Don't Pay the Ferryman by Chris de Burgh
“After explaining to my 5 year-old that people are generally buried in the ground when they die, she surmised that heaven must therefore be under the ground. I told her that her beliefs align with the Ancient Greek concept of Hades, the underworld. This led to a retelling of the myth of Charon the boatman, which led to her introduction to this song. I love this parenting lark!”
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After explaining to my 5 year-old that people are generally buried in the ground when they die, she surmised that heaven must therefore be under the ground. I told her that her beliefs align with the Ancient Greek concept of Hades, the underworld. This led to a retelling of the myth of Charon the boatman, which led to her introduction to this song. I love this parenting lark!
Come with me once again to the 80s. Don't be afraid, I'll hold your hand.
First heard this on a beach in Kardamena and it takes me nicely back there again every time
An oldie (relatively), but a goodie (quite so, considering). Just remember not to pay until you get to the other side.
"Whatever you do ..." Classic early '80s music from Chris De Burgh - "Don't Pay the Ferryman"
Not entirely sure how this popped into our heads, but today we're going with "Don't Pay the Ferryman" by Chris de Burgh.
