Salute to the Big Man
Where evil was conquered by the good
there was a Minister of soul
Secretary of the brotherhood
always in the service of Rock ‘n Roll
Whenever sometimes ties might bind
or blinded by the light
you tried your damndest with all your might
to keep the soul alive
I don’t know what will become
when giants ever die
I hope that I will overcome
and laugh until I cry
Where hate and jealousy always failed
to take the big man down
a giant riot in the head prevailed
the darkness over town
If there’s a star for those who pass
A mighty light will shine
And all the saxes in the mass will
blow. Clarence you’re a friend of mine!
Peter van der Poel - Woerden