Swan Songs

All of these songs have been written by people facing end of life or bereavement with support from our team.

We give everyone who writes a song with us the option of having their song shared here or kept private.

All of these songs have been shared with the writers permission.

Ormi

Written by David Harnett, Bev Harnett, Sam Hodgson &...

Under My Wings

Written by Debbie Anderson, Lisa Marie Glover & Ben...

The Lost Years

Written by Will Harris, Sam Hodgson & Ben Buddy Slack....

Hi Dad

Written by Andrew Lawrence, Sam Hodgson & Ben Buddy...

Not Me

Written by Barry Lambert, Sam Hodgson & Ben Buddy...

The 49ers

Written by Paul Van Heeswyk & Ben Buddy Slack at...

Shades of Love

Written by Vic Simborowski  & Ben Buddy Slack at...

Love

Written by Brenda Eddisson, Samantha Stewart & Ben...

Find a Feather

Written by Lilly Simpson, Ella Simpson & Ben Buddy...

Love is Blind

Written by Katie Lloyd & Ben Buddy Slack at Marie...

Lydia’s Song

Written by John Masters, Recorded at St Gemma's Hospice,...

John’s Song

Written by John Hirst & Ben Buddy Slack at Marie...

1985

Written by Mohammed Aziz & Ben Buddy Slack at St...

My Inner Self

Written by Peter Rushworth & Ben Buddy Slack at Marie...

No Singing Nanu

Written by Veronica Scott & Ben Buddy Slack at Marie...

It’s Me

Written by Carol Johnson & Ben Buddy Slack at...

Hospice Family

Written by Victoria Kent, Kathy Roebuck & Ben Buddy...

Song for Ginny

Written by Alan Livett & Ben Buddy Slack at Marie...

God’s Garden

Written by Lesley Goody & Ben Buddy Slack at Marie...

I’m So Lucky

Written by Shazzia Hussain & Ben Buddy Slack at Marie...

The songwriting process in an incredibly powerful method of exploring, articulating and communicating ones thoughts, experiences and emotions.

The Swan Song Project gives people facing end of life and those surrounding them the opportunity to write and record their own original song. A professional songwriter provides support to guide each person, through finding the initial idea to the completed recording. No previous musical experience or abilities are required. Everyone has a unique way of expressing themselves and this is what makes great songs. With the right support everyone can do it.

Interested in writing a song with us?

We can support anyone facing end of life and bereavement to write and record their own original song.
Please visit the "Writing A Song With Us" Page and submit the short form if you are interested in celebrating life in a song.
Write A Song With Us

”Working with Ben was a very special experience. The time I spent with Ben was fun, informal, yet hugely creative. It felt unique and I feel blessed to have had this opportunity.”

“It’s a really sound form of therapy. It gives you an opportunity, in the same way that I had with the clinical psychologist here; it was a way of getting your thoughts out and getting them into an order that you can share with other people. It’s a way of clarifying your thoughts and in a very tangible way and a very permanent way”

Latest Swan Song News

Swan Song bench unveiled in Meanwood Park

Swan Song bench unveiled in Meanwood Park

Leeds musician recording memories for bereaved families is recognised by National Lottery We are absolutley thrilled to announce the arrival of a bespoke bench in honour of Swan Song founder Ben Buddy Slack. The bench is 1 of 13 across the country dedicated to people...

read more

Latest Podcast Episode

See All Episodes

Thanks to our supporters

Please get in touch.....