# The Bliss — Fortunate Ones

- **Artist:** [Fortunate Ones](https://musiclist.ca/artist/fortunate-ones)
- **Format:** ALBUM
- **Release Date:** 2015-02-10
- **Record Label:** Sonic Records
- **Total Tracks:** 11
- **MusicList Registry URL:** https://musiclist.ca/releases/the-bliss
- **Spotify:** https://open.spotify.com/album/0NYpEcWiAH0GPJ0CtZzKoF
- **Apple Music:** https://music.apple.com/ca/album/the-bliss/958327245

## The Story of the Release

The Bliss is the JUNO Award-nominated debut full-length album by St. John's, Newfoundland contemporary folk duo Fortunate Ones (Andrew James O'Brien and Catherine Allan). Recorded at Lake Echo's Echo Chamber in Nova Scotia with producer Daniel Ledwell, the record established the duo as one of Canada's most celebrated roots-pop acts, earning JUNO and Canadian Folk Music Award nominations and spawning two Number 1 singles on CBC Radio 2.

## Canadian Press & Critical Reception

> "Composed of singer/guitarist Andrew James O'Brien and singer/pianist/accordion player Catherine Allan, the St. John's-based pair take their name from the simple feeling they get from pursuing their musical aspirations... stories of hope, strength and heart."
> — **Exclaim!** by Sarah Murphy (2014-11-26) [Read Article](https://exclaim.ca/music/article/fortunate_ones-bliss_video)

> "Folksy Newfoundland two-piece Fortunate Ones dropped their debut album The Bliss... pairing anthemic folk tunes with tight vocal harmonies."
> — **Exclaim!** by Sarah Murphy (2015-10-16) [Read Article](https://exclaim.ca/music/article/fortunate_ones-solitary_sparks_video)

## Complete Track-by-Track Liner Notes & Credits

### 01. Solitary Sparks (3:38)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Andrew James O'Brien**: Songwriting, Vocals, Acoustic Guitar [SOURCED]
  - **Catherine Allan**: Songwriting, Vocals, Accordion [SOURCED]
  - **Murray Foster**: Songwriting [SOURCED]
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **Kyle Cunjak**: Upright Bass [SOURCED]
  - **Kris MacFarlane**: Drums [SOURCED]

### 02. Wherever You Go (3:24)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Andrew James O'Brien**: Songwriting, Vocals, Acoustic Guitar [SOURCED]
  - **Catherine Allan**: Songwriting, Vocals, Keyboards [SOURCED]
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **Jenn Grant**: Backing Vocals [SOURCED]
  - **Don Brownrigg**: Backing Vocals [SOURCED]
  - **Daniel Ledwell**: Horns, Keyboards [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/daniel-ledwell)

### 03. Lay Me Down (3:32)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Andrew James O'Brien**: Songwriting, Vocals, Guitar [SOURCED]
  - **Catherine Allan**: Songwriting, Vocals, Keyboards [SOURCED]
  - **Murray Foster**: Songwriting [SOURCED]
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **Kinley Dowling**: Violin, Viola [SOURCED]
  - **John Spearns**: Cello [SOURCED]

### 04. Without a Name (3:36)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Andrew James O'Brien**: Songwriting, Vocals, Guitar [SOURCED]
  - **Catherine Allan**: Songwriting, Vocals, Accordion [SOURCED]

### 05. A Light Will Come (3:48)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Andrew James O'Brien**: Songwriting, Vocals, Guitar [SOURCED]
  - **Catherine Allan**: Songwriting, Vocals, Keyboards [SOURCED]

### 06. I'd Wait For Anyone Who Would Wait For Me (3:22)
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **Andrew James O'Brien**: Vocals, Acoustic Guitar [SOURCED]
  - **Catherine Allan**: Vocals, Accordion [SOURCED]

### 07. Picture in a Frame (3:18)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Tom Waits**: Songwriting [SOURCED]
  - **Kathleen Brennan**: Songwriting [SOURCED]
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **Andrew James O'Brien**: Vocals, Guitar [SOURCED]
  - **Catherine Allan**: Vocals, Piano [SOURCED]

### 08. Oaks and Willows (3:56)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Andrew James O'Brien**: Songwriting, Vocals, Guitar [SOURCED]
  - **Catherine Allan**: Songwriting, Vocals, Keyboards [SOURCED]

### 09. Someday Love (3:44)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Andrew James O'Brien**: Songwriting, Vocals, Guitar [SOURCED]
  - **Catherine Allan**: Songwriting, Vocals, Accordion [SOURCED]
  - **Murray Foster**: Songwriting [SOURCED]

### 10. The Bliss (4:02)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Andrew James O'Brien**: Songwriting, Vocals, Guitar [SOURCED]
  - **Catherine Allan**: Songwriting, Vocals, Accordion [SOURCED]
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **Patrick Boyle**: French Horn, Flugelhorn [SOURCED]
  - **Kris MacFarlane**: Percussion [SOURCED]

### 11. Carry On (3:50)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Andrew James O'Brien**: Songwriting, Vocals, Guitar [SOURCED]
  - **Catherine Allan**: Songwriting, Vocals, Accordion [SOURCED]
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **Daniel Ledwell**: Organ [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/daniel-ledwell)

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