‘Wild Horses’

“Couldn’t drag me away…” How can you help but be drawn in by this haunting theme? It conjures up memories of childhood amongst council estates, poverty and struggle in the first verse. Irony and bitterness. One of my personal favourites and an emotional release…

‘I Deamed A Dream’

Obviously, from the musical Les Miserables. It’s about a mother living in hard times. It’s very similar to my dream on a more personal level, of my ‘life gone by’ with mum who died at the age of 91 and who’s ‘dream’ it was that I should ‘do something’ with my life. Mum, this is for you.

‘Cry Me A River’

This is about bitterness and anger, as in a relationship between a boy and girl that has ended. This timeless song is from the film Breakfast At Tiffany’s. It’s a release of tension and a greater insight into the human condition.

‘How Great Thou Art’

Is a hymn with great personal meaning for me, as it reminds me of my friend who liked to sing this hymn in church.

‘You’ll See’

Is about determination, independence, and the ability to show them what you are made of. Doubt sows disbelief. This is about turning this around. The song is a kind of beacon, a way of keeping going. It’s my productive anger, my way of getting rid of the labels which have been unfair…

‘Daydream Believer’

“The tears of yesterday don’t mean a thing.”  There is happiness out there for everyone who dares to dream…

‘Up The Mountain’

Is about reassurance, love and the ability to keep going, no matter what ’slings and arrows of outrageous fortune’ life throws at you. God is our light.

‘Who I Was Born To Be’

Ambition, fate, call it what you will, but who was I born to be? Mum must have picked this one for me…

‘Proud’

This is about the conflict between a parent and his son. The dilemmas most youngsters find themselves up against. My dilemma was finding my own identity - a conflict, if you like, with myself.

‘The End Of The World’

Don’t be silly! It’s only the beginning! I want you all to enjoy some more!

‘Silent Night’

This was first made public in Germany during a service on Christmas Eve. It’s a touching hymn at Christmas - I hope you like it…

The Album

I would like to dedicate this album to my beloved mother, to whom I made a promise to ‘be someone.’

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God Bless

Susan