Released in 1991
Peace - Dad's in the Garden
Written by Paul McCartney • Carl Davis
Last updated on July 11, 2019
Released in 1991
Written by Paul McCartney • Carl Davis
Last updated on July 11, 2019
Album This song officially appears on the Liverpool Oratorio Official album.
Timeline This song was officially released in 1991
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Officially appears on Liverpool Oratorio
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Officially appears on Liverpool Oratorio
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Officially appears on Liverpool Oratorio
“Dad’s in the Garden” is the fourth track of the eighth movement – entitled “Peace” – of Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Oratorio, released in 1991.
VIII: PEACE. Shanty sings to his new-born child, celebrating the wonder of being. In a sermon, the preacher sings of the frail magic of family life as Mary Dee and Shanty pledge a future with their child, together forever, celebrating a love that will now survive.
“Liverpool Oratorio” liner notes
NURSE
Dad's In the garden, he won't speak to Mum.
MARY DEE
Mother.
NURSE
Uncle's in bed with a pain in his...
SHANTY
The Devil is evil
PREACHER
And God is good.
MARY DEE
The Devil is evil
SHANTY
With a D.
MARY DEE
And God is good
SHANTY
Without an O.
MARY DEE and NURSE
God is good without an O.
SHANTY and PREACHER
O...
MARY DEE and NURSE
And so we are grateful for harmony
For we will be faithful
SHANTY and PREACHER
Eternally.
MARY DEE, NURSE, SHANTY and PREACHER
(Ah)
FULL CHORUS
(Ah)
God is good,
The universal savior.
Trust in Him
To lead us through the darkness.
Live in love and when the battle's won
MARY DEE and NURSE
Live in peace.
SHANTY and PREACHER
Live in peace.
FULL CHORUS
Live in peace for ever.
SOLO QUARTET
Live in peace.
ALL
Live in peace together.
Official album • Released in 1991
3:13 • Live • L1
Paul McCartney : Executive producer Eddie Klein : Additional engineer John Timperley : Balance engineer Carl Davis : Orchestra conductor Peter Mew : Additional engineer, Editor John Fraser : Producer Kiri Te Kanawa : Soprano Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra : Orchestra Malcolm Stewart : First violin (?) Nic Raine : Assistant to carl davis Martin Astle : Additional engineer Tom Leader : Additional engineer, Editor Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir : Choir Choristers of Liverpool Cathedral : Choir Ian Tracey : Chorus master and master of the choriste Jerry Hadley : Tenor Willard White : Bass Sally Burgess : Mezzo-soprano
Concert From the concert in Liverpool, United Kingdom on Jun 28, 1991
Selections from Paul McCartney's Liverpool Oratorio
Official album • Released in 1992
3:13 • Live • L1
Paul McCartney : Executive producer Eddie Klein : Additional engineer John Timperley : Balance engineer Carl Davis : Orchestra conductor Peter Mew : Additional engineer, Editor John Fraser : Producer Kiri Te Kanawa : Soprano Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra : Orchestra Malcolm Stewart : First violin (?) Nic Raine : Assistant to carl davis Martin Astle : Additional engineer Tom Leader : Additional engineer, Editor Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir : Choir Choristers of Liverpool Cathedral : Choir Ian Tracey : Chorus master and master of the choriste Jerry Hadley : Tenor Willard White : Bass Sally Burgess : Mezzo-soprano
Concert From the concert in Liverpool, United Kingdom on Jun 28, 1991
“Peace - Dad's in the Garden” has been played in 6 concerts.
Jul 27, 2024 • Part of Liverpool Oratorio
Jul 21, 2024 • Part of Liverpool Oratorio
Jul 20, 2024 • Part of Liverpool Oratorio
Jul 18, 2024 • Part of Liverpool Oratorio
Liverpool • Liverpool Cathedral • United Kingdom
Jun 29, 1991 • Part of Liverpool Oratorio
See all concerts where “Peace - Dad's in the Garden” has been played
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