The Man Born Blind (Jesus Spits, revised)

Tom Atwood

Genre: Gospel

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Originally posted as "Jesus Spits," this expanded version is based on the biblical story of Jesus healing the man born blind (John 9:1-41).

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Lyrics

Jesus spits, spits in the dust,
Spits on a Saturday. Jesus!
Jesus spits, spits in the dust
Spits on a Saturday. Jesus!

I once was lost
But now I'm found
Was blind but now I see

He takes his hands
Mixes up the mud
Puts it on the blind man's eyes
He takes his hands
Mixes up the mud
Puts it on the blind man's eyes.

(Chorus)

Just as long as I'm in this world
I'm the light of the world.
Just as long as I'm in this world
I am the light of the world.

Jesus told the blind man
'Wash your eyes'
Wash them in light of God.
Jesus told the blind man
'Wash your eyes'
Wash them in the light of God.

I once was lost
But now I'm found
Was blind but now I see.

The blind man sees,
He sees the light
He was fixed by the love of God.
The blind man sees,
He sees the light,
He was fixed by the love of God
He was fixed by the love of God, etc

(Chorus)

The Pharisees came
Shook their heads
No healing on the Sabbath day!
The Pharisees came
Shook their heads
No healing on the Sabbath day!

'Was this man blind?
Who healed this man?
Who did this job?
Healing on the Sabbath day!'
No healing on the Sabbath
Healing on the Sabbath
Healing on the Sabbath day!

(Chorus)

Wash your eyes!
See the light!
Wash your eyes!
See the light!

We've been fixed by the love of God
We've been fixed by the love of God
We've been fixed by the love of God...

Song Stats

Hits: 3298
Comments: 39
Fans: 11
Plays: 736
Downloads: 180
Votes: 27
Uploaded: Oct 19, 2005 - 12:41:10 PM
Last Updated: Nov 30, 2005 - 09:32:28 PM Last Played: Oct 28, 2009 - 01:39:34 PM

Song License

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Song Actions

Hardware:

Boss BR-8 Digital Recording Studi
Casio Privia PX-300
Shure SM 58 mic
G5

Software:

GB
Jampack 4

Comments

said 1482 days ago (October 19th, 2005)

Well, I liked this a lot...
before with the first version. And with this expanded version
there is even more to like. I am so impressed with this song.
It is one of a minority of songs on this site that I think really is
deserving of a 10 in Originality/Creativity. With your vocal
harmonies you really provide a fun and enjoyable view of this
well-known Bibilical story. To be D/L-ed when I get home
later....

Jack

Tom Atwood	Tom Atwood said 1481 days ago (October 19th, 2005)
	Well, I liked this a lot... Thank you, MacJammer-of-the-week. This piece was actually inspired by a sermon from the Rector at our church, Mother Bennett, earlier in the year. Glad you enjoyed the 'expanded version.' Check out my latest song called Keep Looking for Jesus (MJRF)

Peter Greenstone	Peter Greenstone said 1482 days ago (October 19th, 2005)
	Bigger than ever The additions you made really bring this to a real gospel climax. It fills the room with that great revivalist energy. Great job of enhancing this, Tom. Check out my latest song called From Nothing

Tom Atwood	Tom Atwood said 1481 days ago (October 19th, 2005)
	Bigger than ever Thanks, Peter. Glad you like the fervor. Check out my latest song called Keep Looking for Jesus (MJRF)

Cori Ander

Cori Ander said 1481 days ago (October 19th, 2005)

Impossible to stay unaffected
It's impossible to stay unaffected by your creations Tom! They pass all the
defences and goes staight to the heart. This time it also struck me that I
feel how your voice carries a very strong message in it self, apart from the
lyrics, hope you understand what I mean, (guess other listeners do).

The new gospel finale is just hot, just great! Hard not to rush up dancing
and singin along!

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 (or 4 10's)

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	said 1481 days ago (October 19th, 2005)
	nice vox atwood, this was fun to listen to... are the lyrics based on a true story? very good mix and sound. cool tune. Cheers

White Hawks	White Hawks said 1481 days ago (October 19th, 2005)
	nice vox This is true story, which is written in the Bible. --- Friends! Macjammers! Countryman! Lend me your ears! Check out my latest song called Shepherds Out in the Field

Tom Atwood	Tom Atwood said 1481 days ago (October 19th, 2005)
	nice vox For me, the story of the man born blind reveals a great truth, that we are all made whole by love. We are 'fixed by the love of God.' Thanks for listening, Mr. Katchoolik! Check out my latest song called Keep Looking for Jesus (MJRF)

Einarus	Einarus said 1481 days ago (October 19th, 2005)
	Gospel goodness Very groovy stuff - I was tempted to stand up and clap along, but I refrained. Excellent vocals and great additions! Fav'ed and DL'ed! Check out my latest song called Good Things Come in Fours

FEEL	FEEL said 1481 days ago (October 19th, 2005)
	Really cool...very well done Wow...this is crazy. Dig it. Amen! Check out my latest song called Pigs Fly

White Hawks	White Hawks said 1481 days ago (October 19th, 2005)
	:o) Absolutly beautiful expanded version! I like the first version, but I like this one a lot more than that. Your vocal harmony is superb! thanks for sharing your wonderful work. - Jem Check out my latest song called Shepherds Out in the Field

thetiler	thetiler said 1481 days ago (October 19th, 2005)
	Like that harmony Nice tune. The rythum is infectious for sure as well. Thanks for sharing! Check out my latest song called The Bluebird Cafe (with two other guest)

Mystified

Mystified said 1481 days ago (October 19th, 2005)

You're just so good at this...
I'm sitting here a-shaking my head and smiling ear-to-ear.
The close harmonies, the 'color' of blended voices and instruments....the contagious *joy* with which you make music like this. Marvelous.

And listening to this after work before the drive home is just perfect. I'll be singing along with the chorus in my head the whole way!

...Was blind but now I see!

Thanks for sharing this expanded version. :)
fav'd and d/l

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Tom Atwood	Tom Atwood said 1480 days ago (October 20th, 2005)
	You're just so good at this... Thanks, Mysti. Hope your vision was restored before driving home. Dangerous! Check out my latest song called Keep Looking for Jesus (MJRF)

perceptualvortex	perceptualvortex said 1481 days ago (October 19th, 2005)
	Moving to the beat is the only option. So catchy and great to listen to, with some very bold and moving singing. What a great revision. Nice harmonies, and I really like the way the song builds to it's beautiful conclusion. Really digging this Tom! Check out my latest song called Machine Man (w Beastie Boys)

aclarke	aclarke said 1481 days ago (October 19th, 2005)
	Impossible not to be intoxicated and captivated by this. I hadn't listened to the first version in quite some time and don't remember it being this B-I-G BIG. Outstanding production... and the great production pales in comparision to the impassioned singing. This is terrific in every way. Downloaded. Check out my latest song called Ballad of The Little Tiki

rik	rik said 1481 days ago (October 20th, 2005)
	10 for the lyrics! Jesus spits, spits in the dust, spits on a Saturday! Yes. I like very much this way of introducing the story. But I'm a bigger fan of god spell than I'm of gospel :D, I can't judge it musically, therefore. Very good the close harmony vocal arrangement, though. Check out my latest song called Kind of Electric

Tom Atwood	Tom Atwood said 1480 days ago (October 20th, 2005)
	10 for the lyrics! Thanks, rik. Glad you like the lyrics. The piece started out acapella, but I kept adding instruments, and then orchestration. I appreciate the comments. Check out my latest song called Keep Looking for Jesus (MJRF)

Tadashi Togawa	Tadashi Togawa said 1481 days ago (October 20th, 2005)
	Atwood spits I washed my eyes. I washed the mind. With your song. Check out my latest song called Mexican taste

Tom Atwood	Tom Atwood said 1480 days ago (October 20th, 2005)
	Atwood spits Sounds like you have been cleansed. Thanks for listening and leaving a verse here. Check out my latest song called Keep Looking for Jesus (MJRF)

ledebutant

ledebutant said 1481 days ago (October 20th, 2005)

Welcome Back
Two songs in eight days (even if they are do-overs) means your
welcome back to Crazytown is now official. Your certificate (suitable for
framing will arrive in the afternoon post. I look forward to seeing you
at the top of the "Loser List," soon.

Seriously though, it's such a joy to see you back here and I hope this is
the re-start of something beautiful. I have nothing helpful to say about
this wonderful song. My only comment was, "This song needs
tamborine," but as soon as I had the thought, the tamborine came in.

So, I'm usesless for anything but praise, which this song deserves piled
upon it. (Insert big pile of praise).

I just loved it, Tom. Thanks so much for posting your music. I look
forward to it so much.

Check out my latest song called Black Star (MJ Live Aid w/jgurner)

Tom Atwood	Tom Atwood said 1480 days ago (October 20th, 2005)
	Welcome Back Thanks, Lisa. I guess I am certifiable. No doubt. I am glad that you enjoyed this, and it makes me feel good to know that someone looks forward to hearing a song of mine. Check out my latest song called Keep Looking for Jesus (MJRF)

stevel	stevel said 1481 days ago (October 20th, 2005)
	Very accomplished! Great vocals...harmonies are very well structured. Hard to sit still listening to this...need to start clapping my hands! Steve Check out my latest song called Electricity

mandolinquent

mandolinquent said 1480 days ago (October 20th, 2005)

Glorious...
So, the Fifth Blind Boy of Alabama went missing and turned up on MJ.
This was great first time around, but THIS?. It's so absurdly joyful, and
the line "Jesus spits..." has that really visceral, unrestrained, strange
American gospel wildness to it. It builds and builds and builds. I was
smiling like an idiot by the time it finished.

Check out my latest song called Had We But World Enough

Tom Atwood	Tom Atwood said 1480 days ago (October 20th, 2005)
	Glorious... '...unrestrained, strange American gospel wildness' -- I really enjoyed reading that description, Wm. I was hoping for some kind of gospel wildness in this piece. Thanks for listening and for that comment. Check out my latest song called Keep Looking for Jesus (MJRF)

Rebsie	Rebsie said 1480 days ago (October 20th, 2005)
	Fantastic Wow! Very strong, very accomplished and buzzing with energy. You bring an extraordinary passion to your music and still manage to keep all the components tight and precise. I'm very jealous! Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

Aaron David	Aaron David said 1480 days ago (October 20th, 2005)
	Good A person can tell this piece is definately inspired... Has some heart to it. My only concern is that in some areas the background vocals seem to lag the tempo a bit. I noticed in the beginning and near the end. In the middle, it was fine. I just thought I'd be upfront about that... but other wise, great song!! Check out my latest song called Hearts Alive

Tom Atwood	Tom Atwood said 1480 days ago (October 20th, 2005)
	Good Good ears, Aaron. There were some sync problems transferring the vocals from the digital 8-track I used to record them to Garage Band. I eventually used Final Cut Pro trying to get the timing back. For the most part it worked, but there are a couple of spots where the background vocals do lag. Thanks for listening! Check out my latest song called Keep Looking for Jesus (MJRF)

Stun Nutz	Stun Nutz said 1478 days ago (October 22nd, 2005)
	irrisistable The bouncy energy of this is great fun. I really love it when that piano kicks in.... and those vocals are top notch! Makes me want to go to church again. Check out my latest song called Gossamer dissected

Cantor

Cantor said 1478 days ago (October 23rd, 2005)

great production quality!
i love the balance of things--a couple of "minor" critiques... there's a
couple of moments (very few) where it feels like a rhythmic phasing
happens and then recovers. The driving choir is good but starts to
grate--i'm wondering if there can be a variation at some point to continue
to keep it interesting. i love it each time the number is kicked up a notch
(like toward the end with the horns). Outside of that, a nice strong tune!
9-8-9-8

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CR	CR said 1475 days ago (October 25th, 2005)
	Southern Gospel This track has that southern tent revival feel. I think you aced the vocals. Very solid track, indeed. CR --- Cecil Reynolds Check out my latest song called Don't Waste your time

	said 1475 days ago (October 26th, 2005)
	WOW I really enjoy this - the energy, performances and production are wonderful, Tom. This is the last song I'll be listening to for a while today since anything else I listen to after this (for a while at least :)) will suffer in comparison.

Macaudion

Macaudion said 1474 days ago (October 26th, 2005)

I'm laughing!
This is good, Tom. Almost stripped bare and closer toward the purest
essence of your talent and from whence your ability to create came... I
like that in the beginning, your vocals... And then further away, from
the middle and toward the end, instrumentation accompaniment, your
talents fly... I'm laughing again...

This is just outrageously, good!

Thank!

Dion

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RickW	RickW said 1451 days ago (November 18th, 2005)
	A bluegrass gospel special As I said in my email, Tom, this is one fun song. I love it! Check out my latest song called Picture of Perfection (MJRF)

Tom Atwood	Tom Atwood said 1440 days ago (November 29th, 2005)
	A bluegrass gospel special Thanks you guys. --- <a href="http://thelostrecords.com/atwood-artist.html">cd: songs from the american plain available on the lost records™</a> Check out my latest song called Keep Looking for Jesus (MJRF)

kclements	kclements said 1424 days ago (December 16th, 2005)
	Oh what fun... it is to listen to this tune. I really like the vocals and the harmonies, along with the background it is truly a fun piece. I am not much of a Gospel fan, but this is a great little toe tapper. Check out my latest song called Elffin Circus

Roxylee	Roxylee said 1410 days ago (December 30th, 2005)
	How do you DO that??? Wow. You're a veritible one man band, Tom. The harmony, the layers, the feeling, the musical talent, the creativity... wow. I want to grow up to be musically just like you. Check out my latest song called Sweet Grace

composerclark	composerclark said 1336 days ago (March 13th, 2006)
	Wow! You're a seriously talented man! Just found this, and loved it. Great stuff. Check out my latest song called Scarlet Nightfall

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 1324 days ago (March 26th, 2006)
	what a great peice proof that we don't have to stick to formats to create something fresh....the possibilities are unlimited great work tom Check out my latest song called Good Morning

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Name: Tom Atwood

I guess I could be a 'poster child' for MacJams. I joined the site on New Year's Eve 2004, after several years of not making much music at all. A long dry spell. Since then, I have posted more than 50 songs here, collaborated with some wonderful arti... [see more]

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