Keep the Flame - Christmas Single

Bringing back the beauty of Christmas

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If you're worried that Christmas is in danger of becoming an overly-commercialised plastic mess, put on Keep The Flame by Johnny Coppin. It will invade your life, fill your soul, sooth your crumpled brow and re-instill in you the true spirit of Christmas. You'll want to bring on the mulled wine and warm mince pies, shake your neighbour's hand and share your home with friends who have been having a hard time of it lately.
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Just one small problem is bound to follow... you won't be able to get the song out of your head! Johnny has recorded the song twice before, and this time he's struck the perfect balance between his roots (he was a founder member of legendary English acoustic band Decameron) and the requirements of mainstream pop radio.

Mr Coppin enjoys the credibility of an Eric Clapton or a Stevie Winwood in his own field. He's a true English original and a popular live performer, about to embark on a Christmas tour. His website is well worth a visit for an in depth look at his fascinating history:

And with next year being Olympic year 2012, it is certain that for many the lyric will have extra resonance. Johnny is particularly impressed by the courage and skill of the British Paralympic Squad, to whom he dedicates this release.

As a master of the country folk genre, he has garnered some impressive reviews:
"Strong, clear vocals, and songs of substance" Daily Telegraph
"One of the finest voices in its field" Q Magazine
"One of the land's finest singer-songwriters....his music is as natural as the sun on the hills or the fresh waters of the streams" Brum Beat
"Eloquent, evocative and romantic" Birmingham Post

His fans have often requested that Keep The Flame be made available as a single, and this year their wish is granted. The song is released on Sunday November 27th 2011, and will be available to download from iTunes and all other online stores.

Since its recent re-emergence, hard-nosed music biz pros have been heard to mutter 'Great song', 'Classic' and 'It's like finding lost treasure'. Have a listen and see what you think... oh, and a very Happy Christmas to everyone.