"Gifts of the Heart" ~ June Millington from ONE WORLD, ONE HEART
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ส.ค. 2024
- "Gifts of the Heart" is like no other of my songs - it's full-on island-style, with that reggae thing, and I've fallen in love with it again. Consider: it was written in the 80's, and I swear to all the gods and goddesses that the words are just as relevant now as they were, in say, 1985.
I started writing it in the car, because I started to hear it in then ~ driving from Davis (where my Mom lived) to Oakland, Vallejo whizzing by on my left, the bay starting to appear on my right ... all of a sudden I started to hear "It's kinda hard for an island girl," with the answer "Yeah, I'm really ready for a good time." Because, actually, I was kinda depressed - Jean had just move to London with Marita to join Slick, and I needed something to cheer me up. And the goddesses gave that right to me!
But wait - I was driving! So I pulled over my videocamera - which in those days I always had by my side - and started taping on that. I think, actually, it might've been late '83/'84, because later that year I got together with Ann, Jean returned (going to Staten Island first, where Slick's Dad lived - he was a cop), and she was so sick from being pregnant with Lee. He took everything! (in the way that babies in utero can). She was as white as a Chinese porcelain doll, and I mean that sincerely. But he was worth it, on so many levels ... it was all meant to be. And Lee was born in March of '85. He's never not known an Auntie Ann!
Of course I love the groove, but in re-learning the words, I can see not only the island references, but Buddhist and Bible references as well (I was raised Catholic). "Thy" story for example, and "some are a-pointing." And where did "foundering" come from? I didn't even know it was a word! But they gave it to me, and in it went. (examples of the verb: to cause a ship to fill with water and sink; or a plan or undertaking failing). It felt reggae, you know? In the way that those songs use words ... so, right.
With regards to Buddhism, I was really beginning to understand the Teachings more and more, and they were a revelation. But I couldn't talk to anyone about them ~ they would just look at me with bewilderment and incomprehension, or the references were just too out there. So, as when I was much younger in Manila, I suppose I felt that, in misunderstanding, "some were a-pointing" behind my back. Subtle stuff, deep.
Drums/bass: Paul and Mark van Wageningen
Electric rhythm guitars, small parts: June Millington, Vicki Randle
Lead Guitars (in harmony)/lead vocal: June Millington
backing vocals, and answers: June, Jean, and Scott Millington
timbale: probably Paul, could've been Vicki too
Recorded at Live Studio in Oakland with Jim Gardner, thanks Mimi Fox for the recommendation and Priscilla Rice for accommodating me!
So here we go, on a journey with the words: Please enjoy the entire experience, inner and outer:))
It’s kinda hard, for an island girl (yeah, I’m really ready for a good time) 2x
Yeah, I’m really ready for a good time
Oh, I’m really ready for the sunshine
Yeah, I’m really ready for a good time, I don’t know what’s coming …
I take the freeway, and I take my chance (yeah, I’m really ready for a good time)
That no one there will interfere with my advance (yeah, I’m really ready for a good time)
Yeah, I’m really ready for a good time
Oh, I’m really ready for the sunshine
Yeah, I’m really ready for a good time, I don’t know what’s coming …
I do believe Thy story (some are a-pointing)
I do believe Thy story (found in the Prophecies)
I do believe, that people (are suffering in a righteous way)
I do believe in the people and the heart, and that’s my prophecy
The Key! All the Gifts of the Heart (2x)
All the Gifts of the Heart (the Key!), All the Gifts of the Heart
I find relief in the foundering world (yeah, I’m really ready for a good time)
I’ll put it purely in material terms (yeah, I’m really ready for a good time)
Yeah, I’m really ready for a good time
Oh, I’m really ready for the sunshine
Yeah, I’m really ready for a good time, I don’t know what’s coming …
Can I put out, a kind word? Can I think about a Kind World? (4x) SOLO
All the Gifts of the Heart (I Do Believe) All the Gifts of the Heart,
All the Gifts of the Heart (the Key!) All the Gifts of the Heart
I do believe Thy story (some are a-pointing)
I do believe Thy story (found in the Prophecies)
I do believe, that people (are suffering in a righteous way)
I do believe in the people and the heart, and that’s my prophecy
I do believe, that the world could be kind (yeah)
But it would take a revolution inside (yeah)
Yeah, I’m really ready for a change
Oh, I really feel lot of pain
Yeah, I’m really ready for a change
And I don’t know what’s coming
Can I put out, a kind word? Can I think about a Kind World? (4x)
And that’s my Prophecy:
Kind world (Gifts of the Heart), Kind World (Gifts of the Heart)
June Millington
Artistic director, IMA
www.ima.org
junemillington@gmail.com
Hi June, I discovered your musical career today. Fanny band was really excellent. You are sensational, excellent musicians. Reggae and rock steady is a good choice. I'm also a child of the islands and the Jamaican rhythm brings me closer to my roots and the spiritual.
I love the island vibe, the words, and the positivity! Thank you for sharing this message of love and hope!
Always, Hope and Love!! xx
Dear June, I'm so glad that you and the girls are now getting some of the recognition that you deserve. It was an honor and a pleasure to have met you, Jean and Alice that day c2002. Graham
Very uplifting June! ❤
Thank you so much, miss Millington.
Cheers to you 🍻🍻
Happy! Brings the best memories from my childhood. Thank you, June!
That's what I like about June's music. That last chord- came out of nowhere.👌
Thanks for a good song, found on a gray, cloudy day in CO. Yeah, it's still beautiful. And your music is icing on today's cake.
Icing on the cake! Perfect, thanks. xx
Hi June. Would you believe it, i only discovered Fanny... last week!! Thank you for the inspiration and for all the gifts. With love from Belgium, Dominique
Love it, thank you! xx
I love the Rocksteady rhythm of this song June. Awesome.
The musicians! Check out who:)) xx
@@JuneEsWorld I'm gonna check them out. Thanks June.
Love the vibe! Thank you June for sharing your music with us. I really cannot believe, that I hadn't heard of you or Fanny until a few years ago. But now I am a huge fan and admirer of your work.
Thank you ~ so much more to come. I never stopped writing! xx
Took me back and lightened my ❤️💜
Yes indeed. That's what it's for! xx
Nice little tune!
This song is so beautifull, thank you June
You are so welcome. xx
@@JuneEsWorld Your music changed my life in the last weeks, I discovered all you did with Fanny and with your own songs and still do. Your so talented ! Thanks so much June
So welcome! xx
@@fredericantoni7247
Aaaah......beautiful! My feet are tapping, head's bobbing & a huge smile across my face. What a great way for me to de-stress after a busy day!
Thanks so much June. Cheers & hugs from Canada
Glad you enjoyed and you de-stressed! xx
Thanks for that little piece of sunshine :) 🎉❤ Loved the pics too!
Chris P in Philly 😊
Thanks, and I'm glad you loved the pics ~ I spent so many hours looking for just the right collection. *All of them are from the islands, different ties ~ that either I or fam/close friends took:)) xx
@@JuneEsWorld Wow, that's fantastic :) :)
Beautiful June. X
Thank you.
I love this, June! 😊🌞☀️🏝️
This is great! Thanks June I hope that you're doing well and best wishes to you! Love from North Wales, UK ❤❤👍
Thank you North Wales!! xx
L-O-V-E this, June! ❤
So glad, thank you!! xx
Absolutely beautiful. Makes me feel that Spring is coming here :)
yes ... and salamat! xx
Allright June! 🤙🏾
Yeah, and my Dad's pics, from slides ~ still so crisp, and beautiful! xx
Yaaaaay!!❤❤❤
:)) xx
A full album of this reggae would be great. You are excellent as always.
Good Job June, love ya
Great song, and the visuals are perfect for the mood. You said the colors look different in Asia. These pictures show it. So vibrant!
So glad you could see that!! xx
This is brilliant, June! It’s like a love child of Peter Tosh and Yes!
Made my day !
Terrific! xx
That was wonderful! Thank you!
You're so welcome! So glad you enjoyed. xx
I needed to hear this today. Thank you! 💙
I love this...🎉🎉❤❤🎉🎉
What a spirit you have!
Such beautiful and talented sisters! xx
Thank you for posting ❤ ❤ ❤
I like it, nice flow.
Wow! What a nice track!
That was great June
So glad you enjoyed! (I'm gonna view it again, myself. So many of those pics were a surprise to me! - esp my Dad's:)) xx
Peace Love Cool RFS Israel *. Yea
When are we going to see Fanny back on stage again....???!!!???
Very NICE June! DID Jean play the bass on this track? It's VERY groovy! \m/
Beautiful June Sending lots of love and hugs 🤗
@ the 4:45 mark, Who walked in on ya? lol great tune
Thanx June!!!!!!!!