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David Olney (born David Charles Olney in Providence, Rhode Island on 23 March 1948 ; died 18 January 2020) was an American folk singer-songwriter.
Olney moved to Nashville in 1973, attempted to sell his songs to record labels, and then formed the band "The X-Rays" who recorded two albums for Rounder Records, appeared on Austin City Limits, opened for Elvis Costello, and broke up in 1985.
Subsequently, Olney performed as a solo singer-songwriter, and released more than 20 albums over four decades, including 6 live recordings.
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The truest heart will not be tempted
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Deliever me from an evil hand
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Her face is fair to those who know her
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Here's to our Lady of good fortune
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Deliever me from an evil hand
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Be he spirit, be he man
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Lay down your kingdom, lay down
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Lay down your kingdom, lay down
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