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Sweeter Years debuts here in '82 - My parent's album - The Sweeter Years

from MILESTONES (Mothers​.​.​.​Mystery​.​.​.​) by Kendall Partington

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This is my personal favorite song from my parent's album that my mother recorded on “The Waters of Iona”. I never came across a song with lyrics so poignant and wistful regarding getting older and living out the autumn years of your life.
Special thanks to Rick Taylor for writing such a beautiful piece of music. Is it true she co-wrote parts of it with you? You'll have to fill me in on the whole story from your side as she just told me this recently. ;)

Very unique original song written by Rick Taylor -
www.ricktaylormusic.com/Rick_Taylor_Music/Rick_Taylor.html

Recorded by my mother on "The Waters of Iona" album they released in '82. I am not only thrilled to sing and record it, but I have the pleasure of knowing Rick and learning to connect with him as an adult musician 36 years later instead of the 11 year old he would have known back in the day. Must be very strange to him..In any event I am extremely grateful for his help and guidance as he has helped us navigate many of these complicated and tricky waters. He still plays around Ontario very regularly and is considered one of the finest Canada has to offer in blues finger-picking guitar talent.

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Here comes your second life. Your work is done, your children have gone

Old friends... you used to know...are memories now.

You've watched them all go.

And who will listen to the sound of a tear and who will know of the Sweeter Years.


Here comes your second chance to live those dreams of thrown out schemes,.

Places you used to go. Have been replaced without a fond trace.

And who remembers the laughter and cheer ... these days are different, then the Sweeter Years.


(BRIDGE)
And time...has mellowed your soul. Though your hands grow weak. Your face it speaks..of a wisdom untold.


Here comes your second wind.

Your life begins to be your own again.

And who will listen to the sound of a tear..

And who will know...of the Sweeter Years.

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from MILESTONES (Mothers​.​.​.​Mystery​.​.​.​), released September 25, 2017
Kendall Partington - Lead vocal, Piano and strings

Hal Bruce - Bass

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Kendall Partington Toronto, Ontario

Singer/keyboardist - 25 years live music performer within Canada & international. Just recorded first true CD. Mix of originals & 'Fave' Covers for the faithful fans.
Kendall's parents were musicians in Nova Scotia. His dad played guitar and his mom sang. They owned and performed at the Privateers coffee house in Halifax. Gordon Lightfoot, John Allan Cameron and others started early careers ... more

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