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Jamie Fawyer
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A song about a young lad who went to Spain to fight in the Civil War. It was adapted by Ewan Mcoll but my version (raw and unpolished) was learned from a folk group in Finland and I didn't get all the lyrics correct but the message is there!
Released: 24-Aug-2024
Category: Folk
Application: Other
File type: mp3
File size: 3.3 Mb
Plays: 7
Downloads: 0
Weekly plays: 2
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Lyrics
Far distant far distant lies Fawyers deep grave
No tombstone memories shall hallow his name
His bones they are scattered on the North side of Spain
For young Jamie Fawyer in battle was slain

He came from the shipyard hellbent on the day
His hammer is silent, and tools laid aside
His wish was to help young Fawyer did say
To fight the last battle for the people of Spain

There was not his equal at work or at play
He was grand in the union till his dying day
He was grand at the football and the dance he was bra
But young Jamie Fawyer in battle was slain

He came from the shipyard took off his working clothes
Oh I mind that time well on those long summer days
He said ‘Peggy well lassie I’ll come back again’
But young Jamie Fawyer in battle was slain

In the Belfast Society he was right to the fore
In the heat of the battle, he could do no more
He lay o’er his machine gun with a bullet through his brain
And young Jamie Fawyer in Battle was slain

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@PatrickDA 
I love trad songs like this. Story telling that is full of emotion...
Could have been an early Steeleye Span or Fairport Convention tune!
Bravo man!
:-)
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Good storytelling here and great execution of the musical genre presented herein.
3 months ago
artist
Great vocals Patrick. Love it!! :)
3 months ago
artist
Feels raw, real and true. And I like it.
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3 months ago
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Thank you for listening and all  your comments. 
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