John Edmond Classic

[Steve]

Received this yesterday

Steve
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Dear Friends,
This month Roan Antelopes Music’s special was inspired by John’s concert this past weekend in MUSINA. The land of the Baobabs, very nostalgic to be so close to “home” and to look across the river. Well there was no time for reminiscing as the Rhodies and Zimbos in Musina had planned a stunning get-together organized by George and Lara not to mention the festive venue decorated by Brian and Dil Kalshoven with flags & balloons.

The audience ranged from 5 year olds to about 105 years old. All singing, dancing, making trains and just having a good time. One of the guests, a South African that attended said” These people know how to enjoy themselves; they are like a big family! Where do they come from…? “Well we gave her a HERITAGE – Where we come from CD and said to her “play this and you will understand Mam!”
Folks requested “Oh Umtali” telling us that the 100th anniversary of the founding of UMTALI high school is coming up shortly! Another great song on the HERITAGE CD.

HERITAGE – Where We Come From one of John’s best CD’s to date! The collection of songs will take you back down memory lane, put a smile on your face, bring a tear to your eye and even get your feet tapping. The 14 songs honour great people of Rhodesia like Clem Tholet and Sally Donaldson, salute great regiments like the Rhodesia Regiment and the Selous Scouts, reminisce about happenings, people and places sometimes humorously and sometimes dramatically. The public are always asking for lyrics to John’s meaningful songs and so Roan Antelope Music have included a booklet in this CD containing all the lyrics of the songs and the beautiful packaging is laced with nostalgic photographs of a proud heritage. Songs on this CD:-
“Where do we come from”, “Me and old Bill” “Pamwe Chete” “Father Claude” “Old Warrior” “I grew up on your music” “Oh Umtali” “Song for Sally” “I remember Clem” “Sit Nomine Digna” “Rhodesia Regiment” “Chikurubi” “When you say Zvakanaka” “Voices of Rhodesia”

To order: Forward your details, C/C., name, postal address and tel. no. to info@johnedmond.co.za (mhtml:{D18A8455-F772-41D3-8AC2-BBC5B595B774}mid://00000014/!x-usc:mailto:info@johnedmond.co.za) or a Direct payment to: J. EDMOND F.N.B. Bela Bela code 260347 Acc. No. 542000 51694 Fax: +27 0866011817
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[biffon]

Ive got this CD.. pretty cool
though i must say not really my taste in music :D i tried getting down with my glow sticks and the raver pants but just couldnt get into the groove..

i think id best stick to Keith Urban and Kenny Chesney..

[Tricky Nicky]

Ah, please send us a picture of you with your glo sticks and your raver pants - P L E E E E E A A A A A A A S E ! :smiley36: :smiley36: :smiley36:

[biffon]

not going to happen

[Angelshark]

One of the sadest songs I ever heard. But I have the lyrics to most of the JE songs.

Toy Train

Last thing I remember about my daddy,
Before he left he bought me a little toy train,
And I remember smiling at him sadly,
Then before he turned to walk out in the rain,

He said ‘Son I’m gonna ride a big toy train,
‘round the world and back again’
“but mamma when is daddy comin’ back,”
She said “son he’s gonna ride a big toy train,
And he’ll be back again, just as soon as daddy runs out of track.”

I spent my boyhood days growing up without him,
Most of my time I spent lookin’ down the track,
And everyday I’d ask my mom about him,
“Mamma ain’t he had time to make it back?”

She said ‘Son he’s ridin’ on a big toy train,
‘round the world and back again’
“but mamma when is daddy comin’ back,”
She said “son he’s ridin’ on a big toy train,
And he’ll be back again, just as soon as daddy runs out of track.”

Every day I’d hear that whistle blowin’,
And every day I’d watch my mamma turn grey,
And I was almost grown when she started goin’,
And it cheered her up before she passed away.

I said “Mom, he’s ridin’ on a big toy train,
‘round the world and back again.”
“But son, when is daddy comin’ back?”
I said “Mom, he’s ridin’ on a big toy train,
And he’ll be back again, just as soon as daddy runs out of track.”
But mamma knew that daddy wasn’t comin’ back.

[pennymac]

ah, that's sad!