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I was watching an incredible documentary about World War II, called “World at War”, produced by the BBC in 1973. It is an epic, 26-part documentary covering the entire war in both theatres. While watching the opening of the documentary, it featured the French village of Oradour Sur Glane and it discussed how the town had been annihilated by the Nazis in June 1944. I am a fan of history and because this story was new to me and the atrocity so brutal, I felt that I wanted to share this atrocity so Oradour Sur Glane would not be forgotten.

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Oradura , I Barely Knew Ya
Wiped From The Map That Day
June, 10th 1944
Building Or Man Stood No More

Oradura, I Barely Knew Ya
Oradura, I Barely Knew Ya
Wiped From The Map In One Single Day

The Resistance Had Taken One Of Their Own
The SS Were Not Likely To Soon Forget
They Came Into Town On A One-Night Stand
When The SS Left, No Man Or Building Would Stand

Oradura, I Barely Knew Ya
Oradura, I Barely Knew Ya
Wiped From The Map In One Single Day

Women And Children Gathered In The Church
The Men And Boys Herded Into The Barn
Shots Rang Out – Their Aim Was Low
Meant To Wound So They Would All Die Slow

Oradura, I Barely Knew Ya
Oradura, I Barely Knew Ya
Wiped From The Map In One Single Day

Oradura, I Barely Knew Ya
Oradura, I Barely Knew Ya
Wiped From The Map In One Single Day

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from A Sign From God, released June 25, 2021
Oradura
Drums: Mike Ricciardi
Bass: Keith Christopher
Acoustic Guitar: Eric “Roscoe” Ambel
Electric Guitars: Brian Shafer & Matt Woodin
Guitar Solo: Brian Shafer
Vocals: Becca Frame & John “Chico” Finn

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Esquela was formed in 2008 by John "Chico" Finn and Keith Christopher. Together they wrote songs for their debut album, "The Owl Has Landed". Over the course of the next decade, Esquela has recorded five studio albums. Over the course of the next few months, Esquela will be releasing its back catalog on Bandcamp, building up to a June 25th release of their latest album, "A Sign From God". ... more

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