"Ready for the Sky" is a song by Australian singer Budjerah, released on 21 July 2022.[1]
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| Single by Budjerah | ||||
| Released | 21 July 2022 | |||
| Length | 3:17 | |||
| Label | Warner Music Australia | |||
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| "Ready for the Sky" (Live at Bakehouse Studios) on YouTube | ||||
In a statement, Budjerah said "'Ready for the Sky' was written back in 2020, when everyone really wanted to go out and have fun again, and I wanted to talk about that ambitious feeling I had of being ready to go back into the world."[2]
The song placed second in the 2022 Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition.[3]
At the APRA Music Awards of 2023, the song was shortlisted for Song of the Year.[4]
At the 2023 Rolling Stone Australia Awards, the song was nominated for Best Single.[5][6]
At the APRA Music Awards of 2024, the song was nominated for Most Performed Australian Work and Most Performed Pop Work.[7]
Critical reception
editTyler Jenke from Music Feeds called it "a soulful number that showcases Budjerah's immersive vocal and lyrical skills."[2]
Jo Forrest from Total Ntertainment said, "A potent combination of smoldering soul, R&B stylings and deep grooves, 'Ready for the Sky' showcases Budjerah's smooth and agile vocals – and an evolution of his sound."[1]
Track listings
editDigital download/streaming
- "Ready for the Sky" – 3:17
Digital download/streaming (remixes)
- "Ready for the Sky" – 3:17
- "Ready for the Sky" (Live at the Bakehouse) – 4:04
- "Ready for the Sky" (Harvey Southerland remix) – 4:08
- "Ready for the Sky" (Harvey Southerland remix) – 3:20
- "Ready for the Sky" (Taka Perry remix) – 3:30
- "Ready for the Sky" (Kinder remix) – 3:08
- "Ready for the Sky" (Acapella version) – 3:02
- "Ready for the Sky" (instrumental) – 3:17
References
edit- ^ a b "BUDJERAH REVEALS 'READY FOR THE SKY'". Total Ntertainment. 21 July 2022. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
- ^ a b "Budjerah Releases New Single 'Ready For The Sky'". MusicFeeds. 22 July 2022. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
- ^ "King Stingray nab the top gong and over $50k at global songwriting competition". MSN. 8 June 2023. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
- ^ "These 20 songs are up for 2023 APRA Song Of The Year". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 25 January 2023. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
- ^ "Amy Shark, The Wiggles & Kylie Minogue Among 2023 Shure Rolling Stone Australia Awards Nominees". Rolling Stone Australia. 1 February 2023. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
- ^ "All The Winners From The 2023 Rolling Stone Awards". The Music. 5 April 2023. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
- ^ "2024 APRA Music Awards nominees announced: Paul Kelly, Troye Sivan, Tex Perkins, and more". Mumbrella. 4 April 2024. Retrieved 9 April 2024.