South African Music Share (31) - Johnny Clegg, Great Heart

in music •  8 years ago 

Just because I heard it on the radio while taking photos for my online site this morning. There are certain songs that make you FEEL South African, yesterday's share was one, and this is another!

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 The world is full of strange behaviour
Every man has to be his own saviour
I know I can make it on my own if I try
But I'm searching for a Great Heart to stand me by
Underneath the African sky
A Great Heart to stand me by
I'm searching for the spirit of the Great Heart
To hold and stand me by
I'm searching for the spirit of the Great Heart
Under African sky
I'm searching for the spirit of the Great Heart
I see the fire in your eyes
I'm searching for the spirit of the Great Heart
That beats my name inside
Sometimes I feel that you really know me
Sometimes there's much you can show me
There's a highway of stars across the heavens
The whispering song of the wind in the grass
There's the rolling thunder across the savanna
A hope and dream at the edge of the sky
And your life is a story like the wind
Your life is a story like the wind
I'm searching for the spirit of the Great Heart
To hold and stand me by
I'm searching for the spirit of the Great Heart
Under African sky
I'm searching for the spirit of the Great Heart
I see the fire in your eyes
I'm searching for the spirit of the Great Heart
That beats my name inside
Sometimes I feel that you really know me
Sometimes there's much you can show me
Guka 'mzimba (body grow old)
Sala 'nhliziyo (but heart remain behind)

Written by Jonathan Paul Clegg • Copyright © Rhythm Safari Pty Ltd

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Marvelous multitalented musician! First saw him perform at the Wits free peoples concert, I think it was 1976. Original Jaluka. Strangest thing out for me during those dark days of 'apartheid' to see this white guy dressed up in zulu regalia and performing with thrse black guys. Those were the days of new beginnings Did you see Zakile live?

Unfortunately never. I was 5 in 1976 ;)

How about looking up a oldie but a goodie called the buccaneer? Should be an awesome share!
Also Henry Ate - stunning vocalist & songwriter

Thanks for the suggestions. I will definitely look them up :)