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The Ballad of Lilly McGowan

from Cautionary Tales by Tim Hudspith and Goldentone

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The Ballad of Lilly McGowan is a dark, noir, indie folk track influenced by Nick Cave.

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The Ballad of Lilly McGowan

Words and music © Tim Hudspith, 2020

This is a story that needs to be told
A tale of sadness a tale of woe
There once was a girl with hair just like gold
With lips just like cherries a sight to behold

Lilly McGowan was nineteen years old
And men came a calling her hand they would hold
Along came Jack Kelly with roses of red
Convincing poor Lilly to enter his bed

Li Li Li Li Li Li Li Li

In the Spring of that year the couple was wed
And Lilly McGowan was a Kelly instead
Along came a baby and then they were set
But the child was sickly and soon it was dead

Li Li Li Li Li Li Li Li

Lilly and Jack, they prayed and they wept
Then Jack took up drinking and soon Lilly left
Lilly was broken and Jack was a mess
Distant and lonely and full of regret

Li Li Li Li Li Li Li Li

This is a story that needs to be told
A tale of sadness a tale of woe

credits

from Cautionary Tales, released July 1, 2020
Tim Hudspith: Lead vocals and acoustic guitar.
Bruce Campbell: Backing vocals and percussion.

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Tim Hudspith and Goldentone Adelaide, Australia

Tim Hudspith and Goldentone is a guitar based project specialising in original, down-tempo, alternative, pop. Music critics suggest he performs “heartfelt songs that deal with emotional loss, broken relationships and yearning”. He creates “a mood that is sensitive, intense and graceful”. The “overall vibe is downbeat” but the songs suggest a “startling beauty and atmosphere of sincerity”. ... more

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