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Family Album

by The Connors Brothers

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1.
Antrim Plateau 03:35
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[Section A: Joe] The Gathering Place, a Highland Plateau, There’s room for us all to grow But peeling a rocky, onion takes years, Millions of storms and tears [Section B: Mel] Sit in this chair, wish with me, dream of more Carefully step, watch ahead, watch behind [Section C: John] Everyone knows, that giants don’t like To got their feet wet, that’s why Finn built (it) It lies on the edge, of the Antrim Plateau Through pillars of stone, the whistling wind will blow [Section D: Dave] Fair and true, this place will call The fire is lit, tea for all [Section C: John & Joe] Everyone knows, that giants don’t like To got their feet wet, that’s why Finn built (it) It lies on the edge, of the Antrim Plateau Through pillars of stone, the whistling wind will blow [Bridge] Do not judge, and you will not be judged And forgive, and you will be … forgiven, [Chorus] On the Antrim Plateau, On the Antrim Plateau, On the Antrim Plateau, On the Antrim Plateau Polyphony : Sections A, B, C, D, sung together
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Fiddle & Me 03:58
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Took you up into my arms, Never imagined it would go far The sound went right through my bones The one I got was out of my league, Mom and Dad believed in me They knew it was what Id need And I didn't know why, was feeling something come alive Hear the sound of the bow, dancing on the stings Feel the music getting faster and lighter and having wings You know the music's older than you, tradition flowing from its roots To be a part of it and its truth And learned early on no matter where go it's my fiddle and me Started out feeling real shy Climbing the mountain takes time Performing all around including Peggys Cove Feeling God with me each time, Knowing these gifts are his that he made mine And I could never go back And I didn't know why, was feeling something come alive Hear the sound of the bow, dancing on the stings Feel the music getting faster and lighter and having wings You know the music's older than you, tradition flowing from its roots To be a part of it and its truth And learned early on no matter where I go it's my fiddle and me My fiddle and me
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Fiddler's Story 02:08
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A Parent's Love 03:07
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When you love, You love so much it hurts Like a weight, on your chest, rest Joy; filling up your heart, like the tide Flowing from the bay, strong & wide Hold her in your arms, don’t let go Pride; stretching out ahead, like a field Growing tall & strong, the wheat will yield, When you love, You love so much it hurts Like a weight, on your chest, rest Nourishing your growth, you won’t let go Fear; rising in your mind, just like smoke Billows from a fire, burning flame Hold her to your chest, don’t let go Ache; throbbing like a rain, when it pours Falling from the sky, it makes you sore Fill your lungs with air, hold it so When you love, You love so much it hurts Like a weight, on your chest, rest Love, When you love
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Nobody Fights Like Family 02:10
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You say the things you’d never say, with passion that won’t go away Thoughts we share behind closed doors, Safe within our home there is so much more We’ll sing the songs we’d never sing, for fear the melody won’t ring If sung outside our four safe walls, no harmony to meet it, it would surely fall I wouldn’t have it any other way, This love is surely here to stay Nobody Fights Like Family We share a space you’d never share, with someone who’s just weather fair, Getting in each other’s way, Collisions that occur every single day, We remove the masks we often wear, exposing all our wear and tear Showing all our wounds and scars, Knowing in this life you just won’t get far If you had it any other way, Love is surely meant to stay Nobody Fights Like Family [Instrumental] I wouldn’t have it any other way, this love is surely here to stay Nobody Fights Like Family
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Early Days 04:47
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I was standin' out at Stanfield, had to go away Saw a brand new baby and the mother's face I knew that it was over, all those early days Our babies are not babies, we'll never be the same Shopping cart full of toddlers at the Superstore They were eatin' goldfish, askin' for more An old man lined up behind us, and he shook his head The kids were strangely quiet I heard him when he said You've got to hold on, it goes so fast These early days, well, they don't last Got to enjoy them, they go so fast The baby days, well, they don't last Look forward to the evenin' when the monkeys go to bed Then we talk all night about them, we feel half dead We used to be too tired to eat in But it's a total crap shoot to eat out You've got to hold on, it goes so fast These early days, well, they don't last You’ve got to enjoy them, they go so fast The baby days, well, they don't last Oh, you're gettin' rid of diapers that you washed every night And we're saving up for date night so we can have our fight Well if it's quiet for a moment, oh, you better run upstairs 'Cause the toothpaste in the bathroom is redefining everywhere You've got to hold on, it goes so fast These early days, well, they don't last You’ve got to enjoy them, they go so fast The baby days, well, they don't last Oh, I like the way you talk now, well you talk like me All the funny things you're saying, you're real good company Oh, the odds are strong and crazy, and our love profound You make our messy house feel like holy ground You've got to hold on, it goes so fast These early days, well, they don't last You’ve got to enjoy them, they go so fast The baby days, well, they don't last Shopping cart full of toddlers at the superstore They were eatin' goldfish asking for more An old man lined up behind us, and he shook his head The kids were strangely quiet I heard him when he said
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The Waiting Room 04:18
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Sitting and waiting, hoping and praying Weight on your shoulders, wanting to share it Uncomfortable feelings crawling inside you Wanting to shake it off, can't wait to walk it off And then just one tear rolls down her cheek And then just one fear stops him for speaking Sighing a deep sigh, crying a deep cry Anticipation, repeat consternation Looking around you, someone has found you She think she's judging, he thinks it's pity And then just one tear rolls down her cheek And then just one fear stops him for speaking Filling the silence, blocks out the violence Warm drinks in your dry hands, soap smell in your nostrils Sleep's pull on your eyelids, pain's hand on your backbone Crossing your ankles, then crossing yourself with faith And then just one fear rolls down her cheek And then just one tear stops him from speaking
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Jesus in my Closet (Radio Edit) 03:55
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I checked in to my hotel room Put away my clothes though I’m leavin’ soon Opened up the door when I was unpacked They were just sittin’ there starin’ right back I found Jesus in the closet I found Mary on my shelf I didn’t know that they were in there I thought I was just by myself Will I find heaven or will I find hell? I guess it’s only time’ll tell I found Jesus in the closet I found Mary on my shelf I guess it was about then I started meditating Got me wondering if I was lovin’ or hatin That’s when I thought that I should just smile Moments only happen once in a while I found Jesus in the closet I found Mary on my shelf I didn’t know that they were in there I thought I was just by myself Will I find heaven or will I find hell? I guess it’s only time’ll tell I found Jesus in the closet I found Mary on my shelf Coulda been a baby Jesus Or maybe one of the risin’ Lord Instead I found a crucified Jesus Sittin’ there on the floor! [Instrumental] I found Jesus in the closet I found Mary on my shelf I left the next day feelin’ kinda uplifted In a strange sorta way my soul had been gifted In the end I thought it was best To leave them there for the very next guest I found Jesus in the closet I found Mary on my shelf I didn’t know that they were in there I thought I was just by myself Will I find heaven or will I find hell? I guess it’s only time’ll tell I found Jesus in the closet I found Mary on my shelf I found Jesus in the closet I found Mary on my shelf I didn’t know that they were in there I thought I was just by myself Will I find heaven or will I find hell? I guess it’s only time’ll tell I found Jesus in the closet I found Mary on my shelf
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Mitt's Reel 03:22
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Tragedy 04:17
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Life’s random gamble, the roll of the dice, leaves one life full of virtue the other only vice I’ve been so blessed in a world that’s unfair, add her pain to mine Lord, I have strength to share If I could sing you a song that could take away the pain and replace it with laughter and joy again well I would, but there’s no such melody, so together we’ll face your tragedy If only I could restore faith, hope, and love in family and in friends and in God above I would sing you my song, I would sing it every day, but since that won’t matter I’ll just kneel down and pray If I could sing you a song that could take away the pain and replace it with laughter and joy again well I would, but there’s no such melody, so together we’ll face your tragedy [Instrumental] If I could sing you a song that could take away the pain and replace it with laughter and joy again well I would, but there’s no such melody, so together we’ll face your tragedy If I could sing you a song that could take away the pain and replace it with laughter and joy again well I would, but there’s no such melody, so together we’ll face your tragedy
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Summer (I've Got It Made) 03:19
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Why won't you chill with me Under this shady tree? Drinkin’ a lemonade, I'm restin' in this coolin' shade This Summer; I've got it made The 'whiplash factor' is high as the women, keep on rollin' by Reach out for one that catches your eye At this rate, I should have stayed But this summer; I've got it made I'm workin' all of 9 to 5 and I'm feelin' like I'm so alive Sick days so I can drive, at this rate I won't get paid But this summer; I've got it made But this summer; I've got it made Well this summer; I've - got – it... made

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The Connors Brothers' 2nd studio album hits close to home with songs about family and parenting. Much like a family photo album collects your stories and memories through images, this album shares them through music. Once again vocal harmonies rise to the forefront of many of these songs, and you won't have to strain your ear to discover interesting bass lines, soaring fiddle parts, soulful percussion, the grand piano and brilliant acoustic guitar sounds.

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released November 29, 2023

Recorded at Studio 9 in Toronto, ON, with overdubs recorded at Connors Music in Keswick, ON.

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The Connors Brothers play a variety of genres, such as East Coast, Celtic, Blues, Funk, Canadiana, Acoustic Rock and Folk Music. The Connors Brothers was born from a series of jam sessions by brothers John (Vocals, Guitar, Piano), David (Vocals, Bass) and Joe (Vocals, banjo, guitar, bodhran and drums) and they are joined by family friend Mel Harrigan (Vocals, Fiddle, Guitar). ... more

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