Sam Tom Sings Shaker Songs
After telling the Story of John Slocum’s Second Death, Samuel Tom then records the song “ t’iw’i’ulh tsun tse’. ” Song: [’uw’] t’iw’i’ulh tsun tse’.I will pray, I will pray, I will pray. Repeat 3 times
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Story of John Slocum’s Second Death
Samuel Tom (suchilum) This was recorded at Malahat in 1962 when Samuel Tom was 102 years old. Transcribed and translated by Arnold Guerin and Donna Gerdts (latest edit May 20, 2025.) hey’ kwu’elh hwi’ nilh kwu’elh kwthu ni’ sht’es kwus wulh hay. Now, then, it will now be the way it was when he finished (died). ni’ wulh hwu qux
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