{"id":27620,"date":"2013-06-16T00:21:22","date_gmt":"2013-06-16T00:21:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/alternativejonestown.com\/?page_id=27620"},"modified":"2014-09-01T00:34:25","modified_gmt":"2014-09-01T00:34:25","slug":"q935","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jonestown.sdsu.edu\/?page_id=27620","title":{"rendered":"Q935 Transcript"},"content":{"rendered":"

Transcript prepared by Fielding M. McGehee III. <\/strong><\/i>If you use this material, please credit The Jonestown Institute. <\/strong><\/i>Thank you.<\/strong><\/i><\/p>\n

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\nTo read the Tape Summary, click here<\/a>. Listen to MP3<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Song 1:<\/strong>
\nVocalist is likely Marceline Jones<\/em>
\nThey come from the north, south, the east and the west
\nThey\u2019re coming together
\nTo sing and to praise him
\nTo sing and praise and glorify
\nHis socialist name.<\/p>\n

Our father is calling his children together
\nThey come from the north, south, the east and the west
\nThey\u2019re coming together
\nTo sing and to praise him
\nTo sing and praise and glorify
\nHis socialist name.<\/p>\n

(Repeats)<\/em><\/p>\n

Song 2:<\/strong>
\nI don\u2019t know why he came
\nI don\u2019t know why he gives his life for me
\nHe\u2019s so precious, so precious to me
\nOh, he gives his life for us that we can be free
\nA better way for you and me to sing
\nIt\u2019s a life of peace and equality for me
\nHe\u2019s so precious, so precious to me
\n(Calls out) Now everybody sing, \u2018cause some of you are not singing not clapping your hands.<\/p>\n

(Sings) Why Father loves me
\n(speaks) Sing out very loud, c\u2019mon
\n(Sings) I don\u2019t know why he came
\nI don\u2019t know why he gives his life for me
\nHe\u2019s so precious, so precious to me
\nMm, he gives his life for us that we can be free
\nA better way for you and me to sing
\nIt\u2019s a life of peace and equality for me
\nHe\u2019s so precious, so precious to me
\nI don\u2019t know why Father loves me
\nI don\u2019t know why he cares
\nI don\u2019t know why he gives his life for me
\nHe\u2019s so precious, so precious to me
\n(tape edit)<\/p>\n

Song 3:<\/strong>
\nThis is our socialist land
\nA place of equality
\nWe have won the victory
\nWorking and living in a land that is free
\nThis is our socialist land
\nFather gave it to me<\/p>\n

Oh, this is our socialist land
\nFather gave it to me
\nThis is our socialist land
\nA place of equality
\nWe have won the victory
\nWorking and living in a land that is free
\nThis is our socialist land
\nFather gave it to me<\/p>\n

Oh, this is our socialist land
\nFather gave it to me
\nThis is our socialist land
\nA place of equality
\nWe have won the victory
\nWorking and living in a land that is free
\nThis is our socialist land
\nFather gave it to me<\/p>\n

Oh, this is our socialist land
\n(calls out) C\u2019mon, sing it out now
\n(Sings) Yes, this is our socialist land
\nA place of equality
\nWe have won the victory
\nWorking and living in a land that is free
\nThis is our socialist land
\nFather gave it to me
\n(tape edit)<\/p>\n

Song 4:<\/strong>
\nOh, we know the way to get to freedom
\nWe know the way to get to freedom
\nStanding at the crossroads, and we know which way
\nTo go, which way to go,
\nOh, the road to the left is rocky
\nPeople travel it now and then
\nThe road to the left is rocky
\nBut there\u2019s a light shining at the end
\n(Repeated three more times)<\/em><\/p>\n

Oh, we know the way to get to freedom
\nWe know the way to get to freedom
\nStanding at the crossroads, and we know which way
\nTo go, which way to go.
\n(tape silence for several moments)<\/p>\n

Song 5:<\/strong>
\nCalypso rhythm, to the tune of \u201cThe Banana Boat Song\u201d Vocalist is likely Shawn Baker<\/em>
\n(background singers) \u2013came to Guyana to make it our home
\n(lead) He brought us to this socialist land
\nCame to Guyana to make it our home
\nWorking together with cutlass in hand
\nCame to Guyana to make it our home<\/p>\n

Chorus:<\/em> Jonestown, love it
\nCame to Guyana to make it our home
\nJonestown, love it
\nCame to Guyana to make it our home<\/p>\n

So nice to be in this beautiful place
\nCame to Guyana to make it our home
\nWith everyone of every race
\nCame to Guyana to make it our home
\nChorus<\/em><\/p>\n

We plant our food and watch it grow
\nCame to Guyana to make it our home
\nAnd then we have a feast, you know
\nCame to Guyana to make it our home
\nChorus<\/em><\/p>\n

Plenty bananas and cassava too
\nCame to Guyana to make it our home
\nIt\u2019s good to eat for me and you
\nCame to Guyana to make it our home
\nChorus<\/em><\/p>\n

He brought us to this socialist land
\nCame to Guyana to make it our home
\nWorking together with cutlass in hand
\nCame to Guyana to make it our home
\nChorus<\/em><\/p>\n

So nice to be in this beautiful place
\nCame to Guyana to make it our home
\nWith everyone of every race
\nCame to Guyana to make it our home
\nChorus<\/em><\/p>\n

We plant our food and watch it grow
\nCame to Guyana to make it our home
\nAnd then we have a feast, you know
\nCame to Guyana to make it our home
\nChorus<\/em><\/p>\n

Plenty bananas and cassava too
\nCame to Guyana to make it our home
\nIt\u2019s good to eat for me and you
\nCame to Guyana to make it our home
\nChorus<\/em>
\n(tape edit)<\/p>\n

Song 6:<\/strong>
\nChorus:<\/em> Comrade, welcome to the socialist land
\nComrade, welcome to the socialist land
\nComrade, welcome to the socialist land
\nAren\u2019t you glad to be in the socialist land<\/p>\n

Chorus repeated<\/em><\/p>\n

Our father\u2019s brought us a long, long way
\nTo the land of plenty
\nThe oppressors they can\u2019t stop us now
\nOur friends like you, we have many
\nHey!
\nChorus<\/em><\/p>\n

You\u2019ve come\u2013 with the\u2013 (laughs)
\nYou had in San Francisco
\nIf you don\u2019t leave that mess alone
\nYour jaw will break like crystal
\nHey, hey, hey!
\nChorus<\/em><\/p>\n

You came here with the same old mess
\nYou had in San Francisco
\nIf you don\u2019t leave that mess alone
\nYour jaw will break like crystal
\nHey, hey, hey!
\nChorus<\/em><\/p>\n

I\u2019d like to say hello to you
\nAnd welcome you to our (unintelligible word)
\nJust sit right back, enjoy yourself
\nWith only the beginning
\nHey!
\nChorus<\/em><\/p>\n

My father brought us a long, long way
\nTo the land of plenty
\nThe oppressors they can\u2019t stop us now
\nBut friends like you, we have many
\nHey, hey, hey!
\nChorus<\/em><\/p>\n

You came here with the same old mess
\nYou had in San Francisco
\nIf you don\u2019t leave that mess alone
\nYour jaw will break like crystal
\nHey, hey, hey!
\nChorus<\/em><\/p>\n

Chorus repeated<\/em>
\nChorus repeated<\/em>
\n(tape edit)<\/p>\n

Song 7:<\/strong>
\nGone halfway, and we just can\u2019t stop
\n\u2018Cause at the top of the mountain, there\u2019s (unintelligible)
\nI can see Father standing next to me now
\nI thank Father
\nI\u2019m reaching for the top<\/p>\n

Chorus:<\/em> Climbing up the mountain
\nWe\u2019re climbing up the mountain
\nWe\u2019re climbing up the mountain
\nWe\u2019re climbing up the mountain
\nClimbing up the mountain
\nGoing to reach the top<\/p>\n

\u2018Cause at the top of the mountain, we\u2019ll (unintelligible)
\nI can see Father standing next to me there
\nI thank Father
\nI\u2019m reaching for the top
\nChorus<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2018Cause at the top of the mountain, there\u2019s (unintelligible)
\nI can see Father standing next to me there
\nI thank Father
\nI\u2019m reaching for the top
\nAlmost finished our battle
\nGone halfway, and we just can\u2019t stop<\/p>\n

\u2018Cause at the top of the mountain, there\u2019s (unintelligible)
\nI can see Father standing next to me there
\nI thank Father
\nI\u2019m reaching for the top
\nChorus<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2018Cause at the top of the mountain, there\u2019s (unintelligible)
\nI can see Father standing next to me there
\nI thank Father
\nI\u2019m reaching for the top
\nChorus<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2018Cause at the top of the mountain, there\u2019s (unintelligible)
\nI can see Father standing next to me there
\nI thank Father
\nI\u2019m reaching for the top
\n(tape edit)<\/p>\n

Song 8:<\/strong>
\nWell, you know I\u2019m just another soldier with a cutlass in my hand
\nI\u2019m just another worker with a cutlass in my hand
\nHey, chop two three four
\nRest some time, then chop some more
\nI\u2019m just another worker with a cutlass in my hand<\/p>\n

You know, I\u2019m just another worker with a cutlass in my hand
\nI\u2019m just another worker with a cutlass in my hand
\nHey, chop two three four
\nRest some time, then chop some more
\nI\u2019m just another worker with a cutlass in my hand<\/p>\n

You know, I\u2019m just another soldier in the army\u2013 my of love
\nI\u2019m just another soldier in the army of love
\nHey, chop two three four
\nRest some time, then chop some more
\nI\u2019m just another soldier in the army of love<\/p>\n

I\u2019m just another soldier with a cutlass in my hand
\nI\u2019m just another worker with a cutlass in my hand
\nChop two three four
\nRest some time, then chop some more
\nI\u2019m just another worker with a cutlass in my hand<\/p>\n

Hey, you know, I\u2019m just another soldier in the army\u2013 my of love
\nI\u2019m just another soldier in the army\u2013 my of love
\nChop two three four
\n(unintelligible word) some time, (unintelligible)
\nI\u2019m just another soldier in the army of love<\/p>\n

And now hate is my enemy, gotta fight it at night
\nLove is the only weapon, for which I have to fight
\nI believe if I show more love for my fellow man
\nThen one day I will hold the victory in my hand.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why I\u2019m just another soldier in the army\u2013 my of love
\nI\u2019m just another soldier in the army\u2013 my of love
\nChop two three four
\n(unintelligible word) some time, (unintelligible)
\nI\u2019m just another soldier in the army of love<\/p>\n

Now hate of my friend Martin, it was fought here by my side
\nThis army lead you, my friend, this army leads me
\nI believe if I show more love for my fellow man
\nThen one day I will hold the victory in my hand.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why I\u2019m just another worker with a cutlass in my hand
\nI\u2019m just another worker with a cutlass in my hand
\nChop two three four
\nRest some time, then chop some more
\nI\u2019m just another worker with a\u2013 with a cutlass in my hand
\n(tape edit)<\/p>\n

Song 9:<\/strong>
\n(Adaptation of the Hymn of the Soviet Union, singing led by Jim Jones)<\/em>
\nUnited forever, friendship and labor
\nMighty people shall ever endure
\nA great socialist union shall live through the ages
\nA dream of a people, their fortress secure
\nLong live this socialist motherland
\nBuilt by the workers\u2019 mighty hand
\nLong live her people united and free
\nLong live this socialist dream
\n(speaks) Thank you.<\/p>\n

Crowd:<\/strong> (Applause)<\/p>\n

Jones:<\/strong> I think some of you\u2019ve forgotten the great sacrifices that it\u2019s been called for to get at this point in time. The negotiations, all sorts of diversions. We did not find peace the moment we arrived. We had to fight to defend our\u2013 our very existence, and we are privileged at least tonight to know that anything I guess worth having is worth fighting for.<\/p>\n

Crowd:<\/strong> Right. (Applause)<\/p>\n

Jones:<\/strong> Peace. (tape edit) And we know very well what it is to fight for what we believe. We\u2019ve fought all through our lives for what we believe. We\u2019re fighting at this very moment. The Oliver family [Beverly and Howard Oliver] have gathered a great storm of confusion and intend to come over here and take their children [Bruce and William Oliver] back, and of course we have that fight going on tonight in Georgetown by getting the young man married [Bruce Oliver married Shanda James]. The fight is never, never ceased for me, and I don\u2019t suppose it ever shall. But when I can see you sing, I can see growth in the youth beyond anything that one could dream, the change in countenances from dull, insipid behavior, unconcern, hostile, to outgoing, socio-centric thought, from capitalistic indulgence and self-centeredness, even racism in some instances, to the beauty of communist practice, then whatever hell I have to endure is worth that hell, to see this demonstration.<\/p>\n

Crowd:<\/strong> Yeah. (Applause)<\/p>\n

Jones:<\/strong> Because the hell goes on. I have to plan for my own, because I would never\u2019ve put the whole of this body in a very je\u2013 in a jeopardous position because of anything that concern me. So we have to plan trips and all sorts of things, to cause no more weight to be put upon this body than necessary. I don\u2019t need to explain that any further than I have, I think. I think you really realize how much I love the collective. I\u2019m always making plans so that the collective will not be brought to a confrontation over me. Certainly not me or my own. But there are points when we have to consider confrontation. We\u2019re not going to have a confrontation over the Olivers, because we got him married. But one day, there could be a confrontation. Who knows. It doesn\u2019t bother us very much, though, because we have been through the belly of hell. We were in the va\u2013 we were in the belly of the beast. We saw the CI[A] practically overthrow this country, or a conspiracy practically undo it. We saw all of its good leaders silenced<\/em>, and we saw them gain the ascendancy again, and an era of goodwill come every time they come up the drive. But we could remember not many days ago when every time someone came down those roads, it was not friendly.<\/p>\n

Crowd:<\/strong> Right.<\/p>\n

Jones:<\/strong> And some of the same people that\u2019ve been made<\/em> to be friendly and smile at us now, some of those same local officials that are now smiling, because they\u2019ve been given federal orders at the top level, were looking with austere looks of hate that could\u2019ve penetrated uh, a man if he would been made of steel. But we\u2019re glad that we have come this far, because it has steeled our own spine. It has committed our feelings more deeply than anything could\u2019ve possibly committed it, when you have to face that battle line out there that surrounded this territory, that surrounded it for many, many days, three days and three nights solidly, when you go through that kind of hell, you come out with an army<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Crowd:<\/strong> Right. (Applause)<\/p>\n

Jones:<\/strong> Peace. (Pause) We have an army. There may be some that did now know what the sound of that distant beat of drummer was, of that drumbeat of socialism, but enough came out that there\u2019s a mighty army up here, an army that will make its own conditions. We will survive together, cohesively, as long as we can build communalism. Let bureaucrats come and go. As long as we can exist, and we w\u2013 we are not particularly concerned what the hell politicians are doing in the world. But we want the world to know that we will exist together or we shall die<\/em> together.<\/p>\n

Crowd:<\/strong> (Cheers and applause)<\/p>\n

Jones:<\/strong> (Ministerial tone) Those terms\u2013 those terms must never be sacrificed, those terms must never be altered. That commitment must always<\/em> be known in the back recesses of every person\u2019s mind, that we are family, that no other movement has produced the kind of behavior that you, as witnessing in the countenances of our<\/em> people tonight, that nothing else has brought young people out of the doldrums of apathy and out of direct aggressive hostility and backward lifestyles and anarchy, no other movement has been able to bring the cohesion and the unity and sense of purpose. This unity came from this family, and this family will have to stay together, and anyone that wants to penetrate<\/em> it or divide it or in way circumvent it, they\u2019re going to have hell to pay.<\/p>\n

Crowd:<\/strong> (Cheers and applause)<\/p>\n

Jones:<\/strong> Peace. We don\u2019t know about the communism of the rest of the world, but we know about the communism that\u2019s here. And that communism has satisfied us, and is going to continue to satisfy us, because we\u2019re going to improve upon it. And wherever we go, we go together. And right now, we\u2019re here in comfort. Don\u2019t worry, there\u2019s no trouble around the corner that we know of. We\u2019ve gone two weeks in peace. Charles Garry has come back\u2013 gone back to the States and on the air, and raving about this being a paradise. Glad that nobody shot<\/em> at him for four days. (Laughs) I\u2013 I was just meditating on one thing, let Charlie get home without getting shot at. Because he stayed in some of the places that I\u2019d laid my head, and I sure was meditating strongly that nobody took a shot at his toupee. \u2018Cause his toupee, had it been shot at, uh, this place woulda changed from paradise to hell. But all\u2013 and the uh, conspiracy rested for several days, it\u2019s still resting two or three days after he\u2019s gone. But we don\u2019t give a shit if they rest or not, we are ready.<\/p>\n

Crowd:<\/strong> Right. (Applause)<\/p>\n

Jones:<\/strong> Peace. It\u2019s obvious Grace Stoen, who wanted to get an airline ticket from us just a few months ago, and then cashed it in because she was hard up. There\u2019s a lot of money behind Mrs. Stoen, to reach down and buy attorneys on two continents and attempt to buy judges in the [Guyana] Supreme Court in the highest tribunal of justice here, and reach out and buy investigators and do other kind of damn rot. We\u2019re very glad to know that there [they] have that much interest in us. We\u2019re also glad that we frustrated<\/em> them all. Because they counted on me having put in their hands uh, my\u2013 uh, my son [John Victor Stoen]. But they didn\u2019t get what they were looking for. They didn\u2019t get what they were looking for. And now they\u2019ve frustrated their whole scheme, because they intended to visit us with all<\/em> of our contrary relatives and cantankerous sons-a-bitches that we call our blood kin, and we have had that visit postponed and we\u2019re so glad.<\/p>\n

Crowd:<\/strong> (Cheers and applause)<\/p>\n

Jones:<\/strong> But let us never lose sight of the revolution, the peace and justice that we share, the equality and the goodwill and the good food. Yesterday, we didn\u2019t know whether we was going to have much more of that. But we\u2019re all able to pull ourselves together and remedy every situation, because some farm planning hadn\u2019t been done. In the midst of war, you don\u2019t plan much about planting. And so some of the farm planting had dropped down, now it\u2019s being picked up, and we will expect everybody to participate, because production of the land is going to be the highest<\/em> goal, from security to trim it down to the lowest, \u2018cause I\u2019m still pretty good with my trusty little six-shooter. So trusty\u2013 trust that Father can take care of himself during these times, and let us get into the fields<\/em> these next two weeks.<\/p>\n

End of tape.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tape originally posted May 2013<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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