There are many reasons why
Yorkshire is called God’s Own Country, and in his new single Sam Turner lists
many of them! It would take an album to
list all of them, but Sam has done well to squeeze the highlights into just under
three and a half minutes of boasting about his birthplace!
With just his vocals and a
guitar Sam presents us with a folk/country crossover with a definite nod to the
songwriters of modern English folk – think Kate Rusby and Village Green
Preservation Society – with a country leaning guitar style. His debut single was more pop country with a
rocky edge, so it is safe to say that Sam is not only finding his style but is
adaptable with his singing. The clever
song writing and uplifting style is ever present. Sam writes songs that you will sing along to,
and smile as you do.
With a list of Yorkshires musical greats
- The Human League, Pulp, and the Kaiser
Chiefs, Arctic Monkeys and The Housemartins, plus Festivals, historical successes and Yorkshire Tea Sam is obviously
a proud Yorkshireman, but his real love is clearly the scenery and especially
Flamborough Head where he shot a video for the song. In fact the final chorus reflects that
everlasting love as he says
“Take me Flamborough where the white cliffs meet the sea
Throw me in the air and let me scatter in the breeze
Say your last goodbyes, then let me rest in peace”
If Sam keeps up this level of song
writing, his well deserved success will surely see him included on future lists
of Yorkshire’s finest. And as they say
in Yorkshire
That’ll do
You can find and follow Sam on Facebook, Instagram, and on Spotify
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