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Big birthday

Lucky '63

Sixty-three years on from 1963, for a friend who has collected a few stories.

Friends around a wooden pub table, glasses of beer and a bowl of nuts between them
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Big birthday

The story

Birthday song for a treasured friend turning 63 in 2026, having been born in 1963.

From the lyrics

Rolling stories, tyre by tyre,Turning memories into something higher

What they said

“I've watched the video again and I'm even more impressed second time round. Great lyrics. Lovely photos. Nice orchestration. You nailed it.”
Chris 'Lucky' L · On hearing Lucky '63, written for his 63rd birthday

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