From the recording Altadena Strong
I grew up in Altadena and still have many friends there. "Altadena Strong" honors Altadena's 100-year history, the strength of the people of Altadena, and offers a sense of hope for recovery and rebuilding. Your download donation will benefit three local charities focused on Altadena's recovery.
Lyrics
Altadena Strong
Half the town where we grew up in flames
In places only ruins still remain
Many lost everything, some were lost for good
In the hills where Altadena stood
How can this happen in this special place
Something we're all feeling that's so hard to face
Coming back may take awhile with so much gone
We'll make the best of it, we're Altadena strong
Altadena's people run the rainbow,
Black and yellow, white and brown and day-glo
With L.A. in the distance, the mountains stand behind
Altadena is our state of mind
How can we return to an empty space
Something we're all feeling that we've got to face
Coming back may take awhile with so much gone
We'll make the best of it, we're Altadena strong
A hundred years of history can't be erased
Memories create a saving grace
Even through the tears, we'll work with friends
People helping people, building back again
We will recover this community
Picking up the pieces from the tragedy
Coming back may take awhile with so much gone
Our town will rise again, we're Altadena strong
Copyright (c) 2025 Rhys Jones; all rights reserved.