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Unspoken Heroes
“Inspired by a Katie Serena article The Unspoken Heroes, which I came across whilst researching material for a song competition I was contemplating entering. The specifics of the song had to contain or reference ‘triumph and disaster’ and the article provided the initial spark. Although I never entered the competition, the song remains and is dedicated to NHS staff.”

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Unspoken Heroes
Stanislav Petrov, hey you saved the world
from a military base just outside Moscow
The sirens were shrieking but you kept your calm
The gamble paid off - it was a false alarm
Yeah, you paused to question that satellite’s detection
of a nuclear bomb fired high in your General’s direction
Had you gone by the book, then the world would have blown up, if not for you:
The Unspoken Hero
Norman Borlaug, hey you saved the world
from famine and starvation when the crops failed to yield
You revolutionised farming and the seeds that they sow
Gave tools to the poorest,let them grow their own
Yeah, you had the mind to make it right and save the fate of all mankind
and liberate the starving populations
Had your studies you flunked, then the world may have well shrunk. If not for you:
The Unspoken Hero
Henrietta Lacks, hey you saved the world
with your cancerous growth and extraordinary cells
That were made into vaccines and a handful of cures
At least not to mention, for Pollio
Yeah, a mother of five you struggled but died but what you left behind was a wonder of modern day medicine
Though you were not aware of this miracle of birth, when they laid you to rest:
The Unspoken Hero
There are heroes amongst us in our cities and towns,
like rays of sunlight they shine out from the clouds
They were born with a calling, superhuman at heart,
When faced with disaster, triumphant they are
And if it weren’t for them, the world would end, there’d be
nothing left for you or I to hold on to
And it goes to show we’re not alone when surrounded by:
The Unspoken Hero

credits

from Anchovy, released October 27, 2023
Unspoken Heroes
Edd Donovan - Lead and backing vocals,
acoustic guitar and keyboards
Diane Arthurs - Alto and tenor saxophones
Pete Beck - Trumpet
Louie Arthurs - Bass guitar
Paul Arthurs - Drums

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Edd Donovan and The Wandering Moles Cheltenham, UK

Edd Donovan is a highly distinctive singer and songwriter with a rare, original talent. His sound is heartfelt – comforting, yet challenging – wise. Originally from Merseyside, he has made his home in Cheltenham.

His critically acclaimed début album, Something To Take The Edge Off, was released in April 2014.

Edd released his second album, Making Mountains (Vol. 1), on 3rd June 2016. ... more

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