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A Dance Called America

from Immigrant Songs by Wolf Loescher

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Starting in the mid-18th century, many of the inhabitants of the Highlands and western islands of Scotland were evicted during what was known as “The Clearances”. And on the Isle of Skye, a new dance was created to memorialize the loss, anger, and hope engendered by this forced journey to the New World.

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The landlords came to the peasant trials
To the sacrifice of men
Through the past, and that quite darkly
The present once again
In the name of capital, establishment
Improvers, it’s a name
The hidden truths, the hidden lies
That once nailed you to the pain

Chorus
Of a dance called America
They danced it round
And waited at the turns
For America
They danced their ladies round

To the candles of enlightenment
Once lit, they say don’t burn
To turn the darkest room of suffering
To a greater state of pain
Don’t tell me that’s behind you now, don’t greet me
Don’t meet your dying blind
It’s our very last stand together
So let’s sever, no regrets

There were days that once held confidence
Strength of will and mind
The camouflage that once washed your fathers
Your sons and daughters time
Another tongue, my love, my island
You’ve gone international
With all the praying men of God
Who stood and watched it all go on

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from Immigrant Songs, released September 29, 2023
Words and Music by Rory & Calum Macdonald
© Chrysalis-Music-Ltd and BMG Monarch

WL – Lead and Harmony Vocals, Irish Bouzouki, Drums
BP – Bass Guitar, Harmony Vocals
FC – Mandolin
EJ – Highland Pipes

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Wolf Loescher Longmont, Colorado

Wolf Loescher is a singer / storyteller based in Longmont, Colorado. He sings songs and tells stories from the Old World and the New, accompanying himself on his custom 8-string Irish bouzouki, tenor guitar, bodhran, and foot percussion. He is often joined by fabulous musicians from around the country in his backing band “The Growlers.” ... more

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