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Ready and Willing

by Buille Blackwater

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This song was co-written by Jack Colbert and Maurice O'Connor, and recorded by Buille Blackwater. We recorded the song as a charity single for Youghal RNLI and the RNLI as a whole, and it wouldn't have been possible without their support. Due to Covid 19, the RNLI haven't been able to have their fundraising events this year and as an organisation made up of voluntary workers this pandemic has really hit them hard. We really admire the work they do and the dangerous situations they put themselves in to save lives without thinking twice about it.

The song has influences of trad/rock/pop and depicts a story about what the volunteers might go through on a call out. The song features really great musicians, some of which are part of Youghal RNLI; Jason, Martin and Ricky.

We hope ye enjoy the song and share with your friends and hopefully we can raise some funds for Youghal RNLI. All proceeds going towards Youghal RNLI.

lyrics

V1
When a gale is blowing, rattling your home, And the raging sea is flecked with foam.
Wind so strong it takes your breath away, not a soul should be outside today.
Then a flare and an SOS, From some mariner in distress.
Having trouble staying afloat, That’s a job for the lifeboat

Chorus
Ready and willing to answer the call, Risking their own lives to sea in a squall
Rising and plunging over each and every crest, there’s no place here but for the very best.

V2
All trained for danger for they know how to behave, they only are the bravest of the brave.
Professionals at heart but amateurs in name, training is deeply burned into their brains.
They put to sea in the teeth of the gale, that would make even the toughest go pale
Hard to believe no one gets paid, as they take the seas unafraid.

Chorus

V3
At sea if there’s a life to be saved, like guardian angels over the waves
Pushing to the very limit, soon the lifeboat has the mariner in it
Rescued from a watery fate, that’s why the lifeboat is great
Brave heroes who know what to do, God bless the lifeboat and her crew.

Chorus

Outro
God Bless the lifeboat and her crew x2

credits

released December 5, 2020
Jack Colbert: Vocals and acoustic guitar
Ricky Fitzgerald: Vocals and acoustic guitar
Jason Ansbro: Drums and backing vocals
Sinead Mansfield: Fiddle
Martin Morris: Bass guitar
Daniel Ryan: Whistle
Simon Daly: Electric guitar

Lyricist: Maurice O'Connor
Songwriter: Jack Colbert

Produced and Mixed by Warren Tivy of ClayCastle Recording Studio, Youghal.

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Buille Blackwater Youghal, Ireland

Buille Blackwater, which translates to 'Blackwater Beat', are a band from the area of Youghal, Co.Cork.

Jack Colbert: Vocals and acoustic guitar
Ricky Fitzgerald: Vocals and acoustic guitar
Jason Ansbro: Drums and backing vocals
Sinead Mansfield: Fiddle
Martin Morris: Bass guitar
Daniel Ryan: Whistle ... more

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