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Ride The Ali Way
Media Release 3 May 2010
ASA triple nominee Danny Hooper at work in South Australia’s community, writes tribute for ‘Ride The Ali Way’
Danny Hooper’s sincerity as a songwriter has never been without doubt.
This
week, the 2009 ASA triple nominee, and composer of the winning
Spiritual Track of the Year ‘You Don’t Need Wings to Fly’, is in his
home-state’s community playing gigs along the south west coastal route
from Port Lincoln north to Ceduna, promoting and raising funds in the
‘Ride for Ali’ Charity.
Ali is Ali Oestmann, who was diagnosed
late last year with an inoperable brain tumor. And ‘Ride for Ali’ is
an initiative of a circle of friends, together with the local community
of Ceduna, who united and organised a 400klm bike ride from Port
Lincoln to Ceduna to raise funds to support Ali and her family in their
fight to beat this disease.
Keen to have the opportunity to help
the community rally round, and especially to support the project in aid
of one of their own, Hooper from Clare in country South Australia, east
of the peninsula and almost as far away as the ride itself covers,
pitched in when he was approached to write and record a tribute song
for the cause.
‘When I was asked to write this song for Ali, the tune and the words just flowed’ he said.
The
sentiment and lyrics in Ali’s song are uplifting and inspirational, a
buoyant expressive parallel similar to tracks on his much commended Rod
McCormack produced CD The Legacy and the award winning ‘You don’t need
Wings to Fly’.
100% of ‘Ride The Ali Way’ CD sales benefit Ali and her family.
“…………… and she’ll ride, ride the Ali way”
blurb creative solutions | artist services | rhonda sinclair |m: 0438902413 | e: blurbcs@bigpond.net.au
You Don't Need Wings To Fly
Media Release 6
Nov 2009
South Australian Danny
Hooper inspires at Sydney’s 29th ASA Song
Awards
A
song motivated by a good mate struck paydirt for South Australia’s
Danny Hooper two weeks ago. Danny arrived home in Clare,
clutching a prestigious ASA Award after attending a gala night in
Sydney on October 22. With three songs in two categories, Danny
took out the Spiritual Award, a third in the Top 5 and a Top 25
finalist in the Country Award.
Close to his heart, all three songs
have special meaning for the singer songwriter. Two of the finalist
tracks appear on the Rod McCormack produced debut CD, The Legacy, which
began as a tribute to his dad Kingsley, and became the symbol of the
music legacy Hooper says he wants to pass onto his own children.
Kingsley
Hooper was a 26 year old, self taught guitarist and singer when he
performed on SA’s Cowboy Swing Show and sang on local radio. But,
it was the rousing ‘You don’t need wings to fly’ written for, and inspired by his good friend Sam Bailey, that shone on the night. Sam,
a C6|C7 quadriplegic who defied the odds to become a farmer, pilot,
inspirational speaker and best selling author, has now set a next goal
to become the first quadriplegic in the world to fly a helicopter.
Danny and his wife Lea met Sam and his equally amazing wife Jenny
while at a function in Melrose, South Australia two years ago, where
Danny was singing and Sam and Jenny were speaking.
All four attended
the 29th ASA Songwriters Awards Presentation Concert where Danny
performed the song, after taking out the Spiritual Category for 2009.
‘The four of us clicked instantly and have become great friends
over time.
I stayed with Sam and Jenny on their farm in
Croppa Creek NSW whilst on my way to Gympie for the Muster last year’
Danny said. ‘We got talking over a few beers and Sam asked me to
write a song for his new project, 'Helifirst'.’ Well... I did,
and the song that surfaced was ‘You don't need wings to fly’.
‘It’s now the theme caption of Sam's website. ‘
An established
writer, Hooper has either gained first or finalist positions almost
every year since 2004. Last year, ‘Just thought you'd like to
know' won the 'Ballad' category. This year, in addition to the
Spiritual Award, two songs from his debut CD were named Top 25
finalists, ‘Already Gone’ and high on the list at No 3 ‘She’s the One’.
blurb creative solutions | artist services | rhonda sinclair |m: 0438902413 | e: blurbcs@bigpond.net.au more info on ASA www.asai.org.au.
Sam Bailey - An Inspiration
Lea
and I had the good fortune of meeting up with Sam and Jenny Bailey a couple of years ago at a function in Melrose. What an
amazing couple they are with an amazing story to tell. Check out their site: sambailey.com.au
Do yourself a favour and buy the book, HEAD OVER
HEELS.
(also now available in CD audio form)
SA Achiever Award Danny
has gained yet another award for his musical achievements. On the 29th
of November 2008, at the
Gawler Starplex Theatre during the audience packed, Annual Country
Music SA Showcase, Danny received his award. The award is given to
an
artist who is gaining national success whilst still residing in South
Australia. This is
a new award for the Showcase and Awards night and is a credit
to S.A.C.C.M
(South Australian Council for Country Music) realising
the challenge faced by young South Australians trying to gain a
profile in
the Country Music Industry.
Danny says he’s keen to stay based in the beautiful Clare Valley and
still believes it is possible to have a successful, high profile music career balanced with a successful family life.
The Legacy on iTunes
You can now purchase MP3 downloads of Danny's songs from iTunes. Click HERE to go to iTunes
Video Clips on CMC Every Reason and Heartache are still being shown on the Country Music Channel. Please click HERE to request them.
Upcoming
Gigs:
Danny has quite a few shows coming up, click here for the list.
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