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| − | + | Lyrics written for the [[CPASF]] by [[John Michel]] to be sung to the tune of the [[Socialist]] anthem, “The Internationale.” It was passed out in [[Filk Books|song sheets]] at the [[Newark Convention]] in 1938. Was this the first [[filksong]]? | |
| − | Awake, ye science-fiction readers! | + | Awake, ye [[science-fiction]] [[readers]]! |
| − | Awake, ye star-begotten fans! | + | Awake, ye [[star-begotten]] [[fans]]! |
| − | For science fiction is advancing! | + | For science fiction is advancing! |
| − | Its fate is one with Man's. | + | Its fate is one with Man's. |
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| + | The torch of science goes before us, | ||
| + | The flag of reason is unfurled. | ||
| + | We are the Vanguard of the Future, | ||
| + | We'll build a new and better world! | ||
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| + | 'Tis the final conflict, | ||
| + | Let each stand in his place; | ||
| + | The International Council | ||
| + | Shall be the human Race. | ||
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| + | (...slightly hyper it was...) | ||
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[[Category:filk]] | [[Category:filk]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:20, 7 February 2024
Lyrics written for the CPASF by John Michel to be sung to the tune of the Socialist anthem, “The Internationale.” It was passed out in song sheets at the Newark Convention in 1938. Was this the first filksong?
Awake, ye science-fiction readers! Awake, ye star-begotten fans! For science fiction is advancing! Its fate is one with Man's. The torch of science goes before us, The flag of reason is unfurled. We are the Vanguard of the Future, We'll build a new and better world! 'Tis the final conflict, Let each stand in his place; The International Council Shall be the human Race. (...slightly hyper it was...)
| Publication | 1938 |
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