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After reading about the Sand Creek Massacre, and Chief Black Kettle, I wrote this song on his behalf. The lyrics are a prayer from Black Kettle to the Great One, right after the attack on his people. God bless the Native Americans.
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Kevin Miller, Songwriter. Accoustic folk, bluegrass, and country music.
I'm a singer/songwriter. Hoping someone will enjoy my tunes and maybe want to record a few of them. I do a lot of local jams and play wherever I can find a mic. Let me know if you like my songs. I'll give yours a listen! Peace, Kevin Miller
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Acoustic • Acoustic Folk
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#6,066 today Peak #1
#1,374 in subgenre Peak #1
Author
Kevin Miller
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copyright 2008 by kevin miller
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May 30, 2010
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MP3 3.5 MB • 128 kbps • 3:50
Story behind the song
vocals - km guitar - km upright bass - km mandolin - km
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Blood in Sandy River Blood in Sandy River Kevin Miller 2010 Great Spirit, do you know me? Out on this buffalo plain? I lost all my good horses, At night, when the white army came. The sky is dark, it is blowing With lightning, thunder, and rain I run from the soldiers of suffering. The guns, the fire, and pain. Chorus: There’s blood in Sandy River. The wind is a cry from the brave. Great Spirit, do you know me? My brothers have gone to their grave. Verse II Great Spirit, can you hear me? My voice calling down from the hill. Our food and our houses were taken. Brave women and children were killed. The Antelope went out to greet them. White devils, all covered in blue. The horse splashes mud on his body, The shame of a promise, untrue. Chorus Instrumental Break Verse III We traveled in this cold, dark cloud. Do we peacefully sleep here again? Great Spirit, do you know me? Our Women, children, and men. Chorus
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Aaron Richards
Jan 16, 2016
Wow, really nice tribute and an excellent bluegrass song in its own right.
dreamsdriver
Jan 08, 2011
A tribute to Native American, interesting songwriting where vocals harmonies and music interact nicely. Another great song Jose
Clem Gareau
Nov 08, 2010
Like your style, will be back All the best Clem
Roger John
Sep 15, 2010
This is a real fine song. Real fine!
Dan O'Connell
Aug 18, 2010
Perfect Kevin, doesn't get any better ... Incredible write my dear friend ... just incredible
Frankfurt Dialog Company
Jul 16, 2010
Kevin, this is just wonderful. Sad but important words fit into an extermely well done musical scene. I love it! And right now I imagine listening to your upcoming album in a car stereo, very very loud (Yes, I think it´s not only appropriate to listen to hard rock music loud but to any music that touches your soul) Congrats, man! Please please let´s do a collab!
alrik35
Jun 21, 2010
Very Nice Song !!! Bloody Sounds Perfect ! Ill Take My Hat Off :) ! Keep Up the Good Work
yann man
Jun 05, 2010
Hey Kevin, you're on a roll! Another great idea, one more good song for your album :) A distinctive delivery, but comparable in quality to some great names, no doubt. The suffering and doubts of this Native-American, the fact that he can't quite believe this simply could have happened are very well pictured. Kudos! I think you still need tweaking a bit, though. Second half of the chorus: you strum this surprising - but good - Major chord which suddenly uncovers brand new territory, and then you go back to - and end the chorus with - I'd say 'safer' grounds, not so different from the verses' color, imho. There must be something you can beat there! Anyway, they say great songs are rewritten and I think this one's a keeper for sure. And I'm proud to know you :) Take care, Yann
Carlo D'Anna
Jun 04, 2010
Wonderful tribute to our Native American brothers and sisters! Great song as well!
Robert Muscovitz
Jun 04, 2010
Kevin,, Absolutely great song for the times. Your local history center should get a copy of this for their archives. Wonderful.. preservation song... BOB
Michael Bennett
Jun 01, 2010
Terrific sounding track, Kevin! :D The songwriting, vocals and music compliment each other nicely. The guitar and mandolin blend well in the song. Nicely done!
EG Music
May 31, 2010
I wonder how you managed to fit so sad lyrics to so dynamic music.. well done Kevin.. Cheers
Jiri Hajek - composer
May 31, 2010
Beautiful song, Kevin, and very captivating voice, you are very good!!! Jiri
wooly56
May 30, 2010
KEVIN, Glad you are getting back to the balladering that is gona make you famous That mix of western mountain words and eastern mountain lonsome music is a winner. Wooly
gabe stenziano
May 30, 2010
another strong song. loved the harmonies. everything flows along just as it should. you are one talented dude. gabe
Leif Martinsson
May 30, 2010
This is great, I can allmost see the movie.... Leif
Pinecats
May 30, 2010
Great song Kevin...excellent lyrics and sung so very well. Liked the harmonies and the cool breaks. Nice guitar and mando leads and arranged to keep everything moving right along. Inspired writing. Another great cut for the upcoming CD!!
Hayley Oliver
May 30, 2010
This is very nice Kevin, lovely melody, great sound. Love Hayley