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A Beginning
A Beginning
As the overture fades a marching band introduces our hero to the world and he is given some advice
I Had to Marry You
I Had to Marry You
Sometimes there is no choice, or is there? Rebsie Fairholm sings and a Macjams choir lends its voice.
It's a Rotten Job (but someone's got to do it)
It's a Rotten Job (but someone's got to do it)
What a wonderful thing it is to have a job. Thanks to chf for adding his organ ;) Dick sings.
Well Fair State
Well Fair State
The waster explains the benefits of the benefit system. Graeme sings. Tom Franz is the therapist.
Vote For Me
Vote For Me
Promises, promises .... now read 'the story behind the song' Graeme Hobbs wrote the words Dick and Graeme did the music Dick sings
The Seduction of Corruption
The Seduction of Corruption
The politician has just made his pitch in the pub and it all goes a little mad. Cacophony, dissonance and madness was the aim. Graeme sings WIth thanks to Bob, Bryn, Cracks, Nick, Pete and Vic for their contributions.
The Real United Nations
The Real United Nations
Is this the way to world peace? The Preacher thinks so. A huge debt to Paddler (R G Gray) who plays piano on this Dick sings
Nobody Loves You When You're Old
Nobody Loves You When You're Old
The waster is at the end of life, he's never given or received love but there's more anger and resentment than understanding in his position. Graeme sings with Rebsie Fairholm on backing vocals
Brown Bread
Brown Bread
It's the last song in Amokopera. I want you walking out of the theatre singing this :-) Dick sings, Rebsie does backing vox and plays harp. Lyrics and melody - Graeme Hobbs Arrangement - d**k Langford Rebsie Fairholm sings harmonies and pl
The Alternative Ending
The Alternative Ending
James Ryce sings, Nigel Hardy plays keyboards, Neil Porter plays bass, Mike Wich plays electric lead guitar and I do the rest.
From the Safety of my Sofa
From the Safety of my Sofa
With many thanks to Rebsie Fairholm on backing vocals and Daniel Staniforth on cello
Midnight Train
Midnight Train
Fame is just cheap day return away. Thanks to James Ryce and Anne Cozean for vocals and Martyn Kember-Smith for violin
Hello Magazine - A short ditty on fame
Hello Magazine - A short ditty on fame
A short ditty about fame.
