THE STORY OF OUT OF THE BLUE
We wrote OUT OF THE BLUE one morning after Tony had been working a late shift in his Taxi the night before and during a low moment, missing his family, sitting on Kings Cross Taxi Rank, he came up with the opening lines of the song.
You know when that day, sometimes goes wrong…
Little did we know when we were sitting in my living room writing it, that it would end up being a song that would gain us over 60k new fans during 2020 and the simple video that we filmed in about 15 minutes in my cabin would be viewed by over 2 million people all over the world!
If we’d known that, we would have made a better video. But here is that video anyways…
You see, I’m sure it’s pretty obvious, but we’re nothing special, we’re just a couple of Dads who started writing songs together for a bit of fun. We shared some of them on social media to see what the reaction would be and to see whether it would be worth paying to record them properly. Fast forward 5 years and we’ve just released our 6th studio album and we have a following all over the world.
We are independent artists and do EVERYTHING ourselves. We have no backing from a record company. We fund everything with the support of an amazing fanbase. We weren’t expecting any of this. Even our name THE CONDRIACS was a joke name made up by our wives who thought we were having a mid-life crisis! We probably were!
But seeing as this is happening… we want to make the most of this unexpected music career we seem to be having late in our lives.
We do what we love and our fans seem to love what we do…
We really hope you’re enjoying the music as much as we love creating it…
If you’d like to hear more from this album, click here.
We hope you to choose to join us on our crazy little musical journey. We love to connect with the people who love our music, so if you leave a comment, or send us an email, we will reply personally.
Much love!
Pete & Tony x
Nice song
Thank you Breya
NICE! Really good music..smooth and takes me back (Boomer) when we invented good music. I listened to both but will listen to Out of the Blue again and again. Thanks!
Thanks Sheryl,
Glad you enjoyed them. We sent them as a teaser to introduce you to our music. We hope you enjoy our other songs too.
Tony x
Music is an integral part of my life. I’m always listening to the radio in my car or at home. I listen to a variety of music although I’m not a huge fan of rap. Your music is unique with a vibrancy that touches a part of me that is hard to put into words. I’ve been listening to your songs but I must say that ‘Out of the Blue’ strikes a chord for me…I can’t begin to describe what I feel when listening to it! It’s truly amazing and you’re very talented. I look forward to your future endeavors!???????
Thank you Mary,
That’s very kind of you. We know there seems to be something very special about out of the blue. It no longer feels like our song, it seems to mean so much to so many people.
We hope you find some of our other songs that you like as much!
Tony x
Fabulous,this is the first song I heard and what made me look further into your music. Keep up the good work. Xxx
Thank you Maria x
Absolutely beautiful song,I can relate to this, brings a tear to my eye, you’ve got such a lovely voice, this is the 1st song of yours that I heard so it had my hooked. Thank you both. X
I love that song. My Kevin passed away two years ago. When I listen to Out of the Blue I remember how much I loved him and how lucky I was he came into my life.
I love the song, I also enjoy your other songs you sing. Your music I like very much really relaxing causing me to remince my pass. All good thank you, keep on making more good listening music. Thank you
Thank you Cheryl, we really appreciate your kind comments.
It makes our day!
Tony x
I’ve bought both “Out of the Blue” and “This Game”. Love them both to bits. Well done, gents!
Thanks Christina, glad you’re enjoying them. Hope you like our other albums x
Thank you Christina x
Hi like others out of the blue was the first song I heard from you. It makes me feel sad when I listen to it as I have no one to give me that smile or hug. My dad passed away in May and the only man I loved didn’t love me. But I still love listening to your lovely voice x
Hi Debbie,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Sending hugs. Never give up, things sometimes change very quickly when you least expect it!
Hi Debbie,
Really sorry for your loss. We hope that our music and the community that’s grown around it gives you some comfort and support. Sending hugs x
Love,Love,Love Out Of the Blue. You have an amazing voice, cant wait to listen to more.
Hope your Success goes from strength to strength
Anita xx
Thank you Anita,
Glad you like it. We’ve got so many other songs to share! Hope you like them too x
I’ve only recently discovered you, I love your music and it’s great to watch this video and see just a couple of normal, lovely guys doing what you clearly love and enjoy. I’m now 100% a fan and will be looking out for lots more from you. Jo xx
That’s wonderful Jo, we’ve got loads of music to share with you. And if you would like to join us for our private live streamed shows, by all means take a look at our patron membership x
Loved this song the first tome i heard it, love some of the others too but this is my fav. Cant wait til it gets here. You guys are amazing
Thank you Christina x
Absolutely love this song, recently bought the album, and every song is so different, your music is so versatile, different styles, different sounds, brill! Well done boys 👏👏
Thank you Karen,
Glad you’re enjoying the music. Hope you enjoy all our other songs too x
Love the music and the background story .Really wish you both and your families every success and happiness this hard work will bring. Some of us are lucky to have the breaks when we are young for some its later in life ,its what you do with it when it happens not when it happens and i think you appreciate and enjoy it when you are a bit older . Years ago about 30 actually we were in a shop in Concarneau and music was playing and we asked who it was ,it was Donald Fagan we went home and searched for every album and have been great fans since ,i have a shop in France and in the new year will get my license to play music and yours will be playing and i know the french will love it .
Loving your music and interaction with your fans,can’t wait for CDs to arrive ,
Thank you Cheryl, so glad you’re enjoying what we do. We’ve got a busy year ahead, we hope you join us for it x
That’s a really lovely story about your humble beginnings and I’m so pleased things are going from strength to strength for you! Good luck!!
Thank you Julie, we really still feel
Like we’re at our humble beginnings.
We’re just a couple of Dads who started this for our enjoyment. We had no idea it would grow like it has. We have an army of people who support what we do now, both on the main page and our 150 patrons who support us financially every month and we both find that humbling and a little overwhelming, but we’re going with it, as our dream is to give up our full time jobs and do this full time together.
Thank you for your support x
Pete
Your music touches my spirit. My wonderful husband passed away December 21st at home with me. I am going thru chemo myself. It brought me peace at a trying time
So sorry to hear of your loss Susanne, there is a wonderful support network created by our fans who are going through tough times. You’re very welcome to join in if it helps you.
Wishing you well through your treatment.
Pete x
I’ve just become a carer for my mum…I’ve ordered yr Cds…need some beautiful music to help me unwind…love love your voice xx
Thank you Hazel, I noticed that you are very local to us, which always a surprise as most of our fans are on the other side of the world!
We’ll let you know when we’re playing live on case you fancy paying us a visit.
Thank you for your support.
Pete x
Out of the blue, is such a lovely song. I lost my husband two years ago. A cuddle always made the world right again. Love love your songs. May it continue. Take care xx
Im 72 and love all types of god’s music this takes me back to good times and is a great song smooth and rich plus you can hear the words which is a bonus nowadays
Wow got the new album and wow, I love the old school soul, I can relate to you sitting on the rank waiting for fares as I’m a taxi controller in heybridge Essex and one of my drivers writes poems , keep doing what your doing I will definitely keep following you x
Well what can I say I absolutely loved it looking forward to my next cd dropping through the letter box
Out of the blue sure hit a nerve with me , you have an amazing voice, very soulful. Such a beautiful heartfelt song , am gonna follow you .x
I kept watching the out of the blue video that kept popping up in my Facebook feed. I would play it over and over until I just had to buy the CD. love everything on the CD and take it from my house to the car so I can listen to it everywhere I am.
Such incredible music, so soulful and pitch perfect. It’s so dreamy to listen to, absolutely brilliant.I am so glad I came across ‘out of the blue’ it’s my absolute favourite song. Thank you so much.
Thank you Yvonne, Glad you’re enjoying what we do as much as we enjoy creating it for you x
I’ve just come across your music 🎼 and I got your cd’s at the weekend and I must admit the songs are lovely 😊. Considering what’s going on in the world ‘out of the blue’ couldn’t have been more appropriate and welcome thank you.
Lovely.
If you ever want o use my old FX3 cab for a shoot…..give me a shout!
I’m in North Kent!
Thank you for the history of your music. Well done. You have a gift and it needed to be shared around the world. I’m blessed to have heard your music on Facebook.
I bought your CD. I play it constantly,esoec. OUT OF THE BLUE! Over and over!! Driving my husband nuts!!! It is soulful, amazing–love it!!!!
Please apologise to your husband for us Linda haha!
Beautiful music…. Thank you 💕
Thank you Alison x
Absolutely loving this song an your 2 albums I’ve just received.Easy listening great in the car an also in the house. Wishing you both all the best with your music 🎶. Thankyou for making my world a brighter place. Would love to see you locally in Kent.
Thanks Tracy, we will be playing some dates later in the year. We’ll keep
You updated by email and on Facebook x
I have just got 2 of your
Cd’s which are brilliant well done guys keep going beautiful music , I’ll be buying more
Thank you Jacqui x
Bought your album just this week, it’s on a loop.
My mother passed away this morning and your song really is bringing me comfort. For that I am grateful.
Love& Blessings 💜
Hi Jan,
So sorry for your loss. We’re glad our music can bring a little comfort at such a difficult time.
Sending hugs.
Pete x
Absolutely love this song. I have bought the album and can’t wait to hear all of it. Thank you 😊 xx
Well my 2x new CD’s arrived this morning besides my previous ones purchased Will listen to those now in my break ..just simply adore all and may The Condriacs be Blessed with success to all their music shared with the world.
Wonderful words and sang beautifully. Good for you to follow your dreams, even if for fun at the time and produce amazing tunes.
Thanks for sharing your story. Out of the Blue is my go to song. When I first heard it I thought it was a cover, so flew over to Spotify to try to find the original! I instantly became a fan, and I think the video to it is simply perfect…. nothing to distract us from the beauty of the lyrics, the voice, the music, oh and the face 😉. Keep doing what you’re doing guys, and thank you!
I watched your video on Facebook out of the blue, I fell in love with the soul in your voice, I then bought your album! Thank goodness I live alone as I’m playing it over and over again.
I am now a new fan and look forward to hearing more and more of your music.
#yougotsoul
Thanks so much Brenda,
I’m really sorry I missed your comment.
We hope you continue to enjoy our music. We’ve got loads to share with you.
Pete x
Heard Out of the Blue and was blown away. Ordered the CD and just love it. Both so talented – keep it coming 😃
I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of your albumns. I love what I have heard so far.
Love your music. Such a beautiful voice. Thank you xxx
Love your voice and this song 🎵 ❤️
Out of the blue is the first time I’ve heard of you. I’ve just ordered your cd, love your voice. I too always want to be back home but, it’s not the same now, my husband passed away two and a half years ago and our two kids are more often out with friends than in.
Hi Susan,
I’m so sorry I missed your comment. We get a lot to respond to and we still both work full time and do this in our spare time.
I’m so sorry for your loss and hope that you stick around our community on Facebook. There’s alot of wonderful supportive people around here. We hope you continue to enjoy our music.
Pete x
A beautiful song!I think of so many things each time I hear it…we all have days that “go wrong”…..but it’s always love from others that get us through.
Thank you for your great music..& for me,your voice Pete is better than Rod Stewart’s!
Thanks Christine, you’re so right about the love from people around us.
Just so you know, I’m Pete and I create the music and Tony sings.
Just found your music.. think you guys are great x
Thanks so much Kerry,
There’s lots more songs for you to check out if you like what you’ve heard so far.
Pete x
Beautiful singer all songs sang with lovely words allso from the bottom of the Heart xxThank you Both
Thanks so much Sally,
Glad you’re enjoying what we love to create.
Tony x
Fantastic song I mentioned to my partner I’d bought your cd he listened to you in u tube thinks you have a great voice will be buying more cds 💿 xx
Thanks so much Amanda x
Gorgeous song, just played the 2 cd’s stripped back & crazy,every song a winner. I even got up & danced in the kitchen to a few.
Glad you’re enjoying them Caroline. Can’t beat a kitchen disco!
Once you’ve worn those out, we’ve got plenty more albums for you to check out. We’re about to release our 8th album…
Hope you enjoy discovering all our songs.
Tony x
Hi there love the song , got me through a bad patch, me Dad didn’t want anything to do with me……
After helping him most my life , there is only us as blood family , all the best for the future Trevor 🤘🏻😉
Hi Trevor,
Sorry to hear about things with your Dad.
Music has helped me through so many times in my life. We’re so glad that one of our songs has helped a little for you.
Pete
three words, WOW, WOW & WOW.
Cheers Barry!
I believe that people are looking for the real thing. And you two gentlemen are it. No Hollywood influenced entertainment.
I’m so glad I happened upon you researching something about Art Garfunkel. And there you were. Happenstance!
Very soulful. Touches of Marvin Gaye mixed with Boy George and that’s meant as a compliment.
Wow, this track gives me goosebumps on my goosebumps. Absolutely love it 🥰. Will definitely be listening to more from you.
I love your music and your vocals. I have ordered your album set. Please keep up the great work.
Love listening to your music, I love a good song when you can understand every word that is being sung, you have a beautiful voice, sounds a bit like Rod stewart in places, can’t wait for my cd’s to arrive, just keep doing what you are doing xx
This song is so tender it takes me right to that sweet calm place in my heart. Thank you this is my first purchase but I will get up to date real soon.
Great songs I wish you every success and If ever you are in Liverpool I have a connection with people there who have a small recording studio they record CDs under the name Latestbanda they can be contacted at the Embassie backpackers hostel No1 Faulkner square Toxteth just ask for Kevin Murphy junior.
Hi Daniel,
For some reason, o never received a notification of your comment. Sorry I hadn’t responded and thank you for the contact.
Simply beautiful x
Beautiful song love the lyrics x
Fantastic songs.Always a pleasure to listen to them.
I love this song from the moment I first heard it I was hooked on The Condriacs you guys are amazing
Loved it. Crazy us still my favorite. Keep up the great work guys.