9 to 5 (Sheena Easton song) 9 to 5 (Sheena Easton song) "9 to 5" (or "Morning Train") is the title of a popular song written by British songwriter Florrie Palmer and recorded by Sheena Easton in 1980, becoming her biggest hit. It peaked at number three in the United Kingdom in August 1980 and was certified gold. It was released in the United States (under the title "Morning Train (9 to 5)" to avoid confusion with Dolly Parton's recent hit "9 to 5") in February 1981, where it reached number one, becoming Easton's only number one chart-topper. Easton had released one single prior to "9
Mike McCarthy (Australian singer-songwriter) Mike McCarthy (Australian singer-songwriter) Mike McCarthy is an Australian singer, songwriter and guitarist based on the Central Coast, New South Wales. In 1993 McCarthy began a funk band named Compos Mentis with family friends Peter and Tim Harding and bass player Sam O'Donnell. He was a guitarist, vocalist and songwriter in the band which he continued to play in until 1999 when he left to study Contemporary Music at Southern Cross University in Lismore. Upon returning from Lismore, McCarthy released his first solo album entitled "Wisdom is Delight". The album was recorded between Lismore, Central Coast and the studio of