Burn One Down (Ben Harper song)
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"Burn One Down" is a song written and performed by Ben Harper
. It is the sixth track on his 1995 album Fight for Your Mind
. Vibe referred to the song as Harper's "James-Taylor-meets-Bob-Marley moment" However, "Burn One Down" is perhaps best known for being a pro-weed
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It remains one of his most played songs live.
Ben Harper
Benjamin Chase "Ben" Harper is an American singer-songwriter and musician. Harper plays an eclectic mix of blues, folk, soul, reggae and rock music and is known for his guitar-playing skills, vocals, live performances and activism. Harper's fan base spans several continents...
. It is the sixth track on his 1995 album Fight for Your Mind
Fight for Your Mind
Fight for Your Mind is an album by Ben Harper. Released in August 1995, it was his last solo album before adding the Innocent Criminals to his line-up...
. Vibe referred to the song as Harper's "James-Taylor-meets-Bob-Marley moment" However, "Burn One Down" is perhaps best known for being a pro-weed
Cannabis (drug)
Cannabis, also known as marijuana among many other names, refers to any number of preparations of the Cannabis plant intended for use as a psychoactive drug or for medicinal purposes. The English term marijuana comes from the Mexican Spanish word marihuana...
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Anthem
The term anthem means either a specific form of Anglican church music , or more generally, a song of celebration, usually acting as a symbol for a distinct group of people, as in the term "national anthem" or "sports anthem".-Etymology:The word is derived from the Greek via Old English , a word...
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It remains one of his most played songs live.