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06 Sept 2025

WATCH: Paul Casey 'Peace Bridge' single written by rock icon Chris Rea

Derry musician Paul Casey recently released his new album, ‘The Long Road Back’, featuring a single entitled ‘Peace Bridge’.

The song, recorded at Casey's Cable Junction Studio, was written by rock legend and Casey's longtime friend and collaborator, Chris Rea.

Rea famed for his ‘Driving Home for Christmas’ festive track, wrote 'Peace Bridge' as a song for the times we live in.

Derry-born singer-songwriter Casey filmed the music video on location against the backdrop of Derry's Peace Bridge, as referenced by Rea in the song.

The song features a star-studded cast of musicians that includes Liam Bradley (drums, percussion and backing vocals), John McCullough (piano and hammond), Damien McGeehan (fiddle), Lauren Doherty (vocals), Paul Cutliffe (whistles) and James Bradley (backing vocals).

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