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After Half A Century

by Philosofree & Optimysts

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So Calypso 03:32
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Amanda asked me why I told her no! Why does not make one come it makes one go She took my hand in hers and tapped her feet I said to be so bold is indiscreet So calypso Move your body to and fro To dance is not to talk but Let your arms flow So calypso The parties I’ve been to have been no good. Conversations there turn my head to wood. Button holed by beer and garlic breath The music starts to save my mind from death So calypso Move your body to and fro To dance is not to talk but Let your arms flow So calypso Togetherness is sweet with da feet like yours Frustrations of the day pound into the floor Nothing you can say will improve my smile Solitude with someone like you has style So calypso Move your body to and fro To dance is not to talk but Let your arms flow So calypso So calypso
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Woman or Child 03:04
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I know when you're lonely I've seen you clutching at a hand or heart nearby of some guy who says he cares. Don't make out you hear me You'll only convince all the fools that want you so that I know you more than they do. As you learn to cry, afraid of the world, stand true! Woman or child? remember I'll lend you a secret Don't leave it in a corner like the rest of your cozy nest of unhatched desires. Guitar solo Woman or child? remember I know when you're not confident but you can look after the little girl inside of you; believe. be strong. be woman and child.
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Honeyeater 03:25
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I've taken a Camelia in my hand, delicate and unbruised. How could I ever hand this flower on until my soul has memorized that shade? Listen to the honeyeater, laughing upside down. Whispering leaves and grass of living long-past sound.... Some of your happiness is false. Your heart is searching too. Oh can I look inside that secret pool, I trust as being you? Listen to the honeyeater, laughing upside down. Whispering leaves and grass of living long-past sound.... Instrumental nylon guitar To hold a wing or touch a feather, each memory stored away. For some brief time to share your thoughts while you are upside down at play! Listen to the honeyeater, laughing upside down. Whispering leaves and grass of living long-past sound....
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Flower In My Eyes 02:41
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Flower in my eyes Blow away the sky beneath my feet Gentle sweet surprise Tugging at the shirt I wear with a hand so tiny Walk with me a while The days have passed so fast I feel quite tired Catch a mirrored smile And tread the mossy ground so cool it leaves me hazy Let my lips touch yours Though the river flows much deeper now Hear the loud applause Ringing out the song I learnt when I first met you Flower in my eyes Blow away the sky beneath my feet You sure changed my life Laugh and sleep till your love comes To make your garden bloom
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Kite 01:51
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Beautiful Kite with a silver twine You keep me looking high, even when I’m down you love to fly, but when the tension's too high You break away and leave me on the ground. I love my kite, and we are two You’re tied to me and I’m tied to you You fly away up into the blue But we’re attached cause I’m hooked on you! Beautiful Kite with a silver twine You keep me looking high, even when I’m down you love to fly, but when the tension's too high You break away and leave me on the ground. Instrumental violin Beautiful Kite with a silver twine You keep me looking high, even when I’m down you love to fly, but when the tension's too high You break away and leave me on the ground. If I hold you too tight, you just pull and strain but while I help you rise, You don't want to break away Mmmmmm Oh my Beautiful Kite with a silver twine You stay high, even when I’m down you love to fly, but when the tension's high stay connected to me here on the ground. Let's stay a team!
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Sonny's Blues 02:53
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There's something in my mind; Something in my soul Something that's wanting to be aligned : music keeps me whole ! Black dog trying to survive the monster in my cave Black dog darkness deep inside : even music cannot save! Sonny's blues Sonny was down Sonny took the easy road from here, he's no longer bound; he can't be found Sonny wanted honesty. He coulda been a better man than me Sometimes I wonder if his dog bit me My conscience is an agony Sonny's blues Sonny was down Sonny took the easy road from here, renounced his crown; he's run aground Sonny had an awesome smile. He was fun to have around He never showed his insecurities then his music let him down. Sonny's blues Sonny was down Sonny took the easy road from here, renounced his crown; Sonny can't be found!
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He Won't Let Go 02:15
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Your Father held you in his arms He knew when you were gonna fall You thought you had a better way So when you squirmed he put you on the floor You crawled toward the red hot fire He told you it was dangerous He tried to hold you By the arm You kicked and screamed and bit his hand INSTRUMENTAL He wont' let go, not he won't let go You thought you got away from him doing things He didn’t know To your surprise he rescued you then held you safely by his hand Now that’s the same with You and me We worry that we're not OK But when you think about it that’s absurd His Love surrounds you every day He Won't Let Go No He won't let go Oh no, that kinda love never gonna let you go Won't let go no it won't let go Your father's never gonna let you go that kinda love never gonna let you go
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Morning Sun 03:25
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Ha la la la la la Ha la la la la la Ooo Ooo Oooh It's no disgrace to lie where there's hot sun on my face mown grass, and clean air. The weeds are warm, rocks bake right through me a million miles away from care. ​​ Clear blue skies​, ​Contented sighs, morning sun ​Hypnotized by​ the ​warm ​Campfire​ , morning sun! Ha la la la la la Ha la la la la la Ooo Ooo Oooh Eyelids close, the light flows right through soft red glows from the sun. it will be noon too soon, time fades the moon, dawn, each day, re-spun Clear blue skies​, ​Contented sighs, morning sun ​Hypnotized by​ the ​warm ​Campfire​ , morning sun! Hopes rise, birds fly, morning sun ​Friends drop by​ with​​ ​​vacation smiles, morning sun
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DerryDumDee 02:10
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We’ve tried for years to make you see You’ve needed us to set you free Derry dum dee You are mine (you are mine) The name you seeks no mystery It’s what you’ve been that makes you be Derry dum dee You are mine Derrydumdee happy Clap your hands and jump for glee Derrydumdee happy You’ve been given your identity Happy Derrydumdee Clap your hands and jump for glee Happy Derrydumdee You’ve been given your identity You’ve been given your identity
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Tired Out Blues 04:59
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I'm tired, I think m'soul's retired Help me to be free, from all these lockdowns and crackdowns, can anyone Help me? Tell me. I'm tired. My thoughts are all cross-wired. Focus me, support me I need you to be around, to help me. I need to up stakes - And test fate Open the gate - don't wait Clean out my head - 'half dead Crawl out of bed - sober instead I want to have meaning - not quarantining; my rights are burning away! and I'm so tired of it all. Instrumental I want to be grounded - not pounded. So much work -I'll go beserk It's not that I shirk - tho' boss is a jerk, it's just groundhog day - in every way, and I want to have meaning - not demeaning I need to get a jet And go! So take a look at our situation; we need emancipation ; Take some responsibility and help me ....please? I'm tired, Lord knows I'm cross-wired Help me, resist tyranny, and hypocricy -so we can be free! We need to up stakes - don't wait Fight hate - the system isn't working! It's not just me - it's everybody less control - that's the goal get out of this hole - enroll! and let's go, slow...
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Home 02:47
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Though the winter rain comes early The purple flowers seem to brighten up my eyes And the subtle smell of eucalyptus Brings me a feeling that just wells up inside Home Home familiarity I've known before This is the feeling that I’ve known Since I was only four yellow wattle flowers galore Kookaburras laughing near the porch the dog is waiting at the door Coming home Home Drifting thoughts and memories Planting corn in hot sun close to you Smelling earth that’s new Watching friends arriving come and go ‘cause we’re home Rain Laughing in the creek below Pouring in my heart like a dream How I love you so Knowing that your smiles are for me You’re home Home God I’m glad I’m home
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Natural Selection 04:05
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No, I won't let you go No. I'm stubborn as a mule but I'm no fool I can see You're good for me Yes, your body's part to blame No, it's not my only aim I also love your mind, and what I find is you are kind Instrumental Oooh, you and I ; Ooh mm you and I We're naturals; It's natural selection sax solo It's natural. No, we don't always agree Yes we are happy together I know we are different, but we'll stay united; that's just natural. Instrumental Oooh, you and I ; Ooh mm you and I We're naturals; It's natural selection

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I've been writing songs and music for over 50 years, and in this album I look back at the first ones I wrote, back in the seventies!

At that time I wrote and produced the musical "Derry-Dum-Dee" and this album includes some of the songs from that musical.

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released July 8, 2021

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Philosofree & Optimysts Toronto, Ontario

Philosofree, Bob Legare, Jeff Lohn, Bob Long, Mi Cha ('Chami') , & Sam Sharkaway are Optimysts!

Philosofree is from Australia, The Bobs and Jeff are Canadian, Sam is from Egypt and Chami is from Japan.

Together they perform an eclectic mix of harmonic songs.

Many other talented musicians from across the world have contributed to our albums, incl: Uli Marquand from Germany & Alain Valodze ... more

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