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.
It is rated 2.5 out of 5 stars on AllMusic.
Track listing All compositions by Chris de Burgh except as noted. "When Winter Comes" – 3:48 "The Road to Freedom" – 4:26 "Snow Is Falling" – 3:53 "The Words 'I Love You'" – 3:26 "Songbird" – 4:00 "Five Past Dreams" – 3:48 "Here for You" – 3:41 "What You Mean to Me" – 3:29 (music: Phil Palmer, lyrics: de Burgh) "Rose of England" – 5:14 "The Journey" – 3:52 "Read My Name" – 4:16 "Even Now" – 4:09 (Special Edition Only) "Kiss Me from a Distance – 3:22 (Special Edition Only) "Little Angel" – 3:10 (Special Edition Only) "Once Upon a Time – 3:39 (Special Edition Only)
Personnel Chris de Burgh – vocals, 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 guitar Danny Cummings – drums, percussion Gavyn Wright – orchestral leader Isobel Griffiths – orchestral contractor
Production Chris de Burgh – producer, sleeve design Chris Porter – producer, engineer, mixing David Morley – photography (front cover and portrait) Mike McCraith – sleeve design Kenny Thomson – sleeve design, management M+H Communications Ltd. – art direction
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