Penguins gather at the edge of the ice, waiting for someone else to take the first plunge. Danger may be lurking beneath the surface, and nobody wants to be the first to take that risk.

But eventually, one jumps. When the others see it's safe, they follow.

I've often thought about how closely this mirrors human behaviour.

We witness injustice, cruelty, and things we know are wrong, yet too often remain silent. Not because we don't care, but because speaking up takes courage, especially when it means standing alone.

Then someone finds the courage to go first, giving others the confidence to follow.

Penguin Theory is about the courage to be that first voice, even when everyone else remains silent.

SONG CREDITS

Written and composed by Kay Francis

Lead, harmony and backing vocals: Kay Francis

Guitar, bass, drums, percussion, keyboards and mandolin: Robbie Vigneault

Produced, mixed and mastered by Robbie Vigneault

© 2026 Kay Francis. All rights reserved.

℗ 2026 Kay Francis. All rights reserved.

The world can be a chaotic and sometimes destructive place. Life brings uncertainty, heartbreak, and moments that test our strength.

Yet even in the midst of the turmoil, I carry a quiet place of peace within my soul, grounded in my faith in a higher power.

That faith doesn’t make life’s difficulties disappear, but it gives me the strength to face them. It comforts me when I am afraid, steadies me when life feels overwhelming, and reminds me that I am never truly alone.

Calm In The Chaos is about finding peace not because the world around us is calm, but because faith gives us something to hold on to when everything else feels uncertain.

SONG CREDITS

Written and composed by Kay Francis

Lead, harmony and backing vocals: Kay Francis

Guitar, bass, drums, percussion and keyboards: Robbie Vigneault

Produced, mixed and mastered by Robbie Vigneault

© 2026 Kay Francis. All rights reserved.

℗ 2026 Kay Francis. All rights reserved.

The most difficult thing I have ever had to survive is the loss of my parents. I never imagined that, at my age, I could feel like an orphan. Yet that is exactly what happened.

It is a devastating kind of grief, one that changes you forever. Even now, the loss haunts me in ways I struggle to put into words.

Of all the songs on this album, An Orphan at 60 is the one that left me feeling the most vulnerable, exposed right down to my core. I questioned whether I should share something so deeply personal.

But grief is part of being human, and I know there are others carrying this same heartbreak. My heart goes out to every one of you.

I chose to include this song because somewhere, someone is facing the unbearable loss of a parent, perhaps feeling as lost and alone as I did.

If that person is you, I hope this song reminds you of one thing…

‘You are not alone”.

SONG CREDITS

Written and composed by Kay Francis

Lead, harmony and backing vocals: Kay Francis

Guitar, bass, drums, percussion, keyboards and steel guitar: Robbie Vigneault

Strings: Taylor Harris

Produced, mixed and mastered by Robbie Vigneault

© 2026 Kay Francis. All rights reserved.

℗ 2026 Kay Francis. All rights reserved.

After the heartbreaking loss of my parents, I found myself reaching back into the memories of my childhood, searching for comfort in a time when the world seemed simpler and life was filled with endless possibilities.

I remembered the freedom of imagination, the joy of discovery, and the wonderful innocence of believing that anything was possible. The magic of strong sister bonds that lifted me higher.

Those memories gave me wings when grief had left me struggling to find my way. 

Reclaiming The Wonder is about holding on to that sense of possibility, even after life has changed us. It’s a reflection on the magic of childhood and the part of ourselves that never truly has to grow old.

The wonder we knew as children doesn’t have to disappear. Sometimes we simply need to find our way back to it.

SONG CREDITS

Written and composed by Kay Francis

Lead, harmony and backing vocals: Kay Francis

Guitar, bass, drums, percussion and keyboards: Robbie Vigneault

Produced, mixed and mastered by Robbie Vigneault

© 2026 Kay Francis. All rights reserved.

℗ 2026 Kay Francis. All rights reserved.

As I grew older, I found life increasingly challenging. It seemed everyone had expectations of who I should be, how I should behave, and what my life should look like. So much of it had little to do with my own dreams or the person I truly was.

For years, I tried to fit in. I worked hard to become the person others expected me to be, even when it meant setting aside pieces of myself. But the harder I tried, the more difficult it became to live a life that didn’t feel like my own.

Eventually, I reached a point where I could no longer pretend. I had to stop living according to everyone else’s expectations and find the courage to be myself.

Only recently did I come to understand how much of that lifelong struggle was connected to being on the autism spectrum. Suddenly, so many things about my life began to make sense.

My Apologies is both an apology for letting others down but also an apology to myself. It’s about finally giving myself permission to be who I am, without shame or the need to explain.

This song is dedicated to everyone who has struggled under the weight of someone else’s expectations, trying to become a person they were never meant to be.

Thank you for being YOU!

SONG CREDITS

Written and composed by Kay Francis

Lead, harmony and backing vocals: Kay Francis

Acoustic guitar: Kay Francis

Guitar, bass, drums, percussion and keyboards: Robbie Vigneault

Strings: Taylor Harris

Produced, mixed and mastered by Robbie Vigneault

© 2026 Kay Francis. All rights reserved.

℗ 2026 Kay Francis. All rights reserved.

Sometimes life takes us through darkness before we can truly appreciate the light.

My New Life was born from a turning point in my life. My first marriage had come to an end, closing a chapter that had been difficult and painful. What followed was a journey of change, uncertainty, and eventually, the discovery of a love I never imagined I would find.

The transition wasn’t easy. Leaving one life behind and finding the courage to begin another takes strength, hope, and a willingness to believe that happiness is still possible.

And then I found my forever person.

My New Life is about second chances, about discovering that the end of one chapter can be the beginning of something truly beautiful. It is a celebration of the love, gratitude, and happiness that can emerge even after life’s most difficult moments.

This song is dedicated to my beautiful husband, Dave Francis. He taught me how to love again and has filled every day of my new life with hope, love, and laughter.

I love you Dave and am eternally grateful.

SONG CREDITS

Written and composed by Kay Francis

Lead, harmony and backing vocals: Kay Francis

Acoustic guitar: Kay Francis

Guitar, bass, drums, percussion, keyboards and mandolin: Robbie Vigneault

Produced, mixed and mastered by Robbie Vigneault

© 2026 Kay Francis. All rights reserved.

℗ 2026 Kay Francis. All rights reserved.

I’ve watched so many people remain silent while others around them said or did things that were hurtful, demeaning, or destructive. I’ve experienced that silence myself, and I know how deeply it can wound.

Too often, we convince ourselves that staying quiet is the best way to avoid conflict. We tell ourselves it’s easier to let things go, to keep the peace, to say nothing.

But silence comes at a cost.

When we witness injustice and choose not to speak, our silence can become a form of consent. And when we are the ones being hurt, every unspoken word becomes another splinter buried beneath the surface.

Over time, that splinter digs deeper, causing emotional and even physical harm. What begins as a small wound can become something that affects every part of our lives.

The Splinter is about my own journey of learning to speak up, even when it’s uncomfortable, even when my voice shakes, and even when silence would be easier.

It’s about recognizing that keeping the peace should never come at the expense of our own wellbeing or someone else’s dignity.

Sometimes healing begins with finding the courage to speak.

SONG CREDITS

Written and composed by Kay Francis

Lead, harmony and backing vocals: Kay Francis

Guitar, bass, drums, percussion and keyboards: Robbie Vigneault

Produced, mixed and mastered by Robbie Vigneault

© 2026 Kay Francis. All rights reserved.

℗ 2026 Kay Francis. All rights reserved.

There are so many things in life that are beyond our control. We cannot control what others say, what they do, what they believe, or how they choose to treat us.

But there is one thing we do have control over — ourselves.

I wrote It’s Your Choice as a personal mantra, a reminder that even when the world around me feels unpredictable or overwhelming, I still have the power to choose my own path.

I get to choose my words, my actions, my beliefs, and how I respond to the circumstances life puts before me.

That realization has become an important part of finding my own peace. Rather than allowing the choices of others to dictate how I feel or who I become, I am learning to focus on the things that are truly within my control.

This song has helped ground me through difficult moments, reminding me that while I cannot always choose what happens around me, I can choose how I move forward.

And that is a freedom no one can take away.

SONG CREDITS

Written and composed by Kay Francis

Lead, harmony and backing vocals: Kay Francis

Acoustic guitar: Kay Francis

Guitar, bass, drums, percussion and keyboards: Robbie Vigneault

Fiddle: Erin Okrainec

Additional percussion: Jack Pyle

Produced, mixed and mastered by Robbie Vigneault

© 2026 Kay Francis. All rights reserved.

℗ 2026 Kay Francis. All rights reserved.

My grandmother had an old blue clasp suitcase from the 1950s that she kept tucked away beneath her bed. After she passed away, we discovered that suitcase, filled with old black-and-white photographs and treasured mementos of a life well lived.

Inside were the memories of her childhood, the family she raised, the children she loved, and the grandchildren who became part of her story. An entire lifetime, carefully preserved and neatly tucked away in a little blue suitcase.

When I participated in the Ottawa Song-Along in 2026, the songwriting theme was “Suitcase.” My thoughts immediately returned to that precious case and everything it held. I knew there was a song waiting to be written.

The Suitcase is about the stories we leave behind, the memories that connect generations, and the extraordinary lives hidden within the most ordinary things.

I wrote this song in loving memory of my Granny, Lila Henley Smith.

She represented the very best of humanity through her compassion, kindness, and unwavering love and support. The suitcase held the memories of her life, but the greatest treasure she left behind was the love she gave so freely.

That is a legacy no suitcase could ever contain.

SONG CREDITS

Written and composed by Kay Francis

Lead, harmony and backing vocals: Kay Francis

Guitar, bass, drums, percussion and keyboards: Robbie Vigneault

Fiddle: Erin Okrainec

Produced, mixed and mastered by Robbie Vigneault

© 2026 Kay Francis. All rights reserved.

℗ 2026 Kay Francis. All rights reserved.