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Heroes Of Olde

from Colours In My Head by Andsome Friends

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A cappella mash-ups are a particular interest of mine, and here I interweave selected screen music from shows that entertained my childhood and youth. Heroes Of Olde takes a medieval theme.

lyrics

Arthur, the king of Camelot
He's the ring-a-ding-a-ling-inest king
Arthur, he likes to joust a lot
And he really makes the kingdom swing
Dragons run from Arthur's lance
And the Black Knight hasn't a chance
If you're in trouble, send a cable
To the hero of our fable
That's Arthur of Camelot

He took a sword from a stone
Made a table round
Took the bravest knights
And sat them around
Then all of Camelot knew they really had a king
Yeah, a king who could do darn near any old thing

Arthur, that's what the maidens call
Whenever they're lost or in distress
If you're locked up in a tower
He does rescues on the hour
He's our liberated, armour-plated, dragon-slaying king
That's Arthur, Arthur - we know an Arthur
King of Camelot!

Bravely bold Sir Robin
Rode forth from Camelot
He was not afraid to die
Oh Brave Sir Robin
He was not at all afraid to be killed in nasty ways
Brave, Brave, Brave Brave Sir Robin

He was not in the least bit scared to be mashed into a pulp
Or to have his eyes gouged out, and his elbows broken
To have his kneecaps split and his body burned away
And his limbs all hacked and mangled, Brave Sir Robin

His head smashed in and his heart cut out
And his liver removed and his bowels unplugged
And his nostrils raped and his bottom burned up
And his penis split...

Brave Sir Robin ran away
Bravely ran away, away
When danger rears its ugly head
He bravely turned his tail and fled
Yes Brave Sir Robin turned about
He gallantly chickened out

Bravely taking to his feet
He beat a very brave retreat
Oh bravest of the brave, Sir Robin

The sound of hoofbeats 'cross the glade
Good folk, lock up your son and daughter
Beware the deadly flashing blade
Unless you want to end up shorter
Black Adder, Black Adder, he rides a pitch black steed
Black Adder, Black Adder, he's very bad indeed

Black: his gloves of finest mole
Black: his codpiece made of metal
His horse is blacker than a vole
His pot is blacker than his kettle
Black Adder, Black Adder, with many a cunning plan
Black Adder, Black Adder, you horrid little man!

credits

from Colours In My Head, released August 15, 2020
Written by
Arthur and the Square Knights of the Round Table: Clare Bail, 1966
The Tale of Sir Robin: Eric Idle 1974
Black Adder: Howard Goodall, 1983

Arranged by Miguel Heatwole, 2009

Performed by
Soprano: Yasmin Funk, Barbara Sanders, Kylie Willows
Alto: Dallas De Brabander, Janelle Heron
Tenor: Terry Clinton, Brian White
Bass: Miguel Heatwole, Joe Vandermeer

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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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