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A Letter from Annie Londonderry's Granddaughter

from SPIN by evalyn parry

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This track is a bonus addition to the album; recorded 18 months after the release of the original SPIN album. The words are an adaptation of a letter written to me by Mary Goldiner, Annie Londonderry's granddaughter

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Dear Evalyn Parry,

My grandmother was Annie Londonderry
My cousin Peter sent me your CD.
I have just finished listening to your ballad about Annie,
And I want to tell you what it did for me.

I had a loving relationship with my grandmother.
She died when I was sixteen. But unfortunately for her children,
the repercussions of her exploits were not always of a positive nature,
and until today, I have struggled to be free: of resentment,
and of the impact of her journey on my family.

But they say not to give up on anything, as one might miss the miracle
They say not to give up on anything: one might miss the miracle
They say not to give up on anything: one might miss the miracle,
They say not to give up anything

Sure enough your Ballad about Annie made me realize, finally
the significance of her journey to the future emancipation of women

(Until today, I have struggled to be free)

The universe clearly moves forward with its own priorities.

And I am grateful to you for this opportunity to learn that it is NOT JUST ABOUT ME.

They say not to give up on anything, as one might miss the miracle
They say not to give up on anything: one might miss the miracle
They say not to give up on anything: one might miss the miracle,
They say not to give up anything

Sincerely and Gratefully,

Mary

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from SPIN, released March 20, 2011
music by evalyn parry, words by Mary Goldiner, adapted by evalyn parry

Instrumentation: evalyn parry, guitar and vocals, Brad Hart, bicycle and vocals

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evalyn parry Toronto, Ontario

Award-winning Canadian songwriter, spoken word artist and theatre creator evalyn parry's genre-bending performances explore a powerful vision of social change. She's been featured at music, storytelling, pride, poetry, and theatre festivals all over the continent, taking her unique perspective on the world and transforming it into art that spans genres, genders and generations. ... more

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