As an extra special package we are now offering the "True Story, I Swear" CD as well as the "Spinning and Swirling" film clip on DVD for the special price of $15.
You also get an immediate download of the E.P. in any format you like. perfect for your iPod, at no extra charge!
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Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album
For those who like to receive a physical CD as well as their downloads, you are now in luck. Grab this special package and not only can you immediately download all 5 tracks in your choice of format, but we'll send you the CD as well for only $2.99 more (plus shipping).
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Streaming + Download
Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
Get the amazing Spinning and Swirling film clip on DVD for yourself. As featured on the Country Music Channel (CMC)
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about
A few years ago, some family friends celebrated their golden wedding anniversary, and as they danced their actual bridal waltz, "with her hand on his shoulder and his arm 'round her waist", it was as if they were falling in love all over again. I was more than a little moved, so much so I had to try and fit their life story (more or less) into a three minute song. Even if the story is a little coloured, the sentiment is absolutely true.
lyrics
Spinning and Swirling
They met long ago at a B and S ball
held in the old CWA hall
their eyes on their shoes and their hearts on their sleeves
he held his hand out and said “may I please?”
All his mates just laughed and looked on
all the girls sighed, they knew she was gone
her hand on his shoulder, his arm 'round her waist
and the wallflowers sat and looked on
As they danced alone on the floor
everyone pointed and stared
and as the band played an old country waltz
they went spinning and swirling and falling in love
spinning and swirling and falling in love
They'd been wed for a year, maybe more
when they sent him away to the war
“be over by Christmas” he said “no more tears”
we didn't see him again for some years
He came home after the war
picked some wildflowers and knocked on the door
“sorry I'm late love, I've brought you these”
he put his hand out and said “may I please”
And they danced alone on the floor as the dog and the cat sat and stared
and as the wireless played their old country waltz
they went spinning and swirling and falling in love
spinning and swirling and falling in love
Now their kids are all up and grown
all have families and lives of their own
gold anniversary and everyone's here
he put his hand out and said “may I dear?”
And they danced alone on the floor as their grandchildren sat there and stared
and as the band played that old country waltz
they went spinning and swirling and falling in love
spinning and swirling and falling in love
spinning and swirling and falling in love
credits
from True Story, I Swear,
released March 1, 2010
Kere Buchanan Drums and Percussion
Peter Northcote Guitars and Mandolin
Recorded at Peter Northcote Guitar Studios
Michel Rose Pedal Steel
Recorded at Island Boy Studios
Leon Gaer Bass
Bill Risby Piano
Mick Albec Fiddle
Noel G. MacDonald Keys (Music Box)
George Sich Vocals Guitars and Additional percussion programming.
Recorded and Mixed by George Sich at Sigra Studios
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