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Backstage With The Modern Dancers (Live at the Redeemer, 4​/​14​/​2007)

from Live At The Redeemer 2007 by Great Lake Swimmers

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Recorded live at the Church of the Redeemer in Toronto, Ontario, April 14, 2007. From the album 'Ongiara' (2007).

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Backstage with the modern dancers
She was stretching her arms
Configuring her body
While they were breathing, they were shouting
She was concentrating on her breathing
And didn’t seem to mind
As I sat there on the couch
And tuned my guitar
And played a few chords
Like roses growing their thorns
Getting ready to perform
With bare feet and painted faces
They took their places
On shivering legs beneath colourful gowns

And out there on the wooden floors
The sweat from their pores
I’m writing a list
Of songs I can sing by myself
Backstage with the modern dancers
Who feel it, like I do
Like I feel it, like I feel it
Backstage with the modern dancers
Getting ready to go on
She showed me her spin
With a beauty lit from within

And all of these things
I don’t think they should be released

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from Live At The Redeemer 2007, released May 7, 2021
Tony Dekker: vocals, guitar
Erik Arnesen: banjo
Colin Huebert: drums
Mike Overton: upright bass

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Great Lake Swimmers Toronto, Ontario

Tony Dekker’s music spans two decades as the lead singer and songwriter of Great Lake Swimmers. Over eight albums, multiple EPs, live shows and reissues, the Toronto-based group with a revolving cast of players has established itself as a beloved indie folk act in their native Canada and beyond. Great Lake Swimmers was shortlisted for the Polaris Prize and nominated twice for the Juno Awards. ... more

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