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This song "History's Daughter" by The Jennifer Jennings Band was inspired by the book "History's Daughter" by Maire MacSwiney Brugha, who was the daughter of Terence MacSwiney, the Irish revolutionary, who in 1920, died in a British prison after a 73 day hunger strike. His sacrifice caught the attention of the world, and in 1921, Ireland (at least the South) attained its independence.
History's Daughter
Words and music by Jennifer Onesto Jennings
© Copyright 2006 She was only 14 years when she
Learned the fate of her father
In a letter he told her why
Now she's known as History's Daughter

Chorus:
He gave it all for what he loved
With the strength he found from God above
Who could believe he would change the world
For his country, for his little girl

She was only 20 years when she
Realized his grace
No freedom can be won
Without his sacrifice

Chorus:
He gave it all for what he loved
With the strength he found from God above
Who could believe he would change the world
For his country, for his little girl

Bridge:
From the life of one brave man
Changed the course of Ireland
86 and looking back
At the legacy of her father
From the history of this great man
Came the life of one great daughter

Chorus:
He gave it all for what he loved
With the strength he found from God above
Who could believe he would change the world
For his country, for his little girl
Bridge:
From the life of one brave man
Changed the course of Ireland

Chorus:
He gave it all for what he loved
With the strength he found from God above
Who could believe he would change the world
For his country, for his little girl

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Member Since: 2/9/2006
Band Website: thejenniferjenningsband.com
Band Members: Jennifer Jennings - vocals, acoustic guitar // James DiGirolamo - electric & upright bass, vocals // Michael Kranicke - electric guitar // Greg Campbell - drums // Rick Ariail -keys
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"The Jennifer Jennings: Band is as good or better than anything coming out of Nashville."

Mike O'Cull - staff writer for Illinois Entertainer, IllinoisBlues.com and ChicagoMusicGuide.com: .

: The Jennifer Jennings Band is one of the hottest and most promising modern country bands in Chicago. Yes, that’s right, country from Chicago. The Windy City, while being known as the Home Of The Blues, also has a long tradition of country music, which at times gets overlooked. Jennifer Jennings and her band represent the newer style of pop and rock-influenced country, drawing their inspiration as much from songwriters like Tom Petty and Sheryl Crow as from anything coming out of Nashville. The result is music that combines the story-telling type of songwriting of Americana with a sound based in the classic rock that we all love that seems fresh, new, and familiar at the same time. The band’s debut CD All The Pieces gives ample evidence of the success of this musical pairing and Jennifer and company are eager to spread their word across the Midwest.

Don’t Cry On Me:
J.DiGirolamo, J. Jennings:
© Copyright 2006:

We've gotta problem
You know the game
I've got an answer
To end this endless pain

You look confused now
And a bit concerned
But I cannot teach you
What you cannot learn

Chorus:
If you need a shoulder
Don't cry on me
Cuz you ain't gonna get my sympathy
Oh no ooo ooo ooo

It's a new day now
And you're on strike 3
You think that you don't need me
Just you wait and see
Maybe think it over
Try and think it through
But I won't be cryin'
When I say goodbye to you

Chorus:

Bridge:
We tried to change things
And work it out
But you can't fix a broken heart

Man you think you're special
Yeah, I thought that too
But now I can see that
I'm better without you
You just keep on walkin'
Don't you turn around
Cuz I ain't gonna be here
Waiting for you now
Influences: Sheryl Crow, Tom Petty, Pretenders, Melissa Etheridge, No Doubt, Fleetwood Mac, Van Morrison, U2, Led Zeppelin, Lenny Kravitz, KT Tunstall, Janis Joplin, Liz Phair, Lucinda Williams, Beatles, Rolling Stones, The Who, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Peter Gabriel, Blondie, Talking Heads, Cheap Trick, etc.
Sounds Like: The Jennifer Jennings Band has been described as Sheryl Crow meets the Allman Brothers.
Record Label: Unsigned
Type of Label: None

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JJBs new CD "All The Pieces" is available right now at CDBaby or I-Tunes

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Thanks to Mike Aquino - guest guitarist on my CD

I was very lucky to have Mike Aquino appear on my album as a guest guitarist.  Check out his myspace profile at:http://www.mypsace.com/mikeaquinoAlso, check out his blog where he writes:"Finally,...
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Check out this event: Frontier Days, 4th of July Fest in Arlington Hts.

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Michael Kranicke joins JJB on lead guitar

Michael Kranicke's bio: A graduate of Bostons Berklee College of Music, Michael punctuates his emotional vocals with guitar solos that jangle and jump. His blues - drenched foundation can be traced to...
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Check out this event: Burnt Toast reunites for Durty Nellies show

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Check out this video: Historys Daughter

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Greg Campbell - bio

from www.thejenniferjenningsband.com/bio.htm Greg Campbell is a professional drummer and teacher with over 22 years of experience. Most recently he was performing and touring with blues guitarist Nick...
Posted by The Jennifer Jennings Band on Wed, 11 Jul 2007 08:12:00 PST

James DiGirolamo - bio

from www.thejenniferjenningsband.com/bio.htm James has performed professionally for 28 years, with extensive experience in upright and electric bass. He studied at DePaul University's School of Jazz M...
Posted by The Jennifer Jennings Band on Wed, 11 Jul 2007 08:08:00 PST

Jennifer Jennings bio

from www.thejenniferjenningsband.com/bio.htm The Jennifer Jennings Band has been described as "The Allman Brothers meets Sheryl Crow".  Jennifer has a phenomenal voice, harkening back to the grea...
Posted by The Jennifer Jennings Band on Fri, 10 Feb 2006 07:20:00 PST