Once Video
I wrote the song ONCE in 2001. I am singing and playing piano on it, with some friends helping out: John Russell on guitar, Sharon Tiessen on cello, Dave Geldart on bass, and David White on back up vocals. ONCE was written as part of a three song CD called “Painting The Sky Behind Me”. It was written to honour my friends on the street – as I sent out copies that Christmas to my supporters through Youth Unlimited. Many years later I had a request for its use at a national assembly – so, I had my friend Mike Leney put some significant visuals to it. The visuals used were provided by various street-ministries and outreaches across Canada that attended the Street Level 2006 Conference in Ottawa . Since then, it has been used by many agencies across Canada for all kinds of advocacy events and receptions.
ONCE – lyrics and music by T.J. Huff, copyright T.J. Huff 2001
For permission to use this music/visual piece, please contact: juliakb@youthunlimitedgta.com?
Tim, I cried when I heard you sing “once my mother held me when the kids were mean”, and considered children running through the sprinkler. Once. Your song brings a reminder of the humanity of society’s “throw-away people”.
You have a beautiful voice as well as a beautiful soul and heart. You are the most beautiful person I know, and I consider it a privilege to know you even slightly.
May God continue to bless the work of your heart with these sisters and brothers on the streets.
Beautiful, sad song. It has me thinking…we just are not doing enough for each other here on earth.