It’s an odd feeling. I wasn’t going to enter, then I was persuaded. I never expected to win.
That evening, hosted in a big RSA, there was a long list of entrants, a panel of judges and an eager audience. The contest was purely for original songs, and each had to be performed live on the night with no recordings or backing tracks.
There were many really good songs. So when third place was announced, I thought; ‘Yeah, good song.’ Second place was announced and I thought; ‘Really liked that one. Nice.’
Then, as you do, started casting my eyes around the room; who was going to be the winner? There were quite a few worthy candidates.
So when Ship of Dreams was announced, it took a few seconds to register. I never expected to hear my name or that of the song.
What?
Oh.
Wow.
It’s the only songwriting competition I’ve won. Then again, it’s the only one I’ve ever entered (usual crisis of confidence). Thanks so much for all the lovely comments on Facebucket.
And if you’d like to find out a bit more, maybe see the lyrics and the story behind the song, there’s this blog post.
Fancy a listen? You can find your Ship of Dreams here.
And .. well .. um .. gosh [blushes].
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