This song is sung by Speedy to a very popular English song, "Sailing" by Ronald Binge, not the "Sailing" by Rod Stewart. It is used by the BBC before the late evening shipping forecast. Zita had suggested that he write his own lyrics and sing it and had thought why not, and this is the result- a nostalgic song about beautiful Sri Lanka.
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Excellent stuff! I like the song, the lyrics, the tune, your voice etc., etc. The visuals are beautiful and most appropriate. Technical aspect is also superb. Thanks for being such an active contributor.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lucky.Trying my best!
DeleteThe Lyrics for the song:-
ReplyDeleteMy heart’s yearning to be
where the sun shines brightly and free
beaches bright
wondrous sight
and the smiles lift my spirits so high
Golden beaches forest filled mountains water cascades and leafy trails
Paddy fields and temples and shrines, busy roads where three wheelers ply
My heart’s yearning to be
where the sun shines brightly and free
beaches bright
wondrous sight
and the smiles lift my spirits so high
My heart’s yearning to be
where the sun shines brightly and free
beaches bright
wondrous sight
and the smiles lift my spirits so high
Ancient cities and coconut trees, hills covered with carpets of tea
winding roads and market stalls bright eyed school girls dressed in white
My heart’s yearning to be
where the sun shines brightly and free
beaches bright
wondrous sight
and the smiles lift my spirits so high
Mahendra,
ReplyDeleteGreat song. With some musical backing you can now cut an Album !!!
I will buy one.
This made me very home sick and nostalgic
Keep it up, as it reminds us all of those great times we all had while it lasted.
Razaque
Mahen
ReplyDeleteGreat lyrics for a haunting melody. It is beautifully sung with the depth of emotion it deserves to transport us back home to the sunshine and the warmth of our people. It is an audio-visual journey home.
Thank you
ND
Thanks Lucky, Razaque and ND (and Zita who left comments on YouTube itself) for your kind comments.
ReplyDeleteVery good, Speedy- enjoyed it.Thanks.
ReplyDeleteIndra
Beautiful tune, wonderful lyrics, so well sung by a poet-singer-musician speeding along to his second career success! Well done!
ReplyDeleteZita
Speedy, that was very enjoyable. Hope there will be many more to follow.
ReplyDeleteSriani
Thanks Sriani. Glad you liked it. Hope to see you all late October/early November
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