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Thread #32420 Message #425703
Posted By: Malcolm Douglas
26-Mar-01 - 08:13 AM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: The first and last man
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The first and last man
Yes, it was Ralph McTell who wrote it, inspired by 1930s science fiction writer Olaf Stapledon: probably his novel Last and First Men, though I think I recall McTell mentioning Star Maker as well. Can't remember the words, though.