Sixto Diaz Rodriguez, known professionally as Rodriguez (born July 10, 1942), is an American singer-songwriter from Detroit, Michigan. His career initially proved short lived in the United States, but unknown to Rodriguez his albums became extremely successful and influential in South Africa, where he is believed to have sold more records than Elvis Presley. Because of scarce information about Rodriguez, it was incorrectly rumored there that he had committed suicide shortly after releasing his first album.
He was the sixth child of Mexican immigrant working-class parents. He was named Sixto (pronounced "Seex-toh") because he was their sixth son.
Sixto is still here and finally getting the recognition he deserves!
Like Dylan, Rodriguez delivers powerful lyrics with a clear message. He actually has something to say instead of just fluff!
Listen to "Rich Folks Hoax" from Cold Fact (lyrics below):
Coming From Reality
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The moon is hanging in the purple sky
The baby's sleeping while its mother sighs Talking 'bout the rich folks Rich folks have the same jokes And they park in basic places
The priest is preaching from a shallow grave
He counts his money, then he paints you saved Talking to the young folks Young folks share the same jokes But they meet in older places
So don't tell me about your success
Nor your recipes for my happiness Smoke in bed I never could digest Those illusions you claim to have going
The sun is shining, as it's always done
Coffin dust is the fate of everyone Talking 'bout the rich folks The poor create the rich hoax And only late breast-fed fools believe it |
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