Why do we try?

WHY DO WE TRY?, written by Michael Andrew Storm & Meg McAndrew, produced by London based
Sefi Carmel, Germany based Alan Vukelic and by Ferdinand Rennie. (Storm Music Publishing, Fabscots Ltd. music publishing)
WHY DO WE TRY is a stand alone number from the American musical THE FALL OF THE FINAL
CURTAIN, following the cast of a musical that is set to close…..This is a solo song from a character, who has
won multiple awards for his performance in this show.The final performance is very bittersweet for him
as he fears he may never find another show like this…..Ferdinand Rennie has taken this song to a new, big
ballad level and tells the story in an emotional and powerful way!
Austrian born, British singer FERDINAND RENNIE lives in the west coast of Scotland. His music career has had
several highlights including TV appearance in ORF (AUSTRIAN BROADCASTING) AUSTRIAN
ELIMINATION for THE EUROVISION SONG CONTEST, German TV Shows, also including leading roles in
musicals such as TABALUGA & LILLI, LES MISÉRABLES, ELISABETH, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR,
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and THE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. In over 3 decades he has released many
recordings. He also wrote and produced the balladDrying Little Tears for the Regine SIXT Children’s Aid
Foundation and was guest star in the Christmas concert tour of the Eurovision Song Contest winner, Vicky
Leandros, as well as taking part in many live events and charity galas where he captivated audiences.
A memorable highlight in his career to-date was being asked to sing in Monte Carlo in front of
Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco.
He has also worldwide radio plays of his personal interpretations of many well known hits including
Snow Patrol’s Run, Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah, Sarah McLachlan’s Angel, Laura Fabian’s I Will Love
Again and The Greatest Showman Hit Never Enough - which he also performed on the British ITV
Show BRITAINS GOT TALENT (2022) followed by many releases, like CHASE THE SUN -
produced by Grammy Winner MIKAL BLUE, GOODBYE, A WING AND A PRAYER,
SOMEONE TO REMEMBER ME -(2025 version), I FOUND MY DREAM IN YOU, IT’S TIME,
UNBELIEVING EYES, ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN, FASHION IS MY PASSION, THE PRAYER
and the smashing worldwide Christmas Airplay-surprise TOGETHER AT CHRISTMAS !
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