Foy Vance - Burden Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who originally wrote the song "Burden"?

   The song "Burden" was originally written by Northern Irish musician Foy Vance.

2. Did Foy Vance intend to record "Burden" for his album "The Wild Swan"?

   No, Foy Vance never intended to record "Burden" for "The Wild Swan". It was only after playing it for a couple of band members, who urged him to give it a go, that he decided to include it.

3. Who covered the song "Burden" in 2019?

   Keith Urban covered the song "Burden" in 2019 in Nashville with co-producer Dave Cobb.

4. How did Keith Urban discover Foy Vance and the song "Burden"?

   Keith Urban was introduced to Foy Vance by Ed Sheeran, who is Vance's label boss. Urban then spent time exploring London while listening to Vance's music, eventually discovering "Burden" on YouTube.

5. What was Keith Urban's sentiment about the song "Burden"?

   Keith Urban felt compelled to record "Burden" because he saw it as a beautiful gospel hymn or a prayer, and he wanted to capture and shape it in a way that resonated with how he felt in his heart.

6. When and where did Keith Urban perform his cover of "Burden"?

   Keith Urban performed his cover of "Burden" during the 2019 ACM Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on April 7, 2019.