Mick Rochford Turns Grief Into Grace on Devastating Tribute 'Still Born Our Girl'

Irish singer-songwriter Mick Rochford delivers his most vulnerable and deeply affecting work to date with “Still Born Our Girl,” a heartbreaking yet beautifully crafted ballad dedicated to his daughter Saoirse, who was stillborn in 2007. As what would have been her 18th birthday approaches this November 15th, Rochford transforms unimaginable loss into a stirring tribute, not only to Saoirse, but to every family who has walked the silent, isolating path of stillbirth.

Recorded at Oblivion Studios in County Meath, the track carries the signature hallmarks of Rochford’s emerging solo voice: raw emotion, unfiltered truth, and songwriting that cuts straight to the soul. Stripped-back instrumentation provides the perfect canvas for his powerful, aching vocal delivery, allowing every word, breath, and pause to land with heartbreaking clarity. The result is a song that doesn’t just tell a story, it holds the listener in it.

“This song is for Saoirse,” Rochford shares. “She would have been 18 this year. I wanted to do something to honour her memory while also shining a light on the incredible organisations that support families like ours.” True to that mission, the single supports A Little Lifetime Foundation in Ireland and Sands UK, two organisations offering essential guidance and compassion to families navigating infant loss.

Rochford’s journey to this moment has been long and winding. After decades behind the drum kit performing across Ireland, including supporting the legendary Aslan, he stepped into the spotlight as a solo artist in 2024. His impact was immediate: over 50,000 monthly listeners, 3 million playlist impressions, and recognition as one of Spotify’s Top 40 Irish artists. With his debut album I’ve Got Something to Say on the horizon, Rochford is clearly carving out a space defined by emotional honesty and fearless storytelling.

But “Still Born Our Girl” stands apart, not just as a song, but as an act of remembrance, advocacy, and healing. It is a message in the dark to anyone who has endured similar loss: you are seen, and you are not alone. Through grief, Rochford has created something quietly powerful and profoundly human.

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