James Vincent McMorrow to perform new single 'Paradise' on The Late Late Show

On tomorrow night's jammed packed Late Late Show, James Vincent McMorrow is set to perform a world exclusive of his brand-new single 'Paradise'.

The performance comes ahead of the summer release of his much-anticipated new studio album Grapefruit Season - which lands on July 16th.

Dublin native McMorrow's fifth LP features previous singles ‘Headlights’, ‘Gone’, ‘I Should Go’ (with Kenny Beats).

'Paradise' finds James working alongside Paul Epworth and Lil Silva includes a children’s choir because “it needed to feel naive and sincere".

"I’d assumed this song wouldn’t connect with a bunch of kids, but when they arrived in the studio they had learned every single line and couldn’t stop singing it. It reminded me why we make music: it’s not a selfish endeavour, it’s for everyone,” the talent said of the new track.

'Paradise' continues McMorrow’s recent run of upbeat, summery singles - paving the way for Grapefruit Season providing the soundtrack for Ireland’s summer. The 39-year-old will hit the road next year with dates in the Olympia Theatre, Big Top Limerick and Belfast pencilled in.

Also appearing in the studio with Ryan Tubridy is rugby star CJ Stander. After nine years of playing professional sport in Ireland, CJ Stander announced he was departing Irish shores with 51 Irish caps, including two wins against the All Blacks, a Grand Slam, a British and Irish Lions tour, as well as his star performances for Munster. Tomorrow evening, CJ joins Ryan to say goodbye.

Room to Improve architect Dermot Bannon will discuss his new upcoming series focussing on small homes. Housing is back in the headlines this month and Dermot will offer his solutions to correct the dysfunction.

Crona and Suzy Byrne will speak about what it was like to grow up as the daughters of one of Ireland's most famous broadcasters - Gay Byrne. They will reveal what their relationship with their dad was like and how they have coped following his death in November 2019.

Ryan will be joined by an inspiring couple, Jamie and Georgie Crawford. At 32 years of age Dublin man Jamie was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). Five years later, his wife Georgie got the devastating diagnosis that she had breast cancer. Georgie is the woman behind the hugely successful 'Good Glow' podcast. They will talk about how the couple put their lives back together after each received a devastating diagnosis.

With over a million views of his appearance on the Late Late Toy Show, Michael Moloney emerged as one of the Toy Show's brightest stars when he was surprised by singer-songwriting sensation Dermot Kennedy. Now, Michael hopes to follow in Kennedy's footsteps as he releases his first single, 'All That I Do'. The track is inspired by and dedicated to Michael's late father Emmett.

Lastly, Ryan will talk with two mothers who care full-time for children with disabilities. Katie Healy-Nolan and Nina Fitzpatrick will discuss the reality of life for full-time carers in Ireland, the battles they have faced to give their children dignity and why children with disabilities have been forgotten in the last year.

The Late Late Show airs on RTÉ One this Friday, May 21st at 9.35pm

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