''Declan'' is the debut studio

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by singer

Declan Galbraith Declan John Galbraith (born 19 December 1991) is a British musician. He is best known for his 2002 hit single, " Tell Me Why", which peaked at #29 in the UK Singles Chart. Early life Galbraith was born on 19 December 1991, in Hoo St Werburg ...

. It was released on 22 September 2002 in the

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, when Galbraith was only 10 years old.

Track listing

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" ( Frederic E. Weatherly) – 3:29 # "

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" (Alan Connaught, Traditional) – 4:08 # "

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, Bob West) – 4:32 # "It All Begins With Love" (Mack, Mason) – 4:36 # "Your Friend" (Mack, Mason) – 4:19 # "

Love can build a bridge "Love Can Build a Bridge" is a song written by Naomi Judd, Paul Overstreet, and John Barlow Jarvis, and recorded by American country music duo the Judds. It was released in 1990 as the second single and title track from their album of the same ...

" (John, Naomi Judd, Paul Overstreet) – 4:02 # "Mama Said" (Mack, Mason) – 3:33 # "Till The Day We Meet Again" (Mack, Mason) – 4:33 # "

Amazing grace "Amazing Grace" is a Christian hymn published in 1779 with words written in 1772 by English Anglican clergyman and poet John Newton (1725–1807). It is an immensely popular hymn, particularly in the United States, where it is used for both ...

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) – 3:21 # "Circles In The Sand" (Mack, Mason) – 3:45 # "

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Guy Chambers Guy Antony Chambers (born 12 January 1963) is an English songwriter, musician and record producer, best known for his work with Robbie Williams. Education Chambers attended Quarry Bank Comprehensive School sixth form in Liverpool. From 18, h ...

Robbie Williams Robert Peter Williams (born 13 February 1974) is an English singer and songwriter. He found fame as a member of the pop group Take That from 1990 to 1995, and achieved commercial success after launching a solo career in 1996. His debut stud ...

) – 4:08 # " Tell me why" (Mack, Mason) – 4:24 # " Twinkle twinkle little star (Declan's prayer)" – 1:45

Unreleased songs

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" Tell Me Why CD Single. * "For a Better Tomorrow" * "

Walking In the Air "Walking in the Air" is a song written by Howard Blake for the 1982 animated film ''The Snowman'' based on Raymond Briggs's 1978 children's book of the same name. The song forms the centrepiece of ''The Snowman'', which has become a seasonal fav ...

" Christmas CD.

Personnel

*Ryan Art – design *Keith Bessey – mixing, mastering *Simon Blendis – violin *Anthony Clark – acoustic guitar, 12-string acoustic guitar *Timothy Eames – percussion, drums, electric guitar, programming, engineering, mixing, Pro-Tools *

– vocals *Jan Hendrickse – flute, whistling *Mark Hornby – acoustic guitar, nylon string guitar *Tom Howard – photography *Stephen Hussey – violin, conducting, orchestration, string arrangements, orchestral arrangements *Dominic Kelly – oboe, cor anglais *Nathan King – acoustic guitar, electric guitar, nylon string guitar *Noel Langley – trumpet, Flugelhorn *Sara Loewenthal – copyist *Barry Mason – arrangements, executive production *Craig McLeish – conducting * Tom Norris – leader *Catherine Porter – background vocals *Jim Rattigan – French horn *Rowland Sutherland – flute *Roy Theaker – violin, leader *

Urban Soul Orchestra ''The Independent'' describes Urban Soul Orchestra as a "contemporary string ensemble with a repertoire of funky arrangements". Their discography includes artists ranging from classical, jazz, funk, soul, dance and contemporary music. History ...

– orchestra *Lucy Wakeford – harp *Chris Worsey – cello {{Authority control Declan Galbraith albums 2002 debut albums EMI Records albums