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My father's loss through Alzheimer's shook me to the foundations, and of course I'm deeply afraid of being diagnosed with the same condition. Featuring the Arco String Quartet.

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Dignity Thief

Old man, this disease is a dignity thief.
It strips old trees naked, leaf by leaf.
Of course - of course I’m afraid.

You were up to your knees at the water’s edge.
And then you went down the river, til you came to the bridge.
Of course - of course I’m afraid.

If words are a necklace of beautiful beads,
now you can’t lay your hand on the one that you need.
Of course - of course I’m afraid.

Old man, this disease is a dignity thief.
It strips old trees naked, leaf by leaf.
Of course I’m afraid that it’s coming for me,
of course I’m afraid, of course I’m afraid.

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from The Book of Absolution (2022), released November 14, 2022
Anthony Toner: Vocals and Guitars, string arrangement
Matt Weir: Drums
John McCullough: Hammond Organ
Clive Culbertson: Bass
Also featuring The Arco String Quartet

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Anthony Toner Belfast, UK

An independent singer songwriter and guitarist, based in Belfast.

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