Philosofree, Bob Long - Salute to Uncle Alb
from Rojo by Philosofree & Optimysts
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My mother had several brothers, all of them strong, reliable men.
It was Uncle Albert (Alb), who I stayed with while working on his farm with my cousins, who had the most influence on my becoming a man.
His photo while he was in the Royal Australian Air Force is shown for this track!
I salute you, my uncles, and all men of the soil.
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It was Uncle Albert (Alb), who I stayed with while working on his farm with my cousins, who had the most influence on my becoming a man.
His photo while he was in the Royal Australian Air Force is shown for this track!
I salute you, my uncles, and all men of the soil.
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lyrics
I miss the ancient land I grew up in
I miss the many times we laughed, we slid in the mud,
threw boulders down the mountain ha!
was that last week or in the ancient past?
Family is mixed in with the earth
Craziness and care mixed in at birth
All my relations sowed the seeds of love
Into the red soil that became my blood
I miss them all, country-wise uncles,
Their slow speaking neighbors
the strong-willed women and their constant labors
I miss the many times we laughed
was that last week or the ancient past?
So I give my Salute to Uncle Alb
airman, farmer, teacher, father
Example of the way, model of my day
Yes, he has passed, but his song will last.
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I miss the many times we laughed, we slid in the mud,
threw boulders down the mountain ha!
was that last week or in the ancient past?
Family is mixed in with the earth
Craziness and care mixed in at birth
All my relations sowed the seeds of love
Into the red soil that became my blood
I miss them all, country-wise uncles,
Their slow speaking neighbors
the strong-willed women and their constant labors
I miss the many times we laughed
was that last week or the ancient past?
So I give my Salute to Uncle Alb
airman, farmer, teacher, father
Example of the way, model of my day
Yes, he has passed, but his song will last.
_____________________________________
credits
from Rojo,
released March 2, 2022
Piano and melody by Robert (Bob) Long
www.rlongballetmusic.com
Lyrics and arrangement by Philosofree
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Piano and melody by Robert (Bob) Long
www.rlongballetmusic.com
Lyrics and arrangement by Philosofree
linktr.ee/philosofree
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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
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