LISTEN: Brian Deady releases anthemic tribute to Muhammad Ali with 'Get On My Knees'

Irish singer-songwriter Brian Deady has today released the new video for his powerful single ‘Get On My Knees’, released on Decca Records. Inspired by the late Muhammad Ali, the track was written shortly after the boxer’s death in June 2016 and showcases Brian’s distinctive Lead Belly-esque vocals.

Brian explains: “It’s about a big, tough, strong boxer who comes toe to toe with his vulnerability when his lover leaves him and he ends up warring with his demons in the ring.”

The song’s deceptively simple refrain – “I'm gonna handcuff lightning, throw thunder in the ring, won't slack, won't turn my back, I'll get on my knees and pray” – tells a tale of power versus fragility, with a foot-stomping soul-pop sound. The track shares the same gospel influences which have spring-boarded the likes of Rag’n’Bone Man and Nathaniel Rateliff to the top of the charts.

Known to conclude his live sets with 'Get On My Knees', you can catch him performing the single at one of his UK & Ireland tour dates, listed below.

Listen to 'Get On My Knees':

Get On My Knees - Brian Deady

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Tour Dates

29th April - Live at Leeds UK

18th May - The Great Escape UK

19th May - The Great Escape UMG Sync

25th June - Sea Sessions, Donegal Ireland

14th July - Latitude Festival UK

5th August - Wilderness Festival

6th August - Indiependence Festival Cork Ireland