King Solomons Mines.

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LYRICS IN DESCRIPTION An original song based on the Novel King Solomons mines by H. Rider Haggard
King Solomon's Mines by H. Rider Haggard
We read this book as young boys, surely, the greatest adventure story of them all.
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King Solomon's Mines
The greatest book I ever read,
the most amazing tale ever told
kept me spellbound and wide eyed
a captivated boy of nine years old
A tale of adventure, derring - do
Gung ho action, heroes oh so bold
sheer entertainment through and through
King Solomon's Mines, beautifully told
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Chorus
So let's go out into the wild
Over Sheba's breasts and
Kukuanaland
Let's go out into the wild
Allen Quartermain
and his intrepid
band
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They set out from Old Durban Town
Umbopa, Henry Curtis, Captain Good
Poor Ventvogel, the tragic Hottentot
and Quartermain's map etched in blood
Jose Silvestra of the cave
Mummified for 300 years
points the way for the wretched crew
Poor Ventvogel, he never hears
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Chorus
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Evil King Twala bars the way
Vile Gagool epitomises cruel
Curtis, as brave as brave could be
Defeats Twala, (and) ends his rule
But betrayed and trapped within the Mines
treasure carpeting the floor
Heinous Gagool meets her end, crushed
'neath the unyielding stone door
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Chorus
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This epic tale from 1885
seventy or so years down the line
still had the power to impress
itself upon, my opened canvessed mind
So read this, and think awhile of me
and a million or so other little boys
If now outmoded, that's the way it is
File me away, with my books and toys

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@Haycroft2 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much NAncy . It was good to be nine years old again if only for a short while. All the best..Paul and Jim

@RandyInNashville 11 жыл бұрын

You two really blew me away with this song and video... I think it's the best you've done yet...what a fantastic video production. I can only imagine the work that went into putting it together...the lyrics are absolutely fantastic.... this isn't just a song, it's am entire music video... Great work guys... this is one of your best! Randy

@Haycroft2 11 жыл бұрын

Vielen Dank Andreas, mein Freund. Ich bin froh, dass du das Lied genossen. Beste Grüße...Paul

@HippieFlower1000 11 жыл бұрын

Paul and Jim, you certainly always know how to come up with great and unique songs...and the video is stunning! I thoroughly enjoyed this lovely original ..thank you, Ali

@Igogreen2 11 жыл бұрын

Your music is a treasure. Great song.

@geoff1945 11 жыл бұрын

Very clever combination of music, percussion, spoken word and imagery. My memory of the story is back at secondary school. It was a whole class reading activity...a terrible educational idea...I used to get into trouble because I was reading it to myself instead of listening to some poor, embarrassed, less able reader struggling through the text. When the teacher asked me to continue, I had lost the original place and was accused of not paying attention. So much for a better system then!

@KarlheinzFey 11 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul! Thanks a lot! Awespme video, song,drumming and music! I like it very much. Congrats, 5* and best regards! Karlheinz

@Haycroft2 11 жыл бұрын

Vielen Dank, lieber Karlheinz. Wir freuen uns, dass du dieses Abenteuer Geschichte Song genossen. Wir wünschen dir ein sehr angenehmes Wochenende. Mit freundlichen Grüßen Paul und Jim

@Haycroft2 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Virginia . It`s a great story. All the best ..Paul and Jim :o)

@onewomanandsomesongs 11 жыл бұрын

Wow, Paul and Jim, this is an AMAZING video and song. Thanks for taking me on an adventure with you. Faved this one. :) Janet

@Haycroft2 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Larry , very much appreciated. All the best Paul and Jim

@CountryFolkAndMore 11 жыл бұрын

Awesome song, folks! And I LOVE the video!! All the best...Wolfgang

@Haycroft2 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Wolfgang , most appreciated. All the best...Paul and Jim

@Haycroft2 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Ross yes an incredible Story. Best Regards :) Paul and JIm

@monirafaful 11 жыл бұрын

wouuuuuuu!!!!!!!!!! loveeeee dear Paul!!!!!!!!

@TheSimmi45 11 жыл бұрын

Wooooow, Fantastic Job ! A Big thumbs up from Germany! Regards Andreas

@Haycroft2 11 жыл бұрын

Thankyou Soooooooo much Babs that is a truly wonderful compliment One which we shall treasure. for always. Kindest Regards and much love . :o).Paul and Jim

@Haycroft2 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Stef . The comic strip was from The Beezer in 1964. Part of Jim`s comic Collection. All the best..Paul and Jim. keep flying :o)

@MrStreetavenue 11 жыл бұрын

Totally superb mate, great vid and really unique sound, dig all those crazy voices!!! had to have a listen before bedtime (my bedtime, that is!). King Solomon's Mines - what a read eh? and now, what a song! cheers mate J

@leobluesy 11 жыл бұрын

One of the few books I ever read....that and biggles :*) Good song idea.. Well done.. Leoooooooo

@Haycroft2 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Gary very much appreciated. Have a great weekend. all the best..Paul and Jim

@Haycroft2 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Graham , very much appreciated. alll the best ...Paul and Jim

@bamsdram 11 жыл бұрын

A lot of fun guys ! I like this pushing at the boundaries a bit, more power to you !

@Haycroft2 11 жыл бұрын

Thankyou sooo much Rich . I`m glad that you enjoyed this tale All the best..Paul and Jim

@Haycroft2 11 жыл бұрын

Thankyou very much for your very kind comments Patricia. :o) Best Regards..Paul and Jim

@MicheleBartonThomas 11 жыл бұрын

Interesting! A cool intro! It really set the mood for the song!

@raffaport 11 жыл бұрын

Yep, good one. Read it when I was twelve. Still remember them being stuck in the chamber. :)

@Haycroft2 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Wendy . Al the best..Paul and Jim

@Destomannumber9 11 жыл бұрын

Excellent song and arrangement guys. I had to track you down as this song had gone from MT. Take care Bob

@JackGAdams 11 жыл бұрын

That is a neat video Paul and a super sing .....very nice.

@shargram 11 жыл бұрын

Good video Paul, and a good original song my friend.

@Haycroft2 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Al It was good to be Nine years old again LOL.. All the best ..Paul and Jim :o)

@1958wvpicker 11 жыл бұрын

Howdy Paul man you had me mezurmizzzzzed this was Fannnnnnnntasic stay cool Rich

@soundproof714 11 жыл бұрын

that was excellent my friend!!th-up!!

@Haycroft2 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Leo , most appreciated. Biggles you say; now theres an idea. All the best ..Paul and Jim

@TakaiAkita 11 жыл бұрын

Nice tune and nice tribute!

@Haycroft2 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Dave , most appreciated. All the best ..Paul and Jim :o)

@Haycroft2 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot buddy very much appreciated. All the best ...Paul and Jim

@Haycroft2 11 жыл бұрын

Thankyou soo much Kiel greatly appreciated. Best Regards...Paul and Jim

@Haycroft2 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot mate very much appreciated..Cheers..Paul

@Haycroft2 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Tom ..most appreciated :o) Best Regards..Paul and Jim

@TonProduktion 11 жыл бұрын

...the facinating adventure time of archeology, secret treasures and exploring lost cultures, Your vid and music is a very great tribute for it, thank you much for sharing! LG-Jan

@TheHendersongs 11 жыл бұрын

good idea, well done, congrats!

@rockingphil58 11 жыл бұрын

Loved it Paul great song excellent original I to loved that book when I was a kid also and wow Paul great song and video Paul OUTSTANDING MATE THE SONG KIND OF HAS a Pink Floyd feel to it excellent my friend thank you from Phil .

@monirafaful 11 жыл бұрын

MUCHOS CARIÑOS````

@CaiophoneBA 11 жыл бұрын

Great introduction with the percussion preceding the song and beautiful video. Thank you Paul & Jim. Caio.

@Haycroft2 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Don .I have not read She, but have seen the film of it that was made in 1965. Maybe you could write about some book that you have read in the past. I`m sure that it would be very interesting. Best Regards..Paul

@Haycroft2 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Jimmy Yes indeed nice to have fun with different ideas and approaches. All the best ..Paul and Jim

@Haycroft2 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks for listening and commenting George, very much appreciated. All the best,,Paul and Jim :o)

@ricksuddes5311 8 жыл бұрын

Very Good

@Haycroft2 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Phil, truly appreciated . Yes indeed a great story buddy All the best...Paul and Jim :)

@Haycroft2 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Laura. so glad that you enjoyed it. All the best Paul and Jim :o)

@Haycroft2 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot guys have a great week. All the best..Paul and Jim

@Haycroft2 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Jack .I`m glad that you enjoyed it. :o) All the best...Paul

@A297MAN104 11 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed your excellent Video and story told in song.....Great idea and thought put into the arrangement....Well done Guys....Best Regards....Dave

@babs4TLove 11 жыл бұрын

Wow, Paul and Jim! This is wonderful! You are certainly two of my most creative friends here on KZfaq! I really enjoyed this! Well done! All the best!

@Haycroft2 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Lynn . I`m glad that you enjoyed it. All the best ..Paul

@bugsme10 11 жыл бұрын

excellent. too many stars for sure.

@Haycroft2 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Michael , truly appreciated. Best Regards..Paul and Jim

@Haycroft2 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Winston ..Very much appreciated :o) All the best...Paul and Jim

@Haycroft2 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Joe I`m glad you enjoyed it :) Best Regards..Paul and Jim

@Haycroft2 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Caio :o) all the best..Paul and Jim

@Haycroft2 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching , Very much appreciated Best Regards Paul and Jim

@stevehowling1798 11 жыл бұрын

Now I want to read it.

@Haycroft2 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Ali , very much appreciated We thought that it was a good story to tell All the best ..Paul and Jim :o)

@geoff1945 11 жыл бұрын

At school, I was lucky to avoid being with the one teacher who made left-handers figures of ridicule! Historically it is an interesting 'condition' I must have been born just when the taboo was lifting because when I started training as a teacher, 50% of the year group were lefties...mind you that was in the Art Teachers' department.

@Haycroft2 11 жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias Estimado Monica. Estamos contentos de que has disfrutado de esta canción de la historia de aventura.Te deseamos un muy agradable fin de semana. Jim y Paul saludos cordiales

@Haycroft2 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Randy ,greatly appreciated. We thought that the story would be a good theme for a song. Best Regards..Paul and Jim

@jhankri 11 жыл бұрын

I recently watched the film but this just takes it to another level. I love the percussion you've used. You are definitely not cursed with your left handedness (is that a word?). I can use both hands and have often though it might be beneficial to teach right handed people to use their left hands. It might expand their thinking.

@Haycroft2 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Sherrill. We are glad that you enjoyed this adventure story song . All the best ..Paul and Jim

@Haycroft2 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Barbara .It was a great story to tell . I don`t think its much of an issue nowadays, as much as it was 50 years ago I can do a lot of things with either hand also I use acomputer mouse exactly the same as a right handed person. All the best Paul

@paperweightgirl 11 жыл бұрын

Different, but I liked it.

@Haycroft2 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much guys , most appreciated. Best Regards, Paul and JIm :o)

@Haycroft2 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Taylor , very much appreciated :o) Best Regards...Paul and Jim

@Haycroft2 11 жыл бұрын

Thankyou so much Janet that is extremely kind of you. We were thinking maybe that it was a bit too pretentious , and over the top. Still , you have to keep trying out new ideas don`t you.? all the best..Paul and Jim :o)

@Haycroft2 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks For watching Very much appreciated. Best Regards..Paul and Jim

@Haycroft2 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Lyne So glad that you liked it. All the best Paul and Jim..:o)

@Haycroft2 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Michele. We are glad that you enjoyed it. Alll the best ..Paul and Jim

@Haycroft2 11 жыл бұрын

Yes Indeed Geoff . As I told your friend Donae ,.. Teachers used to victimise me at school for being different i.e. Left handed . I thought at the time that I had been cursed with a disability.. ..Then The Beatles and Jimi Hendrix came along. LaterI found out about Einstein and DaVinci .,and realised that maybe it is a gift instead. Thanks for listening and commenting very much appreciated..Paul

@Haycroft2 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Steve I`m sure that you will enjoy it. All the best..Paul

@Haycroft2 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Bob , very much appreciated . will sub you back. All the best ..Paul and Jim