A beautiful gatefold CD, in a sturdy and environmentally-friendly cardboard package, to honor the music and words of the late Peter Conway. The packaging includes a generous booklet which includes the lyrics, reflections on the songs from bandmates and a tribute to the memory of Peter.
All money raised from the sale of this recording is donated to both UnionAID (the international development arm of the NZ trade union movement) and Atareira (mental health support for families and whānau). www.unionaid.org.nz www.atareira.org.nz
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Narrative:
"When Ross first passed these lyrics to me I was immediately struck by the anthem-like call for collectivity. As you would expect, the thoughts and expressions of such a seasoned and staunch unionist would directly reference the movement with a positive message of hope and determination. There are plenty of examples where ‘walking hand in hand’ has led to working people achieving amazing outcomes against great odds when the call has gone out around the globe for support. The struggle still goes on and these words of Pete's are a perfect "call to action" to lead the march. Solidarity." - GH
lyrics
When we walk hand in hand, we are strong, we are strong
And I know you will come with me, when we walk hand in hand
When we walk hand in hand, we are strong, we are strong
And I know you will come with me, when we walk hand in hand
When you feel you can’t go on, when the struggle’s hard and long
Look around you, there’s someone there - for unity is strength, as the unions’ always say
Join together for a better day
When we walk hand in hand, we are strong, we are strong
And I know you will come with me, when we walk hand in hand
When we walk hand in hand, we are strong, we are strong
And I know you will come with me, when we walk hand in hand
When the issues in the world, seem too big for us to solve
There are answers, we can find - It’s not an easy road
Never has been what’s more
But don’t give up what you’re fighting for
When we walk hand in hand, we are strong, we are strong
And I know you will come with me, when we walk hand in hand
When we walk hand in hand, we are strong, we are strong
And I know you will come with me, when we walk hand in hand
credits
from For Pete's Sake,
released May 1, 2017
Words and music Peter Conway and George Hollinsworth
Vocals – George Hollinsworth, Ross, Teppett *
Guitars – David Long, George Hollinsworth, Bill Newson, Ross Teppett *
Violin – Lisa Beech *
Bass – Nick Bollinger *
Drums - Kieran Monaghan
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