I’m On My Way
This is a song about emigration. Bringing “Comfort” to those in distress.
In 1971 I went to America on a 3 year J1 working visa. I needed to get away from the troubles in Northern Ireland. I returned to Ireland when the Visa ran out and I wrote this song on the way home on the plane. Then a few years ago I wrote a musical about my experience and this is the title song from the musical.
Excellent upbeat song, great voice, fantastic production.
Makes me want to see the Musical
It took me 20 years to write it. Finished it 5 years ago and I can’t get any interest. I have a stage play and a screen play all ready for the stage or the screen. It’s impossible to get any interest unless you are coneccted. I can send you a PDF of the screenplay if you were interested to read it.
Thanks for your comments …Very heartening.
Great production and vocals, song really moves along.
Hey Richard!
I’m imagining the whole chorus jiving around the stage to this as the opener. Works really well😁👍
Thanks Phil.
It’s good to get the feedback on something I’ve been working on for over twenty years.
Great stuff Richard! Really like it
Great song Richard! Love it!
Really catchy. I can easily see this as the opening number on a big stage. It sounds great on the headphones as well!
I felt like I was travelling with you – really enjoyed the whole production.
Excellent!
This is fab. It’s got a great sound, a real drive, and a strong performance… what else could we ask for?
1971 was an eventful time to be kicking off an adventure in US. The Vietnam War was still raging, protests everywhere, and all framed with a musical background for the ages. I’m sure you were welcomed with open arms and a front row seat. Americans love an accent and (I’m assuming you’re Irish,) have one of best. 1971 was the year I graduated from high school. I know that landscape well. How exciting, terrifying and exhilerating for the immigrant of that unique time. I can feel your enthusiasm for the start of the unknown. The experience obviously left a lasting impact. Congratulations on putting your life experiences to music and ultimately your musical.
Great foot tapping song Richard. Love the arrangement and vocals. It’s a shame you can’t get any interest for your musical, but as you say, it’s probably about connections.
Really enjoyed this. Probably be humming it all day!
Having just listened to a whole batch of angsty songs this really stood out.Super production too.
Great. Liked this from the opening bars. I’m with Mal’s comment, ‘lighten up. mate’ I found myself saying – not neccesary in your case! Mazybe would’ve liked the less unobstrusive backing of the opening but that’s just me.