Dean Bird -
'The Roses'

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Firstly I'm so pleased to present this album to you. The original format for most of the songs was conceived whilst making a pilgrimage to Ireland in 2001. From the Streets of Dublin to the Hills Of Donegal to the occasional 'Pub Visit', seeing old friends and meeting new ones, cherished memories are forever etched.
Hearty thanks of course to F'inbar and Sheila Furey for looking after me. Thank you for "My Emmigration Song" an anthem dear to the heart which I've longed to record - Courtesy 'Banshee Records' - IRELAND. From the album "The Wind And The Rain".
My dear friend John Williams has captured the true essence of 'The Roses", I thank you for the wonderful Banjo score, a cracker mate!
My sincere thanks to Dieter Hauptmann whom I applaud for his patience, effort and technical know how, Dieter's addition of the other instruments has enhanced all that I've imagined for the album. - It's been a pleasure to work with you. And Ally, thanks for your contributions and keeping the kettle on.
To one and all, I sincerely hope you enjoy the album and ask that as we continue our journeys along the highway of life may you all take that very special time to yourself, go quietly and keep smelling them roses.

Dean

Dean Bird: Vocals/GuitarsDieter Hauptmann: Mandolins/Cello/Auto-harp & MIDItracksJohn Williams: Banjo

All songs. lyrics/music composed by D.Bird - track 9 Thomas Black/ D.Hauptmann - track12 F.Furey/Banshee Music.

1. The Roses
How can you mend a broken heart? They say time is a healer of all wounds, meanwhile go gently along your path, taking time to smell them roses.
2. Geraldine
Ah, poetry in motion, she surely is the story of his life - a song of hope, dreams and truth which may one day set him free.
3. Old Avonmore
There's a place dear to the heart and she's like no other - she's home and may we all return there someday. I always enjoy a 'gargle' when I perform this one.
4. Playing the Minstrel
Observations of life in a suburban pub on a typical Friday night - each episode is a passion play for the aging balladeer - it's entertaining.
5. Lady of the Valley
Special song for two people special people - I hope and believe they will eventually be together as one.
6. Irish Evergreen
A man on a mission in search of ancestoral roots among other things, eventually found in the streets of Dublin.
7. Breakaway
For Michelle, lost and alone, and determined to make her own way - proud of yer kid!
8. She's Alive,. oh
"Give my Love to Dublin Town" - Well Jimmy, proudly I did, and though I never got to tell you, I raised my glass and proudly called your name.
9. Valley By the Sea
The beauty of Boston Bay enhanced in poem by Thomas Black - Port Lincoln be proud of your adopted Northern Ireland son as he rests eternal in his beloved Happy Valley,
10. Snakes and Ladders
Reminiscing and reflection on what may have been. Best years of his life'? Would he do it again? Yep!
11. Survivors
Grit, determination, faith and hope - a legacy of the true spirit of the great Southern Land. Don't let 'em take it away - and don't you throw it away.
12. My Emmigration Song
An anthem for all who could never return to their homelands. Their pride, their memories, and their dreams they hold so dearly.
13.Au Revoir
The loss and the leaving of loved ones - whatever, whyever, whoever - no one is to blame as time begins the healing - love is the answer, love is the word.
14. Shuffling Barney
All the family and social club picnics of yesteryear - the icecreams, the sackraces, egg 'n spoon races but what about the drunken cricket matches! Classic!

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