google.com, pub-0418880821635173, DIRECT, f08c47fec0942fa0 World of Proverbs: Give the people what they want. ~ English Proverb, American [19180]


Give the people what they want.
~ English Proverb, American [19180]

These words have been the inspiration for numerous songs. Here are three different interpretations:

Rock and roll by The Kinks:

Rhythm and blues by The O'Jays on SoulTrain:

Reggae by Jimmy Cliff:

Alternate variation:

Don't give the people what they want, give them what they need.
~ Common English usage [14998]

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