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06 May 12 - 01:37 AM (#3347356) Subject: Lyr Req: Peter Hicks + tolpuddle song From: AnneMC Can anyone give me the name of the song Peter Hicks wrote and the lyrics would also be greatly appreciated, mentions a Tolpuddle man and being convicted and transported to Australia. Was part of his set list with The Devil's Own for the May Day concerts in NZ. Thanks |
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06 May 12 - 04:37 AM (#3347376) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Peter Hicks + tolpuddle song From: AnneMC I have found the name now - The Wind and the Waves - and it is not by Peter Hicks after all. It is a song from the folk opera 'Loveless in Hobart Town' by the Grassroots Union Choir of Tasmania. The Wind and The Waves describes the separation and long journey of George Loveless as he is banished to Van Diemens Land. The song features Matt Woolley and was written by Simon Cocker and Matt Woolley. ( Peter Hicks does sing in a group with Matt Wooley, though.) Any help with the lyrics or chords would be appreciated. |
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06 May 12 - 07:03 AM (#3347402) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Peter Hicks + tolpuddle song From: Sandra in Sydney I have the CD but it doesn't have words, so I've emailed Peter sandra |
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06 May 12 - 07:08 AM (#3347405) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Peter Hicks + tolpuddle song From: Sandra in Sydney here's the choir's website |
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06 May 12 - 07:19 AM (#3347409) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Peter Hicks + tolpuddle song From: AnneMC Thanks, Sandra. I finally found a youtube of the Union Choir singing it, and have most of the words - know there are a couple of errors too! The Wind and The Waves by Matt Woolley Farewell to my native shores I'm leaving you today Farewell to the woman that I adore Van Diemen's Land awaits me Love and home lie to the rear I'm leaving you today The 'William Metcalf' is so drear Van Diemen's land awaits me CHORUS: Oh the wind and the waves, The deep oceans swell The winds are oft changed And the waves are farewelled Now my lot is five foot square (I'm leaving you today) I've penned my misery to share ( Van Diemen's Land awaits me) Blessed relief I've time on deck (I'm leaving you today) Clinking chains keep us in check (Van Diemen's Land awaits me) CHORUS God's wonders are on display ( I'm leaving you today) Turtle whales and dolphins play (Van Diemen's Land awaits me) On Roaring Forties albatross glide (I'm leaving you today) Creation's joy leaves me inspired (Van Diemen's Land awaits me) CHORUS One hundred days and still twelve more (I'm leaving you today) Finally sight Van Diemen's shore (Van Diemen's Land awaits me) River runs from mountain pass (I'm leaving you today) Sullivan's cold,(?) my journey's nigh (Van Diemen's Land awaits me) CHORUS x 2 |
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06 May 12 - 11:39 PM (#3347661) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Peter Hicks + tolpuddle song From: GUEST,Peter Hicks Hi guys, couple of "errors" to sort Really appreciate your interest in the Loveless story and thanks for coming to the gigs... Farewell to my native shore (singular) The winds are OF change The waves are farewell Five men my misery to share On the Roaring Forties Sullivan's Cove Finally we sight Van Dieman's shore |
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07 May 12 - 01:24 AM (#3347671) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Peter Hicks + tolpuddle song From: AnneMC Thanks very much,Peter,for the corrections. Great performance by The Devil's Own singing this song at Palmerston North in New Zealand ! And if anyone else wants to hear this song, then in Youtube's search box enter "Grassroots Union Choir of Tasmania' - the fastest way to find it. The Tolpuddle Martyr Festival mentioned in the Union Choir's website sounds very interesting too, as was the story of George Loveless (transported to Australia)and the other Toll Puddle Martyrs. Amended lyrics version now below. The Wind and The Waves by Matt Woolley Farewell to my native shore I'm leaving you today Farewell to the woman that I adore Van Diemen's Land awaits me Love and home lie to the rear I'm leaving you today The 'William Metcalf' is so drear Van Diemen's land awaits me CHORUS: Oh the wind and the waves, The deep oceans swell The winds are of change And the waves are farewell Now my lot is five foot square I'm leaving you today Five men my misery to share Van Diemen's Land awaits me Blessed relief I've time on deck I'm leaving you today Clinking chains keep us in check Van Diemen's Land awaits me CHORUS God's wonders are on display I'm leaving you today Turtle whales and dolphins play Van Diemen's Land awaits me On the Roaring Forties albatross glide I'm leaving you today Creation's joy leaves me inspired Van Diemen's Land awaits me CHORUS One hundred days and still twelve more I'm leaving you today Finally we sight Van Diemen's shore Van Diemen's Land awaits me River runs from mountain pass I'm leaving you today Sullivan's Cove, my journey's nigh Van Diemen's Land awaits me CHORUS x 2 |