Colonial Soul, Tribute to Gary Thain, Bass Player of Uriah Heep

Colonial Soul, Tribute to Gary Thain, bass player of Uriah Heep. A Folk-Rock song using typical Uriah Heep chord structures and melody, featuring lyrics about Gary Thain, his life and his music. Gary died in 1975 at the age of 27, to join Joplin, Hendrix, Morrison and Cobain in the ’27 Club’. Lyrics: Intro (spoken) “In the early 1970’s, Gary Thain was one of New Zealand’s leading musicians. His mastery of the bass guitar and unique style lead him to one of the biggest bands on the planet. Unfortunately his battle with heroin ended, as it does for so many, at the age of 27. This song is for him.“ Joined at the hip with that bass like a lover You and that Fender born for each other Soul of colonial and callused hands Flight of the godwit to green and pleasant lands Wandering through the party for the magician You made the sun rise and the blind eye see Cursed by your demons, no wizard’s incantation Could save you from your heroin destiny, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh Followed the well worn Beatles way Played from y