Harry Patch. You probably have no idea who that is. I didn’t either, until this new Radiohead song was released.
Harry Patch was the last living UK World War 1 Veteran. Yes…world war fucking 1. He was 111 years young. Radiohead recently released a single in order to make sure he is not forgotten. The song is for a good cause too. The song is a tribute to Harry, as well as a fundraiser for the Royal British Legion.
What a tribute it is. Johnny Greenwood adds haunting strings that echo the abundance of history that surrounded this man. Thom’s signature vocals are as good as ever, making us all wish that this was more than a one off single.
We will have to wait a while for a new Radiohead album, but this song should hold us over for now!
[mp3] :Radiohead – Harry Patch (In Memory Of)
Please purchase the song here if you liked it after sampling it. It is only a little over a buck, and it goes to a good cause.
Buy it at Dead Air Space.
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