The Road to Freedom (Chris de Burgh album)

The Road to Freedom is singer Chris de Burgh's 15th original album, released in 2004. It was the first album released after he left A&M, who had released all of de Burgh's previous albums and singles.

The Road to Freedom
Studio album by Chris de Burgh
Released	May 10, 2004
Genre	Rock
Length	43:52
Label	Edel AG
Producer	Chris de Burgh Chris Porter
Chris de Burgh chronology
Timing Is Everything (2002) The Road to Freedom (2004) The Storyman (2006)

Track listing

All compositions by Chris de Burgh except as noted.

1. "When Winter Comes" – 3:48
2. "The Road to Freedom" – 4:26
3. "Snow Is Falling" – 3:53
4. "The Words 'I Love You'" – 3:26
5. "Songbird" – 4:00
6. "Five Past Dreams" – 3:48
7. "Here for You" – 3:41
8. "What You Mean to Me" – 3:29 (music: Phil Palmer, lyrics: de Burgh)
9. "Rose of England" – 5:14
10. "The Journey" – 3:52
11. "Read My Name" – 4:16
12. "Even Now" - 4:09 (Special Edition Only)
13. "Kiss Me from a Distance - 3:22 (Special Edition Only)
14. "Little Angel" - 3:10 (Special Edition Only)
15. "Once Upon a Time - 3:39 (Special Edition Only)

Personnel

• Chris de Burgh – lead and backing vocals, acoustic piano, guitars
• Chris Cameron – acoustic piano (1, 3), orchestral arrangements (1, 3, 7)
• Peter Gordeno – keyboards
• Phil Palmer – guitars
• Rick Mitra – bass
• Danny Cummings – drums, percussion
• Gavyn Wright – orchestral leader
• Isobel Griffiths – orchestral contractor

Production

• Produced by Chris de Burgh and Chris Porter
• Engineered and Mixed by Chris Porter
• Photography – David Morley
• Sleeve Design – Chris de Burgh, Kenny Thomson and Mike McCraith.
• Art Direction – M+H Communications Ltd.
• Management – Kenny Thomson Management, Inc.