It has been four years since Schapelle Corby was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment in a Balinese prison after smuggling four kilograms of cannabis into Indonesia.
In that time, many people have joined in the crusade to support Schapelle in what could only be described as a nightmare.
Local trio, Vanessa Lea and Road Train, was touched by Schapelle’s story and dedicated a song to her fight for freedom and to encourage her to hold on. The song was written by Vanessa and Roger Faynes.
“The song describes the events leading up to Schapelle’s conviction and the emotions she must have felt at the time, and how it is important that the Australian public does not forget her,” Ms Faynes said.
“The song presents no particular point of view as to her innocence or guilt, but is simply a comment on human injustice and an attempt to support a fellow Australian who is in a very dire predicament.”
Following completion of the song, ‘Be Brave’, in August last year, two copies were sent to Mercedes Corby, Schapelle’s sister.
Early in the New Year, Schapelle sent a hand-written card to the Faynes, personally thanking them for their support and for the song, which she says she loved.
A clip of the song appears on ‘Youtube’ and ‘myspace’.
The clip can be viewed on the Vanessa Lea and Road Train website: www.myspace.com/vanessalearoadtra in
Catch Vanessa Lea and Roadtrain when they perform live at Nambucca Heads’ V-Wall Tavern, on Friday, February 20. They are also about to release their new CD, with the help of close friend and mentor, John Bromell, former publisher for Warner and Rondor music.