The Bird of Red and Gold
Barry Harris (Jazz) * Track #1 On The Bird of Red and Gold
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Album The Bird of Red and Gold
The Bird of Red and Gold by Barry Harris (Jazz)
Performed by
Barry Harris (Jazz)Produced by
Don SchlittenWrited by
Barry Harris (Jazz)About
This is the title track and closing track of Harris' 1982 album. This is the only track with vocals; all others are instrumental.
The song uses the metaphor of a bird to describe the state of a person’s soul, from a Christian persective.
The Bird of Red and Gold Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Within the confines of one's soul
There sits a bird of red and gold
Its wings at all times set to fly
For if it does not, it will die
If set free, it will soar to heights unknown to other men
Lands unseen by other eyes
And as the beauty of the universe unfolds
What joy the pleasure, then, of truth revealed
Limitations then unsealed
This is the Almighty's gift to you
[Verse 2]
In order for the bird to fly
The seven deadly sins must die
And then the sеven walls will fall
The bird will answer to thе call
Its wings will spread and hearken to the Prince of Peace's voice
One's heart will surely then rejoice
Engulfed by love and peace and beauty, truth and right
And then the day will pass, unshackled by
The things that make one's soul bird die
This is the Almighty's gift to you
This is the Almighty's gift to you
The Bird of Red and Gold Q&A
Who wrote The Bird of Red and Gold's ?
The Bird of Red and Gold was written by Barry Harris (Jazz).
Who produced The Bird of Red and Gold's ?
The Bird of Red and Gold was produced by Don Schlitten.