Wishbone Ash can trace its origins back to Torquay, a seaside resort in the south west of England. It was here that Martin Turner and Steve Upton first performed together - Turner bass - Upton the drums, before moving to London in 1969 to seek fame and fortune. It was in the capital that a decision was made to place an advert for a keyboard player and a lead guitarist. The following audition threw up 2 guitar leads but nobody could decide who to choose and the trademark twin lead sound of Wishbone Ash was born. Ted (David) Turner and Andy Powell soon went through the poverty and growing pains of a new band but were fortunate that Miles Copeland was championing their cause and a fairly rapid progression was achieved.
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Keeper Of The Light Lyrics
Wishbone Ash
Mother s first look to the eyes of a child
Casts the die of destiny.
Its a perfect life she gives to you,
Not to lose so innocently.
Leading the way, she rises above
Unexpected adversity.
I hear her calling, keeper of the light,
The words of warning, thunder in the night.
I hear her calling, guarding what is right.
I see her waiting, keeper of the light.
A silhouette on the skyline, a symbol of your liberty,
Protecting time thats passing by,
Mother knows, never lies.
A better life the children will see,
A world of change, full of hope and sympathy.
I hear her calling, keeper of the light,
The words of warning, thunder in the night.
I hear her calling, guarding what is right.
I see her waiting, keeper of the light.
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