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Miguel Heatwole - The People Have Songs

from The People Have Songs - Volume 2 by Various Artists

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Maree Robertson update: sorted!

found the info here, took screenshots, ta da!

hiya Mig, so now I have all 4 CDs in my laptop, ta da!

but cos I left my 3D copy of TPHS in Storage in Brisbane, whats the least painful way to be able to look up which singer leads each song?
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Some have described it as an anthem for singing sessions, but I often look on it as a manual giving content and etiquette. I went to England and found it emblazoned on a socialist choir’s banner so maybe the former is true. My friends have flattered me with two fine parodies. I’ll stop bragging now...

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Here voices are tuned to each other in gladness
To all here in common affection belongs
Here joy and laughter meet keening and sadness
Here tyranny’s cursed for the people have songs

Let us set the room ringing with the sound of our singing
When we come to the end let us hold the chord long
Hear the harmonies rise and all close our eyes
’Til the last cadence dies the people have songs

Here is war parting sweethearts, here are strong sweating sailors
And the beauty for which poets ardently long
Here are people at work singing loud at their labours
Here are laughter and drinking for the people have songs

Respect for each other gives each one a hearing
And whether the voice be uncertain or strong
We listen with love if the heart is endearing
Supported in harmony the people have songs

Disdaining oppression like others before us
Our gentleness angered by history’s wrongs
Our tradition endures, and our voices in chorus
Are lifted in hope for the people have songs!

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from The People Have Songs - Volume 2, released August 14, 2020
Written & sung by Miguel Heatwole

Chorus: Kate Andrews, Belinda Bennet, Tom Bridges, Simon Campbell, Terry Clinton, Tony Eardley, Amanda Harris, Jennifer Lees, Christina Mimmocchi, Len Neary, Judy Pinder, Amalina Wallace, Margaret Walters, John Warner, Polly Wedlock, Anthony Woolcott

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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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