Ready for the Sky

"Ready for the Sky"
Single by Budjerah
Released21 July 2022
Length3:17
LabelWarner Music Australia
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Chris Collins
Budjerah singles chronology
"Get Down"
(2022) 		"Ready for the Sky"
(2022) 		"Sweet Disposition"
(2022)
Music video
"Ready for the Sky" (Live at Bakehouse Studios) on YouTube

"Ready for the Sky" is a song by Australian singer Budjerah, released on 21 July 2022.[1]

In a statement, Budjerah said "'Ready for the Sky' was written back in 2020, when everyone really wanted to go out and have fun again, and I wanted to talk about that ambitious feeling I had of being ready to go back into the world."[2]

The song placed second in the 2022 Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition.[3]

At the APRA Music Awards of 2023, the song was shortlisted for Song of the Year.[4]

At the 2023 Rolling Stone Australia Awards, the song was nominated for Best Single.[5][6]

At the APRA Music Awards of 2024, the song was nominated for Most Performed Australian Work and Most Performed Pop Work.[7]

Critical reception

Tyler Jenke from Music Feeds called it "a soulful number that showcases Budjerah's immersive vocal and lyrical skills."[2]

Jo Forrest from Total Ntertainment said, "A potent combination of smoldering soul, R&B stylings and deep grooves, 'Ready for the Sky' showcases Budjerah's smooth and agile vocals – and an evolution of his sound."[1]

Track listings

Digital download/streaming

  1. "Ready for the Sky" – 3:17

Digital download/streaming (remixes)

  1. "Ready for the Sky" – 3:17
  2. "Ready for the Sky" (Live at the Bakehouse) – 4:04
  3. "Ready for the Sky" (Harvey Southerland remix) – 4:08
  4. "Ready for the Sky" (Harvey Southerland remix) – 3:20
  5. "Ready for the Sky" (Taka Perry remix) – 3:30
  6. "Ready for the Sky" (Kinder remix) – 3:08
  7. "Ready for the Sky" (Acapella version) – 3:02
  8. "Ready for the Sky" (instrumental) – 3:17

References

  1. ^ a b "BUDJERAH REVEALS 'READY FOR THE SKY'". Total Ntertainment. 21 July 2022. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Budjerah Releases New Single 'Ready For The Sky'". MusicFeeds. 22 July 2022. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
  3. ^ "King Stingray nab the top gong and over $50k at global songwriting competition". MSN. 8 June 2023. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
  4. ^ "These 20 songs are up for 2023 APRA Song Of The Year". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 25 January 2023. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
  5. ^ "Amy Shark, The Wiggles & Kylie Minogue Among 2023 Shure Rolling Stone Australia Awards Nominees". Rolling Stone Australia. 1 February 2023. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
  6. ^ "All The Winners From The 2023 Rolling Stone Awards". The Music. 5 April 2023. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
  7. ^ "2024 APRA Music Awards nominees announced: Paul Kelly, Troye Sivan, Tex Perkins, and more". Mumbrella. 4 April 2024. Retrieved 9 April 2024.