Euan Morton is sensational!"

— THE NEW YORK TIMES

Morton's glorious vocalizing makes you happy to be alive."

— THE WASHINGTON POST

Euan Morton does indeed have a sensational voice. It can be tender and intimate in one setting and grand and heroic in another.

Honestly, I want the whole world to hear him sing. That’s the reason (full disclosure) that Euan is on my record label, Lyric Partners.

His brand new album, Caledonia – The Homecoming was just released, and I couldn’t be more excited about it. I had the pleasure of being in the studio while Euan recorded the songs for this album, and I was amazed at his ability to give his all consistently throughout the process. The resulting collection of songs is stellar.

Euan is a native of Scotland, and this new album is a celebration of the music he grew up with and the music that reminds him of home today. Many of the songs are familiar, but these honest interpretations give them new life.

Euan received an Olivier Award nomination for originating the role of Boy George in the musical Taboo in London. He was asked to move to New York in 2003 to reprise the role on Broadway and won the Theatre World Award for Outstanding Broadway Debut for that performance. He was also nominated for a Tony Award, the Drama Desk Award, the Outer Critics Circle Award, and the Drama League Award.

In addition to continuing to work in the theatre to great acclaim, Euan has released two solo albums, NewClear and Caledonia – The Homecoming. He has appeared in concert all over the country and is known for his remarkable voice and his charming stage presence.

My absolute favorite song from the new album is Kiteflyers’ Hill, which was written by Mark E. Nevins. Euan steps into this song, inhabits it and takes us with him. Jon Carroll’s beautiful piano accompaniment is sublime.

Euan performs three songs by Robert Burns on the new album, and my favorite of the three is Ae Fond Kiss. Such a sweet melody and so beautifully executed. Jim Roberts’ guitar playing on this track is perfect.

I have also included my favorite song from NewClear, which is Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah.

Listen and enjoy and please leave a comment.

Ordinary Fool

Hallelujah on R FAMILY Cruise

A short snippet from Taboo – Euan as Boy George