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A special solo excerpt from The David Hall concert March 2024 ... Steve performs his latest composition to an enthralled audience
4 minutes
From The David Hall concert March 2024
Languages: English Subtitles: No
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This song emerged as a lament during the lockdown, a time when we all felt the profound loss of connection, community and live entertainment. I use the metaphor of a family-run country fair to convey that yearning for shared experiences. My heartfelt thanks go to my friend Josh Podbury who, with his experience of working ‘the loads’ provided the practical language and
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