"Once upon a time..." (Song: "Hey Mama Life" Ray Thomas) Video Tribute for Patrick Stafford from Mary Wilson for "45 year's in Music-Industry". <br /> <br />"My name is Mary and I work with Patrick for year's in the music industry. <br />I asked him recently the highlights of his life, the places where he was <br />happy and the people and feelings who contribute to compose his music... <br />and here is the result in a small video montage with photos. <br />But how i can resume a full life in about 5 minutes? Patrick gived to me access as his personnal pictures files and here the result of this little gift i made for this occasion for him. <br />This Video-Clip is humble and done by me with simplicity...like Patrick is. <br />The music track is "Hey Mama Life" from Ray Thomas...This song his <br />the favorite of Patrick...because this song reflect his life in many's <br />way..." <br /> <br />(Following: The words of the song "Hey Mamma Life" by Ray Thomas) <br />Mary Wilson. <br />----------------- <br />Hey, hey mama life is a lonely time <br />For a man who drinks his whiskey by the jar <br />Now I do believe the life I lead <br />Won't get me very far <br />I was once told the streets were paved in gold <br />Now I know them for what they are <br />Hey, hey mama life has a sweeter sound <br />For a man who lives his life for his dream <br />Yet he must be aware there are those who care <br />And those who would bring him down <br />Separate trust from your cut and thrust <br />The truth can still be found <br />For the crossroads of your life <br />Will lead you almost anywhere <br />You'll see tomorrow <br />Your castles in the air <br />They were never really there <br />Take the pride from a man <br />You're left without a meaning <br />Take the wings from a bird, how can it fly <br />Give him hope, give him trust and a little understanding <br />Give him back his pride, you'll be satisfied <br />Hey, hey mama life is a lonely time <br />For a man who drinks his whiskey by the jar <br />Now I do believe the life I lead <br />It won't get me very far <br />I was once told the streets, they were paved in gold <br />Now I know them for what they are
