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    A professionally manufactured CD in a four-panel wallet with a 12-page booklet including all the lyrics and high-res photos.

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lyrics

The Arrow

At first sight
we did not fall (through the dizzying air)
I saw you there
if there was a spark
it was mired
in our own darkness

A summer solstice party
friends of friends (mingling on a lawn)
We said I know not what
but there we were, and something was revealed

Now I see angel’s wings
through holes in cloud, into the blue
spreading wide and free

When we met again
You spoke of listlessness (need for a lowered dose)
I of pain
in every step
years of idleness

We’re a couple now
Every moment’s ours
Was that a Cupid’s arrow
And now I’m sure it is

Now I see angel’s wings
through holes in cloud, into the blue
sailing wide and free

Angel’s wings
through holes in cloud, into the blue
sailing wide and free

Angel’s wings
o-o-oh angel’s wings, o-o-oh angel’s wings
sailing wide and free

credits

from By the River's Blue (album), released July 13, 2022
Brian Campbell: music, lyrics, vocals, guitar
Martin Bennett, Studio Loco, Montreal: arrangements, virtual instruments, recording of guitar, mix, master.
Bernard Beninger, Studio Fast Forward, Montreal: recording of vocal tracks

LISTENER COMMENTS


WOW! This really moved me! So compelling in so many ways. All my warmest congratulations ...This has to get out and be shared with everybody. - Gloria M., Montreal

I really enjoyed this. What a beautiful song for your relationship.
The instruments gave me a sweet nostalgic feeling. I was listening to it to wind down the day... gorgeous... - Kaoru M., Montreal

This is wonderful. The words are so beautiful and important. I felt the love, the heart of the lyrics and music. -- Chard C., Montreal

This is so haunting and so very lovely. Brian, you are doing amazing things and I send whole-hearted congratulations. Bravo! - Davetta F., Montreal

I really like "I see angel's wings through holes in clouds."
Jan J., Montreal

Very touching and soulful Brian. One of my favourites on the album. Quite a unique and special feel to it. - Cathy W., Momtreal

My congratulations, Brian. Your songs are so tender, melodic and fresh.
Hugh H., Montreal

That's a really nice song, Brian! Pretty musically complex with an interesting chord progression. I really like your musical hook at the beginning and then thrown in throughout. Your lyrics also tell a compelling story. Thanks for sharing it with us! - Peter M., Gold Canyon, Arizona

I love your musical story and was glad to get to read the lyrics on the song page. Wonderful writing and production! = Al P., Charleston, West Virginia

Wow! What a phenomenal, and beautiful, piece of music, Brian!
Your guitar, vocals, and playing are stellar. I really, really, enjoyed listening, and I will am saving this. In my opinion you need a wider audience to showcase your talent and music. I don’t know how that happens, but I hope it does. Thank you for posting it! Also , I shared it on my Facebook wall. - Paul, B. [in response to solo version on Youtube, also posted on Facebook)

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Brian Campbell Montreal, Québec

Brian Campbell is a song-poet, dexterous finger-stylist, and impassioned, heart-felt singer. A widely published poet, Campbell has several critically acclaimed collections to his name. On stage he is relaxed and natural, an entertaining storyteller who spellbinds with his songs. He performs regularly, mostly in the Montreal area. To learn more about him, see campbellmuse.com ... more

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