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Recorded, mixed, and produced by Christopher Börjars at Studio Stallet/Musikföreningen Ge&Hör in Torsby, Sweden, this song describes John’s sadness at leaving Charleston, South Carolina, after he spent a couple of wonderful months there back in the 80’s. This song and the next three are from our 2014 EP Graith and Grain.

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LEAVING CAROLINA by John Mitchell MANUS (STIM)


Well, my head’s stuck on the pillow

‘Cause I know it’s time to go

As daylight falls on Charleston

My mood is oh so low

And I’m walking down the garden

Only look back to close the gate

One last run in the Chevy

On Columbia interstate



Farewell ye’ Battery

And your projects

Where hope grows thin



I’m leaving Carolina

Of times we’ve had the best

Just one last stop to make

Before I touch down in Inverness

And that’s to say goodbye to you

My heart is pulled down and torn in two

I am leaving Carolina



All the palmtrees by the roadside

Are waving in the wind

The sun dips on the skyline

The new day forth to bring



Last night weighs heavy

On a heart that’s very low



I’m leaving Carolina....



Southern comfort afore you go

While Fogerty plays on the radio



I’m leaving Carolina...



I am leaving Carolina

On the early morning plane

Yes, I am...

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from 2014​-​2018, released December 22, 2018
John Mitchell: vocals and guitar
Sofie Jonsson: fiddle and backing vocals
Christopher Börjars: bass and backing vocals
Drums and percussion: Brian McRae

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John Mitchell & Sofie Jonsson Sälen, Sweden

John Mitchell from Scotland and Sofie Jonsson from Sweden have built their own unique, acoustic sound on a firm foundation of Scottish, American, and Swedish folk music.

We won the "best live show" category at the Dalecarlia Music Awards 2017.

Our song Gagnef Girl reached no 37 on Spotify's playlist Sweden Viral 50 in December 2018.
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