A song about loss and hope... In memory of Sarah.

"I took the long way to reach the Solway,
Sailing on the rivers underground,
Staring at memories, my brother with me,
Lost in caves caught by the tide.

I don't know how long I stood there looking out to sea,
Searching for the boy I used to be.

We drove for hours, the world was ours,
Swimming in the rivers underground,
From lakes to channels, our roads untravelled,
Follow stars we cannot see.

I don't know how long we watched the ships along the beach,
Missing heartbeats taken out of reach.

And when our eyes dried we watched the sunrise,
Shining on the rivers through the town,
Through falls and weirs, we held our fears,
Then I threw them in the Tyne.

I don't know how long I stood there looking at the Quay,
Holding onto what we know could be.
I don't know how long I stood there looking at the Quay,
With the boy I thought I'd never see.

Like a river underground I feel like I'm living,
Like a river underground I feel like I'm living."

Credits...
Bass: Mark Fletcher (Judy Dyble ex Fairport Convention)
Mastering: Steve Whitfield (The Cure, Fossil Collective, Yann Tiersen)
Artwork: Rossella Scarlet
Graphics: Richard Heneghan

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Rivers Underground

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music and lyrics by Rossella Scarlet ©
music and arrangements by Gerry Collins ©
2016 All Rights Reserved

Dana Lee

My Kind of Girl

Last year, after some informal exchanges, we decided to meet-up to discuss a possible songwriting project together. Rossella cut a bold, stark image in the dark, early fall evening outside of Holborn Station and looked like she had just appeared out of Little Italy, New York City, circa 1957 - I was ready to jump in the tour bus immediately. As well as being struck by her appearance, I was equally impressed with her voice and songs. The evergreen quality Rossella brings to any song is something to behold and makes her, in my opinion, a real gone girl.
-Gerry-.
Gonegurl are:
Rossella Scarlet; Vocals and Rhythm Guitar.
Gerry Collins: Lead Guitar.

Dana Lee

Gonegurl

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