Lenz, Jack & Doug Cameron - If You Only Knew

Tracks

Side 1

		Track Name	Length
	1	Opening	01:27
	2	If You Only Knew	03:29
	3	Get Up	03:34
	4	Don't Tell Me it Will Never Be	04:26
	5	Unity House	03:35
	6	One Moment of Love	03:07
	7	We Will All	04:55

Side 2

		Track Name	Length
	1	Have You Heard	05:16
	2	You Need a Science	04:43
	3	Mona	03:38
	4	Moving	03:53
	5	Hand in Hand	03:09
	6	Every Wonder	05:03

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A rare gem in the Canadian music landscape, this album by Jack Lenz and Doug Cameron features the original version of "Mona", later reworked as Mona With The Children and picked up by True North Records, where it became a Canadian hit. The album blends elements of jazz, reggae, funk, soul, and soft rock, reflecting the versatility and depth of both artists.

Jack Lenz, a prolific composer known for his work in film, television, and theatre, infuses the album with lush arrangements and a spiritual essence, in line with his work promoting the Bahá’í faith. Doug Cameron, a folk-blues troubadour, brings heartfelt storytelling and melodic warmth, later solidifying his reputation with his 1985 hit Mona With The Children.

The album resonates with themes of hope, unity, and resilience, setting the foundation for Cameron’s later success. A must-listen for fans of Canadian folk-rock history, this release captures the spirit of a movement while showcasing the raw musical talent that both artists continue to bring to their craft.

Cameron followed up with another cassette-only release in 1986 entitled 'C'mon Rise Up' on Don’t Blink Music Inc. (produced by Jack Lenz); this album remains a rare and sought-after piece of Canada’s musical heritage - another Canadian Cult Classic only available at citizenfreak.
-Robert Williston

Dedication:
"This music is dedicated to Mona, who died for her belief in the oneness of humanity."

Mona Mahmudnizhad
Mona Mahmudnizhad, a sixteen-year-old high school student, was one of several Bahá’í women and teenage girls imprisoned for their faith by the Islamic Revolutionary authorities in the Iranian city of Shiraz in June 1983.

Ten of the prisoners, including Mona, endured days of physical and mental torture used by the Islamic Mullahs (priests) to force them to deny their religion. When they all refused, they were sentenced to death by hanging.

In a final effort to break their wills, the authorities hanged the women one by one, forcing the others to watch.

Mona asked to be the final victim executed so that she could pray for the strength of each one who was hanged before her. When her turn came, she kissed the rope and placed the noose around her own neck.

Doug Cameron: guitar, vocals
Jack Lenz: keyboards
Mike Francis: guitar
David Piltch: bass
Howard Ayee: bass
Peter Cardinali: bass
Tom Szczesniak: bass
Jørn Andersen: drums, percussion
Kevan McKenzie: drums
Paul Hannah: cymbal
Rob Yale: programming
Tim McCauley: programming
Pat Perez: saxophone
Vern Dorge: saxophone
Rick Tait: trumpet
Gordi Munro: vocals
Sharon Lee Williams: backing vocals
Shawne Jackson: backing vocals
Sheree Jeacocke: backing vocals
Susan Aldridge: backing vocals

Produced by Doug Cameron and Jack Lenz
Engineered by John Naslen

Recorded at Don't Blink Music Inc., 131 Hazleton Ave, Toronto, Ontario

Lyrics:
Well, I don’t know what that fire is
That you’ve kindled in this land
But I see the hearts
Of my friends ablaze
And I feel that your promise is at hand

Some people get their heads up straight
Other people got 'em in the sand
But in every way
Yes, and every day
I can feel the coming of man.

(Chorus out)
Every wonder
Every wonder
Every wonder

Lift your head up
Lift your head up
High, high, high
Every wonder

Every wonder
Lift your head up
Lift your head up
High, high, high
Every wonder
Every wonder

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