Norman Borland - One In A Million

NORMAN BORLAND is a name that many readers, especially in the West of Scotland will recognise. Norman has just released his second album, One In A Million”, which, although recorded at Stealth Recording Studio in Glasgow, is aimed at his native Irish market.
The album features 15 songs, which only a few songs are instantly recognisable. These include John Denver’s “Back Home Again” and “Somedays Are Diamonds”, and Gail Davies’ “Someone Is Looking For Someone Like You”.
There’s also George Strait’s “Love Without End, Amen”, Buck Owens’ “Roll Out The Red Carpet” and the more recent Josh Turner hit “Me & God”. Norman does very good covers of each of them.
The title track closes the album. It’s a sentimental little song about babies. Norman does a good version, without being over sentimental.
With a rich vocal style like Mick Flavin, it’s no surprise that he really does a good job on “The Rarest Flowers”.
I also enjoyed “Highway Of Life” and “The Same Way You Came In “.
Norman’s in fine voice throughout the album, which is well worth a listen!
It’s available on his website www.normanborland.co.uk