Skyview A Cappella Choir 1975 Ain't Got Time to Die

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMCy8bX-uBM
Tony and I sing this song every once in while.  I always thought we might record it, but now that I have posted this copy featuring Chris Jensen, there is no need.  Chris does an excellent job as the featured soloist.  The last time I saw Chris was at University of Utah.  I happened to run into him on campus.  He was there to study graduate school music, and I was studying social work.
If anyone knows of Chris' doings now please let me know.  I imagine he followed in Stratford Loosli's footsteps and is teaching choir someplace.
The visual emphasizes those who served, costumes, set and publicity for the performances, sound, service organizations and clubs.  These people are often not seen, but are so important and this video gave me an opportunity to honor them.    

Poetry I Like: Follow the Drinking Gourd: Underground Railroad Song

Follow the Drinking Gourd

Story: The lyrics were instructions on how to get to safety. They were taught by a man known as Peg Leg Joe. The young slaves would use to song to know when it is safe to run, and where it is safe to go.

Lyrics:

When the Sun comes back

And the first quail calls

Follow the Drinking Gourd,

For the old man is a

-waiting for to carry you to freedom

If you follow the Drinking Gourd

 

The riverbank makes a very good road.

The dead trees will show you the way.

Left foot, peg foot, travelling on,

Follow the Drinking Gourd.

The river ends between two hills

Follow the Drinking Gourd.

There’s another river on the other side

Follow the Drinking Gourd.

 

When the great big river meets the little river

Follow the Drinking Gourd.For the old man is a

-waiting for to carry to freedom

If you follow the Drinking Gourd

If you aren't allowed to teach or read, how do you teach about the north star.  The answer is in song.  This song tells a slave the route to follow, and what signs to look for on the way.