Join us for part two of our chat with Sandy Kelly where Sandy discusses her reluctance to record some of her biggest hits, her collaboration with Kieran on his "Our Place" EP and gives her thoughts on her life as it is today including the positives that the ongoing pandemic has brought to her life as well as any regrets she may have after a life lived on the road.
Show Notes
In part one, we heard about Sandy's upbringing, her musical roots, her early family life and her work and friendship with Johnny cash, a friendship borne out of him hearing her on the radio one night when he was in Ireland on tour.
In part two, we hear about Sandy's reluctance to record some of her biggest hits such as her highly successful version of "Crazy". The song was originally written by Willie Nelson and she would have the chance to record it with him as a duet. The guys, along with Sandy, discuss the importance of being ready to take opportunities to present themselves.
Sandy and Kieran discuss a song that they collaborated on which was featured on Kieran's "Our Place" EP. The song, titled "Ordinary Boy", was written by Kieran and was inspired by his own son who was two years old at the time. Kieran asked Sandy if she would like to sing the song as he thought she might relate to it as she has a grandson of the same age. Sandy was delighted to lend her voice to the song and we get a listen to the result on the show.
Sandy chats about life in the present, the positives that the pandemic has brought to her life, if she has any regrets about a life lived on the road and about her contentment with where she is at now. She also reveals that she is writing a book about her life which will explore her origins as a travelling performer with her family and detail many of the ups, downs, struggles and triumphs that she has encountered throughout her stellar career. The chat with Sandy finishes with a listen to her performing a beautiful version of the old standard "What A Wonderful World".
In the post-interview chat, the lads reveal their guest for next week as Kieran and Rory confront Luke with a question about the theme music for Órla Sweeney's episode.
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