Mercedes (BTC) Benz by The Lords Of Easton and Stan Medley

By Ron Powers

After making a splash on Spotify in late 2025 with their first Christmas EP, The Lords Of Easton and Stan Medley have started 2026 with the release of a new song called “Mercedes (BTC) Benz”. The song is a parody of a Janis Joplin hit that replaces asking the Lord to buy a Mercedes Benz, with a request for a “Bitcoin for free”. From its humorous lyrics to its rich string arrangement, “Mercedes (BTC) Benz” offers a modern twist on a 1970s hit that’s sure to surprise and possibly delight its listeners.

Things get started with a slow upright bass line that gives the track its foundation and subtle rhythm. We also hear staccato viola come in and out with eighth notes further establishing the song's rhythm and emotional tone. Additionally a solo violin weaves a haunting melody and puts the finishing touches on a lovely musical palette. As the intro music comes to a gentle pause the vocals of the first verse are introduced with the lines, “Oh Lord won’t you buy me a bitcoin for free / my buddies bought Ether they’re mocking poor me”. Moving into the second verse the music intensifies with deep and swelling bass notes. This is coupled with increased passion in the vocal performance that is offset with additional humor in the lyrics.

As the second verse draws to a close the emotional intensity crescendos into a lush and powerful instrumental. The instrumental begins with quarternote staccato strings keeping steady rhythm. These are accompanied by droning bass drags that ring out like giant pillars in the music. Turning on a dime, things pick up and switch from a quarternote eighthnote staccato rhythm. The violin also shifts to a more longing and inspirational melody line lifting the music up just before releasing into the third verse.

The third verse begins with falsetto vocals that bloom into a delivery reminiscent of Freddie Mercury of Queen. Lyrically, The Lords Of Easton continue to reference trending topics with lines that ask the Lord to help them “beat old Elon [Musk] to Mars”. New musical variations are also delivered for the third verse that include sixteenth note flurries, swirling violin melodies, and thunderous double bass building out the arrangement. These musical evolutions coupled with the altered yet familiar vocal melody allow the band to keep things fresh and exciting without additional instrumentation.

Stan Medley is the founder of the band, The Lords Of Easton, and they have big plans for 2026 that include the release of many more cover songs and original songs. The year is shaping up to be the band's most active period with plenty of releases to keep listeners engaged. If you would like to listen to “Mercedes (BTC) Benz”, or any of the band’s other music, you can find it on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and most other places music is streamed or sold. If you would like to learn more about The Lords Of Easton and Stan Medley, you can find more information on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X.

Ron Powers