Name: The Greatest Thing
Duration: P00H05M00S
Description: I wrote this song as a wedding gift to my wife, Christina. I sang it to her for the first time at the end of our wedding speeches. We’ve been together for the better part of 11 years and most poignantly, she got me through a cancer diagnosis a few years ago that came very close to taking my life. This song is about us, but this song is for her.

The Greatest Thing

by Timothy James Bowen

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taniadalts Such an utterly beautiful song Timothy. The lyrics are exquisitely stunning and make my heart smile. What a way to honour your Christina, thank you so much for sharing this gem with us all ❤️ Favorite track: The Greatest Thing.

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I wrote this song as a wedding gift to my wife, Christina. I sang it to her for the first time at the end of our wedding speeches. We’ve been together for the better part of 11 years and most poignantly, she got me through a cancer diagnosis a few years ago that came very close to taking my life. This song is about us, but this song is for her.

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I crossed the oceans and rolled through the fields
Wandered the Emerald Isle to find something real
And I had no choice and no guarantee
But you were the greatest thing to happen to me

We marvelled at Wicklow in snow-frosted air
And we dodged the gunfire from Ballymun Square
And there was no other place that I'd rather be
For you were the greatest thing to happen to me

I closed my eyes and still I did see
A vision of kindness love and beauty beneath
Honey, you stole my heart right from my sleeve
And you are the greatest thing to happen to me

We danced by the streetlight and through pouring rain
We spent all our money on love and champagne
Well I'll play a pauper any day of the week
For you are the greatest thing to happen to me

Well I closed my eyes and still I did see
A vision of kindness, love and beauty beneath
Honey, you are the only thrill that I'll ever need
And you are the greatest thing to happen to me

Well I took my time and I took my chance
And I'll take a thousand more to be holding your hand
Well I've never felt love like you've you've given me
Honey, you are the one, you are the real thing

You sang by my bedside to shield me from pain
And you held my hands through thunder and flame
Now through forever together we'll be
For you are the greatest thing to happen to me

CHORUS
I closed my eyes and still I did see
A vision of kindness, love and beauty beneath
Honey, you are my home, You're my reason to be
And you are the greatest thing to happen to me

Honey you are the greatest thing to ever happen to me.

credits

released May 2, 2020
Timothy James Bowen - Guitar, Vocals
Christian Sedelmyer - Violin
Nat Smith - Cello
Kenneth Pattengale - Pedal Steel Guitar, Mellotron Vibraphone, String Arrangement & Programming
Scott Mulvahill - Upright Bass
Dom Billett - Drums

Produced by Kenneth Pattengale
Engineered by Timothy Bowen, Christian Sedelmyer, Nat Smith, Kenneth Pattengale, Scott Mulvahill, and Dom Billett
Mixed by Kenneth Pattengale
Mastered by Kim Rosen for Knack Mastering

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Timothy James Bowen Minnamurra, Australia

Timothy James Bowen is an accomplished songwriter wielding his undeniable vocal prowess to compliment his honest and heartfelt lyrics for the world of folk & alt-country.

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