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I was inspired by a documentary about the life of Lee Miller.
Her strength of character, rich and dynamic life experience and imagery of her photography made her an interesting subject for a song.
When I wrote the song I was pleased with the title. In hindsight I wished I’d used another - as Lee Miller was so much more than Man Ray’s muse.

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"Born in New York long ago
She lived in Paris and Cairo
Pictures of her
Pictures of war
She said “I looked like and angel, but I was a fiend inside”

Lee she lived a vibrant life
From the dark of a moonless night
To the brightest daylight
Muse of Man Ray
Woman in Vogue so real so surreal

Photo of washing the dust off from Dachau
Elegant armrest
The bath use by Hitler
Carefully focused
Dead hand in a dugout
Bullet holes become shop window jewels
Surrealist fashion
Shaven head girls

Lee she lived a vibrant life
From the dark of a moonless night
To the brightest daylight
Muse of Man Ray
Woman in Vogue so real so surreal"

© Paul Riches 2010 All Rights Reserved.

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from BT charity album 2015 (in support of World Cancer Research Fund), released May 5, 2015
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Song written and performed by Paul Riches

I was involved in a few bands and recording projects in my twenties and have continued a love of music as a creative outlet ever since.
When I manage to weave time for creativity into a too-busy life, I really enjoy the creative process of song writing, recording, performing and production, either by myself, or in collaboration with musician friends.

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The Sounds of Strangers UK

We are a group of BT musicians who have come together (initially as strangers) to create an album of different music from our bands or solo acts to raise money for charity. Our first album is in support of the World Cancer Research Fund UK.
We wanted to contribute our 'sounds' for the album - responding to an S.O.S. appeal from Phil Brunkard who kicked off the project.
We hope you enjoy.
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