Ready for the Sky

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

"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

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]

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. "BUDJERAH REVEALS 'READY FOR THE SKY'". Total Ntertainment. 21 July 2022. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
  2. "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.
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