Bushfire Song - "Summer Weekend Terror"

My song about the horror of bushfires faced by so many Australians each summer. The enormous tragedy of the recent bushfires in Victoria has shocked me greatly. The courage of the survivors, the efforts of the volunteers and the thoughts, wishes and donations of so many Australians is amazing. I recorded this song in 1994 after seeing the bushfires around Sydney that summer and have now added some photos. My heart goes out to all impacted by the horrific fires in Victoria.

Lyrics:

Summer Weekend Terror
by Barry Moores
© Copyright 1994

Red sun in a blackened sky,
The country's burning you dont know why,
Families flee their homes in fear...
They're running for their lives.

Cinders fall on suburban lawns,
Through smoke-filled eyes you greet the morn,
You call to your neighbours just next door...
But their house is gone.

Hell came to town this summer,
It roared across the land,
The people prayed that it might rain...
It was in God's hands.

Homes reduced to blackened shells,
The trees are gone and the air still smells,
Weary firemen battle on...
They look like hell.

Memories now just ash and dust,
But they'll build again cause they know they must,
And no-one seeks a reason...
It's just bad luck.

Summer weekend terror,
Orange walls of flame,
The firestorm's a nightmare
Burning in my brain.

Hell came to town this summer,
It roared across the land,
The people prayed that it might rain...
It was in God's hands.

Red sun in a blackened sky,
The country's burning, you dont know why,
It's the summer weekend terror...
Run for your lives.

Credits:

Words & Music - Barry Moores
Lead & Backing Vocals, Acoustic Guitar - Barry Moores
Lead Guitar, Bass, Keys, Synth, Percussion - Jeff Cripps
Engineering & Production - Jeff Cripps
Audio recorded at A# Recording Studios, Sydney, 1994
Video produced by - Barry Moores, 2009

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[vinylsol]

This is fantastic; a terrific song, very catchy and memorable but, when aligned with the very moving images it sends a very powerful message. It's a fitting tribute.

[MainstreetGypsy]

@vinylsol

Thank you.

[leonardoboy2]

Have you had any interest in this track from film and TV people?

[MainstreetGypsy]

@leonardoboy2

Hi Kiwi,

Just from community radio back in 2009.

Cheers,

Baz

[rolandgladden]

How horrific fire is~ great tribute~ awesome singer.

[MainstreetGypsy]

Thanks Roland. Glad you liked it. You're too kind.

Baz

[KabaHiroshi]

Thanks for the valuable video.

[MainstreetGypsy]

Thanks for your comment Yogi.

Sydney '94 was bad. These fires in Victoria have been so much worse.

Baz

[63yogi]

Great song and photos. I was in Sydney for the 94 bushfires. I remember how easily embers would start fires. Now in Melbourne. - These are devestating.

[MainstreetGypsy]

Thanks Veejayjkay. Now I have to figure out who you are! :)

Baz