Both Biddy Ronelle (Thrill,
Let The Music Play) and Tommy Taylor (Popcorn, A Song for Her) class themselves
as Americana artists that are happy crossing and blending genres such as rock,
blues, folk and pop, both bringing their own unique twist to the ever growing
UK Americana scene.
Not content to cover a
standard Christmas track, the finished result of this pairing is an original rock
ballad - Happy Christmas.
The song is written about
what Christmas might look like this year, obviously very different to what
everyone is used to, but dramatically different to what every performer is used
to, with no live gigs.
The track starts with Biddy
setting the scene. A Christmas full of cant’s - no crowds, the lights have
stopped glistening, bells are not ringing, you can’t sing, can we even say
“Happy Christmas”?
After the first minute the
guitar changes the whole feel of the song and sweeps you along, your excitement
begins.
Their voices complement each
other nicely; Tommy’s deep voice comforts you and Biddy holds those long high
notes - what a powerhouse!
The guitar chorus reminds me
of Slade – a more traditional Christmas sound. There a bell thrown in for good
measure.
Tommy’s laughter left on the
recording suggests they had a lot of fun; although both admit they never imagined
releasing a Christmas track.
Times are hard, so raise
your glass and sing aloud regardless and imagine you’re at that live gig. Raise
your hands and sing together just like Biddy and Tommy have.
You can find and follow both on Facebook - Biddy Ronelle & Tommy Taylor and stream them on Spotify- Biddy and Tommy
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