Welcome to Derek Ryan's Website
Hi Everyone,
It's hard to believe I've recorded my second album already! It's a great feeling and how time has flown this past year.
There have been many highlights, including performing live on RTE's Late Late Show (Click Here to view), my debut single God's Plan winning 'Song Of The Year' at the Northern Ireland Country Music Awards and of course launching my very own band. Gigging around the country to crowds has been great fun and the reaction to myself and the lads has been unbelievably encouraging, with already lots of happy memories made on the road! I look forward to meeting many more people in the future and maybe one day I will see you at a Derek Ryan Dance or Concert!
MADE OF GOLD is my latest offering of my original songs, combined with classic songs I have known since I was a boy. When I write songs I'm inspired by everyday life and stories I hear now and then. 'Kiss Me Mary' is a story of one man's undying love for his childhood sweetheart. With it's happy ending, I think its an uplifting lively tune that also proves sometimes love can be right beside you and you just can't see it...yet! 'Just A Little Love' is a song of love, unity and the thought that the smallest of gestures can mean the world to some people and make them see life in a different light. You never know what people may be going through. 'Irish Heart' I want to dedicate to all the Irish living abroad. It represents how Irish people all over the world are of proud of their heritage and how one day they dream of touching down on Irish soil again. Finally I'd like to mention the title track 'MADE OF GOLD'. It tells the story of how true love and internal beauty can stand the test of time!
I've also included a track on this album from one of my favourite artists of all time the late great BUDDY HOLLY. I was first introduced to him one summer's evening (possibly around the time of the missing teeth) when my mother let me stay up late to watch the Buddy Holly story on telly. I was immediately a fan and hassled my parents everyday to bring me to a music shop! Soon I was the proud owner of his greatest hits cassette. Many an hour I stood in front of the mirror singing along to the album and one song in particular 'EARLY IN THE MORNING'.
I really enjoy working on my albums and take great pride in them. When I'm not on stage, one of my favourite places to be is the studio, writing and recording.
All the best,
Derek
Derek's Appearance on the Late Late Show
Click Here to see Derek's appearance with Ryan Tubridy on RTE 1's Late Late Show, singing the Hank Williams' classic, 'I Saw the Light'.
