him, but obviously must be pre-recorded.

[@WeAreJamesTV]

​@@ivan.-p Actually it's Jim Glennie on bass using a Micro Pog pedal. If you look carefully on the video, you can see him finger picking the chords.

[@laurentgauthier206]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👍🤩🎶🎵👏👏

[@maryjane1085]

He's not bought any books for a while has he...

[@wendy191lee8]

🎻🎺🎸🎷🎶🎤❤️❌❌

[@glenevansburns1128]

You don’t have a right!! To sing about America you bloody Brit who recently moved to America 🇺🇸 😂 edit : I love James music since the 80s

[@regisgilben8488]

Oh, the irony. Miss America says live their dream...freedom of speech, as long as you say nice things about us LOL

[@XorisDiodia]

Απο την ώρα που είπες να παμε να κάνουμε το εμβ@λι@ τέλος για εμένα...

[@sallycinamon1275]

Social media can make you become, grandiose, superior, narcissistic, and usually loaded with cash. Great, eh?

[@erikkegelmann8312]

This song wont age well... Biden is already proving to be quite worse than "the man with a tan"

[@alexp4486]

Last 2 albums woke bullshit

[@jacobdwebb]

Welp. I guess we know where James stand on American politics. Sounds like they're only interested in appealing to half the population. Too bad. They used to be such a great band! They get more and more weird over time.

[@pinkpolly88]

I'm guessing you wouldn't be complaining if they were appealing to YOUR half of the population...

[@ivan.-p]

Their ideas towards politics have been very consistent since the 80's and it's been very present in most of their records. Hint: they aren't conservative.

[@erikkegelmann8312]

Sadly theyll realize too late that private gun ownership is the only thing that can stop the state from medical apartheid and slavery. We Americans choose medical autonomy, and individual liberty. That isnt a left or right viewpoint. It is what all truely equal humans should strive for. This collective behavior is very harming.

[@ericcrawford9827]

Define weird, please. 65% of Americans disagree with you on gun control. I take the lyric as a protest song, because I'm not an idiot. Run for president mate. Live the 'dream'.

[@ivan.-p]

@@erikkegelmann8312 "Americans choose medical autonomy, and individual liberty." Who gave you permission to speak on behalf of all Americans. Americans are super divided in many topics and medical autonomy vs. the greater good of a healthy society is one of them. Among the people I know and share with very few share your beliefs.