On Wings

On Wings is the debut single by Leanne Moore, winner of the Irish talent competition You're A Star. The single debuted at number one on the Irish Singles Chart for the week ending 26 June 2008.

Background

The song was written in memory of two 15-year-old stepsisters Robyn O Riordan and Leanne Miller who died in a car accident. The song was written by their cousin Jamie Bridgeman.The song's success is largely because it is for charity It is hoped that the song will be able to encoruage young people to drive with caution as the medium of music seemed the best way to get the message across . The song was funded by the Gardaí and was support by the road safety authority.

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I've seen mothers cry and die a little inside, Their daughters they have lost and peace of mind forgot... ...........................To young we watched them fight for their lives Praying to god that their souls took flight On Wings

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Preceded by "Forever" by Chris Brown

Irish Singles Chart number-one single June 26, 2008

Succeeded by "Forever" by Chris Brown

References

1. ^ Charity Song Success