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Caledonia

from Celtic Eclectica by Miguel Heatwole

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Shortly before disbanding in 1997 the Born Again Pagans - a folk rock band that I played drums for - recorded some songs for a planned third album that never materialised. This track is one that I thought might appeal to listeners even without the soft focus that my nostalgia gives it.

lyrics

I don't know if you can see the changes that have come over me
In these last few days I've been afraid that I might drift away
So I've been telling old stories, singing songs that make me think about where I came from
And that's the reason why I seem so far away today

But let me tell you that I love you, that I think about you all the time
Caledonia you're calling me and now I'm going home
But if I should become a stranger you know that it would make me more than sad
Caledonia's been everything I've ever had

I have moved and I've kept on moving, proved the points that I needed proving
Lost the friends that I needed losing, found others on the way
I have kissed the ladies and left them crying, stolen dreams, yes there's no denying
I have travelled hard, sometimes with conscience flying somewhere with the wind

Now I'm sitting here before the fire, the empty room, the forest choir
The flames that couldn't get any higher, well they've withered, now they've gone
But I'm steady thinking, my way is clear and I know what I will do tomorrow
When the hands have shaken and the kisses flow, well I will disappear

credits

from Celtic Eclectica, released February 23, 2023
Words & music: Dougie Maclean, 1978

Lead vocals: Miguel Heatwole
Harmony vocals & recorder: John Flecker Ross
Guitar: Peter Hicks
Accordion: Rosie Caltabiano
Bass: Bill Bostle

Image by David Mark from Pixabay

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Miguel Heatwole Sydney, Australia

Miguel’s a versatile singer, choral director & composer. His interests include folk & world music, political satire, the environment, trade unionism & the responsible enjoyment of alcohol. His songwriting embraces themes like peace & justice, the family cat, & visceral passionate attraction. His enthusiasm for recording community singing has let many people share the power of their songs. ... more

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