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Sons of Summer

from Fragments by Chris Ronald

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Fragments is dedicated to Ronald’s three brothers, and the picture referred to in the song is featured on the last page of the lyric booklet. Ronald is the youngest of the four boys who were all born in the summer.

lyrics

I keep a picture on my window sill
For whenever there's a void to fill
The English seaside in the seventies
Our bodies drying in the ocean breeze
The waves are calling I can hear them still
I keep a picture on my window sill

I found a record that we used to play
"Hey there Mr. Blue Sky" on a Christmas Day
So natural, it was in our blood
Music was the medicine of our childhood
And I feel it just as strong today
I found a record that we used to play

Chorus:
The sons of summer
Are smiling down on me again
Taking me somewhere
That only they can know
Only they can go

I hold a place in my halcyon heart
To keep us close now that we're apart
So when I need to keep the blues at bay
Those sunny days are just a beat away
And they bring me back to the start
I hold a place in my halcyon heart

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credits

from Fragments, released May 26, 2017
Vocals: Chris Ronald
Guitar: Chris Ronald
Dobro: John Ellis
Pedal steel: John Ellis
Percussion: John Ellis
Bass guitar: John Ellis

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Chris Ronald Vancouver, British Columbia

Originally from England and now living in Canada, Ronald’s music has been described as “Canadian folk with British roots.” In recent years, his “keenly luxuriant voice and immaculate songcraft” have won him many accolades including a nomination for “Songwriter of the Year” at the Canadian Folk Music Awards. His latest release, Fragments, was released on esteemed Canadian label Borealis Records. ... more

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