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The Tale of a Broken Compass

by Orion Walsh

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Kim Jonah cracks me up. I literally read that this morning. He was like let them die! I knew you are a compassionate loving God... of course you'd not destroy them IF they repent and pray. I'm ticked, he said lol I imagine him like Nacho Libre outside the camp. Favorite track: The Tale of a Broken Compass.
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I Would 03:44
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What will I do now I'm all alone I've got a broken compass to lead me down this road Don't need no car no steaming freight train I've got my own two feet I know how to walk away Tell me dear Lord, is this your plan? Like Jonah and the whale I didn't speak I only ran What would you have me do? I've got a million ideas but ain't got the guts to chose I was sent here to sing the truth Not to tickle your ears or make you feel good Mark my word there shall come a day When we will all stand before He who Creates What will you then have to say? For your actions now shall determine your fate From the belly of the whale Jonah prayed, "That which I have vowed I shall repay" It was then the fish spit him on the land Jonah held the broken compass in his hand The needle pointed the way he should go So Jonah got up and walked on down that road So Jonah obeyed and walked on down the road
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Subtle Foe 05:51
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Together we flew over the ocean Crossed border lines like hopscotch But now you're there and I'm home dear And this old town is all I got This old town's all I got You alone girl stole my rambling heart The bottle no longer meets my lips Yes, I have been set free But I'm still a prisoner of Your love Come on down and rescue me Come on down and rescue me You alone stole my rambling heart I shall ramble no more
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Enola Gay 04:57
Miss Enola Gay She up and left one day On a long, long journey On her maiden flight From Omaha that night She left in such a hurry Little Boy inside Enola flew with pride To the shores of the Southern Pacific She had a plan For to kill that man That caused her so much heartache Revenge in her eyes Enola nosedived Toward the city of Hiroshima Parsons gave the word A loud blast was heard In a flash, thousands turned to ashes Enola disappeared She shed not a tear For all those that she had murdered Spent the rest of her days Watching her frame decay All by her lonesome Fifty years past Enola at last Was placed on display for the public On opening day Miss Enola Gay Was dressed up for the occasion Many had come But one threw blood All over the face of Enola It was then she realized What she'd done And she cried A tear, oh a tear For all the lives she'd taken See revenge never pays And Miss Enola Gay She found this out the hard way
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Struggle to Recover (free) 04:06
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Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound, That saved a wretch like me.... I once was lost but now am found, Was blind, but now, I see. T'was Grace that taught... my heart to fear. And Grace, my fears relieved. How precious did that Grace appear... the hour I first believed. Through many dangers, toils and snares... we have already come. T'was Grace that brought us safe thus far... and Grace will lead us home. The Lord has promised good to me... His word my hope secures. He will my shield and portion be... as long as life endures. When we've been here ten thousand years... bright shining as the sun. We've no less days to sing God's praise... then when we've first begun. Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound, That saved a wretch like me.... I once was lost but now am found, Was blind, but now, I see.

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All songs written and performed by Orion Walsh
*except for "Amazing Grace" (Public Domain) & "Struggle to Recover" (By Eddie Spangler & Casey Arn)

Recorded by Colin Vieira & Orion Walsh in Sacramento, CA
Mixed by Steve Maggiora at ASP Recordings in Los Angeles, CA
Mastered by Matty Sanders at Fuse Recording in Lincoln, NE
Album photo by Blake Abbey
Brought to you by The Hunter Records (c) 2014

I hope you enjoy the new album!

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released January 1, 2014

Additional musicians include:
Colin Vieira, Steve Maggiora, Tomas Castillo, Jordan-Morgan Lansdowne, James Neary, Jessie & Blake Abbey, and Marc Del Chiaro

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Orion Walsh Lincoln, Nebraska

After a decade of putting out albums and touring, Nebraskan singer-songwriter Orion Walsh is set to release “So Many Places to See”, his eighth studio album with folk/roots label Sower Records. Full of highly personal storytelling this is truly a mature step forward for this well traveled troubadour. ... more

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