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Pelican

by Karyn Oliver

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Some cultures believe that birds carry the souls of the departed. This song is just a tiny slice of all the things my sister was, and a celebration of her. It’s a party. She liked a good party.

lyrics

Pelican words and music by Karyn Oliver

You believed in sun on skin
And maybe half of those words about sin
All you need is a car and a few good friends
That party over the Bay Bridge never ends

Chorus:
You are salt water breezes
Warm shell in my hand
Dig your long toes in the sand
Pelican

You believed in the slap of ball on glove
Sharp crack of the bat sounds like love
Your boys round the bases, watch them go
Kick dust in the air, slide home

You believed in a packed house at Christmastime
Loud games in the front yard, cheap white wine
Glide low ‘cross the water, dip one wing
Now you are nothing, and everything

credits

released August 3, 2023
Liner Notes, Pelican:
Vocals, acoustic guitar: Karyn Oliver
Acoustic Guitar: Ann Klein
Bass: Carolann Solebello
Drums: Cheryl Prashker
Percussion: Cheryl Prashker, Katherine Etzel
Backing Vocals: Katherine Etzel, Karyn Oliver
Trombone: Julie Drombosky
Trumpet: Minerva Johnson
Clarinet: Alison Scola
Producer:
Katherine Etzel
Mixing: Katherine Etzel
Mastering: Adrian Morgan, Storybook Sound

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Karyn Oliver Fort Worth, Texas

2024 FAI Official Showcase Artist
WINNER 2020 South Florida Folk Festival Songwriting Contest
New Album Here!

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