There’s nothing like a good story except, maybe, a good song. When those two worlds meet the results can be spectacular… and that’s the case of Matthew Byrne’s ‘Christmas Flight’.

The song is based on a recitation by Dave Paddon and tells the story of a pilot, who leaves behind his family at Christmas time to deliver presents to Nain. It turns out to be a challenging flight.

It’s a moving story that works beautifully as both recitation and song.

Check out Byrne’s rendition above (and get the album at matthewbyrne.net), and hear Dave Paddon’s recitation below (and get it on the album From Stage to Stage: A Very Blast Christmas)

More Christmas and Holiday Music from Newfoundland & Labrador

Stay tuned for more great Christmas songs from Newfoundland and Labrador.

I'm a big fan of traditional Christmas music, I love to hear a modern rendition of a 300 year old carol but, occasionally, a brand new song comes to my attention and dominates my Christmas listening. Newfoundland and Labrador's musicians have been holding their own in both regards. I’ll be sharing local songs —both old and new— from now until Christmas in my 2023 NL Music Advent Calendar.

Follow along on Instagram stories and get playlists here.

Check out: 2022’s NL Christmas music calendar.