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Abyssinia Lyrics — Patti Smith Group | Dork

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Patti Smith Group
Abyssinia Lyrics

Lyrics

Patti Smith Group

Abyssinia

From Radio Ethiopia1976

Written by Lenny Kaye, Patti Smith, Richard Sohl

Produced by Jack Douglas

Lyrics

Abyssinia

Deep in the heart of the valley I'm going Ohhh I would appreciate if you would just Totally appreciate Brancusi's Bird in Space The sculptor's mallet has been replaced By the neck of a guitar Lately Every time I see your face I eventually Wake up

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About this track

"Abyssinia" is a song by Patti Smith Group from the album Radio Ethiopia, released in 1976. The song was written by Lenny Kaye, Patti Smith, Richard Sohl. It was produced by Jack Douglas.

Patti Smith Group profile →Radio Ethiopia album →Track profile →

Contributors

Jack Douglas— 203 credits as songwriter & producer →
Lenny Kaye— 162 credits as songwriter & producer →
Patti Smith— 249 credits as songwriter & producer →
Richard Sohl— 18 credits as songwriter →

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