Music
15 Nov 18

Track Of The Day: Clare O'Riordan - "On The Streets"

Our track of the day comes from Clare O'Riordan with her charity single "On the Streets" released in support of Cork Simon Community.

Last week, Clare O'Riordan digitally released her single "On The Streets" to raise awareness of the ongoing homeless crisis with all proceeds from the song going to Cork Simon Community.

Tackling one of the most serious issues in Irish society today, "On The Streets" is an uplifting reflection on the value of human dignity advocating empathy for those who suffer amongst us. Through powerful vocals and resonant lyrics, Clare's song gives a voice to the silenced members of our community:

"My world is breaking is the love you are making not going to save a soul like me/ I, lying here shaking, in the time you're not taking and so our world will be, hiding empathy".

There will be a launch gig for the track on Saturday the 24th November at 9.30pm in An Spailpín Fánach, Cork City, with all proceeds from downloads and the event going directly to Cork Simon Community.

Speaking about her new single Clare said, “I’m delighted to be able to help Cork Simon Community raise funds for homelessness in Cork and hope that my song "On the Streets" will further enhance more awareness of this pressing issue. I was inspired to write this song after I saw an elderly homeless man on the streets of Cork city. His image and vulnerability stayed with me and as I wondered about his life story and what he might say this song came to me.”

Following her debut Shelter in 2014, Clare's new album Outside is set for release early next year. Speaking about her new music, Clare said, “Capturing the energy and passion of a live performance and broadening my musical sound was central to my approach. Like ‘On the Streets’ the songs can be haunting yet joyous, intense yet playful, passionate yet sensuous. They are songs that examine the polar opposites of life with cinematic clarity and beauty.”

Check out the track below and then support this great cause by purchasing a digital copy from iTunes, CD Baby, Amazon or clareoriordan.com now.