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Mandela's Ghost

from Releasing The Sheep by Latin Quarter

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Mandela’s Ghost
This song was originally written in 1986 as ‘Che’s Ghost’. We played it live occasionally but never recorded it for some reason. Because of the rhthym and general vibe I always thought we should have, so here it is finally - except 35 years later I decided to change the character and rewrite the verses.
Steve Skaith

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MANDELA’S GHOST
(SKAITH & JONES)

Saw Mandela’s ghost up on Table Mountain
I was wondering what hurts him most, what hits him harder.

Is it the ANC in their limos and palaces
While the townships drown in violence and poverty?
Promises broken.

Saw Mandela’s ghost up on Table Mountain
I was wondering what hurts him most, what hits him harder.

Or does his gaze go long to the West Bank and Gaza
Or the Nation State Law that brings apartheid to life again?
Apartheid to life again.

Saw Mandela’s ghost up on Table Mountain
I was wondering what hurts him most, what hits him harder.

Mandela’s ghost remembering the past
Branded as a terrorist
Mandela’s ghost how long’s it gonna last?
We are led by fools and criminals.

Saw Mandela’s ghost up on Table Mountain
I was wondering what hurts him most, what hits him harder.

Does he despair at London or cry for Washington
Lies of war, a world in flames?

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from Releasing The Sheep, released October 29, 2021

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Latin Quarter are celebrating the 40th anniverary of their 'Modern Times'-album this year. They first burst onto the scene with their singles "Radio Africa" and "New Millionaires" – songs that stayed for months in the German single charts in the 80s. The band split up in 1998. In 2011 five of the original musicians got together again. 7 new albums released after this reunion. . ... more

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