''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.

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 – lead and backing vocals, acoustic piano, guitars * Chris Cameron – acoustic piano (1, 3), orchestral arrangements (1, 3, 7) *

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– keyboards * Phil Palmer – guitars * Rick Mitra – bass * Danny Cummings – drums, percussion *

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– orchestral leader * Isobel Griffiths – orchestral contractor

Production

* Produced by Chris de Burgh and Chris Porter * Engineered and Mixed by Chris Porter * Photography – David Morley * Sleeve Design – Chris de Burgh, Kenny Thomson and Mike McCraith. * Art Direction – M+H Communications Ltd. * Management – Kenny Thomson Management, Inc. {{DEFAULTSORT:Road to Freedom Chris de Burgh albums 2004 albums