GULF SHORES, Ala. — Songwriter and humorist Brent Burns has tapped into the public’s anger over rising fuel prices once again. Burns’ “Pain At The Pump” video posted on YouTube had thousands of hits within hours.

CNN picked up the video, posted it on their Web site, did a phone interview with Burns and used the song in their report, “Four Bucks! What’s Next? America’s Fuel Nightmare,” which aired May 31 and June 1.

This is Burns’ second song to take on the subject of high fuel prices. In 1979, Burns had a charted a Top 40 hit with “Cheaper Crude Or No More Food.” Radio legend Paul Harvey played the song three times on his radio show and the song was a hit.

With the oil embargo and gas shortages of the day, the song struck the right note with the American people. “Pain At The Pump” is striking the same note with a new generation of angry listeners.

“We’re all feeling the pain at the pump. From the gas station to the grocery store, prices are going up and people are frustrated and angry,” Burns said.

The video takes humorous aim at all those who may have a hand in the situation, including OPEC, politicians and oil companies.

“From the comments the video has generated online, I guess there’s plenty of blame to go around,” Burns adds.

Burns has six CDs of original music. A portion of the proceeds from his CD sales are channeled back to the community through his Brent Burns Charitable Foundation.

Burns was the first entertainer to perform for troops overseas after 9/11, and is a decorated and twice-wounded combat veteran.

To learn more about Brent Burns and find links to the “Pain At The Pump” video and the CNN interview, visit his Web site, www.brentburns.com.