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http://www.RyKyRecords.com proudly presents the 'Benjamin Franklin Musical' CD Album Copyright © 2004 by Joseph F.M. Pokorny Published by RyKy Records (tm) [Voron Communications] http://www.BenjaminFranklinMusical.com Written and Performed by Joseph Francis Michael Pokorny Joseph Francis Michael Pokorny, America’s truly remarkable songwriter, presents a musical portrait and tribute to Benjamin Franklin like no other, bringing many of Ben's major events and accomplishments, relationships, and pleasures to life in a context of the chronological events of his time! The “Benjamin Franklin Musical” CD Album, released by RyKy Records (tm) on January 19, 2006 in the midst of the celebration of Benjamin Franklin's 300th Birthday, masterfully combines music and lyrics to give insight into one of America's -- and the world's -- greatest historical figures. Songs on the CD include: “Silence Dogood”, “On The Streets Of Philadelphia”, “Just Ben”, “When Lightning Strikes”, “Love Is”, “Beer”, “For Your Dreams”, “He’s Got An Invention”, “My Heart Belongs To You”, “Did We Love?”, “Join Or Die”, “Independence”, “Les Femmes Magnifiques” (Instrumental), “America’s Prayer”, “Somewhere In Life”, “That Man That We All Loved”, and “We The People”. Enjoy These Songs!... Order the CD! Download a FREE Lyrics Songbook! 1. Silence Dogood -- Lyrics -- Intro Soundclip Ben in Boston at age 17, dressed as a woman. 1722. 2. On The Streets Of Philadelphia -- Lyrics -- Intro Soundclip Ben’s arrival and establishing himself in Philadelphia society as a printer. Courting Deborah Read. 1723. 3. Just Ben -- Lyrics -- Intro Soundclip Ben’s return to America from England with a young son, William. 1726. 4. When Lightning Strikes -- Lyrics -- Intro Soundclip Ben harnesses Electricity with a kite experiment. 1752. 5. Love Is -- Lyrics -- Intro Soundclip Deborah, reflecting on her relationship with Ben. Philadelphia. 6. Beer -- Lyrics -- Intro Soundclip At the local pub, a gathering of Franklin’s Junto members. Philadelphia. 7. For Your Dreams -- Lyrics -- Intro Soundclip Ben tells William of his fatherly affection and concern for his future. Philadelphia. 8. He's Got An Invention -- Lyrics -- Intro Soundclip Ben, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson’s musings on Ben’s wisdom and ingenious inventions. Philadelphia. 9. My Heart Belongs To You -- Lyrics -- Intro Soundclip While in Paris, Ben learns of Deborah’s failed marriage to another man, leaving her desperate and destitute. Philadelphia. 10. Did We Love? -- Lyrics -- Intro Soundclip Deborah questions fulfillment of love in her life. She dies heartbroken and alone on Christmas Eve. 1774. 11. Join Or Die -- Lyrics -- Intro Soundclip Ben’s initiative to unite the Colonies, seeking Independence. He draws a cartoon of a segmented snake. 1775. 12. Independence -- Lyrics -- Intro Soundclip Thomas Jefferson drafts the Declaration Of Independence. 1776. 13. Les Femmes Magnifiques - Instrumental -- Lyrics -- Intro Soundclip Debonair Ben, as America’s plenipotentiary. Ben, the gallant extraordinaire. 1778. 14. America's Prayer -- Lyrics -- Intro Soundclip The Revolutionary War ends. Victory at Yorktown. 1781. 15. Somewhere In Life -- Lyrics -- Intro Soundclip William Temple Franklin, Royal Governor of New Jersey, remains loyal to England and is imprisoned. William separates from his father, Ben. 1782. 16. The Man That We All Loved -- Lyrics -- Intro Soundclip Ben Franklin dies, at age 84, April 17th, 1790. 17. We The People -- Lyrics -- Intro Soundclip Ben had signed the Declaration of Independence, the Treaty of Paris, and the United States Constitution. Listen to Soundclips from this album! Buy the CD! Download a FREE Lyric Songbook featuring lyrics to the entire "Benjamin Franklin Musical" CD Album! About RyKy Records (tm) | Affiliate Program | Artists | CD's | Coming Soon Community Involvement | Custom Songbook Opportunities | Fan Club Link To Us | Lyric Songbooks | Musicals and Cantatas Released Songs | RyKy Records Newsletter | Sheet Music Order CD Albums | Listen To Soundclips Of Our Released Songs! Media Center | Contact Us Privacy Policy | Anti-Spam Policy | Legal Information RyKy Records... Making A Difference With Music (tm) RyKy Records (tm) is the music label of Voron Communications, Philadelphia, PA Contact: | Copyright © 2006 Voron Communications.