Phil Coulter (born 19 February 1942) is an Irish songwriter, performer and music producer. With his writing partner Bill Martin he penned numerous hit songs for a variety of popular singers in the 1960s and 70s, probably the best known being Sandie Shaw's Eurovision Song Contest winning entry "Puppet on a String" (1967) which went on to become an international hit with more than 100 cover versions. In the 1980s Phil scored major successes performing his own material. He continues to be a popular performer in his native country and around the world. "Home Away From Home" is taken from a suite called "Winter's Crossing". This inspiring collection of seasonal music tells the tale of the men and women who braved a rough ocean crossing to come to America from Northern Ireland, full of hope and strength. It includes a wide range of music from spirited jigs to touching melodies. The most popular version of this piece features Sir James Galway on flute.