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GUEST,Paul Gage Tune Req: Lyall Sayers - Albert Njamatjira (11) Lyall Sayers - Albert Njamatjira 19 Apr 04


Does any know of the works of Lyall Sayers.
He is an Australian singer/writer from 70s/80s
I used to have a vinyl album, but have lost it over the years.
The song I particularly wanted the music for was one about Albert Njamatjira (the aboriginal painter)
the first verse goes
'Now Albert Njamatjira
was a member of the tribe
that roamed Macdonnell Ranges
in the Territory so wide

the Chorus
Now the canvas standing empty
and the pallet lying dry
and ghost gums waiting patiently
beneath the cloudless sky
For the trees they seem to weep
and the gentle breezes sigh
for Albert Njamatjira has gone from his land


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