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We could fix everything

by Stephen Godsall

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Postcard 00:41
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We need some rain or else this whole town will go up in smoke Something is wrong and things just might explode We were chasing false profits then things got out of hand But if we can work together there's a chance we could get out of here alive And begin to mend things We could fix everything and have enough for everyone We can choose who gets help and who gets blown away We can change, we know how, we can wake up and fix everything The road to hell is paved with half-hearted intentions Don't let them say things are beyond repair Now we need to mend and share, or we'll run out of road But if we can work together there's a chance to beat starvation And disease and the floods and wildfire We can fix everything, we have solutions by the score We can try to get help to those who're washed away We can still spread the load with a thousand new inventions We can fix everything We should fix everything Look at the wind! Look at the rain! Money talks, the weather screams! This is the final call, or nothing will grow of this earth Leave it another year, people will die that don't need to Why are you waiting?
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Mr Thomas 00:55
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When cold winds wail, the rain is falling too And all the things you try are not working for you When fences need mending, engines won't start And you're too far away from people close to your heart It will get brighter, it will get clearer, it will get warmer, we will be nearer I never doubt that we can get stronger. All the dreams you put on hold, all the times you walked the floor, All the siren voices that say "Turn around and just use the door!" Never be faint hearted, give up before you've started. When you're working around the clock, with a sentimental block It will get brighter, it will get clearer, it will feel warmer when we are nearer. There's so much to this - but we can do this! If it's too shallow to swim in we'll still be floating. And you still take my breath away, and we can find a better way, It will get brighter, it will get warmer, we will be closer.
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Forget the future, you can't predict it. We want our freedom so don't restrict it. Forget the tightrope - don't look down It's complicated; let's make it simple. Don't over think it; take the easy option. Forget the cliff-edge - don't look down If you believe in things you don't understand, the chances are that you will suffer. If you pretend it's all a hoax watch your step - 'cos it's a long way down. I have the answer, it's staring at us! There's nothing to it, stop blinding us with science. What was the question? Now I'm not so sure..... If you believe in things you don't understand, the chances are that you will suffer. If you believe it's all a joke watch your step - you could fall like a stone Forget the future, I didn't see it coming! So what's that cooking? A whole lotta loving. Forget the cliff edge, don't look down. It's complicated. It's been over-rated. I know the answer but what was the question? Forget the tightrope, don't look down.
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Eryri 01:17
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The new me 04:46
It wasn't easy, creating the new me It's been a long haul, seemed like a brick wall But now that I'm healthy, respected and wealthy Maybe we could meet again Now I'm much stronger, days seem so much longer Living a slow life - you may say that it's no life But I'm in control now, I'm ready to roll now We could have it all this time I used to eat only take-away Sweet snacks, I couldn't break away Drinking, smoking, coke and cake every day Yes I did my share My morals didn't stand scrutiny, my body started to mutiny But hey, excesses and gluttony, it wasn't so bad I'd hate people to think I regret a thing It's almost risk free, embracing the new me Because I'm reformed now - we could whip up a storm now! A beacon of virtue, it's time to convert you Won't you raise a glass in sympathy?

about

At the start of 2021 I had an idea to make the best of "lockdown" by beginning remote recordings with some of my favourite musicians - including some I had yet to meet. Mike Hall was enthusiastic about the idea and brought Steve Waterman on board; this was the core of my "dream band". We tried out several singers and for the 4 songs on this album Sara Harris turned out to have the perfect voice. Thanks to all the brilliant musicians who joined me on this venture!
After my very eclectic "Atlantic skies" album in 2020 I decided to concentrate on jazz idioms this time and build in space for improvisation and syncopation. The tunes explore both musical and personal ideas which are described in the notes for each track.

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released November 15, 2021

Sara Harris, vocals
Steve Waterman, trumpet, flugelhorn
Sarah Bolter, flute
Mike Hall, tenor and soprano saxes, bass clarinet, wind synth
Diane Annear, piccolo
Joe Limburn, double bass
Sarah Abbott, baritone sax
Ian Ellis, tenor sax on track 10
Andrew Godsall, drums
Stephen Godsall, guitars, bass guitar, ukulele, organ, percussion
Cover photo by Ria Sopala
All tracks composed by Stephen Godsall

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