Why does it seem that no artist seems to be able to create a festive hit that sticks? Even the likes of Beyonce and Coldplay have failed to rise to the occasion, so what is it that makes it such a mammoth task?
Let's face it, we would all much rather step into Christmas with Elton, and drive home to our families with Chris Rea. Our traditional tracks have remained a staple part of our festivities year after year, and will continue to do so for a very long time,
North East singer-songwriter Jay Smith decided to stand up and face the challenge of producing an evergreen track, and he's smashed it.
I met Jay at his video shoot for 'Lead Us Back Home (This Christmas)'. We chatted about this latest musical venture and jumped into this festive debate. Check it out:
To listen to 'Lead Us Back Home' in full, head over to Jay's iTunes or Apple Music page.
Check out the final product below!
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