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Julian Lennon
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“Saltwater” is a 1991 song performed by English singer, songwriter, and musician Julian Lennon. It was written by Mark Spiro, Leslie Spiro and Julian Lennon. Originally released on the album Help Yourself, it topped the Australian singles charts for four weeks and reached #6 in the UK.
Unlike most of Lennon’s previous songs, “Saltwater” combines subtle melodies with gentle vocals to bring forward the issues of environmental conservation and world poverty. The lyrics juxtapose the many marvels and feats of human civilization with the death of the natural world, constantly emphasising the passing of time - ‘Time is not a friend, ‘cos friends we’re out of time’
The recording features a lead guitar solo in the style of George Harrison. Julian Lennon originally wrote a...
Read on...Song lines: ♪ Saltwater wells in my eyes ... For the world I love is dying, and now I'm crying ... Time is not a friend, 'cause friends we're out of time ♫
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