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In 1768, Cook’s first great Pacific voyage set sail from Plymouth, England with 94 people aboard—officers, seamen and Joseph Bank’s scientific entourage. After arriving in Otaheiti (Tahiti) to observe and measure the astronomical phenomenon of the Transit of Venus, Banks is ashore collecting a variety of exotic plants. This song is sung by Banks when he pauses at the top of a hill to admire an exquisite view of the tropical island.

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OTAHEITI
(Music: Tim Hunter; Lyrics: Frederick McKinnon)

HIGH
HIGH ON A HILL
OTAHEITI LIES BEFORE ME
IN NATURE’S EXOTIC GLORY
A SOUTH SEA PARADISE

HEAVEN
HEAVEN ON EARTH
MAN IN UNSPOILED SPLENDOR
WILD PASSIONS YET EMOTIONS TENDER
A LAND KNOWN TO ENTICE

OTAHEITI – OTAHEITI
OTAHEITI, I’LL NEVER SEE ANOTHER ISLE
MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN YOU

OTAHEITI – OTAHEITI
OTAHEITI, I’LL NEVER SEE ANOTHER ISLE
MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN YOU

SIGHTS
SIGHTS TO BEHOLD
WATER FROM ARIEL FOUNTAINS
CASCADING DOWN GREEN MOUNTAINS
A SOUTH SEAS PARADISE

LADIES
LADIES OF LOVE
SENSUOUS HIPS SWAYING
THEIR INVITING LIPS SAYING
IT’S YOU THAT I DESIRE

OTAHEITI – OTAHEITI
OTAHEITI, I’LL NEVER SEE ANOTHER ISLE
MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN YOU

OTAHEITI – OTAHEITI
OTAHEITI, I’LL NEVER SEE ANOTHER ISLE
MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN YOU

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from Life on The Ocean Wave - Volume 2 of Songs from 'Journeys: Captain James Cook', released February 14, 2018
Ian Wallace: Vocals; Tim Hunter: Keyboards, Synthesiser

Produced by Tim Hunter for Northern Soundscapes.
Recorded at Northern Soundscapes Studios, Knaresborough

Copyright © 2018 Tim Hunter and Frederick McKinnon. All rights reserved. This work is registered with the UK Copyright Service: Registration No: 284700072

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Tim Hunter Knaresborough, UK

'Through his musical albums, Knaresborough composer Tim Hunter helps bring to life the stories and legends of Yorkshire's rich heritage.' Yorkshire Post 1st May 2020.
Tim Hunter is a singer/songwriter/producer. His musical compositions range from pop ballads through to classic rock and have been enjoyed by audiences both in Europe and the United States.
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