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Last Breath Of Brandy

from There's a light over yonder. by Wylderbeats

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In the 1800s small holders pooled their money into associations in order to pay for the capture and prosecution of desperate sheep stealers. Able to offer substantial rewards, they would often push for capital punishment in place of prison or transportation, both as a deterrent and to get their money's worth in unfounded righteous revenge. People were brutally put to death for just being hungry. The cynical behaviour of some of today's politicians and its tragic consequences puts it into some perspective.

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Wages were skinny but the tariffs were steep
So, we went to Mr Wilde’s field and stole ourselves a sheep
We had the meat and the tallow but soon captured and brought
To the Parish Association for twenty pounds reward
So, hoist up the gallows
An example you shall be
No jail or transportation for such felony
And staring wide-eyed at the preacher with fear
A last breath of brandy and the sisters in tears

Oh, my love, how the wind blows all the way to the sea
Oh, my sweet tell me, who knows where tomorrow we shall be

A crime was committed and some poor sod took the fall
But you divided this nation and lied to us all
And preen in the mirror and you prattle and bray
I’m no “end of the world” man, but you’ll see your judgement day

So, hoist up the gallows
An example you shall be
No jail or transportation for such tyranny
And staring wide-eyed at the preacher with fear
A last breath of brandy and the sisters in tears.

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from There's a light over yonder., released March 20, 2022
Written by David Rhead. Produced by Dan Brownrigg

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Wylderbeats Skelmersdale, UK

Band formed in Skelmersdale UK. Melodic psychedelia-tinted folk music inspired by Skelmersdale and Valencia. Muscians include Dan Brownrigg, Dave Rhead, Nick Wilson, Carla Rhead Sales, Paul Rodger. With special appearances from Wayne Flint, Mike Holcroft, Dan Fidello, Jesus Ferragut and Lee Rogers.
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