Generally I shy away from declaring favs because music pieces, especially Órla's, will "speak" to me differently nearly from week to week.
But I will mention a couple of Órla's work that strike me at this moment:
Homes of Donegal. Unfortunately Órla has not recorded this much loved song to my knowledge. When I witnessed Órla sing this warm and beautiful song, acapella, in an intimate setting in November 2009 I was absolutely sure I had died and gone to heaven. (sigh) And, judging by the reaction of the audience that filled that rather small place, I don't think I was the only one.
Dancing in the Moonlight. I first heard Órla sing this song on her album Distant Shore. To be honest I initially sort of held this piece at arms length. Not that I didn't appreciate that it came from her own pen and was a fun song. I guess it was a little too "Pop" for snobbish me. That is until I witness Órla, with her incredible stage presence and charisma, sing that song live. That's all it took! Órla took her sword to my snobbery and sliced and diced it that night! Now Dancing in the Moonlight is more than special to me. I love it!
Back on topic... I'm open to voting for a couple after I give it some thought.
