MP3 David Leask - Run Fox Run
An inspiring Celtic Pop tribute to great Canadian Terry Fox that incorporates a sampled recording of Terry''s unique "fox trot". In a sense, Terry is running in and out of the song.
1 MP3 Songs in this album (4:19) !
Related styles: Folk: Celtic Pop, Country: Country Folk, Type: Acoustic
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Details:
In 1980, after losing a leg to cancer, Terry Fox began an epic journey running across Canada to raise money for cancer research. After 143 days and 5,373 kilometres (a marathon a day), Terry was forced to stop the run on September 1, 1980 outside of Thunder Bay, Ontario. The cancer had appeared in his lungs. Terry passed away on June 28, 1981. He was only 22, yet his selflessness, his compassion and his tenacity were superhuman and belied his years.
The more I learned about this amazing young man, the more compelled I was to capture his story in song. The result is "Run Fox Run". It incorporates a sampled recording of Terry''s unique "fox trot". In a sense, Terry is running in and out of the song. I have decided to make the tune available as a digital download and I will donate all net proceeds to the Terry Fox foundation. Enjoy the music and keep Terry''s spirit running on.
Song credits:
Music and words written - David Leask
All vocals, acoustic guitar, bass & piano - David Leask
Drums - Mark Kelso
Electric guitar - Troy McLaggan
Accordion - Sean O'' Connor
Fiddle - James McKie
Mixed and mastered by Dave Vanderploeg at Naturally Digital
Cover artwork by Mary Ellen Beatty & photograph by Michalis Famelis