Just a little recording I did last year:)

Smoke Gets in Your Eyes (cover)

Rough copy of my first semi-good song, haha.  Please comment!:)

Stupid Fool

A song written recently for the wonderful Sue Salthouse, who tragically passed away in a car accident in Canberra in July, 2020.

To read more about Sue go to: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/6849156/sue-salthouse-lived-a-life-of-dedication-service-and-commitment-to-others/

Please consider donating to Women With Disabilities ACT in Sue's memory to help contribute to the ongoing advocacy work this organisation does in the Canberra region. Sue was a key leader in the formation of WWDACT and leaves behind a phenomenal legacy. To donate go to: https://www.handsacrosscanberra.org.au/our-partners/charity-portal/service/women-with-disabilities-act/

Vale Sue, thank you for sharing your life with so many. Rest in Power. xo

Lyrics:

Verse: 
Seems impossible to try to sum you up with words
The very thought of it, ridiculous, sounds absurd
But here we go, thought I might give it a shot
To say thanks for all you’ve done

You were funny, you were charming
What a brilliant mind
Without a shadow of a doubt, you were one of a kind
Always standing up for everyone, fairness and rights
No one ever left behind 

Prechorus: 
You paved the way
For people that you never knew 
Some things are harder for people like me and you
Shone a light on stuff that might seem taboo
So much has changed thanks to you

Chorus:
We saw your soul
Not that it was ever very hard to find
Interweaved, connected and so entwined
With all you did
And everything you stood for

We saw your soul
Beamed like sunshine on a cloudy day
From our thoughts you’ll be never be far away
So here’s to you
And everything you lived for
And everything you lived for

Verse:
You had a way with words, kindness that would fill any cup
Treating everyone with dignity, patience and trust
Ensuring access and equality, girls to the front
What strength, what powerful love

Prechorus:
You opened doors many people didn’t were closed
Always gracious 
Though you probably knew more than most
So beloved by everyone you came to know
What a legacy
Of courage and hope

Chorus

Knowing you, you wouldn’t want us to be sitting around
You’ve done too much, you’ve said too much
For us to slow down now
‘Round this city, ‘round this country, even ‘round the world
Rest peacefully, take a bow

Songwriter: Ruth O'Brien
Performed by: Ruth O'Brien (vocals) and Damian Ashcroft (guitar)
Recorded and produced by Damian Ashcroft