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The Half Angel

from Amazing Songs by The Legendary Ten Seconds

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A song about a Richard III Half Angel gold coin

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Such a warm September evening
Thoughts of harvest had me thinking
From my office my soul destroyed
To the museum which I so enjoyed

An angel arrived at the close of the day
A metal detectorist called to say
Something he had discovered
A piece of history may be recovered

Dave Bethell held it in his hand
When I saw it I could understand
His excitement for a special find
The discovery of a lifetime in his mind

A gold half angel so very rare
See the boar’s head just there
The king’s arms on the reverse
But would this coin be a gold curse

A metal detectorist dream come true
News travels fast and soon we knew
Of offers sinister and absurd
For that gold coin of Richard the Third

The devil rides upon your back
And your faith it will attack
But an angel gave me belief
To defy the rich collecting thief

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from Amazing Songs, released October 1, 2023

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The Legendary Ten Seconds Torquay, UK

The Legendary Ten Seconds started off as the solo music project of Ian Churchward during the time when he was the lead guitar player of The Morrisons who were featured on John Peel's radio one show back in 1987. In 2013 Lord Zarquon joined Ian's music project and since then the line up has gradually expanded and various guest musician's and vocalists have helped out in the recording studio. ... more

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