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Councillor Chambers

from You're Needed Now! by Ecopella

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Chambers is a composite character, and his nefarious activities reported in this song are taken from actual events. First performed when John and Miguel were in the Born Again Pagans the song has made a fairly comfortable, but still energetic, transition from rock and roll to choral music.

lyrics

You know that land up at Fosters Falls?
It’s a natural water course
Well, Councillor Chambers bought it cheap
He said he wanted a bush retreat
Which makes it hard to understand
Why the council went and zoned the land
As residential and raised his rates
Still, he should know, he’s in real estate
Yeah, he should know, he’s in real estate

And now he’s sold it back to the crown
They’re putting up a retirement town
They asked the council to please appoint
A local firm to build the joint
So Councillor Chambers chose a man
The dearest quote by a hundred grand
He said he liked what the fella had done
And he should know, it’s his brother’s son
Yeh, he should know. It’s his brother’s son

We’ve gotta fight
Fight for the land
We’ve got a right to make a stand
It’s just a name changing hands
It’s just a game for a wealthy man

I guess you’ve heard, it’s in the press
How Fosters Falls is a screamin’ mess
That housing project was nearly built
When it vanished under a wall of silt
It takes no crystal ball to see what happens
To a hill if you kill the trees
Now where’s the reason? What’s the plan?
Well Chambers knows he’s a wealthy man
Yeah, he should know, he’s a wealthy man

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from You're Needed Now!, released September 3, 2020
Words & Melody: John Flecker Ross, 1987
Arranged: Miguel Heatwole, 2009

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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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