1923 - 2008
In 1971, long before being green became the thing to do, long before the consciousness of conserving our rivers, our forest and our animals became something we knew we had to do in order for the world to be a better place - while I was still in my late teens in London - I remember listening to this song. What I remembered most was the sadness conveyed by the singer in his words and the way he delivered the song. The singer was Hurricane Smith and the song ‘Don’t let it die’. Give me five minutes of your time and listen to this song –it will move you – I promise.
The mountainside, the flower grows
The riverside where the water flows forever
The jungle life of mystery
The wide and graceful history of life
Don't let it die
Don't let it die
The tiger's free, the kangaroo
It's up to me and up to you
What we see is what we choose
What we keep or what we lose forever
The world is ours to tear apart
But what if it's too late to start again?
Don't let it die
Don't let it die
Or say good-bye - amen
Don't let it die
Don't let it die
Or say good-bye in the end
This brings back old memories - listening to him sing these words. A beautiful song, and so relevant to this day.
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This is my first introduction to Hurricane Smith. You are right - it's a wonderful and moving song and it is sung with just the right touch of appeal. Thanks.
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