With My Own Two Hands
"With My Own Two Hands" | ||||
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Single by Ben Harper | ||||
from the album Diamonds On the Inside | ||||
Released | 2002 | |||
Recorded | 2002 | |||
Genre | Reggae, Blues rock | |||
Length | 4:34 | |||
Label | Virgin | |||
Songwriter(s) | Ben Harper | |||
Producer(s) | Ben Harper | |||
Ben Harper singles chronology | ||||
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"With My Own Two Hands" is a single from Ben Harper's 2003 release Diamonds on the Inside.
The lyrics focus on how changes in the world can come about when a single person decides to take action. The song, which features an up-tempo reggae groove, was played in regular rotation on European radio stations. The song's popularity in Europe was such that Ben Harper was awarded French Rolling Stone's "Artist of the Year" ("Artiste de l'année") in 2003. An alternate version featuring Jack Johnson is also featured on the Curious George film soundtrack Sing-A-Longs and Lullabies for the Film Curious George.
The B-side to the single was "Bring the Funk", also taken from Diamonds on the Inside. It has been included on some TV programs as background music.
References
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- Welcome to the Cruel World
- Fight for Your Mind
- The Will to Live
- Burn to Shine
- Diamonds On the Inside
- There Will Be a Light
- Both Sides of the Gun
- Lifeline
- White Lies for Dark Times
- Give Till It's Gone
- Get Up!
- Childhood Home
- Call It What It Is
- No Mercy in This Land
- Winter Is for Lovers
- Bloodline Maintenance
- Wide Open Light
- Live from Mars
- Live at the Apollo
- Live at the Hollywood Bowl
- Live at the Apollo
- "Steal My Kisses"
- "With My Own Two Hands"
- "Diamonds On the Inside"
- "Better Way"
- "Fly One Time"
- "Don't Give Up on Me Now"
- "Burn One Down"