LA or BUSK – the title came about because Catherine O’Brien was invited by Bob Haggart (composer of the music of “I’m Free” and “My Inspiration”) to attend the annual LA Classic Jazz Festival in the USA.  Catherine had the title LA or Busk on her guitar case while busking to help raise the money for the trip, which she made in 1996.

"..I enjoyed hearing you sing your lyrics of "I'm Free" and "My Inspiration"
(long distance).." Bob Haggart 6th August 1994.

For more about the story behind LA OR BUSK click here.

Lyrics are included with each CD.

The following samples are in MP3 format. You may need some software to listen to these such as Microsoft Media Player. To hear each sample, click on the links below.

1. LADY'S CHOICE  (2:19)  
   Music Bernie McGann/Lyric Catherine O'Brien
   A tribute to Billie Holiday.
2. SPIRIT SONG  (1:44)  
   Music Bernie McGann/Lyric Catherine O'Brien
   Feelgood. Tribute to love.
3. WITHOUT YOU ALONE  (1:34)  
   Music Rosaleen O'Brien/Lyric Catherine O'Brien
   Romance. Latin Ballad.
4. MY INSPIRATION  (2:12)  
   Music Bob Haggart/Hilton Lamare
   Lyric Catherine O'Brien
   Swing Blues - Romance.
5. LAST STRAW  (1:05)  
   Music Bernie McGann/Lyric Catherine O'Brien
   Frivolous. Brazilian.
6. KIAMA SUNRISE  (1:53)  
   Music Keith Hounslow/Grahame Conlon
   Lyric Catherine O'Brien
   Seaside stroll. Reminiscing.
7. I'M FREE  (3:00)  
   Music Bob Haggart/Lyric Catherine O'Brien
   A classic.
8. KINGS CROSS BLUES  (2:15)  
   Catherine O'Brien
   Upbeat Rhythm and Blues.

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