Brendan Graham - 2x Eurovision Winner For ”Rock n’ Roll Kids” And ”The Voice”. Wrote “You Raise Me Up”, One of Most Recorded Songs in History. Ireland’s Most Famous Lyricist And Songwriter!

Brendan Graham is a two-time Eurovision winner for “Rock n’ Roll Kids” in 1994 and “The Voice” in 1996. He wrote the lyrics to “You Raise Me Up”, perhaps the world’s most recorded song with over 1000 covers in over 50 languages, which was a #1 song for Josh Groban. He is Ireland’s most famous lyricist and songwriter. His songs have sold over 100 million units.

My featured song is “The Gift (Juliet’s Song)”, from the album Made In New York by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.

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Brendan and I discuss the following:

• “You Raise Me Up” worldwide distribution
• Started writing music at age 48 after his industrial job was redundant
• No musical training; not a singer either
• Writes only in the key of C
• “Rock n’ Roll Kids”
  • Fats Domino concert
  • Entered in Eurovision for 3 years
  • Simple demo
  • Favorite entry from Ireland
  • Eurovision explained
• “The Voice”
  • Eimear Quinn
• “You Raise Me Up”
• Harper Collins book deal
• Always composes the chorus first
• “Peace Upon This Land”
• “Oh America” sung at Washington Mall

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“BOBBY M AND THE PAISLEY PARADE” is Robert’s latest album. Featuring 10 songs and guest appearances by John Helliwell (Supertramp), Tony Carey (Rainbow) and international sitar sensation Deobrat Mishra. Produced by Tony Carey. Called "ALBUM OF THE YEAR!" by Indie Shark and “One of the great rock sets of the year!” by Big Celebrity Buzz. 
"Catchy and engaging with great tunes!" - Steve Hackett (Genesis)

"This album has life and soul!" - John Helliwell (Supertramp)

"Bobby M rocks!" - Gary Puckett (Union Gap)

"Nice cool bluesy album!" - Jim McCarty (The Yardbirds)

"Robert really really really rocks!" - Peter Yarrow (Peter Paul & Mary)

"Great songs. Great performances. It's a smash!" - David Libert (The Happenings)

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Audio production:

Jimmy Ravenscroft
Kymera Films

 

Connect with Brendan at:

Brendan Graham – The Songwriting Master – Ireland's Own (irelandsown.ie)

 

Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:

Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.com
Email Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com

 

Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:

Website - www.projectgrandslam.com
PGS Store - www.thePGSstore.com
YouTube
Facebook - www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam
Spotify Music
Apple Music
Email - pgs@projectgrandslam.com