Deirdre's music career began when she was welcomed into the exclusive Irish choir Anúna, of Riverdance fame, where she became a prominent soloist in concerts all over Europe, notably featuring on their album Behind the Closed Eye with The Ulster Orchestra. She was then chosen by Michael Flatley to star as his vocal soloist in the phenomenal show Lord of the Dance. Cast as Erin the Goddess, she performed over four years extensively in the USA, South America, Canada and Mexico to great critical acclaim. In 2002 she featured as the soloist with respected Irish American pianist Eily O’Grady on her sell-out USA tour, paying tribute to Eily’s late husband Frank Patterson. Following her return, Deirdre joined forces with the legendary Dionne Warwick on her sweeping UK tour.
Her performances have placed her on some of the world’s most prestigious stages such as the Royal Albert Hall (London), Concertgebouw (Amsterdam), Point Depot (Dublin), Grand Ole Opry (Nashville), Carnegie Hall and Radio City Music Hall (New York). She has featured as soloist around the American continent with the following orchestras - Cincinnati Symphony, Vancouver Symphony, Redlands Symphony, West Virginia Symphony and Toronto Symphony, soloing in Patrick Cassidy's Famine Remembrance in the Roy Thomson Symphony Hall.
In 2005/2006 Deirdre toured the US as a soloist in the hit show Celtic Woman (topping the World Music Charts for a staggering 82 weeks) earning her both a gold and platinum disc from EMI. She left that show after a year to complete work on her self-titled album Deirdre Shannon. This has since received many awards: Album Of The Year 2006 and Track of the Year 2006 (presented for her unique a capella version of She Moved Through The Fair) from Scottish radio programme No Celtic Boundaries and Highlander Radio in the USA. For her outstanding version of The Prayer, Deirdre has also received an award from American-based Celtic Radio earlier this year.
Deirdre’s live TV performances include the BBC's major annual event Music Live, performing alongside Jamie Cullum, Bob Geldof, Brian Kennedy and Moya Brennan. Other TV appearances include CBS Morning News and Fox Morning TV (USA), The Jools Holland Show and The Proms (UK), The Late Late Show, The Gerry Kelly Show and Open House on Irish television. Deirdre also recorded The Celtic Tenors' Special for PBS TV which aired coast to coast in America and on prime-time German and Irish television. She also contributed to the vocal soundtrack for the RTE historical TV documentary series called The Island. This was subsequently released under that same title.
Her ability to 'cross-over' diverse singing styles has made her equally comfortable performing and recording with a wide range of artists such as The Chieftains, Michael Crawford and Elvis Costello and more recently Air Supply on their new recording of I’m All Out of Love. Deirdre has appeared as guest soloist with The Celtic Tenors for the last number of years and has toured with them in virtually every continent worldwide. She features extensively on their latest album 'We are not Islands' (Ireland)/'Remember Me'. Deirdre joined The Canadian Tenors in 2007 as their guest on their much awaited new album release and followed that with a tour of Western Canada! Most recently, she recorded an album with Frank McNamara called If You're Irish, and subsequently will tour the States with that same named show. She is featured with Celtic Thunder in their upcoming show and album, Storm.
One More Day
Deirdre Shannon Lyrics
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Your kiss more clear than the chrystal of the sea
Please save me I've fallen here
I am lost and alone.
An angel weeps, I hear him cry
A lonely prayer a voice on high,
Dry all your tears, come what may,
And in the end the sun will rise on one more day,
Céile mo chroí, do croíse, ar Shlánaitheoir
(Together my love, your heart, our Savior)
Is císte mo chroí, do chroí sábhálaim comh thíar
(My heart is a treasure, your heart I cherish like the
sunset)
O 's follas gur líon do chroí
(it's obvious that you filled your heart)
Dom grása, a stór.
(with my love, my dear)
An angel weeps, I hear him cry
A lonely prayer a voice on high,
Dry all your tears, come what may,
And in the end the sun will rise on one more day,
Hey ... the sun will rise on one more day.
My love, more dear than this life you are to me
Your kiss more clear than the chrystal of the sea
Please save me I've fallen here
I am lost and alone.
An angel weeps, I hear him cry
A lonely prayer a voice on high,
Dry all your tears, come what may,
And in the end the sun will rise on one more day,
Hey ... the sun will rise on one more day.
The lyrics of "One More Day" by Deirdre Shannon are a heartfelt plea for salvation and help from a loved one who is seen as their savior. The singer addresses their beloved and describes how they are the most important thing in their life, even more so than life itself. The kiss of the beloved is compared to the clearness of a crystal sea. The singer then confesses that they have fallen, and they are lost and alone. But they believe in the power of their beloved to save them.
Throughout the song, the imagery of an angel is used to convey the idea that the singer is in a troubled state of mind. The angel is weeping and crying, but also praying on a high voice. The tears of the singer are also mentioned, but the angel tells them to dry all their tears and come what may, the sun will rise on one more day. This phrase is repeated in the chorus, highlighting the hope that there is always a new day to look forward to.
Overall, the song is a moving and emotional plea for help from someone who is seen as their savior. The lyrics connect with anyone who has felt lost and alone, and offer a message of hope and solace in knowing that the sun will always rise on one more day.
Line by Line Meaning
My love, more dear than this life you are to me
You are the one I value the most in this world.
Your kiss more clear than the chrystal of the sea
Your love is more pure and undefiled than anything else in this world.
Please save me I've fallen here
I am in dire need of your help, I have stumbled and cannot get up.
I am lost and alone.
I feel directionless and confused with no one to help me.
An angel weeps, I hear him cry
Even the divine beings above recognize my pain and are moved to tears on my behalf.
A lonely prayer a voice on high,
My prayers are an appeal to the heavens above, a cry for help when no one else is listening.
Dry all your tears, come what may,
Do not fret, take heart and cheer up, no matter what happens.
And in the end the sun will rise on one more day,
Tomorrow is a new day with a renewed hope and fresh opportunities.
Hey ...
This is a cry of happiness, a shout of joy.
Céile mo chroí, do croíse, ar Shlánaitheoir
You, my love, are one with our Savior who lives in your heart.
Is císte mo chroí, do chroí sábhálaim comh thíar
Your love is sweet to me, and I will protect it with my life.
O 's follas gur líon do chroí
It's clear that your heart is brimming with love and affection.
Dom grása, a stór.
My darling, feel my love for you.
Contributed by Ethan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.