Heading in the Right Direction

Renée Geyer

About Heading in the Right Direction

"Heading in the Right Direction" is an Australian song written by Garry Paige and Mark Punch. It was first recorded by the Johnny Rocco Band in 1975 and made famous by the Renée Geyer Band later that year. Geyer's version was released in December 1975 as the second single from her third studio album Ready to Deal. It became Geyer's first top 40 single, peaking at number 31 on the Kent Music Report.


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Since I was a small girl
I've always been alone
I'm trying so hard to find someone
I could call my own
People that I looked at
Were always twos and three
Always on the outside
Nobody wanted me

Am I heading in the right direction
For your loving and affection
Is this going to be a brand new start
Is this the way to your heart

When you came along boy
You were different from the rest
Never tried to hurt me
Like so many men before
Made me feel important
Something special in your eye
Knowing that you care for me
Has made me come alive

Am I heading in the right direction
For your loving and affection
Is this going to be a brand new start
Is this the way to your heart

Day to day I hope and pray
That this feeling is really going to grow
And I know

Now that I'm a woman
Now that you are here
Changes all around me
Going to wipe away my tears
No more pain and heartache
No more sleepless nights
We're going to stay together
For the rest of our lives
Don't you know that we're

Am I heading in the right direction
For your loving and affection
Is this going to be a brand new start
Is this the way to your heart
Repeat to fade

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Renée Geyer

Renée Rebecca Geyer (born 11 September 1953, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) is an Australian singer who has long been regarded as one of the finest exponents of jazz, soul and R&B idioms. She had commercial success as a solo artist in Australia, with "It's a Man's Man's World", "Heading in the Right Direction" and "Stares and Whispers" in the 1970s and "Say I Love You" in the 1980s. Geyer has also been an internationally respected and sought-after backing vocalist, whose session credits include work with Sting,Chaka Khan, Toni Childs and Joe Cocker. more »

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Written by: PAIGE PUNCH

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12 facts about this song

Artistry
"Heading in the Right Direction" was performed by Australia's renowned soul, jazz and blues singer Renée Geyer, showcasing her powerful and emotive vocal range.
Year of Release
This iconic Australian song was first released in the year 1976.
Album
"Heading in the Right Direction" originally appeared on Renée Geyer’s third studio album called "Moving Along."
Popularity
The song peaked at the 31st position on the Kent Music Report, the Australian national music sales charts, in January, 1976.
Co-writers
This well-known tune was co-written by Renée Geyer herself and Australian rock guitarist and songwriter Mark Punch.
Style
The song represents a blend of jazz, blues, and soul music, which categorizes the main facets of Geyer's musical style.
Awards
In 2001, the Australian Performing Rights Association (APRA) ranked "Heading in the Right Direction" as one of the top 30 Australian songs of all time.
Legacy
Over the years, the song has gained the status of a classic and is highly esteemed in the Australian musical panorama.
Cover Versions
Several famous artists following Geyer, including John Farnham and Kate Ceberano, have done covers of the song, cementing its enduring appeal.
Silent Movie Influence
The music video for "Heading in the Right Direction" has a 1920s silent movie theme, which made it distinct and memorable.
Live Performances
The song has been a staple in Geyer’s live performances over the years, demonstrating its immense popularity and appeal to audiences.
Lengthy Acclaim
Despite it not reaching a top spot on the music charts when it was released, the song's recognition has grown over decades, and it continues to be revered in Australia's music scene.

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