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The Fishermen of Bristol Bay

from Rembrandt Afternoons by Tret Fure

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from Rembrandt Afternoons, track released October 1, 2015
Oh the Fishermen who live on the Bay
Life long fishermen who fish every day
If the mine comes, it could take their dreams away
The fishermen of Bristol Bay

There are net setters, boat builders, hunters & guides
In community, working side by side
That beautiful birthright they protect with their lives
The fisherman of Bristol Bay

They’ve got rent to pay, they’ve got mouths to feed
But there is gold, there is copper and lately there is greed
Do the mine owners care what the land and people need
Ask the fishermen of Bristol Bay

7000 people, mostly native to the land
For thousands of years they have worked hand and hand
To protect the bounty that is now much in demand
The fishermen of Bristol Bay

Time and again
Over and over
Blind to the warning signs
WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour God do we trust
But to tend to this earth
Is a monumental task
Ask the stewards of our land
Ask the stewards of our land

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Tret Fure Newport News, Virginia

Tret Fure began her career at 16, singing in coffeehouses in the Midwest. At 19 , she moved to LA and within a year was performing as guitarist and vocalist for Spencer Davis, penning the single for his album “Mousetrap”.  In 1973 she recorded her first solo album on MCA/UNI Records, with Lowell George of Little Feat as her producer. 
Tret has released 16 acclaimed albums in her long career.. ... more

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