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The Boats - River Calder

from Rivers Home 6​-​10 by Various

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The river Calder runs through the boats spiritual home of Burnley. It has a special place in my heart, as it is the place a younger me almost died. Exact details have faded over time but the vague flashbacks that come to me run something like this. My grandfather was showing me how to build a dam at one of the overflow tunnels that leaf off from the river. This was exciting, having control over the water made me feel manly and strong. Suddenly a wonder filled my young mind and I began to explore the far end of the tunnel. Here the story goes blank. The next thing I remember is flowing like a poohstick down the Calder; the water was taking its revenge. A stranger dived in and rescued me and returned me to my grandparents. His bravery was rewarded with a pound from my grandmother, not much for her grandson’s life really? Anyway the track is about returning to that part of the river, or maybe its just a track with the Calder in the background, you’d have to ask Craig.
PS If my hero is reading this please get in touch I probably owe you some records.
- Andrew on behalf of The Boats, Burnley, UK

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from Rivers Home 6​-​10, released March 19, 2012
by the Boats

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