That a quasi-popular musician has actually written a song called Lights of The Commodore Barry is tidbit about which most people living in Delaware County are unaware.
The musician is Matthew Ryan — who shares the name with both the late speaker of the State House and Chesco-born quarterback of the Atlanta Falcons. Ryan was born in Chester in 1971 and his style of music is described as alternative country.
While he may not have had any popular chart toppers his songs have been featured on numerous television shows including One Tree Hill and House.
And while we can’t find Lights of The Commodore Barry on the web here are the lyrics.
Here is Ryan’s Follow The Leader.